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11 February 1776
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Invites Knox to join him for "Dinner to day at 2 o Clock." The year is not given, but has to be 1776 as Knox was a Colonel then.
GLC02437.00531
2 February 1796-4 May 1796
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Discusses a final settlement with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks after Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 4 May 1796. Asks Knox to help him settle his business with Ogden.
GLC02437.06610
6 October 1793
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Says that Knox cannot enter Boston unless his baggage is cleaned with gunpowder smoke. Says Knox's certificate is sufficient for him and his servants to enter the city. Expresses a desire to be as helpful to Knox as possible. Appears to be written...
GLC02437.05940
1 December 1784
Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, responds to a letter from Henry Knox (GLC02437.03068). Expresses happiness at William's recovery from an episode of mental illness. Reports that William will soon sail from London to Boston....
GLC02437.03071
August 1784
Withington, Phillip, fl. 1784
Henry Knox's tax bill.
GLC02437.08567
1 October 1789
ardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
Sends Knox his compliments and a gift in thanks for the kindness and friendship Knox bestowed on him during his stay in the United States.
GLC02437.04375
17 April 1790
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Signed in text. Note left for Knox as he was not home when Bourne came to call. States that he wanted to discuss with Knox about "when the foreign arrangments [sic] will take place..." Asks Knox to speak to the President, George Washington, on his...
GLC02437.04585
7 June 1792
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
Only recently found out Knox was in town. Has tried to make arrangements to see him but they keep missing each other. Went twice to 59 Maiden Lane, apparently where Knox was staying, to invite him to dinner. Relates that he gave William Knox a...
GLC02437.05491
6 September 1799
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Davis discusses Knox's lands and possible buyers, particularly about the Duck-pond lands. Much depends on whether the "timber and wood has not been intirely plundered." Davis offers Knox his help if Knox wants to sell his land, but Davis insists he...
GLC02437.07307
30 December 1783
Young, Joseph, 1733-1814
Young, a hospital physician, thanks Knox for orders he recently sent which Young claims saved him from embarrassment. Also thanks Knox "for the Sixty Dollars you sent to supply them with firewood, which was greatly needed ... " Transferred Knox's...
GLC02437.02874
1 June 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Writes to introduce Knox to his friend Mr. Robert Gilmer of Baltimore and his daughter. The Gilmers are traveling to Boston and Bingham hopes they will arrive before Knox leaves Boston to go to Maine. Speaks of the virtues of Mr. Gilmer and hopes...
GLC02437.06761
23 March 1795
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Updates Knox on various business matters and land deeds. Says they are still waiting for a vessel to arrive and fears it may have been overtaken by the last storm and that Mr. Robinson may have been on the vessel. Asks Knox to bring him his...
GLC02437.06376
30 November 1794
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Informs Knox he sails for London in two days. Requests Knox to notify Knox's friends in London of his visit. Mentions not being opposed to public employment in Europe and states, "should any of your friends have any private negotiations in that...
GLC02437.06263
23 August 1788
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796
Huntington, Governor of Connecticut, transmits to Knox a copy of a letter he had previously erroneously sent to New York (Knox was at Boston). Asks for Knox's approval for Dr. Knight to fill in for Dr. Summer at his post in the Western frontier...
GLC02437.03975
15 June 1788
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Promises to comply with Knox's wishes, likely referring to a recent matter in which Jackson invested 10,000 of Knox's dollars in notes without first consulting Knox. Plans to spend this day with General [William] Hull.
GLC02437.03894
25 March 1777
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Continues the discussion about raising money from his last letter, GLC02437.00555. Still believes that he will soon have raised the necessary funds, and will then be free to join the army. Hopes to receive the quills, wax, etc. that day. A French...
GLC02437.00558
18 June 1789
Cony, Daniel, fl. 1777-1816
Writes that a number of people have asked him to contact Knox about settling on the northwest corner of the Waldo patent lands. Believes the value of the land would improve if Knox had good settlers, so would like to Know if Knox is interested in...
GLC02437.04246
26 September 1799
Tousard, Louis de, 1749-1817
Tousard informs Knox that he is instructed by the Secretary of War to order more timber for Knox to build "the gun's carriage." He sends Knox the list of needed supplies and measurements, as well as further instructions as to the designs and...
GLC02437.07309
30 September 1792
Complains that Knox "appear[s] to Scold at me for pressing you to a separation from Colo. D-." Notes it is because of Knox's closeness to Duer that has led him [Jackson] to urge Knox to sever ties. Also discusses business regarding land. Says...
GLC02437.05632
16 August 1787
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Says he and Mrs. Ogden share in Knox's and Mrs. Knox affliction over their recent misfortune (Ogden is likely referring to the recent loss of Knox's youngest daughter, see GLC02437.03635). Invites Mrs. Knox to bring her children for a visit as "[o]ur...
GLC02437.03634
10 February 1794
Marked "Private" at address leaf. References Knox's letter of 22 January. Reports that Knox's petition about the taxes has not been taken up yet because the committee chairman, Nathan Dane, has been taken up with Senate business. Says that Mrs...
GLC02437.06043
23 December 1790
Procter, Thomas, 1739-1806
Proctor informs Secretary of War Knox that officers of the Philadelphia militia are eager to welcome President George Washington, as well as Knox himself, on New Year's Day.
GLC02437.04806
15 March 1797
Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
Informs Knox that he sent copies of a document to the proper people and sends his condolences to Knox and his family, possibly due to the loss of a child.
GLC02437.06932
3 March 1776
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Indicates changes made to the organization of artillery at Roxbury, Massachusetts, per Knox's request. The artillery was for the siege of Boston. Crane was a major under Knox's command.
GLC02437.00256
1 November 1790
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Winslow acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Knox's letter written 14 October. Winslow mentions a "controversy between Mrs. Waldo and Us" believing that Knox "had a conviction either of the policy, or propriety of it." Winslow wishes to find...
GLC02437.04765
27 April 1798
Bailie, William, fl. 1798
Discusses Knox's brother William's finances.
GLC02437.07121
3 September 1796
Discusses transportation of Knox's furniture.
GLC02437.06811
21 January 1800
Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826
Bridge received Knox's letter of December 28, 1799. Bridge tells Knox he can safely send Bridge the money Knox needs to, and that either Bridge or his "deputy" David Fales will take it.
GLC02437.07358
27 November 1781
Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox, who was at Washington's headquarters. Writes from France after a pleasant and short 21 day voyage from Boston. Is astonished by their speed of travel. Says he did not suffer from...
GLC02437.01296
4 September 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Informs his brother William Knox that he has given him power of attorney to sell his lands. Says he sent a map of the lands that are jointly held with Alexander Macomb, Philip Schuyler, John Taylor, Robert Morris, among others. Describes the lands...
GLC02437.04714
12 September 1782
Will soon inform Knox "whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau." Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is "appointed fort Major of West point & its...
GLC02437.09379
21 May 1791
Written by General Hull to Secretary of War Knox. Although "every wish of my heart strongly urges [Hull] again to resume the sword," he must decline Knox's appointment. Says the influence of his friends was decisive. Expresses further sentiments...
GLC02437.04953
10 September 1803
Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830
Writes that the bearer, a Mr. Trickey, is the son of the elder Mr. Trickey who prosecuted a court case against Knox and won. The younger Mr. Trickey is visiting Knox to handle financial business associated with the settlement against Knox. Possibly...
GLC02437.07820
29 October 1792
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Sends Knox news regarding Mr. Monvel, noting that Monvel "has been very fruitfull in the business that he was engaged in." Hopes Knox will visit the [Waldo] Patent in the following year. Reports that he can not begin construction of Knox's house...
GLC02437.05676
2 June 1789
Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789
Writes to discuss his impoverished lifestyle and complains of the government owing him money. Asks if perhaps Knox can lend him money, and then when Congress settles his debts he will be able to pay Knox back. Back page features various...
GLC02437.04230
29 August 1782
Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789
Discusses several financial transactions between himself, Knox, and General Benjamin Lincoln. Attempts to clarify the information exchanged in several letters between himself and Knox. Declares that Knox may still "draw on [him] for Two hundred...
GLC02437.01547
27 December 1783
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809
Forwards a return of the stores and supplies at Saratoga, New York, to Knox. Also discusses provisions for the troops and the discharge of men. "On Public Service" written on address leaf. (Refer to GLC02437.10191 and GLC02437.10195 for Knox's...
GLC02437.02867
14 November 1774
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
Asks Knox to find an excuse for Waldo's mother, who has accused Waldo of neglect for not writing. States that running a store is very time consuming and prevents him from writing. Mentions that he sent a package with letters and newspapers to Knox...
GLC02437.00186
18 May 1789
Eveleigh, Nicholas, 1748-1791
Writes to Knox not to provide him with information, but to elicit information from Knox about happenings in the government. Declares that he is very far away from the rest of government and would like to know more about what is going on. Hopes that...
GLC02437.04206
18 January 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Informs Knox he is either sending or has sent him a list of letters (not included) of people who have applied for land in Knox's patent (likely part of the Waldo patent lands). Notes he marked the quantity and price agreed on next to each man's name...
GLC02437.07501
6 October 1783
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Informs Knox that he has visitors passing through, a Mr. Vernon and the Count Wengierski, and asks if Knox would mind showing them West Point.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
GLC02437.02622
23 March 1796
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to "unexpected embarrassments" they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.
GLC02437.06673
20 May 1789
Senf, Charles, ?-1806
Written from "Rocky Mount," South Carolina. Declares that several letters he wrote to Knox did not arrive safely, so he is sending another and hopes Knox will receive it. Has enclosed a copy of his proposition (a plan regarding inland navigation...
GLC02437.04212
20 March 1791
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Informs Knox he can defer Knox's payment for one month, at which time Randall "must absolutely remit to London to make good my arrangements there." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04882
24 February 1795
Adams, Jonathan, fl. 1793-1795
Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and offers his services for any position that Knox might want him to help with.
GLC02437.06361
15 December 1789
Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801
Supports Knox's idea to appoint a permanent clegyman and missionary to cater to settlers on his lands in the Waldo Patent. Also likes Knox's idea of establishing a school.
GLC02437.09232
21 May 1789
Condy, Thomas Hollis, 1754-1833
Asks Knox whether there are job openings in the region in which he lives. Docket states that Knox replied on 30 May, and there is no copy.
GLC02437.04215
31 December 1805
Hall, Bradshaw, fl. 1805
Signed by B. Hall of Castine, Maine, likely Bradshaw Hall, the Register of Deeds for that town. Writes that he has received Knox's packet of deeds and will send them back by mail by the next post. Asks several questions regarding Knox's other...
GLC02437.07992
12 May 1793
Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806
Assuring Knox that Winslow will be able to provide him with a secure title to the large portion of the Waldo patent Knox wishes to buy from him. While Nathan Dale is worried that Winslow lacks the proper deeds for this land, Winslow tells Knox that...
GLC02437.09243
6 September 1794
Informs Knox he sent him and the doctor some melons. Discusses the progress Knox is making with the people on the patent lands (possibly the Waldo patent lands). Mentions he can forward Knox an addition to his stores (funds) if he stays another month...
GLC02437.06196
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