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Receipt of Henry Knox's payments to various merchants for goods such as foodstuffs, bearskins, clothing, etc.

GLC02437.08533

[Note]

Note of receipt from Thomas Wally. Also includes a package for Henry Knox with a promise of delivery.

GLC02437.08627

[Receipt of money paid to John Lillie]

Major Lillie signs on both pages, noting receipt of money from Henry Knox and Timothy Pickering.

GLC02437.03038

to George Washington

Docketed by George Washington. Forwards Knox a plan (not included) given to Greenleaf "by a country gentleman." He concludes that Knox could make the best use of it, commenting that "if it affords any good hints they will be improved by you for the...

GLC02437.00207

[Request for goods]

Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.02539

To Edward Hand

Written and signed for Knox by his aide Samuel Shaw to Brigadier General Hand. Says the prisoners of war at West Point are being marched this day to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Their names are enclosed. Says Lieutenant Hoit [could be the same...

GLC02437.01807

[Receipt]

Receipt of four cattle from Robert Hoffman for John Rynier to give to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08804

to R. J. Vanden Brock

Asks Vanden Brock to send his respects to Henry Knox and expresses his hope that Knox will be able to finish business so he can spare the time to visit him. Adds, "I have reason to believe that we will find ways to arrange the business for the land...

GLC02437.05575

Return of the officers names in the artillery regiment in the service of the United Colonies

Lists Colonel Henry Knox, First Lieutenant William Burbeck, Second Lieutenant Colonel David Mason, and First Major John Crane. Lists the names of captains, captain lieutenants, first lieutenants, second lieutenants, and third lieutenants. Date from...

GLC02437.10459

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Nathaniel Osborn]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Osborn for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09691

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for David Davenport]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Davenport for a leave of absence until 15 April. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09704

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]

Colonel Butler, of the First Connecticut Regiment, recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until 8 March 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09636

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Henry Knox has paid the $6 tax on his four-wheeled carriage.

GLC02437.08732

[Bill]

Note of receipt from Henry Knox for £1, 17s. and 3 p. Noted as written at First Farm, St. Georges, which is near Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.08610

[Memo of payments for General Nathanael Greene, relative to camp expenses]

Among others items, lists chickens, milk, butter, onions, potatoes, and a black horse. On verso, contains what may be a partial address to General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00658

[Notes]

Notes concerning timber and fortifications of Fort Independence and Castle Island. Noted as a copy and includes two notes dated 30 October from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08775

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Moses Boardman]

Captain [Wills?] recommends Boardman for a leave of absence until 14 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09678

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Benjamin Eddy]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Eddy for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Possibly intended for Major General Henry Knox.Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09696

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Abijah Hubbell]

Colonel Ensworth recommends Hubbell, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a sixty day leave of absence. Possibly intends the request for Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09606

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Seth Peabody]

Captain Niven recommends Peabody, in Lieutenant Kirkpatrick's company of sappers and miners, for a sixty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09616

[Account]

Dr. Wales & Beale account with General Henry Knox. Lists dates, articles, times, interest, and amounts from 2 May 1806 to 31 July 1806.

GLC02437.10628

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John B. Rider from 2 March 1803 to 9 December, mainly relating to finances and cash flow.

GLC02437.08820

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Luther Parmlee]

Captain Patten gives Parmlee permission to take a twenty five day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09579

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Taylor]

Major Smith recommends Taylor for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written at Camp Highlands. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09702

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cole]

Major Wright recommends Cole, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a forty-eight day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09615

to John Stagg

Received his recent letter. Is ready to proceed, but is waiting for the "honorable Secretary" (Henry Knox, the Secretary of War) to accept his resignation. His request has not yet been sent in, so asks Stagg to forward it to Knox. (See GLC02437...

GLC02437.05275

to Wright & Gill

Writes to the firm of Wright & Gill, in London. Writes that Mr. Thomas Longman will pay the balance on his account with Wright & Gill, a London stationery company. Touches on several other business matters.

GLC02437.05245

to Board of War and Ordnance

Reports that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at the Battle of Yorktown precludes the need for the additional ordnance requested from Williamsburg (see GLC02437.01204). Indicates that by order of General George Washington, some arms will be kept on...

GLC02437.01264

to Edward H. Robbins

Thanks him for his last letter. Reports that he has only received a statement from Robbins about the "present situation of the reference." Robbins's plan appears "highly judicious." Believes it would be an injustice to accommodate an obsolete...

GLC02437.04125

to Edward H. Robbins

Docket declares that the letter is addressed to both Edward Robbins and Benjamin Hichborn, but the address listed on the bottom of the letter only mentions Robbins. Contains similar content to GLC02437.04088, a letter to Hichborn. Has learned that...

GLC02437.04088

to William Lewis

Marked "copy." Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed...

GLC02437.03331

[Order for provisions]

Order for one gallon of rum, charged to General Henry Knox's account. Docket signed by Thomas Clowes.

GLC02437.02522

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant DeForrest]

Colonel Swift recommends DeForrest, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09658

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Mr. Higgins]

Possibly created at Highlands, New York. Lieutenant Colonel Johnson recommends Higgins, sergeant's mate, for a fifty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09565

[Recommendation of a leave of absence for Captain Benton]

Colonel Butler recommends Benton, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09645

[Payment for rent of rooms and furniture]

Knox paid £134 "for the rent on certain rooms and furniture, from the 28th Novr last to the present day." Signed by Helena Ritchie.

GLC02437.08552

[Account]

List of items Henry Knox bought from Joseph Webb. Items mainly consist of pots. Includes a signed note of receipt from Webb, dated 30 June 1774.

GLC02437.08355

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lebbeus Loomis]

Colonel Butler recommends Loomis, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09647

[Invoice of goods]

Lists books on a variety of subjects to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Includes books on poetry, animals, "heathen gods," biographies, histories and others.

GLC02437.08331

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Wales]

Colonel Butler recommends Wales, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 13 February 1783. Possibly directed to Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09583

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Cunningham]

Colonel Butler recommends Cunningham, of the first Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09657

[Supplies given to Colonel David Humphreys's regiment]

Date added later in pencil. Lists supplies provided to Colonel David Humphreys, such as hospital stores, rations, wood and clothing. Addressed to General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.03401

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Amos Parker]

Captain Niven recommends Parker, in Captain Bushnell's Company of sappers and miners, for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09617

to the Board of War and Ordnance

In the hand of, and composed by, Henry Knox on behalf of George Washington. Discusses order to prepare a battering train in Philadelphia concerning a secret mission.

GLC02437.00898

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Charles Fanning]

Recommends Lieutenant Fanning, paymaster of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 10 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09663

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Savage]

Captain Patten recommends Savage for a twenty-five day leave of absence to visit his family. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09613

[Tax bill]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Tax bill for Henry Knox indicating how much he owes to the state.

GLC02437.08305

[Report upon an excursion up St. George's River]

Describes a trip up the St. Georges River he undertook, at Knox's request, to scout out the different kinds of trees available for lumber.

GLC02437.06850

[Recommendation for the discharge of Andrew Clark, an artillery artificer]

Captain Patten recommends Clark, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Clark enlisted 3 March 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00920