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5 September 1783
Capron, Seth, fl. 1783
[Request for provisions]
Request for rations for men in George Washington's barge. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell and John Lillie, with the docket signed by Gideon Buckingham.
GLC02437.02484
7 August 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
References Knox's letter of 29 July. Besides the 100,000 acres mentioned as his payment earlier, Jackson wants another 100,000 acres more "as a subordinate purchaser, but I will leave it with you to determine exactly as is most agreeable to your...
GLC02437.05107
20 October 1791
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
[Copy of an unsigned paper delivered by John Maunsell to Henry Knox]
A clerical copy of GLC02437.5202 bearing an autograph endorsement signed by Henry Knox on page 3.
GLC02437.05203
3 January 1792
Received his recent letter. Discusses a potential financial arrangement Knox proposed regarding a Mr. B., as well as a Mr. Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Also discusses a sum of money loaned to Madame Leval (he spells it "Laval") by...
GLC02437.05286
23 August 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval
Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.
GLC02437.05588
27 April 1792
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Argues that it is necessary, because of Mr. [Alexander] Macomb's situation, for them to split up the St. Lawrence tract of land. Will be traveling to New York on that business, and hopes Knox will send him his deeds and authority to act on Knox's...
GLC02437.05434
22 February 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
Return of coulours & oil wanting for the garrison at West Point
Patten signs as Captain of Artificers. Lists numbers of carriages, pounds of white lead, pounds of blacking ground in oil, pounds of "read" lead, and gallons of oil.
GLC02437.10099
18 February 1787
Langdon, John, 1741-1819
Asks Knox for assistance in providing for his family as he had a debt in England and "all the merchandize [sic] I had from thence was taken from my place of depository by the British ... " Also asks if Knox has any open positions, as he needs the...
GLC02437.03461
9 November 1783
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Discusses the sad state of dress in which he finds the Light Infantry. Puts in an order for more clothing and mentions the British evacuation of New York City. Noted as written in Delancey's Mills, which is present day West Farms, Bronx, New York.
GLC02437.02763
10 October 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert Howe
Knox acknowledges receipt of Howe's "elegant present of a cloak and Helmet, from the iles in the pacific Ocean."
GLC02437.04747
18 July 1791
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Congratulates Knox on the birth of his daughter, which took place on 8 July. Says he might need discounts at the Bank of Philadelphia in the course of his future business. Asks Knox if he will accept "my bill on you at forty five or sixty days...
GLC02437.05070
27 February 1792
Writes that he has taken the liberty to borrow five thousand dollars for sixty days. Discusses the terms of this loan in conjunction with his desire to send a ship to Canton, China, and has made arrangements with a Mr. Matthew McConnell. Adds that...
GLC02437.05328
9 December 1786
to William North
In response to Major North's letter (see GLC02437.03368), Knox writes that he agrees that [John Francis] Hamtramck's ideas show him to be a good officer. Adds, "I am persuaded his solicitude for a proper discipline, will be highly approved by all...
GLC02437.03369
6 November 1786
Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789
Written from Middletown, likely in Connecticut, as the postal stamp near the address reads "New Haven." Encloses a copy of Shays' circular letter (not present). Has heard from a friend that several towns have met to discuss the letter, and some...
GLC02437.03328
26 May 1777-15 June 1781
Imported into New Hampshire In the Mercury and Amphitrite from France
Lists items carried in on the ships Mercury and Amphitrite, including flints, cannon, grape shot, powder, and other ordnance stores and arms. The entry for 15 June 1781 notes that "sundry ordnance stores shipped by [Mr.] or [Wm.] Laurens.
GLC02437.00603
27 December 1789
Discusses issues with the eastern lands and the need for Knox to act quickly. Mentions that the price of state paper has gone up since Jackson last wrote to Knox and that "Continental Certificates" are going backwards. Says he will not purchase any...
GLC02437.04452
[24 October 1781]
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809
[Details on British standards (flags) captured at Yorktown]
The "Standards" cited were the 18 German and 6 British regimental flags captured at Yorktown. Date inferred from content.
GLC02437.00866
19 April 1782
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Discusses their brother Ralph's difficulty getting an advancement in the Navy and his plans to move. On events in America, he writes: "When a General abides the consequence of a Storm, He should resolve either to beat off his Enemies or die in the...
GLC02549.22
31 October 1790
Jackson acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 24 October 1790 and was pleased to learn that Knox had arrived safely in New York. Jackson and others in Boston had received word of a coach accident that severely injured Mrs. Knox and some of their...
GLC02437.04763
20 January 1788
Discusses the debt of Mr. Swan, possibly Colonel James Swan. Gives details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention, noting that "the printers are allow'd seats in the house for the purpose of taking down and publishing the debates from day to day...
GLC02437.03767
18 August 1791
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Says his letter of Monday morning did not come to hand until Tuesday evening. Laments that they must remain where they are a few days. Mentions that their son George Washington Knox was "violently ill" on Sunday night. Sent for Dr. Belvile "who...
GLC02437.05126
20 January 1848
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
General orders: No. 27
Signed by H.L. Scott. Docket reads "Genl. Scott's Order No. 27, [illegible]." Announces the proper military burial of all soldiers regardless of rank, except those executed as felons.
GLC00911.58
circa 1847
Magee, R., fl. 1847
[Portrait of Winfield Scott]
Portrait of General Winfield Scott. Portrait is surrouned by small battle scenes with names "Lundyz Lane," "Chippewa," "Vera Cruz," and "Cerro Gordo." Printed by R. Magee. Included as collateral with GLC02918.01.
GLC02918.01.01
31 December 1813
Jones, William, 1760-1831
Letter from the Secretary of the Navy, of the twenty-seventh instant, to the Chairman of the Naval Committee, together with sundry documents
Printed by Roger C. Weightman. Includes letters and lists related to the 10 September 1813 Battle of Lake Erie. Offers a detailed account of the battle, in which United States Commander Perry defeated a more numerous British fleet. Includes lists...
GLC03436.04
12 December 1847
General orders: No. 370
Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 370, [Procee]dings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of three trials before a military commission on charges of robbery.
GLC00911.43
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