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28 June 1773
Hall, William, fl. 1773
to Henry Knox
Writes to tell Knox that he met a gentleman who found Knox's lost pocketbook. Hall has arranged for the man to return it and expects he will want a fee for his trouble.
GLC02437.00079
15 November 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Discusses arrival and departure of cargo vessels in the Boston area. Mentions working with Captain [Thomas] Vose to acquire goods on Knox's behalf and arrange Knox's financial accounts. Worries that Knox is getting himself involved in too many...
GLC02437.06869
29 August 1789
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Countersigned by Henry Knox. Instructs Knox regarding his conduct (notes that the principles imparted are to remain secret). Indicates that the Government of the United States are determined that their administration of Indian Affairs shall be...
GLC02437.09398
15 February 1793
Hobby, John, 1749-1802
Feels bad having to ask for a favor from Knox. Says that Henry Dearborn, the present marshall for the District of Maine, has been elected to Congress, and Hobby wants Knox to use his influence to help [Hobby] become Dearborn's successor. As the...
GLC02437.05818
29 October 1790
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Hodgdon writes Secretary of War Knox to say he has pursued [David] Hunter all day to "get an answer relative to his house" but has received no answer. As soon Hodgdon has an answer, he will inform Knox. Knox is using Hodgdon's assistance to procure...
GLC02437.04760
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