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3 April 1791
McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox for help in dealing with her creditors. States she is widow and hopes she can keep her house.
GLC02437.04896
27 April 1791
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Received Knox's letter of 19 April 1791. Comments on "young Mr. [William] Balch" and calls him, "a wild citizen, yet I think he has many qualifications which will recommend him as an officer - He very well knows that he cannot sport with his...
GLC02437.04933
6 November 1790
McKnight, Charles, 1750-1791
Informs Knox that he still owes Dr. McKnight a "small Bill... of two Guineas and 3/4" from the summer of 1784 when General Knox was living on Wall Street. Mrs. Knox had fallen ill, when she felt better she and Knox had left. Dr. McKnight was not...
GLC02437.04772
24 March 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert Morris
Knox writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Discusses the contract between Congress and Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided troops with supplies. Expresses hope that Morris (and Congress) will extend the contract after May.
GLC02437.02983
9 April 1791
Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816
Miranda asks Knox to "give Col. W[illiam] S[tephens] Smith a copy of that Small Cypher I gave to you at Boston." Smith will then give Knox a letter from Miranda.
GLC02437.04912
20 May 1776 - 22 May 1776
Newell, Eliphalet, 1735-?
[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Also signed by Walter Heyer, Thomas Carnes, David Schuyler, and James Hall. Notes items (artillery, cloth, etc.) received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00304
7 April 1776
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Stevens writes Knox to update him on activities during his march to Crown Point, New York. Reports difficulties in transporting ordnance and stores because of broken carts, the scarcity of food for the pack animals, and "Cattle very low in flesh."...
GLC02437.00270
6 April 1780
Hobby, Wensley, fl. 1780
[Lovett family receipt]
Countersigned as a witness by Rebeckah Lovet. Certifying that he promises to sell John Lovett 5/8ths of a full share of his prize from the first cruise of the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill Commander. Confirms that Lovett paid him $1,100...
GLC01450.006.19
29 December 1806
Hummon, Hannah, fl. 1806
Certifies that he received from William Leach $18 for 1/8th of a share of the prize money from the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, commanded by Hugh Hill. Part of collection of receipts of the Lovett family. John Lovett was a privateer ship merchant...
GLC01450.006.25
July 1806
[Settlement of shares of the Pilgrim's prizes]
Details the settlement of 45 1/8 shares of the Brigantine Hope prize captured by the privateer ship, the Pilgrim on its first cruise with Hugh Hill as captain. Also mentions the captors shares in the Dalton lands. From the estate of John Lovett, a...
GLC01450.006.27
25 October 1915
Echelon, Edward, fl. 1915
to Alf Echelon
Writes to his brother about the Battle of Loos, 25 September to 19 October 1915, and its toll on the city. Discusses local news and mentions mutual friends.
GLC07810.104
15 October 1918
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife about the camp and his duties. Wishes he could go home to visit but he is under quarantine. Originally mailed with GLC07810.065. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US...
GLC07810.064
3 November 1918
Writes to his wife about his landing in France. Describes the differences between the United States and France, especially the buildings, the automobiles, and the money. Wonders if she has received his postcards from New York. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.066
15 December 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.
GLC07810.037
5 February 1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother that he has not received a letter from home in three weeks. Discusses local conditions and plans to visit friends in Paris. Encloses an insurance bill to be paid (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
GLC07810.043
6 June 1918
to Dr. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with...
GLC07810.021
16 June 1918
Writes to his mother that he is healthy and getting along well. Says that mail may be infrequent and unsatisfactory but not because something has happened to him. Describes letter-writing as a chore and may not have the opportunity to write very...
GLC07810.022
26 October 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Apologizes for opening the enclosed letter (not included). References receiving two letters from Knox. Tells Knox his desire for an oval room instead of a square one can be effected. Mentions a vessel that shipwrecked going from Kennebeck to...
GLC02437.05954
12 December 1793
Was disappointed not to receive a letter from Knox yesterday. Reports that the ten proprietors have sued Knox over his bond. Says the sheriff left a summons for Knox at his house, "it being your last place of residence in his County." Reports that...
GLC02437.05993
10 March 1794
Informs Knox he did not receive his note or Mr. Swan's letter until last Saturday. Explains he is unable to make a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unless it is absolutely necessary. Requests Knox to mention his name to an unnamed minister if an...
GLC02437.06060
12 March 1790
Van der Kemp, Francis Adrian, 1752-1829
Discusses Knox's plan for the militia. Writes, "The sight of a part of your plan for reforming our militia - and my fear of that hideous monster - a standing army, though covered with alluring clothes by artful politicians, wil [sic] atone for the...
GLC02437.04543
15 October 1783
Vaughn, John, fl. 1783-1794
Petitions Knox for permission to draw supplies to care for himself and his family. Outlines the poor conditions his family is enduring. Due to his discharge, he is currently unable to provide for his family or himself. States that he was...
GLC02437.10169
11 May 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Discusses Connecticut politics, mentioning James Wadsworth. Promises to send pumpkin seeds from his garden. Mentions that Mr [Joel] Barlow [see GLC02437.03874] will be travelling on a packet for France, and will be able to take care of George.
GLC02437.03869
20 August 1791
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Discusses land deals involving Knox, William Duer, and Henry Jackson. States that some days since Royal Flint lodged with him, the terms of agreement for the purchase of Mount Desert were set at 6 pence per acre. 100 dollars is due when executing...
GLC02437.05128
20 April 1788
Discusses a financial matter involving warrants and a sheriff, of whom Wadsworth writes, "I find the sherif will fight hard and tho no body justifies him-" Notes that the sheriff received ill treatment in the office of Mr. Milligan. Plans to travel...
GLC02437.03851
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