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to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 29 October. Is pleased with accounts of the yellow fever abating in Philadelphia. Hears "the inhabitants are returning with great confidence that all danger of taking it, is at an end." Makes reference to the logistics...

GLC02437.05959

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 23 January 1791. Says he is happy that Knox has decided to write every Sunday and that Knox likes his new wallpaper. Is forwarding Knox papers "respecting the payment to Mr. S[ylvanus] Bourne." Relates that...

GLC02437.04850

to Henry Knox

Notes he received Knox's letter of 21 November. Says he feels bad that Knox is not that happy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but reminds him that he "must not expect all that elegance and convenience that you left in New York." Notes he is sending...

GLC02437.04790

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the advertisement he listed for Knox's personal property on the newly purchased Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Informs Knox he tried negotiating with the new owners (Messrs [Rowland] Center and Jenkins) as...

GLC02437.07768

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.00403) to tell him that he did not meet with the founder making the cannons Knox wrote about, but another member of the Continental Congress did. Reports that the congress is also making efforts to mine copper...

GLC02437.00416

to Henry Knox

Writes Knox to update him on activities reinforcing the siege of Quebec. Discusses orders to congregate at the town of Surrel, about 135 miles outside of Quebec. Mentions that since the Americans had been driven from the Plains of Abraham, it was...

GLC02437.00291

to Henry Knox

Mentions that there is a proposal to build a canal from Providence to Worcester. Declares that no survey has, as yet, been made, but individuals who are familiar with the area believe that there should be no difficulty constructing the canal....

GLC02437.06690

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a housing problem with Knox. Was told by Knox's agent, Mr. [John] Gleason, that he could rent a particular house for the year, and made arrangements to move there, giving up his current residence. Then discovered Knox had already...

GLC02437.07927

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he can now hold both the Solicitor General's and District Attorney's position due to a bill that recently passed in Congress. Discusses the concerns he has of people's view of him accepting both positions. Asks for Knox's assistance in...

GLC02437.07526

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to personally deliver a letter to General Alexander McDougall and emphasizes that it is private. Requests Knox to forward the two pieces of field artillery designed for the Count De Grasse to New York as soon as the British evacuate. Wants...

GLC02437.02722

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the movement of a group of boats from West Point headed for Newburgh, New York, that stopped in New Windsor along the way. Also writes to Knox about the weather in regards to a departure time and exposing the men to the heat.

GLC02437.02169

to Henry Knox

Mentions hearing that Knox lost his pocketbook and a Mr. Mumford recovered it. Asks if Knox would like some Tenerife wine Hopkins has on hand. Seeks a recommendation for a young man to work as a bookbinder. Indicates that he will forward some...

GLC02437.00078

to Henry Knox

Apologizes to Knox for not having kept his promise to see him in New York City as the sloop on which he was arriving was delayed. In a postscript, mentions he will be in Boston soon and would be happy to hear from Knox's brother, William.

GLC02437.03702

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise...

GLC02437.07772

to Henry Knox

Assumes that Knox has already received the resolution of the General Court regarding the Waldo patent, and asks whether Knox plans to follow its instructions. Seems to think that they should comply, and outlines some of the financial difficulties...

GLC02437.09131

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to hold money owed to Daniel Dunbarr of Halifax, Massachusetts, who will send someone pick it up from Knox's store. Ripley served as a missionary, preacher at Dartmouth College, and professor of theology at Dartmouth as well. He spells...

GLC02437.00133

to Henry Knox

Would like offer himself as a candidate for sheriff of the new county of Oxford, and hopes Knox will support his candidacy. Writes that he has spent time as Deputy Sheriff, and relates his qualifications. Hopes Knox will use his influence to help...

GLC02437.07917

to Henry Knox

Discusses ordnance he gathered to be sent from Springfield to Claverack, New York. Notes that Captain Callendar, delivering this letter to Knox, will give Knox details of their march from Boston. Intends to depart for Claverack as soon as the...

GLC02437.01026

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 21 November. Reports that William Knox "wants as much care & attention paid to him as a Child, as he certainly is unable to govern or conduct himself." Says the 10 proprietors met last Thursday. Reports that Joseph...

GLC02437.05990

to Henry Knox

Randall requests of Knox "the remaining four thousand dollars on the 25th instant," April 1791. Randall also says that he is "extremely sorry for the non acceptance and payment of your brothers bill." Encloses a letter (not present) and asks Knox to...

GLC02437.04916

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about a delay in the evacuation of his British troops, as they are still waiting for the ships and supplies. States that he will let Knox know their departure date as soon as he, himself, finds out.

GLC02437.02767

to Henry Knox

Wilson has received Knox's letter of December 12, 1799 and is sorry that Knox is not happy with the saws he received. Wilson is working hard to correct that and get Knox "a single saw agreable to your Request." Wilson says the "intention of this...

GLC02437.07241

to Henry Knox

Washington, Commander in Chief of Continental forces, orders Knox to examine the state of Continental artillery. Instructs Knox to travel to New York City and Ticonderoga, and even to Quebec if necessary, to procure necessary artillery articles....

GLC02437.09369

to Henry Knox

Relates news about the development of Knox's many industries on Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.07060

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be going to Boston the next day.

GLC02437.07169

to Henry Knox

Gives legal answers to the questions Knox asked (see GLC024373.05907).

GLC02437.05912

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to aid him in obtaining a position of as a revenue officer.

GLC02437.04548

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter and will be sending a reply immediately.

GLC02437.05771

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send a map of New England and the other provinces.

GLC02437.00116

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for their prior conversation and offers his assistance. Informs Knox he disagrees with the amount Knox wants to pay him for his services. Believes his past experience as a public servant and his current situation justifies a higher...

GLC02437.06072

to Henry Knox

Writes to remind him of a letter he wrote to Knox previously, asking Knox to help him financially (perhaps by finding him a job). Argues that he was left impoverished because he spent so much time in "pursuit for the honor of my Country." Adds that...

GLC02437.04213

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he enclosed an order for books. Reports that Thomas Boydston's bill against Lane & Co. has been credited to Knox's account. Discusses a complaint made by other booksellers that Knox is undercutting their prices, and is able to do so...

GLC02437.00013

to Henry Knox

Has a postal stamped [New?] Haven dated June 20th. Informs Knox he sent Julia [Knox?] a horse. Describes the horse as not being handsome but says it is a Narragansett Breed, which is the best of breeds. Recommends Knox has the horse saddled...

GLC02437.06124

to Henry Knox

Writes about his good health and safe return from Indian country. Mentions that he has not received a letter from Knox. Asks Knox to "convey the inclos'd by some safe Conveyance," possibly in reference to a book order. M'Clure sent Knox a letter...

GLC02437.00032

to Henry Knox

Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, writes to Knox. Reports that Knox's orders will be punctually obeyed. Recently met with the owners of the powder mill at Springfield, who agreed to work entirely for Bliss until August 20...

GLC02437.01048

to Henry Knox

Discusses settling their financial accounts together, specifically repayment by Knox of a sum Lincoln loaned him. Considers repayment options, including the possibility of accepting land from Knox instead of money. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07882

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he recently met with Majors North and "Douttey [John Doughty?] who was perusing a Resolve of Congress respecting Invalids..." North and [Doughty] advised McFarland to await Knox's return to New York.

GLC02437.03156

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of a survey of Knox's land. Noted as written at Belcher's Tower.

GLC02437.07109

to Henry Knox

Asks about a mare he had sent Knox and describes her. Discusses other financial business.

GLC02437.06476

to Henry Knox

Expresses some concern over Knox's financial situation and discusses land and other financial matters.

GLC02437.06926

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a letter (not included) and explains why he did not receive it earlier.

GLC02437.08113

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he received his last order of books and places a new one.

GLC02437.00030

to Henry Knox

Sends payment and requests that Knox send him the books listed. Emerson was a bookseller.

GLC02437.00031

to Henry Knox

Sends his respects to Knox. through a Mr. Darby , a former pupil of his from England.

GLC02437.02526

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to hire more wagoners to "drive the teams which are transporting wood."

GLC02437.02610

to Henry Knox

Appears to be asking for a response to a plea he made to Knox a while back.

GLC02437.07700

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment over Knox's infrequent visits to the area. Discusses a gentleman who will be sailing and mentions a packet that was unable to sail. Also notes they will have three more packets in two days. Reports the passages Knox...

GLC02437.06159

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about a parcel of land that forms a portion of the Waldo patent. Claims his employer (who is unnamed) has a right to the land, and asks Knox a variety of questions about the land, such as its location and who its proprietors are.

GLC02437.07786

to Henry Knox

Mitchell [in some sources, Mitchel] responds to a letter from Knox requesting information regarding his previous survey of the St. Croix River. Offers to accompany Knox, who will serve as a commissioner to examine whether people of Nova Scotia had...

GLC02437.03054

to Henry Knox

Feels anxious that Knox has not finished up his business with Mr. [William Green], but is happy that he is proceeding with caution. Eagerly awaits Knox's answer to a question about land deed in regards to William Duer and Madame de Leval. Writes...

GLC02437.05704