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to Henry Knox

Gives a report of his trip to Alexandria, Virginia, and the surrounding area. Mentions that he had dinner with the Washingtons at Mount Vernon. Says he would have stayed with a Mrs. House in Philadelphia, but the Attorney General, Edmund Randolph...

GLC02437.04658

to Henry Knox

Reports on a recent visit he made to [Samuel] Ogden. Attempted to persuade Ogden to pay a debt he owed [James] Webber, a London merchant, but Ogden has to wait for money that is owed to him before he can pay the debt. Relates that he delivered...

GLC02437.04645

to Henry Knox

Copy. Describes the various transportation obstacles that prevented his letters from arriving earlier. Says the St. Lawrence lands are being advertised in two prominent Irish newspapers. Discusses the meeting he had with "the Earl of Westmoreland...

GLC02437.04828

to Henry Knox

William had previously sent a packet to Knox that included "Paynes [Thomas Paine] pamphlet in answer to Burke on the french revolution." William tells his brother, "therefore the present is only to enclose you the papers since then, by which you will...

GLC02437.04907

to Henry Knox

Written by William Knox to his brother Major General Knox. Mentions his travels to Flanders, Nantes (where he did some business for his Boston friends), and has stopped in Rochefort on his way to Bourdeaux. Wants to ship many things to America, but...

GLC02437.01429

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

to Henry Knox

References the letter he sent Henry on 27 June. Updates Henry on his endeavors in London. Says he is still trying to sell Henry's lands even though Gouverneur Morris has been empowered by Mr. [Alexander] McComb to sell the lands. Will proceed as...

GLC02437.05071

to William Knox

Mentions that he wrote to Henry Jackson about the British ships that sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 and their engagement with artillery. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was...

GLC02437.00378

to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip he made to visit his mother, and asks about Mrs. Lucy Knox's health. Relates that there will be great opposition to Mr. Dalton's election, referring to Tristram Dalton's reelection to the United States Senate. Reports news from a...

GLC02437.04631

to Henry Knox

William Knox discusses a financial matter involving [William] Duer, [possibly John] Peirce, [Richard] Platt, and Henry Jackson. Encloses a letter (not present) from the Marquis de Lafayette to St. John (possibly Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur). The...

GLC02437.03961

to Henry Knox

Letter written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox. Good travel description of France before the Revolution. Tells of his journey from L'Orient to Nantes. Arrived in Nantes on December 1 and stayed until December 8. Goes on to...

GLC02437.01338

to Henry Knox

Describes his trip back to Boston as a "most disagreeable and damnable passage of five days ..." Still suffers from the voyage, noting: "at this moment the Sea is rolling in my head, and the Room and Chairs... if ever I am caught again in the sound I...

GLC02437.04408

to Henry Knox

Assures Knox that he will not publish his correspondence and asks him to write often about the operation in Virginia. Reports that the British "suffered much more severely in the Action off Cape Henry than you seem to have expected," referring to...

GLC02437.01205

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 16 February. Notes the letter enclosed for Mrs. Flucker was delivered. Asks that the letter enclosed for William Bingham be delivered (not included here). Anxiously awaits hearing that the business with Madame de Leval...

GLC02437.05833

to Henry Knox

Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...

GLC02437.01060

to Henry Knox

Beaumez writes to Knox about how valuable letters from his friends in America are. He mentions the letters from Mrs. Knox and their daughter Lucy, as well as Thomas Flucker, Beaumez's stepson. Beaumez say, "though I am but an adoptive citizen of the...

GLC02437.07254

to Henry Knox

Written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Fears that Henry is worried about him as he has not written since he was in Rochefort (William spells it Rochfort), France. While there he sent some linen, epaulets, sweetmeats, and some...

GLC02437.01701

to William Knox

Written by Brigadier General Henry Knox to his brother William Knox. References receiving several letters from William before he left Boston, but that they took a long time in arriving. Reports on several merchant ships that have been captured...

GLC02437.01323

to Henry Knox

Letter written by William, Major General Knox's brother, to Henry Knox. Includes a postscript written and signed by Lafayette. References the taking of Mahon, an island off the Spanish coast in the Mediterranean, by the Spanish. Says Gibraltar is...

GLC02437.01386

A list of bonds from sundry persons to the late Thomas Flucker Received from Mrs. Hannah Urquhart in the year 1787

Lists bonds by person and date with amounts. Includes totals for every page and a separate section for "Notes of Hand." Signed twice by Knox, on pages one and nine.

GLC02437.03749

to Henry Knox

Discusses the arrival of mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan, in New York City. Shares the Swans' gratitude for the warm welcome Knox and his wife Lucy are showing them. Mentions steps he has taken to fill orders for military supplies, such as...

GLC02437.03482

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 17 July. Will forward the letter Knox included for David Cobb. Claims that Cobb will write him and President Washington about the Postmaster General position. Tells Knox that Cobb's situation is "a very unpleasant one."...

GLC02437.05081

to Henry Knox

Relates that he received a letter from Knox, and that Mr. Madison informed him Knox had recovered from a "severe indisposition." Discusses ratification of the Constitution at state conventions, commenting that New Hampshire's behavior has baffled...

GLC02437.09417

to William Knox

Has received news that a fleet has blocked the port of Boston. Notes that Admiral Parker (possibly Sir Hyde Parker) has arrived at "the Hook" with several ships ("the Hook" may refer to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, or another point in New Jersey near New...

GLC02437.00725

[Knox's account]

Lists charges for books to the account by date, 30 September 1789 - 2 December 1789. Books include "Clarke's Vigetius," probably John Clarke's translation of Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus's book, Epitoma rei militaris. Also includes James Hampton...

GLC02437.04424

to William Knox

Has not recently received any letters from William, his brother. Reports that Continental troops in the vicinity reconnoitered at Kings Bridge to estimate where the British are most vulnerable: "The result of our discoveries was a full conviction...

GLC02437.01084

to Henry Knox

Discusses the education of the son of a mutual friend [possibly named Sumner or Summer], whose legitimacy is suspect. Writes, "I am afraid whether I have any thing in writing that acknowledges him as his Son & that he ment [sic] to consider him as...

GLC02437.04386

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 10 July. Is happy to hear Lucy is doing well after the birth of their tenth child. Hopes God will take particular care of the little girl. Has made discreet inquiries about the powers of attorney necessary to transfer...

GLC02437.05067

to Henry Knox

William, managing affairs at the War Office in Henry's absence, reports on military matters. Mentions Lieutenant [John] Pratt , [John] Stagg, Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth and others involved with the logistics of organizing Pratt's march to Fort Pitt...

GLC02437.04031

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Ben, possibly Benjamin Hichborn, and Sam Gardner, will consider Knox's unspecified proposal. Reports that Captain Thomas Vose, who was overseeing affairs on Knox's Maine lands, was in town the previous week. Vose fears that a ship...

GLC02437.04415

to William Knox

Knox signs with his initials. References receiving several letters from William since 7 April. Has no excuses for why he has not written more often. Says this letter will not be long because there is a ship in port that is just about to leave for...

GLC02437.05027

to Henry Knox

Letter written by William to his brother Major General Knox. References a letter he wrote "a few days ago" and sent from Roquefort (he spells it "Rockford"). Also sent sweetmeats, caps, hats, a pair of epaulets, and two pieces of linen. Says he will...

GLC02437.01448

to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to...

GLC02437.07795

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment in Knox's son's (likely Henry Jackson Knox) behavior. Apologizes for handing the money to Knox's son, noting it only encourages him. Discusses terms for Knox repaying the money.

GLC02437.07521

to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy and appreciation over the friendship he shares with Knox and his lady [Lucy Knox]. Provides a detailed account of his last moments with his wife before she died. Notes she was four months pregnant and doing well. Discusses a...

GLC02437.06232

to Henry Knox

Provides a detailed account of Knox's son's (Henry Jackson Knox) progress in his studies. Notes Henry Jackson Knox has shown an improvement in propriety since Knox's departure. His French master has also noted an improvement. States there have only...

GLC02437.06256

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...

GLC02437.01124

to Henry Knox

Randall and Samuel Shaw ask Knox to forward information to a Mr. Anthony on the court case involving the ship "Nelly." The first two pages contain letters related to the case, apparently copied by Thomas Randall. The first page contains the...

GLC02437.05784

to William Knox

Henry Knox expresses happiness in hearing of the arrival of the Joseph, a ship. He wishes William could have sailed earlier, on the General Arnold (referring to a voyage William plans regarding a business venture in Amsterdam). Instructs him to be...

GLC02437.00761

to Henry Knox

Discusses attending a public exhibition at the Highland Academy where Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, will be performing. Also mentions he will be taking Henry Jackson Knox to dance lessons like Knox requested. Believes the cost of Knox's house...

GLC02437.06070

to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that "Mr. Pickman of Salem" has called on Jackson to pay the interest due to him. Jackson suggests that Knox pay up. Jackson has not heard from Knox's son and cannot be sure what ship he boarded, if any. He knows Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.07392

to Henry Knox

Reference's Knox's letter of 8 February. Is glad William Bingham has arrived in Philadelphia so quickly. Believes that he will make a compromise with Madame Leval, as she is now with him in Philadelphia. When negotiating with her, tells Knox to...

GLC02437.05816

to William Knox

Comments on "the present grandees of our once respected town" (Boston). Criticizes the "mushroom gentry" rising in Boston, referring to those of recently established wealth, such as merchants. Notes that the honest man is scarcely noticed, "unless...

GLC02437.00764

to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter in which Knox described a meeting between George Washington and an adjutant general from the British army seeking to deliver a letter and negotiate a truce (the story was written to Lucy in GLC02437.00385). Claims that the...

GLC02437.00400

to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that Knox's "statement and the hundred dollar bill enclosed came safe to hand." Jackson will be at Portland with Col. Hichborn January 1, 1800. Jackson demands that Knox be punctual in meeting them and says that nothing but death...

GLC02437.07340

to Henry Knox

Per Knox's request, he has sent Knox prints of the portrait he painted of Knox. Hopes they will meet with Knox and his wife's approval.

GLC02437.05295

to Henry Knox

William, attending to business in Henry's absence, reports on white settlers' infringement on Cherokee lands in the western territories. Congress recently directed Knox to prepare troops to protect the Cherokees (the troops are to march from Ohio to...

GLC02437.03982

to Henry Knox

Writes to acknowledge receipt of Knox's last letter. Will reply more fully in his next letter to Knox. Declares that he heard of Knox's misfortune before Knox wrote, and is sympathetic (does not disclose what misfortune Knox has suffered).

GLC02437.06812

to William Knox

Requests that two furnished wagons be ready "to take the luggage of Indians to the Wind Gap [illegible] Wyoming," referring to the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania.

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