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[Note]

Note of exchange for £50 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08288

[Note]

Note of exchange for £200 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08301

[Note]

Note of exchange for £100 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08326

[Receipt]

Note of receipt of $200 from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08707

[Note]

Note of exchange for £150 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08315

to Marquis de Lafayette

References Lafayette's letters of May and June 1785. Says "I had the unhappiness previous to the receipt of your benevolent letter of June to be fully informed of my Brothers insanity." Goes on to say he recovered his health and reason. Says he has...

GLC02437.03196

[Agreement]

Agreement between Rynier on behalf of Henry Knox and Zenas Lothrop regarding Lothrop's employment with Knox to cut and transport lumber.

GLC02437.07113

to Mrs Cordelia Williams and Family

A condolence telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia Williams by Lucy Addison High School Class of 1936 after the death of LeRoi Williams.

GLC09587.086

To his wife

Discharged from hospital previous day. Waiting for regiment at Norfolk and their speedy mail service, dreamed of seeing family except Lucy.

GLC04558.033

to Ezekiel G. Dodge

Discusses the sale of land for $50 an acre.

GLC02437.07090

to Paschal N. Smith

Expresses his regret at not receiving Smith's request sooner. Informs Smith it would not have been in his power to give him an agency at any late date. Reports a strong interest was made for another gentleman to whom the appointment was given too.

GLC02437.06135

to Don José de Jáudenes y Nebot

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain [Collineun?] of the French navy, who has some business "at the Havannah," referring to the port in Havana, Cuba.

GLC02437.06332

to Peter Charles Varlé

Asks Varlé to send a whole report for the canal, complete with all of its locks and levels.

GLC02437.06541

to Peter Charles Varlé

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06544

[Receipt for the payment of land taxes]

Receipt of William McGlathery's payment of taxes "on the ten proprietors Lands within the Township of Frankfort."

GLC02437.07459

[Engagement for employment]

Note stating that he will be entering into Henry Knox's employ. Signed by a Daniel [Vickry ?].

GLC02437.08846

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and a Nathaniel [Kiddeu ?] relating to highway tax and other finances.

GLC02437.08801

[Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for $3,500.

GLC02437.08852

to Jean Baptiste Gouvion

Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Gouvion. Says he was "mortified" that Gouvion did not call on him before leaving. Claims that despite the snub, he "cannot restrain my affection and esteem for you." Asks to be remembered with "pure love," as...

GLC02437.02218

[Captain Lieutenant Johnson's permission to take military stores]

Major General Henry Knox says that Captain Lieutenant Johnson will apply to the commissary for two 6 pounders and the harnesses to transport them. Also, he is to be given 75 rounds of shot and "25 Case fixed with Flannel." Wants the quartermaster to...

GLC02437.02187

[Contract for carpentry]

Signed by both Isaac Coburn and Henry Knox, as well as a witness, a William [Clap]. Agreement in which Henry Knox engages Coburn to work as a carpenter for his estate at the St. George's River (in Maine).

GLC02437.07793

[Note]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for about £13.

GLC02437.08638

[Receipt]

Receipt of Henry Knox £424, 3s. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08652

[Request]

Requests 12 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09751

[Request]

Requests 12 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09755

[Request]

Requests 20 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09752

[Receipt]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for $74.60.

GLC02437.08816

[List of clothing]

Seems to be a list of military clothing for Henry Knox. Includes shirts, coats, vests, blankets, socks, etc.

GLC02437.08387

[Bill]

Bill for Henry Knox for dressing, hair powder, and other items.

GLC02437.08611

Return of a detachment of artillery under the command of Lieutenant Samuel Jefferds

Lieutenant Jefferds signs 29 December 1783 from Fort Rensselaer, Canajoharie, New York. Henry Knox signs 7 March 1784 at Dorchester, Massachusetts. Knox asserts that this return is a copy from the original forwarded to Charles Knowles, paymaster of...

GLC02437.02974

[Opinion of James Sullivan]

Portions may have been written in the hand of Henry Knox. Apparently an opinion by Judge James Sullivan regarding the legality of financial matters and land purchase contracts relating to Henry Knox and his business associates.

GLC02437.06757

[Receipt]

Note of receipt for $150 from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08715

[Receipt]

Receipt for $45 on behalf of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08721

[Receipt]

Notes the receipt of a book from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08851

to Francois Jean Chastellux

Discusses the changes made to the Society of the Cincinnati and whether Chastellux approves of the alterations made to the Society. Mentions he hopes to approve Chastellux 's idea of reconciling the glory of the army with the society of the citizens...

GLC02437.06131

to Chevalier [Francois Jean] de Chastellux

Discusses the character of the people of the new nation and hopes that the central government will be strong to prevent anarchy.

GLC02437.02165

to Francois, Comte de Broglio

Addresses the application de Broglio sent on behalf of his friend, the Baron de Valletiere, for Valletiere's membership into the Society of the Cincinnati. Informs de Broglio that the decision for membership will not be decided until the next general...

GLC02437.03617

to Francois Jean, marquis de Chastellux

Writes to Chastellux on a variety of topics. Explains the concept of the Society of the Cincinnati, assuring him that the Society is "harmless in its intention, and having only for its real object, the perpetuation of friendship, and recollection of...

GLC02437.03203

to Francois Jean Chastellux

Discusses the great debt and gratitude the new nation owes to France and the French officers and commanders for their leadership and support.

GLC02437.02829

to Samuel Shaw

Congratulates Shaw on his arrival in Providence and hopes that his "projects may be blessed with success." Presumes he went directly to Boston when he arrived. Discusses business concerns, including sale of Shaw's goods, and comments on his...

GLC02437.04284

to Samuel Shaw & Thomas Randall

Thanks Randall for the extension (see GLC02437.04882) he received. Writes, "I have nothing of Mr. D's by which I could secure you..." Notes he owed considerable sum of money from land.

GLC02437.04885

to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Mentions he may not be in town during their visit. Encloses an order for $10,000 at the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Informs them they can credit him on his bond and they will discuss the remainder amount when he returns...

GLC02437.06162

[Bond for Shaw & Randall]

Several documents detailing financial arrangements between the firm of Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall, and a firm called Philips, Cramond & Co. of Philadelphia. A copy of the original, including the signatures. See GLC02437.05375 for the letter...

GLC02437.05374

to Edward H. Robbins

Asks for an examination by an impartial tribunal in order to correct a "blunder of the surveyors," referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06342

to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter from 16 June (GLC02437.05001) and discusses specific financial notes. Also mentions $5,000 worth of drafts that William Duer has received. Says he does not want to inconvenience Randall and that Duer will make...

GLC02437.05005

to Thomas Randall

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Smith, and Mr. [William] Duer.

GLC02437.05263

to Thomas Randall

Addressed at the top to Thomas Randall, but at the bottom directed toward Messrs. [Samuel] Shaw and Randall, who are partners in a business firm. Discusses the possibility of Randall obtaining a loan on his behalf, and considers possible terms for...

GLC02437.05276

to Thomas Randall

Marked "copy." Reports that he has received word from Colonel [Benjamin] Walker regarding land purchases (in Maine, in or near the Waldo patent lands). Discusses purchase prices and makes plans regarding their land speculation projects.

GLC02437.05357

to Thomas Randall

Informs Randall he needs to speak with Mr. [William] Crammond regarding the debt he owes. Discusses possible discounts and terms of payment on the debt.

GLC02437.06299