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13 December 1797
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that he went up to see the logging and discusses the boards and lumber, along with other estate related business.
GLC02437.07068
26 December 1799
Gray, Edward, fl. 1799-1800
Gray renews his request that Knox "send to Mr. Jos. Peirce yr Deed to Mrs. Waldo who has been long anxiously waiting."
GLC02437.07346
circa 1783-1788
Pemberton, Robert, ?-1788
Asks Knox for monetary help as he is currently in dire straits due to weather losses and having a suit filed against him.
GLC02437.08184
10 July 1802
Livermore, C.L., fl. 1802
Informs Knox he has not yet seen all the gentleman but will write him once he has the results of the meetings.
GLC02437.07742
20 February 1776
Fisher, George H., fl. 1776
Since his first query received no response (for an unknown reason), writes again to request to serve "in any Station" under Knox.
GLC02437.00253
30 January 1797
Way, George, fl. 1794-1797
Expresses his hope that Knox and his wife like the coach that he made and sent them. Continues to describe its features.
GLC02437.06908
31 July 1795
Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795
Discusses land and an estate and asks if Knox will be able to accommodate him when he travels to the Eastern lands.
GLC02437.06480
3 September 1787
Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789
Thanks Knox for his letter of 30 August. Appreciates that Knox will give him information "of the course of Lake Erie &c." Encloses a letter for Knox to forward to General [Richard] Butler, noting that sending letters to the "West Country" through the...
GLC02437.03654
3 April 1791
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Informs Knox that his son, William Gray Cobb, "thou by a wrong name" has accepted a military commission offered to him by President George Washington. Says he hopes to build a canal and believes that it may interest Knox as well. Asks Knox to send an...
GLC02437.04897
4 August 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
References Knox's letters of 25 and 30 July. Wished that Knox would have sent a plan of the house with directions. Expects the men who will be building the house to arrive tomorrow to make a contract. Includes a copy of a letter he received from...
GLC02437.05911
March 1793
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Apologizes for not meeting Knox that morning as planned. Says he was up late in an unproductive meeting with William Bingham. Has worked hard for an accommodation between Knox and Madame de la Val, but as it has not been possible he must attend to...
GLC02437.05862
9 October 1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson Knox
A lengthy letter detailing business Henry Jackson Knox (Knox's son) needs to attend to while Knox is gone. The business mainly involves taking care of the mills. Knox notes he has been disappointed with the production of the mills and provides a list...
GLC02437.07759
21 October 1791
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
References Knox's letter of 18 October. Thanks Knox for delivering his letter to Captain Anthony. Will not be able to be present at Holker's case as engagements will detain him until 6 November, "when it will be too late to attend the trial."...
GLC02437.05205
9 September 1803
Robins, Jonathan D., fl. 1803
Writes that Captain [Edward] Kelleran arrived today on board his ship, without having sold any of Knox's lime en route from Thomaston. However, Robins has arranged a deal with a Mr. Cotting for him to buy a large amount of the lime, and he relates...
GLC02437.07819
12 March 1790
Lyman, Daniel, 1756-1830
Replies to Knox's letter from February. Relates that he forwarded letters from "some of our best Characters," (presumably including a letter from Knox), to President George Washington. Notes that if he obtains an appointment, "no circumstance can...
GLC02437.04541
13 July 1781
Mott, Gershom, 1744-1786
Explains the various obstacles that have kept him from making his way to New Windsor, New York. Foresees no way of being able to make it to New Windsor unless General George Washington issues a special order for his relief. Asks Knox to intervene...
GLC02437.01041
9 February 1800
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Writing for Martha Washington, to express her thanks for Knox's letter of condolence upon George Washington's death.
GLC02437.07366
17 October 1781
Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794
to William Knox
Indicates that he has enclosed copies of a vote of thanks from Harvard College to Granville Sharp for a donation to the library that was conveyed through Knox (see GLC02437.01220). Asks that when Knox arrives in France he send thanks to Sharp, who...
GLC02437.01236
6 April 1796
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Written from the "Department of State." Pickering informs Knox of his appointment by President George Washington to a commission to determine the Eastern boundary of the United States on the St. Croix River in Maine [as stipulated by Jay's Treaty of...
GLC02437.06694
15 October 1774
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Asks Knox to send him printing ink immediately. Discusses the contraband tea Knox is selling for him (see also GLC02437.00171, GLC02437.00178, and GLC02437.00181). Indicates that his home is open to Knox and his wife if they travel to the New York...
GLC02437.00184
19 August 1782
Shepard, William, 1737-1817
Shepard, Colonel of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, informs Knox that a board of officers (one from each regiment) will meet at Major General [William] Heath's headquarters the following Wednesday at 10 am. The officers will discuss "the several...
GLC02437.10039
26 July 1788
Bancker, Christopher, fl. 1788
Bancker solicits a position in the War Office, saying that William Livingston assured him of Knox's promise to let Bancker fill the next vacancy. Writes, "the Late War has Reduced me to the necessity of this application... for it will be a pleasing...
GLC02437.03948
20 February 1791
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Informs Knox of the actions of "Mr. Waterman Thomas" in "our House of Representatives," which are unfavorable to Knox. Thomas "has made several motions in the House with intentions to procure other terms for the letters on your patent than were...
GLC02437.04864
16 September 1787
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Informs Knox that Major Reading Howell is making a map of Pennsylvania from a number of actual surveys. Notes that during the War a number of surveys were made by the Geographer of the Army and his deputies of different parts of the state and copies...
GLC02437.03665
26 September 1793
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Says the letter is being delivered by Mr. Bauncol, the agent to Monsieur D'Espremenil. Duer reports he offered D'Espremenil a part of township 7 before he sold his stake in the Eastern Lands to Knox and William Bingham. This was done because D...
GLC02437.05930
15 November 1802
Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1746-1815
Continues to discuss a land negotiation [appears to be part of the Muscongus patent lands in Maine] between Henry Knox and himself. Informs Knox of other heirs from the Cook Line and says he will only quit claim his and his mother's portion of the...
GLC02437.07767
10 March 1782
Irvine, William, 1741-1804
Writes that he called to say goodbye this morning but did not want to disturb Knox since Knox has been ill. Discusses military stores "in case of Offensive operations to the Westward," and has included an estimate. Mentions that the stores at Fort...
GLC02437.01367
21 May 1791
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Written by Humphreys as the American Minister to Portugal to Knox as Secretary of War. Humphreys writes a letter of introduction for the Chevalier de Freire, who will be a Portuguese diplomat to America. Describes the minister as a man "of infinite...
GLC02437.04954
5 January 1794
References Knox's letter of 25 December. Sends holiday wishes. Will try to give Madame Laval's draft to Mr. Higginson, but fears it will go badly. The trial involving the ten proprietors will be handled with due care. Says an error in the summons...
GLC02437.06020
19 November 1790
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing an expedition against the Wabash Indians. Expresses disappointment in General [Josiah] Harmer. Expected little from Harmer, after hearing he was a drunkard. Instructs Knox to present other...
GLC02437.09343
26 April 1794
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Informs Knox the trees arrived from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York, New York and they, along with the gardener, are on a vessel heading towards St. George's [House] in Maine. Inquires about an invoice and if he should pay it. Mentions some...
GLC02437.06086
9 December 1798
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Informs Knox his and Mrs. Ulmer's house and all of their belongings burnt down. Notes they lost everything except the clothes on them and one bed. Says he thanks God his and his whole family's spirits have never been greater. Mentions his...
GLC02437.09855
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Major Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point, writes "I saw Genl [Alexander] McDougall next morning at half passd seven, and by Eight I had all necessary orders given, and every thing in motion, and at noon had the cannon and stores at the...
GLC02437.01043
8 September 1791
Later copy of a letter by Washington condoling Knox on the death of his son. Copied 3 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
GLC02437.09318
26 January 1795
Discusses an undisclosed business matter and land deals located in the Eastern lands. Appears the Committee wants Knox to make an offer on some land.
GLC02437.06327
4 April 1795
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Informs Knox that he has been in New York and Staten Island for the past two weeks and that his health has been steadily improving.
GLC02437.06382
24 February 1783
Platt, Richard, 1755-1830
Discusses a past problem with Colonel Webb regarding the use of a small barge and asking for Knox's help with the situation. Noted as written at Robinson's.
GLC02437.01949
23 March 1785
Pollard, Jonathan, fl. 1749-1786
Complains that his broken knee will prevent him from pursuing the trucking business. Requests an appointment to work under Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War.
GLC02437.03116
4 February 1783
Relays a message that "His Excellency," most likely General George Washington, really needs to have Knox's estimates of his department. Noted as written at Head Quarters.
GLC02437.01890
2 May 1798
Lear, Washington's former secretary, encourages Knox to do business with him in the nascent federal city. Says materials are needed to construct the "public buildings."
GLC02437.07123
24 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Marked "private." Writes that he has sold a bill for Knox and that the matter is settled because it has been deposited. With Lincoln's free frank.
GLC02437.01500
5 February 1788
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the vote on whether to adopt the Constitution in Massachusetts and Virginia. Copy made 8 February 1854.
GLC02437.09339
25 May 1773
Harrod, Benjamin, 1741-1793
Humbly asks Knox for a loan of five or six dollars. Indicates that he will explain the circumstances that brought him to ask in a personal meeting.
GLC02437.00067
13 February 1805
Tudor, Frederic, 1783-1864
Writes to urge Knox to renew a note showing money he owes to Tudor. Warns that if he refuses, Tudor may have to take "unpleasant measures."
GLC02437.07909
6 June 1781
Humphreys, aide-de-camp to George Washington, informs Knox that Washington requests him to give an order for pistols for Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons.
GLC02437.00964
20 March 1805
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Writes that his client, a General Derby, insists on him bringing suit against Knox, General [Benjamin] Lincoln and General [Henry] Jackson for monies owed to Derby. Assures Knox that he means no ill will but has to follow the wishes of his client.
GLC02437.07922
22 December 1787
Van Berckel, Peiter Johan, 1725-1800
Asks for advice on whether or not to go to church to attend the funeral of Mrs. Otto, since he is not "well enough acquainted with the customs of this country ..." Written in the third person and signed in text as "The Minister from the United...
GLC02437.03734
12 August 1801
L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825
Seeks help from Knox for compensation from his previous employment noting that the 1800 War office fire destroyed much of his evidence. Mentions he has provided letters proving past employment as an engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware...
GLC02437.07581
1 August 1805
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of twenty dollars. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to...
GLC02437.07958
24 September 1790
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
Writes in full, "Though some of my late letters have been received by the minister at War with a silence which perhaps ought to forbid further interruption: yet I will not suppose it as designed neglect & ask my friend General Knox to accept a small...
GLC02437.04736
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