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27 February 1801
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
to Henry Knox
Appears to be seeking an office in Maine. Requests Knox writes to [Thomas?] Jefferson informing him of Wetmore's desire to be appointed.
GLC02437.07508
17 December 1781
Sears, Isaac, 1730-1786
Declares "we are very happy in this part of the Country at the glorious campaign our army has had this last summer," and says the people in his region are hoping for a peace. Comments that he is sorry to hear of General George Washington's loss of...
GLC02437.01306
20 October 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary...
GLC02437.01249
14 April 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
References Knox's letter of 3 April. Is happy to hear his health is better. Expects to hear at any moment from the sheriff of Lincoln County that the lands will not be sold to pay for back taxes. Says Henry Jackson Knox is with him and will return...
GLC02437.05872
14 June 1791
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Marked "private" on address leaf. References receiving Knox's letter through Henry Jackson. Has received information that Mr. Thomas's letters were being forwarded in a memorial this day. Cannot guess what his real intentions are, but thinks it...
GLC02437.04995
22 June 1794
Discusses completing a map of the eastern country for the government. Notes the map takes in a corner of the patent. Mentions possibly having to extend boundary lines (possibly on the Waldo patent) to make up for deficiencies. Informs Knox the...
GLC02437.06125
14 March 1805
Porter, Benjamin J., fl. 1805-1821
Informs Knox that Mr. Harry, an attorney from Topsham (present-day Maine), requested a renewal of [Aleijah] Richardson's commission as justice of the peace for Lincoln County.
GLC02437.03110
13 July 1780
Neufville, John de, fl. 1779-1789
to William Knox
Describes a riot in London where a library was burnt down and discusses business where he made a mistake and paid remittance to Knox on behalf of another gentleman.
GLC02437.00816
12 March 1790
Responds to Knox's letter from 9 March. Discusses payment of the Invalids and asks for an appointment to the post of paymaster for that group.
GLC02437.04544
4 February 1782
Boyer, James, fl. 1782
Writes to tell Knox that "application has been made to the Quarter Master for Teams to transport the Iron selected" by Captain [Thomas] Patton to Burlington, New Jersey. The Quartermaster replied that as navigation will soon be opened, it might make...
GLC02437.01348
16 February 1781
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige....
GLC02437.09323
26 October 1777
General Washington writes to Knox, Chief of Artillery for the Continental Army. Informs Knox he will soon be called to a council of War, and will be asked his opinion on several issues: whether the Continental Army should engage in a general attack...
GLC02437.09370
16 January 1790
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Asks Knox to assist in furthering his cause in application for a consul or secretary position dealing with commerce and foreign affairs. Believes that the greatness of the nation is "intimately connected with the extension of her Commerce with other...
GLC02437.10224
27 July 1790
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Informs Knox that a mutual acquaintance, David Ford, will be travelling to New York to see him and discuss "his prospects of discharging" Mr. [possible James] Webber's money. Reports that it "will be in his powers soon to give you upwards of five...
GLC02437.04662
26 February 1793
Says there is an old proverb which states "Silence gives consent." Since Knox has not contradicted his previous suggestions, he will proceed to make "a location for you in this Town," meaning Newark. Has thought it over and knows it is the correct...
GLC02437.05835
23 September 1792
Informs Knox that Madame de Leval has finally arrived and that the Committee will probably consent to their proposal, providing that "we allow them the years Interest which they will otherways [sic] loose by puting the whole of the payments one year...
GLC02437.05626
24 January 1792
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Written from Fort Washington, near present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes to Knox about a disagreement between Major Hodgson and Major Zeigler. Offered to mediate their disagreement, but was denied. Asks Knox to step in, as the Majors are...
GLC02437.05298
24 May 1791
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Written by Duer to Secretary of War Knox. Reports that General Henry Jackson is going to Philadelphia, presumably because of the problematic speculation deal sponsored by Duer. In reference to the business problems between Duer and Knox, Duer says...
GLC02437.04956
2 March 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Bingham discusses at length, and in detail, various business arrangements he is making as Knox's agent, particularly regarding land speculation. Mentions the recent actions of the General Court on the subject.
GLC02437.06647
2 March 1790
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Asks Knox about what is due to an officer in Colonel Henry Jackson's regiment, Samuel Rogers, who was killed in the Battle of Yorktown, which Gerry calls "the seige of Cornwallis."
GLC02437.04524
6 January 1785
Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, encloses a bill for Knox from his "purchases at the public sales" (bills not included). Relates that he will be traveling to New York and Philadelphia.
GLC02437.03083
22 August 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Discusses the progress of the surveying and updates Knox on his schedule. Mentions the committee's presence may help keep the peace with the settlers. Letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07585.
GLC02437.07588
2 February 1795
Discusses financial business and expresses his wish that Knox be in Boston as he had planned, stressing the importance of his presence due to financial interests. Mentions a plan to buy poultry.
GLC02437.06337
17 August 1795
Discusses a variety of topics, including windows for a house, land and property and land shares. Asks Knox if he gets newspapers on a regular basis and includes a list of items and their costs.
GLC02437.06493
24 October 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Informs Knox that due to poor weather, he had to break up several teams of men who were transporting wood to New Windsor and that he increased their pay as compensation.
GLC02437.02704
20 December 1790
Post, Anthony, fl. 1780-1790
Major Post talks about the valuables from Knox's New York City home being transported to Philadelphia. Some things were damaged despite Post's efforts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04804
12 June 1792
Platt, Richard, 1755-1830
Requests Knox to ask around for information regarding the bankruptcy laws in Pennsylvania and how to take advantage of them. Signature is clipped. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05503
21 December 1773
Bayley, Daniel, 1755-1799
Expresses regret that he cannot send the book that Knox requested since he has been out of paper, though he expects to get some soon. Bayley was a printer, publisher, and composer.
GLC02437.00108
4 May 1797
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Informs Knox that he has arrived at Brigadier's Island and is in the process of settling down and setting up shop. Brigadier's Island in Maine is also known as Sear's Island.
GLC02437.06960
4 October 1792
Hopes to meet Knox in Springfield in the near future. Stresses the importance of returning to his house by Sunday and the embarrassment he would suffer if he were unable to.
GLC02437.05642
19 July 1787
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Returns letters that he borrowed, including one from "the Marquis" (possibly Lafayette), and sends greetings from mutual friends. Also asks Knox to "forward the inclosed with yours to the Marquis's care."
GLC02437.03606
27 August 1776
Greene, Caleb, 1751-1824
A former customer of Henry Knox reestablishes a relationship in order to have some bookbinding completed that was ordered before the start of the war. Greene was a bookseller and apothecary in Bedford, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00428
7 June 1784
Sumner, Job, 1754-1789
Asks Knox for "a speedy determination of our Ranks" as rank will determine his subsistence and pay. Hopes he is entitled to "the allowance of major" unless Congress revokes his commission.
GLC02437.03010
26 November 1794
Informs Knox he does not believe they will be able to recruit men from Connecticut. Requests to recruit from Vermont as an alternative. Letter is unsigned. The name Wadsworth was added at a later date in red pen. "Free" stamped on address leaf...
GLC02437.06258
19 April 1786
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Writes to inform Knox of an inquiry he has made regarding taxes levied on the Waldo patent lands. Provides a report on the taxes and suggests that he, Knox, and their associates present a list of their grievances to the next session of the General...
GLC02437.09151
3 November 1790
Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792
Brett acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Henry Knox's letter from William Knox in London. General [John] Maunsell passes along to Knox that he has no political news to report, therefore he sees no need in sending a letter. No one truly knows...
GLC02437.04767
25 June 1789
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
Writes to ask if Knox might help his brother, Lieutenant David Mason. Mason is in New York in a desperate situation, and Bryant has no money at present to help him. Asks if Knox might lend Mason fifteen dollars to book passage to Boston or...
GLC02437.04255
18 December 1775
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
Writes that he is happy to hear Knox was able to get the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Fort George on the other side of Lake George. Schuyler has already made arrangements to transport the artillery to Cambridge and consequently orders Knox to...
GLC02437.00224
22 January 1791
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Congratulates Knox on his promotion as Secretary of War. Asks Knox for an appointment in the new Militia and for compensation for past military service. Makes the case for using the Artillery Company of Massachusetts, "which was incorporated in 1638...
GLC02437.04834
2 November 1782
Ollivier, fl. 1782
Written by a Captain Ollivier, first name not mentioned. Asks Knox to give the Commissary an order for victuals to deliver to a soldier in his company named Louis Belange, his "ordinary provisions, being at Fishkill."
GLC02437.01698
25 January 1795
Encloses a letter (not included) from Mr. [Leonard] Jarvis informing Jackson that Knox's request has not been determined by the Committee yet.
GLC02437.06326
23 March 1796
Malcom, James, fl. 1794-1806
Provides Knox with an update on the survey of the river which Knox hired him to undertake. Explains how much he has completed so far, and provides estimates about the size of different ponds and the materials lining the bottom, such as gravel and...
GLC02437.06672
23 December 1798
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
John Gleason discusses with Knox the cargos of Brigs William and General Wayne. Gleason explains the arrangements he will make to access and pay for the cargo [of lumber].
GLC02437.07212
6 August 1789
Procter, Thomas, 1739-1806
Declares that he has not written to Knox in a long time. Writes that he served under Knox in the Artillery and believes Knox has a good opinion of him, so he would like to request an appointment under Knox in the Ordnance Department. Believes he...
GLC02437.04319
17 November 1789
Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798
[to Henry Knox]
Asks the recipient, likely Knox, to pass an enclosure (not included) to George Washington. Hopes that Washington will consider him for the position of "collecting the Duties of Excise in case Congress, assuming the State Debts, shall see fit to form...
GLC02437.04416
1 April 1792
Writes that the letter will be handed to Knox by Captain John Hobby, who may need Knox's help in a redress of grievances against the United States government. Jackson declares that he believes Hobby would be a good candidate for the position of...
GLC02437.05391
11 July 1790
Discusses a meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati where they elected officials, most of whom were the same as the ones they had the year before. Lists the delegates, including Knox, who were chosen to attend the general meeting the following May...
GLC02437.04650
30 November 1788
Encloses a paper informing Knox of the nominations for Federal Representatives for [Suffolk] County: Lowell will go if chosen, Brooks has given up the idea, and [David] Cobb "will be the man without doubt." Delivered a letter to their friend "Ben,"...
GLC02437.04040
22 March 1796
Discusses a recent negotiation he has been pursuing on behalf of Knox. Will forward a more complete statement about the negotiation soon. Will see Mr. [William] Bingham this morning and speak to him on the subject, but advises Knox to consult him...
GLC02437.06670
20 May 1798
Reminds Knox that the due date for the payment of a settlement to the state is approaching. Discusses a draft and money for Alexander Baring.
GLC02437.07132
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