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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received a message from Major [Isaac] Craig regarding the situation. Notes the messenger had to travel by foot to avoid being searched. Reports on the activities at Fort [Fayette?] and the progress of the generals involved in the...

GLC02437.06164

to Fanny Bassett Washington

Letter discusses Fanny's children's health and schooling, and a possible suitor named Tobias Lear, who was Washington's secretary. In regard to the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, she notes that "The insurgents in the back country has carr...

GLC01055

to Gov. of Georgia re: transmitting copies of various acts of Congress

Various acts of Congress: Whiskey tax, the capitol, treasury dept., salaries of the Executive Dept., post office, pensions for invalids, support of light-houses, reducing the public debt, granting lands to settlers in the Northwest territory, raising...

GLC04675.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sent a bottle of whiskey to the senator.

GLC09400.549

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the commissioners have returned but a decision has not been reached. Notes that the "deluded people, it appears, are bent on destruction." Mentions more citizens are stepping forth and enrolling in the militia. Also notes the governor's...

GLC02437.06208