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to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for paper and wax, which will be used to continue their correspondence. Describes attending a wedding and reports a courtship, but instead of offering details he quotes the poet Watts, possibly Isaac Watts. Howland was a friend of Knox...

GLC02437.00004

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for informing him that Mr. Livingston was away in the country, and for advising him that a personal interview would do better than a letter in handling their mutual business. Also thanks him for his offer of delivering the letter upon...

GLC02437.04253

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

Written by William Hawes, a Captain of Artificers. Mentions that he called on Knox while in Philadelphia, but Knox had already proceeded on to West Point. Reports that the Minister of War [Benjamin Lincoln] has ordered thirty artificers to continue...

GLC02437.01628

to Henry Knox

Extended letter concerning the earlier mentioned canal to be built from the Connecticut River to Boston. Describes interactions with Captain [John] Hills, the surveyor, including all of his offers to help Hills. Discusses a recent loss their troops...

GLC02437.05267

to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox that he is "suffering much injury from Pillagers upon your Lands in Falmouth." Winslow says that "the Secretary of the Treasury, has instituted an investigation of the Conduct of the Marshal of this District, in consequence of...

GLC02437.07223

to Henry Knox

Ames requests a loan of "fifty or 1 hundred dollars." Ames asks that Knox leave his answer with Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07417

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the wastefulness of the guard and servants who are watching over General William Howe's quarters.

GLC02437.02743

to Henry Knox

Bruce asks Secretary of War Knox for "some appointment under the general Government." He suggests a role in the new militia. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04819

to Henry Knox

Encloses a return of stores he has received from various captains. Dicusses stores such as cartridges, harnesses, howitzers, and quick match, among others. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01044

to Henry Knox

Marked "copy." Asks for Knox's help based on his intimate connection with Andrews's father (not named). His father does not want to abuse his friendship with Knox so is reluctant to ask. Andrews would like an appointment as Surgeon's mate and...

GLC02437.05399

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to help his son obtain a position in the military. Higginson's son, John, previously served as an Ensign under General Jackson. He is now employed as commander of a ship, overseeing its cargo, but wants to change careers and become a...

GLC02437.04553

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 22, 24, and 27 August. Those letters gave instructions for his house and had $500 enclosed. Says "Altho' I have written you and I still think it will be madness in the extreme besides a great distruction [sic] of...

GLC02437.05920

to Henry Knox

Jackson is in charge of handling the sale of Knox's state securities, and he informs Knox several brokers have advised him to wait to sell them. Further discusses financial matters. Reports that the directors of the Ohio Company recently had a...

GLC02437.03653

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. References Knox's letter of 18 December. Has had luck finding the heirs and assigns in the Muscongus Lands. Has written to many of them, but has not heard back. Goes into some detail on the situation. Describes a...

GLC02437.06006

to Henry Knox

Discusses the "arrangement that might take place in the Militia, under the Federal Government -" Asks for Knox's help in being continued as the head of the Orderly department of Massachusetts saying "I am at a loss to determine by whom it is...

GLC02437.04514

to Henry Knox

Initialed by Jackson. Tells of meeting the committee of both houses on the taxes assessed on the Waldo Patent. Jackson, Peirce, and the two Winslows were there. It was decided that it will be referred to the next session of the legislature. At...

GLC02437.06048

to Henry Knox

Discusses a mortgage he drew up for Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop (likely for land in Maine). Notes the corrections in terminology that he would like Knox to change on the indenture. A note from William Sullivan written at the bottom of the letter states...

GLC02437.07590

to Henry Knox

Reports that he had to leave Springfield, Massachusetts, on account of his ill health. Asks if Knox has settled his account for the work he completed. Requests "any imployment... In the Public Service." Instructs Knox to direct his reply to the...

GLC02437.03977

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received his most recent letter accompanying the address to Congress, and will comply with Knox's request to have it signed by the committee members and then pass it on to Colonel [John] Brooks, who will be leaving for West Point...

GLC02437.01741

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter and regrets the news that he omitted a bond he meant to send Knox; he sends it along now (not present). Discusses their land purchase deal with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Explains at great length the details of...

GLC02437.06639

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial dealings involving Knox and "Mr. D" (William Duer). Mentions he will begin making payments to the Committee within a month in exchange for "residuary advantages."

GLC02437.09903

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire attending to business on his father's estate. Recommends a gentleman for a position as a clerk of the shipyard in Portsmouth.

GLC02437.06225

to Henry Knox

Expresses sympathy over Knox's disappointment at not getting a loan and discusses various financial matters such as the Eastern lands, payment to the National bank and bonds.

GLC02437.07156

to Henry Knox

Discusses the results from the Board of Trustees meeting. Informs Knox the board discussed ways of raising funds and decided to furnish each member with a subscription.

GLC02437.07538

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to settle an issue regarding diplomas of the Society of the Cincinnati, specifically for the one in New Jersey. Noted as written at Rosehill.

GLC02437.06413

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06441

to Henry Knox

Complains of West Point men trespassing into the neighborhood and cutting down timber. Asks Knox to help put a stop to the trespassing and cutting of wood.

GLC02437.02669

to Henry Knox

Requests a non-commissioned officer to expedite messages back and forth between Head Quarters and Dobbs Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.09382

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on what appears to be a gourp or party of men gathered by Ulmer likely to insure the safety of the surveyors against the settlers.

GLC02437.07595

to Henry Knox

Follow-up to his 15 May 1773 letter (see GLC02437.00059) in which he requested magazines and notebooks. Asks Knox if he received the letter.

GLC02437.00071

to Henry Knox

Agrees to pay Knox's 80 percent advance to purchase books, although he thinks it too high. In a post script, asks for books on philosophy and mathematics.

GLC02437.00027

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the progress of the Committee and discusses various land deeds. Notes the petitions can no longer be called upon from year to year.

GLC02437.06373

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the importance to pay Mr. Thomas C. Amory's note while in Boston. Says the note is due around the end of the month.

GLC02437.07669

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the Anti-Federalists and debate in each state over ratifying the Constitution. Copy made 3 March 1854.

GLC02437.09341

to Henry Knox

Encloses an order for $400 from Messrs Sam Ward & Brother. Also describes plans for repaying a balance of Knox's. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.03600

to Henry Knox

Informs Secretary of War Knox that he has sent a return of military stores for July 1787 and discusses work and repairs being done at the armory.

GLC03432.113

to Henry Knox

Informs Secretary of War Knox that he has sent a return of military stores for October 1787. Explains a discrepancy in the return for gun powder in detail.

GLC03432.114

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's previously written letter to the War Office on 13 February 1781(see GLC02437.0887). Discusses the status and new command of troops.

GLC02437.00899

to Henry Knox

Signed as the merchant firm "Webber, Addington & Bucknell." Discusses several invoices and other business matters. Writes that they "Sincerely wish it may soon be in our power to send a more favorable accot. of Mr. William Knox," referring to Henry...

GLC02437.03092

to Henry Knox

Long letter detailing judicial hearings and decisions regarding Knox's claims to lands in the Waldo patent which have been claimed by squatters.

GLC02437.07838

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to welcome a young French gentleman, wishing to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.

GLC02437.06396

to Henry Knox

Expresses disappointment at not being able to see Knox and asks for a visit. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.

GLC02437.06410

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he has received any letters from Henry Jackson as he is waiting for a reply from him.

GLC02437.06402

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of financial matters as well as issues related to Knox's lime trade. Mentions dealings with Nathaniel Silsbee.

GLC02437.07960

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Writes that he is "full in the opinion with you that so long as you are entangled with the Winslows, the Patent will never be worth half its real value, and you ought to exert every nerve to buy them out, or to...

GLC02437.05300