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6 January 1806
Hall, Bradshaw, fl. 1805
to Henry Knox
Returns to Knox several deeds Knox sent him, as well as the certificates Knox requested. Explains in detail the contents of the packet of enclosures.
GLC02437.07993
16 October 1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Captain Hall
Asks Captain Hall to inquire, in the various parts of Virginia he plans to visit, whether he can set up contracts for the sale of Knox's lime. Suggests possible prices for which the lime could be sold.
GLC02437.08045
20 October 1782
to John Hancock
Knox writes to Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. Informs Hancock that Captain [Dewman?] was injured in the Battle of Germantown and is unfit for further service. Uses [Dewman's] case to encourage Hancock's support of a state law which would pay...
GLC02437.10052
circa 1585-1763
History of the Livingston family from 1421
The manuscript discusses the Livingston family genealogy beginning in 1421.
GLC03107.04826
History of the Livingston family beginning in 1428
GLC03107.04827
Guide to handling money and finances [incomplete with fragmented pages]
The book contains instructions on how to fulfill various financial transactions, such as "Multiplication of Money," "Reduction," and the "Rule of Three." Extensive explanations and examples are given for each lesson.
GLC03107.04828
1898/08/04
Wodell, Silas, fl. 1898
to Henry B. Livingston re: purchase of Livingston papers
Silas Wodell writes that the owner of the Livingston Papers has accepted Henry B. Livingston's offer of $150 to purchase them. He adds: "I was greatly surprised that they would listen to the offer, but I am informed that the owner of the papers has...
GLC03107.04829
3 January 1789
to George Washington Greene
Declares that the only news he has heard of Greene, the son of General Nathanael Greene, is from the son of Mr. [J. Hector] St. John de Crevecoeur, who is at school with Greene. Encourages him to study diligently, and reminds him of his father...
GLC02437.04072
7 August 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...
GLC02437.01124
11 September 1781
Gist, Mordecai, 1742-1792
Response to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01179). Reports that Mr. Thorp has arrived and describes the ordnance he will receive. Also comments on how Major Sebastian Bauman is responding to Knox's recent directives (see GLC02437.01178). The Continental...
GLC02437.01181
10 August 1789
Curtenius, Peter Theobald, 1734-1798
[Certificate regarding R. J. Vandenbrock]
Certifies that "Mr. R.J. Vandenbrock has been employed by me as a Clerk in the Auditors Office of this State for above four years, and during that time has faithfully executed the trust committed to him."
GLC02437.04324
10 September 1792
to William Green
Informs Green that he has received his letters and will make a reply once he contacts Mr. Jarvis.
GLC02437.05605
12 September 1792
to unknown [incomplete]
Mentions financial business involving the recipient and Mr. Jarvis. Discusses in detail the terms of payment for the land deal based on his conversation with Jarvis. Notes his disappointment over the sale to Mr. [William] Duer not being completed...
GLC02437.05606
20 September 1792
Responds to an earlier letter he received from Green regarding advancement of payments. Notes the sum of $35,000 that Green has proposed is short than the $39,000 that Knox originally requested. Asks Green to further review the proposition....
GLC02437.05622
27 September 1792
Discusses his current situation in regards to land deals and loan terms. Provides instructions on which payments to the loans should be made and when. Notes he will try to send Green a copy of the agreement. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.05630
10 October 1792
Discusses land business in regards to their agreements with William Duer. Says regardless if Duer decides to hold out, he has no claim against him or Green. Continues to discuss his recent negotiations with Duer and his decision to accept other...
GLC02437.05649
28 October 1792
Replies to Green's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05666). Discusses their financial agreement in detail, stating that if payments are not secured by the times they had previously designated, and if Green is out of the country, Knox's family could...
GLC02437.05675
31 October 1792
Discusses the financial/land deal involving William Duer, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson. Says that he cannot sign a release until some of his previous demands are met, which he outlined in a letter to Green on 28 October (GLC02437.05675).
GLC02437.05680
11 November 1792
Knox terminates his financial arrangement with William Green: "After the most mature deliberations I have been able to give the subject... I am obliged to say that it appears too momentous an enterprize for me, to render myself liable for the payment...
GLC02437.05697
19 November 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Writes that William Durer said he could not address a business matter until he hears from Knox. Green wrote Duer a letter, a copy of which he encloses (not present) along with Duer's answer. Asks for Knox's opinion on the matter.
GLC02437.05707
22 November 1792
Discusses business dealings in relation to land.
GLC02437.05711
5 December 1792
Discusses land business. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05725
8 February 1800
The writer works out some ideas about the prices of possible lands Knox could sell, as well as the way and manner in which those lands should be settled.
GLC02437.07363
23 September 1801
Blake, Willing, fl. 1801
Signed by Willing Blake and Rufes Gillmon stating to the truth of their testimony. A short report stating there were no signs of the insurgents in the woods and the surveyors are not in danger.
GLC02437.07622
21 May 1801
to John Gleason
Letter is not signed but based on the content it appears to be from Knox. Informs Gleason he will be heading to Boston, Massachusetts and needs Gleason to look after things in Thomaston while he is gone. Stresses the importance of keeping the mills...
GLC02437.07733
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