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[Deed on Brigadiers Island]

A deed of sale for Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island) in the Bay of Penobscot in present-day Maine. The deed is from William Griffin, Nathan Griffin, William Staples, Alexander Young, Jotham Staples, and Thomas Pendleton to Henry Knox....

GLC02437.06188

[Receipt]

Receipt for 350 dollars given by Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman for supplies furnished to the commissioners for negotiations with the Southern Indians. A possibly unrelated list appears at the top of the page in a different hand (perhaps that of...

GLC02437.04347

[Account paid by the United States to the Secretary of War]

Lists transactions for the account of Henry Knox as Secretary of War. Includes names and signatures of several of Knox's staff at the War Office, including John Stagg, signifying receipt of pay. Noted as a copy and written at the War Office.

GLC02437.04568

to Mr. Grimanney & Co.

Also signed by Henry Knox. A bill of exchange for sterling. Requests that a sum of thirteen pounds, twelve shillings be paid to John Langdon. A note on the verso by Knox orders the payment be made. Like Knox, Langdon was a Boston bookseller.

GLC02437.00005

to Horatio Gates

Fears that he will have to miss the meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati as business will keep him in New York a few more days. Hopes to arrive in Philadelphia by Thursday or Friday to pay his respects. Will forward the papers of the Society if a...

GLC02437.03540

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Marked "Private." Letter from Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Reports that the Massachusetts line has determined to apply to the state for its backpay. Says "It would be useless to detail the reasons why such a settlement...

GLC02437.01473

Commissions received from the Board of War

Unsigned retained copy in Samuel Shaw's hand. A note states that the creator encloses a commission for Lieutenant Porter by order of Henry Knox. Relates that a Mr. Savage declined his commission, and will continue in the regiment to which he...

GLC02437.00779

[Account]

Lists transactions between Joseph Anthony and Henry Knox by date.

GLC02437.08709

[Receipt]

Receipt for mortgages and other financial transactions of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08756

[Receipt]

Receipt of beef and money on behalf of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08807

An Account of money Rec'd. and of whom Rec'd.

Lists money received by officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment and troops paid. Docket, in Knox's hand, identifies it as Captain Craft's account.

GLC02437.00287

[Memorandum]

Discusses a sale of land. Docket appears to be written by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.07188

[Account of new recruits made by Captain William Dana]

List thirty five enlisted men. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00327

[Memorandum]

Certifies an agreement between Lincoln and Henry Knox concerning a brigantine and cargo.

GLC02437.07181

[Note]

Note of exchange for Henry Knox for the amount of £100 sterling.

GLC02437.08272

[Receipt]

Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought two large carpets from William Jackson.

GLC02437.08349

[Receipt of a settlement note]

"Received of my friend Henry Knox one of Peirces final settlement notes..."

GLC02437.04035

Account receipt

Account receipt for goods Henry Knox purchased from Michel Vin of Amsterdam.

GLC02437.08536

[Note]

Appears to be a receipt regarding transactions between Wendell Zerban and Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08675

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Edmund Horton, starting from 1799.

GLC02437.08777

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Jonas Richardson, dated 30 August 1804.

GLC02437.08834

[Estimates of clothing from Genl Maunsell]

Written in the hand of Henry Knox. Brett encloses "an estimate of the expence of clothing from one man to eight hundred..." for Maunsell to forward to General Henry Knox, Secretary at War. Notes that Maunsell recommended him as an agent for...

GLC02437.03786

[Receipt for various items]

Receipt of General Knox for various items for his men, including nine brass quadrants.

GLC02437.02868

to Richard Greaton

Countersigned by Joseph Howell as Accountant. Orders Captain Greaton to pay to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, $246,000, the balance Greaton has left from money given to him for the recruiting service.

GLC04262

to Benjamin Hichborn

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

to David Ford

Mentions the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Duer, who has returned from a trip. Reports that his injuries are healing and are no longer thought to be dangerous.

GLC02437.05282

to John Hancock

Letter of introduction for John Anstey, who is investigating the "actual Losses sustained by the loyalists during the late revolution." Noted as private.

GLC02437.03631

to John Gleason

Discusses problems he is having with Captain B[enjamin] Kelleran, who he has employed to carry cargo for him, such as casks of lime. Mentions he does not know when he will be able to return to Thomaston. Touches on several other business issues.

GLC02437.07977

to Hugh Hughes

Writes to Colonel Hugh Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General of New York State to ask for his help in moving the powder from Fishkill to Constitution Island. Asks him to help arrange a water transport and teams to move the powder. Also asks him to...

GLC02437.01576

to George Fleming

Discusses orders for Captain Fleming for posts at Verplanck's Point and Kings Ferry. Wishes Fleming to replace Captain Fenno, take stock of all of the ordnance and stores, and take their posts a half hour before daylight. States that "[a]lthough...

GLC02437.02021

to John Jacob Faesch

Writes to Faesch, a metalworker building arms and ammunition for the army, to discuss the amount and sizes of shells necessary to fit the French howitzers the army has procured. Mentions that he has been in contact with General Benjamin Lincoln...

GLC02437.01527

to Otho Holland Williams

Marked "private." Discusses Brigadier General Morgan's appointment in the Army as second in command. Says it is rumored that he will decline the appointment. Believes if this occurs the President would support Williams being nominated as his...

GLC02437.05445

to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Marked "copy." Considers the viability of selling off lands to pay taxes the General Court has assessed on the Muscongus patent lands. Discusses other options to obtain the funds necessary to pay the taxes, such as asking the ten proprietors to pay...

GLC02437.09162

to Charles Henri d'Estaing

Discusses the application of the Marquis de Bouille to the Society of the Cincinnati. Also asks the Count d'Estaing for a list of the officers in the French Navy who are members of the Society; would like to use this list to to fill out diplomas for...

GLC02437.03619

to John Jacob Faesch

Writes a letter of introduction for a Major [Hodijah] Baylies.

GLC02437.02728

to David Fales

Marked "copy." Unsigned, but authorship inferred from handwriting. Writes that the bearer of the letter, Captain Thomas Vose, will "make an establishment at the fort and block house farms for our mutual interests." Believes the people of Thomaston...

GLC02437.04083

to Comte Jean Baptiste D'Estaing

Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and asks about the French Royal Navy. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Noted as a copy in the docket and is missing half of the docket sheet.

GLC02437.09972

to Moses Copeland

Received his 2 April letter (GLC02437.04163) via Captain Thomas Vose. Is happy to hear that Vose is agreeable to him, and feels sure the people (likely citizens of the Waldo patent lands where Vose was hired as an agent) will embrace him. Discusses...

GLC02437.04197

to Joseph Cranch

Makes arrangements with Cranch about a financial transaction. Cranch, and Mr. [James] Byers, who is also mentioned in this document, are munitions manufacturers. See GLC02437.03291 for a related document.

GLC02437.03324

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses bringing his business in dealing with the Waldo patent to a safe and satisfying conclusion. Wishes Winslow and Dane would prepare a plan for "some safe remedy." Pages dotted with lots of black spots. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10268

to George Joy

Replies to an earlier letter from Joy in which Joy recommended his friend, Captain John Foster Williams, for a position (see GLC02437.04612). Declares that if called upon to offer suggestions for this position, he will be happy to submit Captain...

GLC02437.04613

to George Washington

Writes that he has not "list[ed] the characters mentioned yesterday to any mortal." Declares that Arthur St. Clair has arrived, and that he has not seen him yet but will this morning.

GLC02437.05296

to Rebecca Bowes

Writes that he feels for the distress she described in her letter (see GLC02437.05212). Wishes he could help further, but is only able to enclose a bank note for fifty dollars. Instructs her to present the note to General [Benjamin] Lincoln, who...

GLC02437.05223

to William Bingham

Comments on several business transactions, including a sum of money to be delivered to Mr. [Joseph] Anthony. Also touches on a trip apparently to be made by Bingham.

GLC02437.06767

to Joseph Anthony

Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes...

GLC02437.06805

to David Cobb

Discusses an upcoming trip to Boston, Massachusetts and expresses that "I am anxious that you should [go to] the [Marne ?] with me." Goes on to mention a "Pichgreu," stating "[w]hat a flabigasting he has given the Emperor and his satelites."...

GLC02437.10311

to Samuel Breck

Recommends John Anstey to Breck and other friends. Notes Anstey was assigned to "ascertain the losses of the loyalists during the late revolution."

GLC02437.03630

to William Allen

Relates that General George Washington is at West Point "to make the reduction of the Army." Relays Washington's orders that Allen, or the officer commanding the Rhode Island troops at Saratoga, "collect your men, and give them their discharges" and...

GLC02437.10191

to Reverend Doctor Cooper

Discusses Count Wengierski, "a polish gentleman on his travels through America" and how foreigners view Boston. Mentions the likelihood of a British evacuation of New York City.

GLC02437.02714

to Joseph Peirce

Addressed to Joseph Peirce & Son. Places an order for several items, including corn and coal.

GLC02437.06851