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1768/03/05
Lathrop, Benjamin, fl. 1768
Testimony regarding Benajah Douglas
The three testifiers state that they remember Benajah Douglas to have been a sane and responsible man.
GLC03107.04761
1768/03/07
Abbe, Joshua, fl. 1768
Testimony regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.04762
2 September 1782
Haskell, Elnathan, 1755-1825
to Henry Knox
Written from Verplanks Point, now Verplanck, New York. Writes, "In the orders of this day I am appointed aide de camp to Major General [Robert] Howe, which I suppose will supersede the necessity of my returning to the Garrison again. Everything you...
GLC02437.01563
22 November 1782
Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803
Written by Brigadier General Hazen to Major General Knox. Reports that Washington ordered him to send a return to Knox at West Point for ammunition, & etc. Asks to have it forwarded to Stony Point. Says "It was not in my Power to procure for you...
GLC02437.01723
17 April 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Udney Hay
Written by General Knox to Colonel Hay. Sympathsizes with Hay for the loss of his house. Tells him that with Washington's permission he will send an artificer to work on the wooden half of the house, but that it is out of his power to send a mason...
GLC02437.02098
20 May 1782
Written from Lancaster, likely in Pennsylvania. Remarks that he wrote some days ago to the commanding officer at Reading about the servants Knox wanted, and if servants are to be had there, he will have them sent out to Knox. If not, he will try...
GLC02437.01423
23 May 1783
Replies to Hay's letter of 17 May 1783 (see GLC02437.02129) stating that he is unable to grant his request for men to help with construction of Hay's house since the time of service for the men expires with the end of the war.
GLC02437.02130
17 September 1783
Grants Hay permission to retain some men to continue to work on his house. See GLC02437.02520 for Hay's request.
GLC02437.02531
2 April 1786
to Benjamin Hichborn
Writes that though he has written only once since he left Boston, his affection has not diminished for Hichborn. Is happy to hear all his Boston friends, including Hichborn, are well; this is frequently reported to Knox by his "valuable chronicle"...
GLC02437.03259
12 November 1786
Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828
[to Henry Knox]
Discusses the upcoming possible war with the Indians, and especially the financial prospects of Congress. Believes that Congress will be able to raise more money. Mentions that the Treasurer (possibly Robert Morris) has offered his loan, and that...
GLC02437.03336
25 November 1786
Writes that since his last letter, the loan for raising men to oppose the Indians has been offered, and it has been debated for several days. The reference to "Indians" is code for the troops being raised to suppress Shays's Rebellion. Explains...
GLC02437.03343
26 December 1786
Writes that he received a letter regarding Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's contracting to provide rations for the troops currently being raised. Would be happy to consider him for the contract, but his powers are constrained as the Board of Treasury has...
GLC02437.03393
20 January 1787
Discusses raising troops to fight against the insurgents, in particular to fight under Colonel [possibly Michael] Jackson. Mentions the drive to raise funds for recruiting troops and also procuring supplies, such as for the regiments of General...
GLC02437.03418
20 February 1788
to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood
Knox congratulates Harwood on her nuptials. Comments on his own marriage: "I have read yr letter to Lucy with great pleasure- her memory seems to have led her into [scrape]- She forgot that she married one Henry Knox of Cornhill, Boston- She was a...
GLC02437.03804
21 August 1788
to Elnathan Haskell
Missed Haskell when he recently called on Knox. Considers [Platt's?] bills accepted, and will send his friend Joseph Peirce to present the bills to Haskell for his signature. Knox's signature has been clipped.
GLC02437.03968
18 November 1788
Knox encloses a sum requested by Colonel Benjamin Hichborn and comments on how repayment should be made.
GLC02437.04032
11 January 1789
Discusses a variety of business matters, largely focusing on the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Mentions their ability to get references, as well as legal judgments pertaining to their case. Refers to a letter from Mr. [likely Isaac] Winslow...
GLC02437.04087
8 April 1789
Addressed to his "dear Sister." Mentions that he perused the letters she sent to Lucy Knox earlier in the year. Discusses his actions regarding "her father" Thomas Flucker's estate, especially regarding how favorable the government is to his claims...
GLC02437.04169
23 April 1789
Hazen, Charlotte, fl. 1789
The wife of General Moses Hazen, Charlotte (she signs it "Charlot"), writes, "Mr Hazen I am informed has requested to see you about some business, I suppose from circumstances it is to consult you on the propriety of either going to Lake Champlain...
GLC02437.04187
16 July 1789
to Hannah Harwood [incomplete]
Top portion of page 1 is torn off. Appears to discuss financial arrangements regarding their shared business interest in the Waldo patent lands and the Flucker estate.
GLC02437.04291
12 September 1789
Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805
Writes that he has heard that Rhode Island will soon "embrace the Federal Union," and the government will therefore need to appoint a Collector at Newport. Apparently offers himself as a candidate, as he relates that he plans to give his son control...
GLC02437.04355
20 September 1789
to Moses Michael Hayes
Would be happy to help Mr. Hays if he had the power to do so. However, it appears that Mr. Hays's not being a current resident of Rhode Island is a formidable barrier in securing him the appointment. Regardless of this problem, if he would like to...
GLC02437.04361
8 December 1789
Hopes for a final settlement of his affairs, presumably his military accounts. Notes that when he entered the service, he was promised an indemnification of his losses in Canada, and a commission was appointed to hear related evidence. Congress has...
GLC02437.04430
10 December 1789
Hichborn, Joseph D., fl. 1789
Discusses recent financial difficulties, and asks to borrow money from Knox "to appear a little decent as were I lodg'd they have taken all my Cloths I should have wait'd on you myself But my dress was such that I was asham'd..." Previously asked...
GLC02437.04434
2 June 1790
Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796
Apologizes for not writing sooner, but declares she was ashamed to tell him that no progress had been made on their Waldo patent land dealings. However, is pleased to report that she "obliged the Creditors of my Father to consent to your receiving...
GLC02437.04622
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