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31 July 1787
Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788
to Henry Knox
Signed in text. "Mr Anstey presents his Compliments to General Knox begs leave to return him many thanks for the honor of his notice and friendly attentions - "
GLC02437.03629
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Breck
Recommends John Anstey to Breck and other friends. Notes Anstey was assigned to "ascertain the losses of the loyalists during the late revolution."
GLC02437.03630
3 August - 10 November 1787
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Letters from Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin]
Copies of three letters to Thomas Barclay. First one from Thomas Jefferson, written in Paris, dated 3 August. Presents Barclay with a tribute for his work as "Consul General for that Country [France] and Minister to the Court of Morocco, also as...
GLC02437.03633
18 August 1787
to Dr. Bard
Signed in text. Thanks Dr. Bard for his services on a "recent melancholy event" (possibly referring to the recent death of Knox's youngest child) and sends him an enclosed document (not available).
GLC02437.03636
22 August 1787
Blodget, William, 1754-1809
Asks Knox for help in obtaining commutation. Says he also sent a letter to the President of Congress and asks for Knox's influence with him. Says he is "loth" to ask for help but varying circumstances has left him to rely on his friends. Along...
GLC02437.03643
23 August 1787
to Joseph Barrell
Hopes Barrell has a successful voyage to China. Asks Barrell to consign his vessel or vessels in Canton (Guangzhou) to Messrs [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall. Writes, "one or the other of those adventurous Americans will be there - and more...
GLC02437.03644
27 August 1787
Expenses of cutting wood at Penobscot
Lists the conjectured expenses for cutting wood at Penobscot, which include paying for labor and transport. Written at Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine.
GLC02437.03645
2 September 1787
Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804
Thanks Knox for his good wishes "respecting the Enterprize I am engaged in for the Northwest Coaste of America & China..." Knox had recommended Samuel Shaw to assist Barrell's venture in China (see GLC02437.03644). Stamped "Boston" on the address...
GLC02437.03652
16 September 1787
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Informs Knox that Major Reading Howell is making a map of Pennsylvania from a number of actual surveys. Notes that during the War a number of surveys were made by the Geographer of the Army and his deputies of different parts of the state and copies...
GLC02437.03665
15 October 1787
Broome, Samuel, 1735-1810
Asks Knox if he would give James Jarvis a personal assessment of Broome's character and situation in life. Comments there have been reports to his [Broome's] prejudice and that his name can only be cleared by a statement coming from a gentleman.
GLC02437.03673
2 November 1787
to the Society of the Cincinnati
A circular letter to the state societies requesting payment for the balance due to Major L'Enfant (fo Society eagle medals). Spaces for an individual state's name are left blank.
GLC02437.03693
19 November 1787
Discusses "Mrs. Flucker's Claim upon the British Government," and informs Knox that he most likely has all of the necessary documents to support the claim, but states that he is willing to help when he returns to New York City. Docketed by Knox,...
GLC02437.03706
17 December 1787
Blanchard, Joseph, 1753-1833
Asks Knox if he is "Interested in any Estate which came to Mr. Flucker by his last Wife towit Brigadere [sic] Waldo's daughter," and advises him that if he is "it may be worth your while to take some care about it - I am Acquainted with it and may be...
GLC02437.03730
25 December 1787
Discusses business concerning a firm in London, England, who "refused to accede to our proposals of resigning our property to our Creditors ... " and asks Knox to "write these Gentlemen by first packet, in our favor as far as you can consistently...
GLC02437.03739
30 December 1787
to Mr. Bayley
Asks Mr. Bayley to meet with him that evening "prepared for the proposed operation" (which is unspecified) if Mr. Bayley finds it convenient.
GLC02437.03748
December 1787
Supplies for recruits and disbursment
Lists supplies given and the amounts paid to various troops. Includes items such as shoes, fish, clothing, etc. Addressed to Jeremiah Wadsworth.
GLC02437.03750
15 January 1788
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Account information between Henry Knox and Sebastian Bauman]
Covers 25 May 1787 - 5 January 1788, including payment for goods such as Jamaica spirit, cinnamon, and porter, among others. Bauman signs, noting receipt of £20.25 from Henry Knox.
GLC02437.03753
12 January 1788
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Carrington reports, "I have as yet passed through no more of this state than what is called the Northern Neck- there I find the opponents of the Constitution pretty numerous and vociferous." Mentions that [Richard Henry] Lee "has in great measure...
GLC02437.03758
20 January 1788
to Egbert Benson
Knox reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts Constitutional ratification convention. Notes that there are "150 decidedly for the constitution, about 120 decidedly against it- and about 50 or 60 who appear to determine to hear all that can be...
GLC02437.03766
to Sylvanus Bourne
Responds to a letter from Bourne related to a sum owed to the heirs of Balthazar Bayard from the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law who passed away in 1783. Notes that settlement of the estate depends on settlement of the Lincoln Patent...
GLC02437.03768
24 January 1788
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Requests a response from a previous letter he sent to Knox, likely pertaining to a bill owed by the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's late father-in-law.
GLC02437.03770
6 February 1788
Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792
[Estimates of clothing from Genl Maunsell]
Written in the hand of Henry Knox. Brett encloses "an estimate of the expence of clothing from one man to eight hundred..." for Maunsell to forward to General Henry Knox, Secretary at War. Notes that Maunsell recommended him as an agent for...
GLC02437.03786
10 February 1788
Written in Manchester, a present-day neighborhood of Richmond. Comments on the state conventions held to discuss ratification of the United States Constitution (Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Virginia). On Virginia, writes, "My situation...
GLC02437.03792
14 February 1788
to Edward Carrington
Informs Carrington, a Continental Congressman, of Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Reports that those at the convention who previously opposed the Constitution have "declared their intention of uniting their influence in support of...
GLC02437.03798
4 March 1788
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809
Writes, "Inclosed I send you an Act of the Genl. Assembly of Rhode Island for submitting to the People at Large the New Constitution, this specious measure was warmly opposed by the Minority, but notwithstanding it was carried by a Majority of...
GLC02437.03813
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