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to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the disappointment he expressed in previous letters regarding bonds belonging to the late General Nathanael Greene. Has studied the issue since his last letter and has not uncovered anything of use to the case. States that the...

GLC02437.04661

to Henry Knox

Refers to the poor financial situation of Mr. Tracy, presumably Nathaniel Tracy. Relates that Major Gibbs pursued Tracy into another state to collect a debt. Discusses a petition before the Massachusetts general court related to Knox's Maine lands...

GLC02437.04535

to Henry Knox

Marked "private." Written by Coxe as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to Knox as Secretary of War. Has heard the Postmaster General (Samuel Osgood) has resigned or signified to President Washington his desire to resign. Would like Knox to...

GLC02437.05059

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about his upcoming visit to New York. Discusses his poor financial situation, particularly that he is having difficulty paying off debts. Updates Knox on their joint business ventures. Mentions their project to have Madame de Leval...

GLC02437.05487

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about a demonstration of guns that he is planning. Asks Knox to order him several more guns and supplies and asks Knox about an appropriate time to stage the demonstration. Written from "Sign of the Lamb Market Street."

GLC02437.05446

to Henry Knox

Signed by George Ulmer, Robert Houston, and John Gleason. Josiah Reed, who is the Justice of the Peace, signed the letter stating the three gentlemen took an oath to the written report. Document is possibly a copy. Writes to Knox telling him of...

GLC02437.07652

to Henry Knox

Marked 'private' by George Washington at the top of page one. Discusses an insurrection (the Whiskey Rebellion) and mentions a letter from [Attorney General William] Bradford concerning Colonel [John] Neville and Major [David] Lenox (the federal...

GLC02437.09429

to Henry Knox

Expresses his regret that Knox has rheumatism. Expects that Massachusetts will adopt the Constitution. Discusses several delegates who advocated its adoption. Mentions [John] Hancock's publication in the [Massachusetts] Centinel 2 February 1788...

GLC02437.03783

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his attention to his son, especially for his help in getting his son a job with General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Discusses taxation on estates and refers to General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn (may be alluding to the...

GLC02437.05301

to Henry Knox

Written from Head Quarters. Humphreys writes, "His Excellency [George Washington] desires you will please to order Ammunition & Flints to be issue to the remainder of Col. Weissenfel's [probably Frederick Weisenfels, Lieutenant-Colonel New York...

GLC02437.01508

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the letters of recommendation he furnished for Gardoqui's son, who left this morning. Writes, "Pray what would you advise me to do in respect to an invitation I had to dine with the President tomorrow? For I see by the papers that he...

GLC02437.04349

to Henry Knox

Declares that the present letter will be handed to Knox by Samuel A. Otis, a Massachusetts delegate to Congress. Writes, "In order to remove any unfavorable impressions from your mind, and that of his other friends, occasioned by his late...

GLC02437.03695

to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Knox with an apology for not fully paying a debt. Comments that it is the nature of the business conducted by him and his kinsman, Robert Fowle, "to credit out the chief of it for twelve months--without interest." Also...

GLC02437.00064

to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from 9 November (GLC02437.04410). Notes that Knox is correct in his observation that "Agriculture might afford me Satisfaction and profit..." Adds that presently, he is living beyond his means. Writes that the governor has...

GLC02437.04428

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 4 September. Did everything he could to get another million acres of land in Maine for Knox. Reports that the committee is "even affraid to think of selling, much more to treat with me on the subject." Writes that since...

GLC02437.05153

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for his recent sickness, especially he must ask a favor "which parental tenderness and affection constrain me to do." Has a daughter of two and a half years, an only child, who is coming to "the height of inoculation for the small-pox."...

GLC02437.03266

to Henry Knox

Signed by Martinon, who might be Nicholas Francis Martinon, an engineer assigned to work in North Carolina in 1794. Written from "Newbern," possibly New Bern, North Carolina. Discusses reimbursement for services and supplies due him for performing...

GLC02437.06625

to William Knox

Makes a lengthy, poetic comparison of the reception of Knox's last letter to a lost sailor finding land. Also gives a lengthy explanation for why he has not written sooner and apologizes for being remiss. Continues with a discussion of friendship...

GLC02437.00185

to Henry Knox

Wanted to transmit "The Brigadiers plan" in the mail, but it could not be folded small enough to be sent. Says the plan is on a coarse paper and is about 3.5 feet by 3 feet and "I conceive the plan by which a division was first made with the...

GLC02437.06000

to Henry Knox

Mentions a letter Knox sent him concerning Colonel Hull. Writes about obtaining cloth to cloath the men raised by the state. Informs him that at the last meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, General R. Putman, Major N. Rice and Dr. Eustis were...

GLC02437.03501

to Henry Knox

Written from "Camp." Writes that agreeable to the wishes of the Committee, he has been trying to get "Capt. Pemberton to transcribe our address." Captain Pemberton has been too busy with his own work, so he has asked Colonel Cortlandt, and though...

GLC02437.01734

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the people of Kentucky have been opposing the general government. Mentions he enclosed an extract of a letter from a witness to an incident that took place in Kentucky. Notes the letter shows the present temper of the people. Reports...

GLC02437.06117

to Henry Knox

Written from the War Office. Mentions that he received Knox's letter of the 19th regarding the French shells and Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, and asked Mr. Faesch whether he would cast the French shells under his present contract. Mr. Faesch said a new...

GLC02437.01546

to Henry Knox

Explains that he has received the goods Knox has arranged for him to sell (see GLC02437.03199). Has had them valued by Mr. Francis Atkinson and Mr. George Service, who are well-respected in the dry goods field in New York. They have told him that...

GLC02437.03200

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the hospitality shown to him and his wife by Knox and his wife while in New York. Welcomes any friend of Knox's to Madeira should one come. Offers to send more wine at a discounted price and wants Knox to recommend Pintard's "house"...

GLC02437.04833

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for sending wood to Verplanck's and Stony Points. "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.02671

to Henry Knox

Writes that Colonel [possibly James] Swan will deliver six pair of white silk hose for Knox, which Jackson had ordered from overseas through a Mr. Debloise for his own use. Had ordered twelve pairs, but only kept six, "as that will be a sufficient...

GLC02437.03387

to Henry Knox

Writes that he cannot remain any longer in New York. "Mr. Morris.s [sic] departure without finishing any thing has made it impossible for me to complete the business I came on. You may conclude the business with Mr. Rob Morris and consider me bound...

GLC02437.03330

to Henry Knox

Written from Head Quarters. Writes that the Commander in Chief [General George Washington] would like to inform Knox that "immediately on the arrival of the troops at their places of Cantonment much uneasiness arose as hearing their artificers" were...

GLC02437.01685

to Henry Knox

Hopes to be able to inform Knox by the next post that New Hampshire ratified the Federal Constitution "as every account from that quarter gives encouragement to that effect." Of Massachusetts' ratification, writes, "...the Federalists in this State...

GLC02437.03800

to Henry Knox

Written by General Jackson to Secretary of War Knox. Says he is enclosing a copy of the correspondence he had with the committee on the sale of the eastern lands (not included). Says the committee declined to sell him 2 million acres. The...

GLC02437.05003

to [Henry Knox]

Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including "Mr. Maddison," about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the "Confederation is...

GLC02437.10209

to Henry Knox

Written from "New Milford," which was renamed Alna, Maine. Writes to inform Knox, as a member of the Board of Council, that he has recommended to Governor [Caleb] Strong that a Justice of the Peace be appointed to his region, and that he has...

GLC02437.07891

to Henry Knox

Says he wrote to Knox last Sunday and enclosed a copy of the contract. Reports that [Royal] Flint left Boston for New York on 3 July. Will forward Flint the maps tomorrow. Says the maps are accurate and well copied and give a good "insite into the...

GLC02437.05055

to Henry Knox

Carleton signs as Secretary of the Board of War. The Board has agreed to Knox's request to send artillery from the Marquis de Lafayette's detachment to the south. "...the Board are of opinion... all that can in the present situation of the Ordnance...

GLC02437.00938

to Henry Knox

Written by Bliss to Major General Knox. Wants to renew his acquaintance with Knox in hopes that Knox will perform an act of kindness for him. Bliss has included a letter to his mother as well as some money for her, and hopes Knox will forward the...

GLC02437.02298

to Henry Knox

Expresses his concern over William Duer's involvement with the land deals and states: "I shall be happy when this business is once out of his hands, as I think he will give you trouble & cause much embarrassment before you will be able to get rid of...

GLC02437.05739

to Henry Knox

Has not been able to come up with a surgeon to recommend for the 2nd regiment, as Knox requested. Relates that he heard that a Dr. Hewins of Stoughton is the only person who expressed interest in the position. Claims "Young gentlemen, just emerged...

GLC02437.05154

to Henry Knox

King, a Continental Congressman, attempts to persuade Knox to accept the appointment of Secretary at War. Notes that although the salary is low, there will be a possibility for an increase, or an allowance for rent and traveling expenses. Declares...

GLC02437.03111

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Henry Jackson will send him the "Resolve for calling a convention and tell you every thing relative to the situation of public affairs with more precision and particulars than is in my power." Discusses his efforts in advocating...

GLC02437.03684

to Henry Knox

Colonel Jackson declares, "The loss of Ticonderoga is a very severe stroke, we shall expereance [sic] the misfortune of it as long as the War lasts- there is no one circumstance take'n place this War that has affected the minds of the People so much...

GLC02437.00628

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter (not included) to George Washington and informs him that all their mutual friends in the area are well. Wishes "the Convenssion [sic] & the Cincinatus all manner of success," referring to the upcoming...

GLC02437.03551

to Henry Knox

Written by Knox's former aide-de-camp Lillie. Written on the ship "Eliza" bound for Savannah, Georgia. Says he previously wrote Knox a letter before he left Gibraltar in which he gave a sketch of the character of the Emperor of Morocco. The day...

GLC02437.05116

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has yet to set sail due to poor weather. Comments that he has never been an ambitious man, but that the President [Washington] and his Minister of State (referring to Thomas Jefferson) have convinced him to take on a position with the...

GLC02437.05382

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. It seems that Knox was making inquiries for property involving his Loyalist in-law's confiscated estates. Says he has seen Mr. Imman and Mr. Rowe and that the former said he would take 3,000 pounds for his...

GLC02437.01835

to Henry Knox

Repeats a request to Knox that "unless you appear here, in person, you never will be able to effect your wishes" regarding petitions in the Massachusetts General Court related to Knox's lands. States that the Winslows have "done every thing in their...

GLC02437.04547

to Henry Knox

Written by Vice President Adams to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 10 June. Is happy Knox is pleased with his situation at Bush Hill. Hopes to hear soon "of the Birth of a peaceable son of Mars." Says he did not know about the...

GLC02437.05014

to Henry Knox

Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches...

GLC02437.06784

to Henry Knox

Discusses possible amendments to the General Court's bill approving their canal project. Mentions his attempts to outbid Mr. [William] Tudor on a million acres of land (in Maine, in or near the Waldo patent lands). Also comments on the financial...

GLC02437.05361

to Henry Knox

Received his last letter, which contained an enclosure from Mr. [James] Swan. Is very happy to see from his letter that Knox has recovered from his illness, and thanks God for it. Also feels that Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry has chosen well to go into...

GLC02437.04116