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29 January 1783
Hawes, William, fl. 1781-1783
to Henry Knox
Discusses military stores, what is needed, what he has ordered, the condition of new equipment, completion of the magazine and furnace, etc.
GLC02437.01873
4 March 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Joseph Harrod
Discusses the affairs of the late Captain Lieutenant Samuel Treat, and how his heirs would receive the money and estate. Also includes a certificate giving his heirs the right to his possessions. Both the letter and the certificate are written and...
GLC02437.01981
24 March 1783
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
Informing General Knox that he has made a draft of the report concerning current business and enclosed it for Knox's inspection and correction.
GLC02437.02029
17 May 1783
Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806
Hay requests that Knox furnish him with volunteer assistants to help rebuild his house after a fire.
GLC02437.02129
31 July 1783
Discusses problems with paying the troops.
GLC02437.02346
14 September 1783
Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816
Written by Confederation Congressman Hawkins to Major General Knox. Encloses a letter for Captain Hopkins from General Robert Howe (not included here). Mentions that there are dispatches from diplomats before Congress. Says "I can only inform you...
GLC02437.02513
16 September 1783
Asks Knox for permission to retain a few of the men who were assigned to help build his house since many of the men are sick and unable to work. Advises the sick be sent to the hospital and wants to know how the remaining men will draw provisions...
GLC02437.02520
18 May 1784
Willard, Joseph, 1738-1804
[Expression of gratitude from the president and fellows of Harvard College]
Willard, President of Harvard College, expresses thanks on behalf of Harvard for Henry Knox's "kind present to this University, of a number of valuable books on folio."
GLC02437.03001
13 June 1784
to Samuel Hardy
Knox writes to Hardy, a Congressman and Chairman of the Committee of the States. Reports that he has discharged most of the troops remaining in service besides a small number at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania, and West Point, New York. Discusses...
GLC02437.03018
9 August 1784
Knox informs Hardy, Chairman of the Congressional Committee of the States, that William Hull's mission to Canada failed. Hull had attempted to ascertain when Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, intends to withdraw British troops...
GLC02437.03039
20 June 1785
to Thomas Halsey
Knox requests that Halsey secure transportation on a ship from Providence, Rhode Island to New York City for his family and some furniture. Anticipates that Halsey can secure their passage on either Captain Godfrey's or Captain Laton's ship.
GLC02437.03157
3 July 1786
Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
Written from Fort Pitt, the location of present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Discusses his arrival at the fort the month before, and describes which officers and companies are there, or are on their way. Includes returns of personnel and stores...
GLC02437.03280
26 July 1786
to John Haskins
Marked "copy" in docket. Discusses the "pitiable case" of Haskins's son-in-law, Mr. John Inman, who has been imprisoned for debt and has become "deprived of his reason." Upon hearing about the case, Knox took a physician to evaluate him and then...
GLC02437.03287
30 July 1786
Haskins, John, 1729-1814
Thanks Knox for his attention to his son-in-law Mr. John Inman (see GLC02437.03287) and for "delivering [him] from Prison & perhaps Death." Inman arrived last night and was escorted home by General [John] Crane, and is "now under the care of an able...
GLC02437.03288
28 December 1788
to Alexander Hamilton
Asks for Hamilton's help if he is traveling to Albany. Is a purchaser, with Hamilton and others, of lands around the St. Lawrence River, the patents for which lands have been taken out of the Land Office in the name of Alexander Macomb. Aside from...
GLC02437.04063
8 January 1790
Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796
Discusses issues with the Waldo patent and mentions the Winslow family. Also sends along news of her own family, a daughter and husband Richard. Appears to be Knox's sister-in-law.
GLC02437.04464
29 April 1790
to Richard Harrison
Discusses Harrison's account with the Commission of Army Accounts. Says he has enclosed (not included) him a copy of his accounts which shows that his claim has been settled.
GLC02437.04592
3 September 1790
to Josiah Harmar
Writing privately, but with the president's knowledge, Knox warns Harmar that reports are circulating regarding his drinking, and that he must refrain from over indulging in "a convivial glass." Tells Harmar that Harmar's current expedition is highly...
GLC02437.04712
27 September 1790
Knox informs Hamilton that "Mr. Tyler of Deer Island in the Province Maine has shown a statement of his case drawn up by Judge Sewall." Knox wants to check that the business meets Hamilton's approval.
GLC02437.04738
22 June 1791
Hart, Christopher, fl. 1791
[Agreement to deliver 12 tons of hay to Henry Knox's stable]
Agreement signed by Hart with his mark. The document is in the hand of the witness, Reiner John Van den Brock, who also signed it. States that Hart is to supply Knox's stable with 12 tons of hay from the date of this document to 1 April 1792. Hay...
GLC02437.05019
17 November 1794
Recommends Major Jay Craig to run a commissary. Notes Craig will handle all the disputes between Great Britain and the United States. Letter is marked as private.
GLC02437.06244
28 November 1795
Hastings, Jonathan, 1738-1804
Asks for assistance to help with his current situation.
GLC02437.06574
8 May 1798
Hatch, Walter, fl. 1798
Informs Knox that they have been designing some sort of boat, called a packet, but are now in need of cash to finish.
GLC02437.07125
10 September 1798
D'Happart, fl. 1798
to Messrs. Rocheteau
Asks the Messrs. Rocheteau to help promote Henry Knox's endeavors.
GLC02437.07170
4 December 1798
Hatch, Nathaniel, fl. 1798
Hatch expects that Knox will keep his word to let Hatch have "that pice of Land...being your part of the Eight hundred ackers Lying in Falmouth." Hatch would like to hear from Knox about "orders to take Care of the said Land."
GLC02437.07202
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