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A pencil note written at a later date suggests this letter was written to Colonel Henry Knox Craig. Mentions the army's demoralization and questions the power of the Confederates. Writes, "As to the Army, I regret to say that the general feeling...

GLC02382.015

[Appraisement of land]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Land dealings involving Thomas Winthrop, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, Charles Vaughan, George Ulmer, and Daniel Livermore. Also appears to be an agreement for the hiring of Daniel Livermore to assist...

GLC02437.07522

[Regarding a canal] [incomplete]

Updates Knox regarding the process of building a canal, complete with lock mechanisms.

GLC02437.08239

[Request for goods]

Request for twenty pounds of bread for Henry Knox and his family.

GLC02437.02529

[List of settlers]

Lists of settlers "in the Plantation Knox" and "in the Plantation Lincoln."

GLC02437.08473

At a council of war held at Frederickburgh Octr 16th 1778

Knox's handwritten copy of Washington's queries to his Council of War. Washington informs the Council that the British force consists of two divisions (one at New York and one at Rhode Island). A detachment from New York were recently "employed in...

GLC02437.00731

Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton

A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our...

GLC02437.03747

to John Ruddock

Written from "Head Quarters." Shaw writes to Ruddock, the Field Commissary of Military Stores for Fishkill, that General Henry Knox wants Ruddock to send Colonel George Reid, commanding officer at Albany, "twenty thousand musket cartridges for the...

GLC02437.01445

[Ephraim Fenno received payment from Henry Jackson]

Fenno received £5.7.10 from Henry Knox. Henry Jackson paid out the money.

GLC02437.08589

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to...

GLC06313.04.007

[Debts due to John Chapman]

Notes that Knox owed Chapman £12.12.6 for keeping 4 horses for 2 weeks and boarding Knox, Monsieur Colerus, Samuel Shaw, and a servant named John. Boarding included 140 meals. Also paid for an old pair of saddle bags. Chapman signed the document...

GLC02437.08396

to Sebastian Bauman

Written by Major Shaw as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox to Major Bauman. Says that "Immediately on receipt of this letter Gen Knox desires you to set out in order to meet him at this place." Tells him to provide himself with clothes for...

GLC02437.01146

[Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's account for May, 1776]

Account of officer pay and bounties. Burbeck was a lieutenant in Henry Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00393

to Joseph Peirce

Assures Peirce he will "promot[e] as far as possible the Views of Genl. Knox" in land negotiations related to the Waldo patent. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. May be the Winslow letter...

GLC02437.05584

to Captain Donnell

Writes to Captain [possibly Nathaniel] Donnell to argue on behalf of a John Moder, a soldier who serves under Donnell. Moder recently deserted, but he came back, which allowed him to receive a free pardon for his desertion. Prior to this event, he...

GLC02437.01531

[Diary kept in "Bickerstaff's New-England Almanack"]

Goodwin, a Major in Colonel Jacob Gerrish's regiment, writes "while at Boston" across the title page of the almanac. Includes entries from other locations. Contains 22 pages of printed text, 7 pages of handwritten text. Relates traveling to...

GLC01450.629

to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 31, 1966. Gives updates on mutual friends who have been sent into service. She is looking forward to having their "drinking buddies back." Roseann mentions Lucy [sic] Johnson...

GLC09606.13

to John Cripps

Writes to her son about his lack of correspondence. Has worried herself sick thinking about his illness and death. Reports that Miss Lucy has turned down a suitor and discusses the importance of marrying well. Tells Cripps to be careful what he...

GLC03587.30

[Thomas Goldthwait's June lease]

Documents a lease of land negotiated by Thomas Goldthwait between the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo on the one part, and [possibly his son] Thomas Goldthwait Jr. Signed by Thomas Goldthwait and Thomas Goldthwait Jr., as well as by Jonathan...

GLC02437.09073

[Army return]

Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, lists officers in several artillery companies. Date previously inferred.

GLC02437.02881

Receipt

Receipt indicating Samuel Shaw paid $125 to Daniel Hayley for goods purchased for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08532

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lt. Woodward]

Recommends Woodward for a fourteen day leave of absence. Possibly directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09560

[Provision returns for Thomas Clews]

Written and signed by General Knox's aide-de-camp Samuel Shaw. Thomas Clews, of the Corps of Invalids, is given 107 complete rations by order of General Knox. A note of receipt from the contractors for the states of New York and New Jersey is...

GLC02437.02223

to Samuel Shaw

Writes, "It appears clearly to me that the order forbidding the issue of Rum to Women does not extend to Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin - Granting provision at all, to Women who are followers of the Army, is altogether matter of courtesy, and therefore the...

GLC02437.01597

[Invoice of items bought by Jonathan Hasting at London book store]

Includes five thousand quills, seals, wafers, and loggerheads. Knox's business was called the "London Book Store."

GLC02437.00606

to Joseph Vose

Invitation for Colonel Vose and any nine of his officers to dine with General Henry Knox.

GLC09338.08

[Discharge of Peter Delany]

Written at Verplank's Point, near present-day Verplanck. Contains two notes; the first, signed by Lieutenant D. N. Lane is directed to General Knox, requesting Delany's discharge. The second note, written and signed 26 June 1781 by Samuel Shaw...

GLC02437.00978

[Salary payments for employees of the War Department]

Provides a breakdown of the War Department's salaries for the third quarter of 1793. Includes the salaries for Henry Knox, John Stagg, Philip Audebert, Nathan Jones, James Laugier, Jacob Hoffman, William Burton, and Frederick Sprig. The total amount...

GLC02437.05936

to Mason Wheaton

Is happy to hear that his uncle, Mason Wheaton, is doing well and expresses his warm feelings for him. Heard that Henry Knox is going to be Mason Wheaton's neighbor soon and writes, "it is a satisfaction which requires energy to express that so great...

GLC02437.06339

to Edward Hand

Writes, "The bearers will deliver you the return from the artillery, which with the enclosed, completes the returns of the corps in this garrison for the last month. Gen. [Henry] Knox has directed me to transmit you the report of a court of inquiry...

GLC02437.01584

to Jonathan Maynard

Informs Maynard that Henry Knox has received the return he sent. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.06585

[Request for goods]

Request for fifteen pounds of beef for Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02480

to George Washington

Marked as a copy; copied by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. General Lincoln offers Washington his observations "on the situation of Charlestown, the strength of its works, the number of men necessary to garrison it, and the point or points by which it may...

GLC02437.01112

[Resolution]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Copy of a resolution allowing General Henry Knox to have the "pay of a major general in a separate department, during his command at West Point ... " Intended for presentation to Congress on...

GLC02437.02730

[Invoice of military stores shipped from Claverack Landing]

Possibly written at Claverack, New York. Stores were shipped aboard the Nancy under the care of Captain Beckham. Also contains an "Invoice of sundry stores deliverd Lieut Wm Price by order of General Knox for the use of the Laboratory" at New...

GLC02437.01040

[Order for beef]

An order for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox. Also signed by a man named William [Beetton].

GLC02437.01885

[Provision order]

Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.

GLC02437.02549

[Provision order]

Request for four gallons of vinegar for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02557

[Provision order]

Request for one gallon of rum for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.

GLC02437.02561

Return of non commisioned officers & privates in the Corps of Invalids

Number of officers and privates, sorted by fitness for duty and location. With an annotation in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.01644

[Request for goods]

Request for twenty pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.

GLC02437.02551

[Provision order]

Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.02558

[Provision order]

Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02562

[Provision order]

Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02573

to Samuel Waldo et. al.

Copy of GLC02437.09014.

GLC02437.09015

to Colonel

Comments on the undisciplined behavior of his correspondent's regiment in camp. He cannot discern "what plan the Genl. [George Washington] has" but believes "this maneuver is the most likely to produce neglect of duty." Would like himself and the...

GLC01450.628

[Provision return]

Request for twenty pounds each bread and beef, for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02580

The Globe Extra v. 5 #19, 24-25, v.6 #1, 3-10, 12-27 re: campaign of 1840

Including vol. 4 nos. 19, 24-25 and vol. 6 nos. 1, 3-10 and 12-27. Printed by Blair and Rives.

GLC03336