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19 August 1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, reporting on events at the Constitutional Convention. Copy made 1 February 1854.
GLC02437.09337
25 April 1773
Miller, William, fl. 1773
Asks Knox to edit a magazine subscription so that it is sent to William Morland instead of himself, William Miller.
GLC02437.00055
22 March 1789
Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806
Received his last letter and was pleased to hear that Knox had recovered from illness. Asks about Knox's plans regarding their joint interests in the eastern Waldo patent lands, and whether Knox's agent will be acting on behalf of them both....
GLC02437.04149
28 February 1790
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Informs Knox that he has written to Daniel Parker and encloses the letter so Knox can read it (not present). Concerns financial matters related to obtaining insurance on the ship Massachusetts and involves Samuel Parkman, Daniel Parker, and Messrs...
GLC02437.04521
27 September 1793
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
References a letter he sent to Knox on 24 September (see GLC02437.05928). Encloses a duplicate with this note (not included). Says "I find your progress is retarded, I now enclose you sundry letters, some of which came to hand last evening, which I...
GLC02437.05932
5 November 1773
Fowle, Robert Luist, 1743-1802
Discusses an unpaid debt to Knox. States that he was away during the previous summer and left the business in the care of his "late Partner, which he was to settle--and is in fact his own Debt." But Fowle's name is linked to the debt and he...
GLC02437.00097
5 January 1793
Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793
Forwards Knox a report that he had requested via Mr. Théophile Cazenove.
GLC02437.05774
29 September 1774
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Thanks Knox for their business relationship. In regard to the (illegal) tea Rivington sent Knox to sell, Rivington comments: "I fancy you had much rather I had not sent an article so much out of your way of Business." If Knox has not sold it...
GLC02437.00181
20 May 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss "matters of great consequence." Expresses relief regarding William's...
GLC02437.00953
14 October 1796
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Writes that he did not reply until now to Knox's letter from August because he was traveling. The letter from Knox discussed a successful business transaction with Mr. Alexander Baring and the businessmen Willing & Francis. Invites Knox to Boston...
GLC02437.06839
circa 1784-1806
Gilkey, Thomas, fl. 1784-1806
Informs Knox about an issue with a surveyor of his land.
GLC02437.08139
29 December 1795
Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827
Recommends a young man to Knox who is interested in engineering.
GLC02437.06584
14 March 1790
Refers to a recent letter to Knox from Henry Jackson in which Jackson summarized the General Court's review of a claim related to Knox's Maine lands (GLC02437.04535). States that it is to their disadvantage that the court continues to delay making a...
GLC02437.04546
15 December 1782
Noailles, Louis Marie, vicomte de, 1756-1804
Writes to tell Knox he is sailing for France in a few days. Writes, "the last sentiments of a person near to death are sometimes precious nothing looks more like it than the imense separation of the sea." Comments that though he "will be soon...
GLC02437.01745
7 September 1790
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
General Jackson did not receive Knox's letter of 30 August 1790 because he had been out of town. Jackson had met with two men named Jonathan Dow and Ebenezer Eastman interested in purchasing a "Township" from Knox. The land is between "Northern...
GLC02437.04723
5 April 1796
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Reports on a recent business arrangement he discussed with Mr. [William] Bingham on Knox's behalf, and declares that Bingham has arranged to make a provisional payment for Knox. Encloses a note from Bingham (not present). Discusses lumber he is...
GLC02437.06691
22 June 1790
Informs Knox that Mr. Constant Freeman will be a good worker in Knox's department and discusses the election for senator. States that "Mr. George Cabot obtaind the vote by a majority of one, and was chosen - "
GLC02437.04633
20 February 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Has not received any new letters from Knox. Discusses their land projects, including negotiations with a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Would like Knox to keep him more regularly up-to-date regarding their negotiations with the Committee....
GLC02437.06632
7 July 1792
Gardiner, John, fl. 1791-1792
Sends Knox a bit of writing which he has recently published. States that their mutual friend Samuel Breck also intended to send Knox a copy of the publication, but Gardiner offered to send it instead. Discusses sending copies to various people, as...
GLC02437.05527
28 October 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Encloses a release (not included). Asks for his signature for a document related to his business with William Duer. Sends a draft of a reassignment for Knox to browse. Further discusses the business related to Duer, urging Knox to hurry so that...
GLC02437.05670
9 September 1791
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
Asks Knox's pardon "for the intrusion of a letter on business yesterday morning - I had not heard 'till late in the afternoon of your House being a House of Mourning, or I shou[l]d never have broke in on you at such a season." This is in reference...
GLC02437.05148
9 April 1796
Brown, John, 1736-1803
Mentions that the people of Worcester, Providence, and the towns in between would like a canal to be built to service those areas. They have set plans in motion, and he has enclosed a subscription form (not present), hoping Knox will become one of...
GLC02437.06698
25 March 1799
Bingham has anxiously awaited a reply from Knox. Bingham is happy to learn that Knox "arrangements with most of your Creditors and that you are likely to be relieved from your temporary Embarassments." Bingham asks Knox if he would consult with...
GLC02437.07248
27 May 1794
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Notifies Knox the British intend to "wage War" with the United States over the western boundary lines. Reports the British believe their territory to be all of the west lakes and the Untied States territory to be limited to the Ohio River. Warns...
GLC02437.06108
24 April 1791
Jackson received Secretary of War Knox's letter of 10 April 1791. Comments on various military appointments and the recruits from Massachusetts. He says, "the Officers in this Town have inlisted five or six but they are not such men as you want for...
GLC02437.04924
8 July 1792
Referring to recent land dealings involving Knox, Jackson, and William Duer, Jackson writes: "My good friend you mistake me exceedingly if you think I doubted the motives of your conduct on any other principles than those the most honourable to you -...
GLC02437.05529
9 January 1791
Expresses his joy on finally hearing from Knox: "a Lover never received a Letter from his Mistress with half the pleasure that I received yours of the 28th [of December]." Talks about Knox's wallpaper and the trial of Knox's "Coachman." Jackson's...
GLC02437.04820
15 June 1790
Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818
Expresses his feeling of "mortifying neglect, of being unaswer'd" after writing several letters to Knox with no reply. Discusses his suggestions for improving warships; had applied to Congress with suggestions in 1785, but Knox advised him not to...
GLC02437.04627
29 September 1793
Tells Knox not to come within 15-20 miles of Boston without informing him. Does not want Knox to "fall into the hands of the Police of this Town, [if so] you will be conducted in a small boat by two Black men to Rainsford Island, figure to yourself...
GLC02437.05935
13 November 1776
Hastings, Jonathan, 1738-1804
Agrees that Boston men show "indifference" to joining the army. States his willingness to "resign my commission to the Post Master General" as long as he can join Knox as an "aid de Camp." Tells Knox "to be with you & share your Dangers is my...
GLC02437.00486
18 April 1789
Davis, William, fl. 1786-1791
Has written to several members of Congress about his desire to receive an appointment in the new Government. Declares that Knox knows his family well and knows that he has always been a "staunch friend to my Country." Also mentions his misfortune...
GLC02437.04183
27 July 1791
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Says his brother Captain Smith is stationed on the Southern frontier. Since the front is quiet, he would like Knox to grant him permission to visit his family, "if it is not inconsistent with the good of the service." Will be much obliged if Knox...
GLC02437.05088
7 June 1797
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
Forwards a document from Portland (not included). Noted as written at Montpelier, most likely Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.06983
10 February 1781
Expresses the need for supplies for Mr. De Granger to carry out Military experiments. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.09371
13 July 1803
Haskins, John, 1729-1814
Writes to negotiate a business deal with Knox. Would like to purchase wood planks and have them shipped to Washington, D.C.
GLC02437.07810
8 July 1783
Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831
Writes concerning settling an account with Captain Knowles, the paymaster who wrote Knox that Drury was in debt to Knowles.
GLC02437.02253
1784
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Forwards to Knox returns of the troops' stores and feels burdened by the number of Canadian refugees. Date from docket.
GLC02437.09973
9 August 1795
Lathrop, John, fl. 1795
Writes on behalf of his son asking for Knox's hospitality as his daughter-in-law wishes to travel around Maine.
GLC02437.06490
20 January 1773
Goodwin, Samuel, fl. 1751-1773
Asks Knox to engage in a trade deal with "a Gentleman in Boston" who Goodwin has arranged to sell bibles for.
GLC02437.00025
5 May 1796
Humphreys, Joshua, 1751-1838
Asks about lumber he would like to order from Knox, outlining the measurements he needs, and offering a price for it.
GLC02437.06731
25 November 1783
Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801
Reports to Knox concerning the restructuring of the New Hampshire line. Discusses stores and cannons and other general military business.
GLC02437.02800
15 December 1798
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.
GLC02437.07206
4 February 1783
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Asks Knox to transmit the estimate of his department, per George Washington's request. Noted as written at the Head Quarters.
GLC02437.01889
circa 1796-1806
Wendell, fl. 1796-1806
Informs Knox that he believes his life and property are in danger and wishes to make such a statement before a magistrate.
GLC02437.08198
31 July 1781
Harrison, John, fl. 1781
Asks Knox for a certificate documenting the time he served as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores (19 May 1777- 2 July 1779).
GLC02437.01104
4 October 1789
Tracy, Margaret, fl. 1789
Discusses her husband's position as an inspector and Deputy Adjutant General and asks Knox to confirm the opening of a position.
GLC02437.04379
28 November 1788
Walley, Thomas, 1725-1806
Intended to visit Knox when he was in Boston, but Knox left before he had the chance. Solicits Knox's assistance on behalf of his son-in-law, John Langdon. Walley has been giving Langdon money to support his wife (Walley's daughter) and nine...
GLC02437.04037
31 March 1796
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Mentions that Knox has recently been appointed by the President to be Commissioner of a committee to map the eastern boundary of the United States. Asks, though it is early in the process, if he may be considered for a surveyor position under Knox.
GLC02437.06683
26 September 1792
Discusses land deals, financial matters, and legalities on various types of loans. Informs Knox that merchants are not required to provide securities on their credits and if Knox were to look into the matter himself he would find this true....
GLC02437.05628
11 November 1775
Adams, John, 1735-1826
In response to Knox seeking a commission as colonel, Adams writes that he is "rejoiced to learn that you have at last determined to take a more important share than you have done hitherto in the conduct of our military matters." Explains that he has...
GLC02437.00208
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