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15 October 1783
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
to Henry Knox
Request for Knox to register him in order that he may settle his accounts and draw subsistance.
GLC02437.02658
27 January 1783
Harrod, Joseph, fl. 1783
Written by Harrod to Major General Knox. Is writing because he knew Knox had a friendship with his deceased "Brother Treat" (possibly Samuel Treat, d. 1777, Harrod's brother-in-law).. Is requesting his assistance in getting Treat's half-pay pension...
GLC02437.01864
15 October 1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing the Constitution, its level of support and the level of wisdom and foresight possesed by the Constitution's authors. Admits the document may have flaws, but believes it should be accepted, and then...
GLC02437.09316
16 March 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Colonel Crane has been authorized to give twenty pounds as a bounty to those he enlists in the regimental artillery. But Boston is offering a town bounty of fifty pounds for anyone who joins the local army, and this is making recruiting very...
GLC02437.00550
5 June 1783
Sears & Smith, fl. 1775-1785
Forwards a letter from William Knox and expresses the wish to see him in New York. Also asks Henry Knox if he could give "information when the British are to [leave] the City [New York] ... " Sears & Smith refers to the merchant company owned by...
GLC02437.02147
4 January 1790
Williams, J., fl. 1790
Mentions moving his family to settle in America and discusses the revolution in France. Encloses (not included) letters to [Samuel] Shaw that he has left open for Knox to also read. Writes about the French Revolution, it "supports itself to...
GLC02437.04463
16 May 1782
Sears, Isaac, 1730-1786
Written by Sears, who was known for his early and vehement support of the patriots in New York, to Major General Knox. References Knox's letters of 23 January and 1 May. Says his first "orders" are paid and the other will be paid when due. Is happy...
GLC02437.01418
23 January 1791
Writes, "General Harmar's letter of the 23d of November as publish'd in the papers, has relieved the minds of many, and the people are now less severe in the observations on his conduct." Says Captain John Hobby has written him seeking an...
GLC02437.04835
27 May 1791
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Swan says he wrote Knox letters on 27 December 1790 and 23 and 27 January 1791. Mentions new ministers from France arriving in America. Their primary goal is to address the U.S. debt to France. Discusses how they could find 40 million dollars to pay...
GLC02437.04960
18 September 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Has enclosed a letter from his son (may be GLC02437.06818, which is signed, "Joseph Peirce & Son"). Asks Knox to send his reply as safely and quickly as possible. Also discusses his attempts to order a "hay screw" to be made for Knox, per his...
GLC02437.06819
25 December 1789
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
General Wayne acknowledges a letter from Knox of 28 November and talks about information on a possible treaty between the Creeks and the Spanish government. Wayne gives his opinion of rifles "when a professional gentleman who had been in the British...
GLC02437.04808
7 March 1790
Sherburne, Henry, 1748-1824
Thanks Knox for sending his application to President Washington and also informs him that the Rhode Island state convention adjourned without discussing the question of whether or not to adopt the Constitution. Writes that "[t]his Extraordinary Step...
GLC02437.04533
3 April 1789
Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801
Received his letter via Captain [Thomas] Vose, and is happy to hear that an "Establishment is making at the Fort and Block-House Farms." Has helped Vose set up a fence around the property, and also helped him explain to the people that they now have...
GLC02437.04164
23 December 1792
Expresses his misgivings over [William Duer's] involvement with the land business, stating "I am all anxiety for fear that D - may ruin the business at last - his want of candor and decision is so evident in every part of his conduct that you have...
GLC02437.05751
22 July 1783
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "private." References Knox's private letter that was recently sent by the post. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Believes Congress will not leave Princeton soon. Before he...
GLC02437.02315
13 April 1788
Discusses the possibility that New York will not ratify the Federal Constitution. Writes, "I hope the Lord will turn the hearts of the Antis in New York that they may see the necessity of adopting the proposed constitution Some of our Feds are...
GLC02437.03837
10 May 1791
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is "much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson." Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his "Opinion of the requisite...
GLC02437.10229
31 July 1787
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Expresses his happiness on hearing about Mr. [Samuel] Ogden "bringing Broome & Platt matters to a speedy issue... " Writes that "[i]t gives me very great pleasure in hearing that Mr. W. Knox is so well in health and spirits, and that he is satisfied...
GLC02437.03628
7 July 1795
Steele, Robert, fl. 1795
Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.
GLC02437.06460
14 October 1783
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Introduces to Knox Doctor Micalies, Surgeon General of the Hessian Troops, son of Chevalier Micalies (Michaelis), who wants to visit West Point.
GLC02437.02653
20 April 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Discusses a financial matter involving warrants and a sheriff, of whom Wadsworth writes, "I find the sherif will fight hard and tho no body justifies him-" Notes that the sheriff received ill treatment in the office of Mr. Milligan. Plans to travel...
GLC02437.03851
29 August 1786
Pemberton, Robert, ?-1788
Written from the "War Office," which in 1786 was likely in New York City. Reports on business at the War Office. Explains that since his last letter to Knox, they have received a return of stores from Sergeant Hudson and a note from Commodore...
GLC02437.03298
7 June 1782
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Written by Hamilton after he left the Army to Major General Knox. Letter details Hamilton's opinions against retaliation for the execution of American Captain Joshua Huddy at the hand of New York Loyalists (this is reference to the well-known Huddy...
GLC02437.01442
17 July 1782
Dalrymple, William, 1736-1807
Written by Major General Dalrymple, Quartermaster General of the British Army, to Major General Knox. Sends this letter by Mr. Loring, who was going to Dobbs Ferry. Thanks him for his help in the case of Captain Snow. Sends along the latest newspaper...
GLC02437.01491
7 August 1805
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Dated 20 Thermidor in the French Republican calendar. Says this letter of introduction will be delivered by David Parish. Says that Knox probably knows the family name. Lafayette goes on to recommend him highly and says "I have found in them, during...
GLC02437.07961
25 June 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Written by Colonel Humphreys as Washington's aide-de-camp to Major General Knox. Says General Washington desires him to have as much of the hard bread, which was delivered into Eldermen's store, issued to the detachment as they can carry. Asks that...
GLC02437.02182
Written by General Washington's aide-de-camp Colonel Humphreys to Major General Knox. Says Washington is pleased with the arrangements Knox has made. Asks that the party from the lines follow in the manner he proposed. Tells him General Howe (Robert...
GLC02437.02183
12 April 1789
Received his last letter, with its enclosure for Mr. [James] Swan. Writes that Mr. [possibly Sylvanus or, more likely, Congressman Shearjashub-only provides a first initial, "S"] Bourne arrived the previous Thursday with election results declaring...
GLC02437.04178
12 June 1785
Previously thought Knox's brother William had returned to America, but he recently received news that he had been confined in a house in London since January because he was "disordered in His Head." Reports William is better and "in a few weeks will...
GLC02437.03155
9 February 1783
Fleming, George, 1748-1822
Informs Knox that he has "[e]xamined the Ordnance, which I found in the usual order. Mounted the 6 pounders in the Block House according to order."
GLC02437.01908
31 January 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Written by Quartermaster General Colonel Pickering to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 29 January, which was about collecting wood for firewood and bomb proofs at West Point. Says it appears to be impracticable. Knox said that 48 yoke...
GLC02437.01875
14 April 1782
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene to Major General Knox. References two letters from Knox. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Asks how his godson is. In reference to the godchild says, "Such a set of responsers I believe never happened before...
GLC02437.01388
24 April 1792
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Apologizes for not fully answering Knox's last letter, but has been preoccupied with the current business crisis in New York: has been trying to save himself from financial ruin. Relates a conversation with Mr. [Royal] Flint about raising the money...
GLC02437.05426
12 March 1786
Writes a friendly letter in which he presents news on a variety of subjects. First, mentions that he applied to Judge Wendell for certificates that they had been discussing. He has so far been unsuccessful but will try again. John Hancock is...
GLC02437.03250
6 September 1785
Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785
The writer, on behalf of the firm of Broome & Platt, encloses documents detailing the correspondence between the firm and its creditors in England, as requested. Outlines the firm's dealings with John Blackburn, of London, who until July 1783 was...
GLC02437.03185
12 January 1785
North, William, 1755-1836
Written by Major North as Inspector to the Troops under the command of General Henry Knox. At this time Knox was the Secretary of War. An extremely detailed letter describing the types of uniforms U.S. troops should wear in various situations. Says...
GLC02542.23
30 October - 1 November 1783
Copy of a letter dated 1 November 1783 from Benjamin Lincoln to Robert Morris, along with a copy of a Congressional resolution dated 30 October 1783. The letter and the resolution concern Congress's decision that Henry Knox should be allowed the pay...
GLC02437.02748
7 January 1787
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
Thanks him for his kind letter. Declares that before he received it, he "had been inform'd of the negociations taking place between the board of Treasury, and [Messrs Robert] Morris & [Jeremiah] Wadsworth for the whole supplies of the Troops, and...
GLC02437.03408
13 November 1789
Eustis, William, 1753-1825
Discusses a gentleman from Boston who is attempting to obtain the position of commissary of pensioners. Asks whether the appointment to that post is granted from the state or the Continent. Relates a request from the Marquis La Gallissonnière...
GLC02437.04414
31 August 1783
Carlile, John, fl. 1783
Written by Assistant Adjutant General Carlile to Major General Knox. Says he wants to set out for his home as soon as he can procure transportation for his baggage. As he can only be considered on furlough until the conclusion of peace, he asks...
GLC02437.02444
22 November 1782
Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803
Written by Brigadier General Hazen to Major General Knox. Reports that Washington ordered him to send a return to Knox at West Point for ammunition, & etc. Asks to have it forwarded to Stony Point. Says "It was not in my Power to procure for you...
GLC02437.01723
8 February 1783
Prowd, Charles, fl. 1783
Written by Prowd, a former artificer for the Continental Army to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Frothingham has his pay and would like Knox to help him get it. Says he needs it badly as he is sick. Says his wife is also ill. Reports that "I...
GLC02437.01901
10 August 1782
Marked "Private." Written by Lincoln as Secretary of War to Major General Knox. Says Congress has appointed a committee to create a catalog of books they need for themselves and various departments. Wants to know what he thinks will be the fall out...
GLC02437.01522
8 April 1783
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809
Written by Colonel Jonathan Trumbull Jr. as secretary to General George Washington to both Major General Knox and Brigadier General Huntington. Says that Washington joins with them both and "the Gentlemen of your Garrison in the Joy communicated by...
GLC02437.02072
23 July 1783
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 15 July, which referred to a plan for an arsenal [at West Point?]. Reports that as the official peace treaty has now arrived, they may not have the help of "the...
GLC02437.02319
12 August 1794
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
Informs Knox he ordered two more subalterns to depart immediately. Mentions the "insurgents continue their outrages in that quarter - They have burnt the barn of Major [Abraham] Kilpatrick, with a large quantity of grain, hay, &c." Reports on the...
GLC02437.06163
16 October 1783
Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790
Sends his regrets that he will not be able to visit Knox as planned due to a "favorable Breeze & the late Hour of the Evening." Date written in pencil and previously inferred.
GLC02437.02668
24 October 1796
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Discusses the arrival of a schooner carrying items Knox was sending to Hodgdon, including spars. Mentions their plans for shipping items by vessel, such as corn, and comments extensively on the shipping industry.
GLC02437.06852
10 December 1781
Written by Major General Greene to Brigadier General Knox. Marked "private" on address leaf. References Knox's letter of 1 November 1781. Praises Knox and passes along the accolades of Colonel "Light-Horse" Henry Lee "who lately returned from the...
GLC02437.01302
22 September 1782
Written by Colonel Humphreys, aide-de-camp to General Washington, to Major General Knox. Says the meetings of the commissioners will take place on next Wednesday. Says he has not seen dispatches from Congress, but that Colonel Tilghman informed him...
GLC02437.01623
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