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March 1919
Robertson, Jim, fl. 1919
to Laurence L. Hopkins
Thank-you note for a German belt buckle. Includes news about being promoted at school. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.
GLC07810.055.01
1 May 1919
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother about the temporary camp in which he is currently posted. Expects to be embarking soon after reaching Brest. Adds that he will continue sending mail to Ashtabula and asks that she continue on her end. Encloses a newspaper...
GLC07810.056
8 December 1918
to R.L. Bovard
Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.
GLC07810.035
12 February 1919
Replies to a lodge brother's letter and tells him about military life. Tells Bo not to plan on his return anytime soon. Congratulates him on the success of the Lodge's endeavors. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.045
18 February 1919
Writes to his mother that he has returned to his previous camp, nicknamed the "dump." Discusses the rainy weather and his weekend trip to Ancy-le-France. Since he was separated from his company for seven weeks he is closer to the soldiers in other...
GLC07810.046
25 February 1919
Writes to his mother about his upcoming trip to Paris. Thinks Harold's company is near by and requests his address. Describes the local flora and fauna in a note to his father. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.047
2 September 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
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
15 September 1793
Also includes copies of letters Jackson wrote to Captain Vose on 14 and 15 September. Contains 3 Jackson signatures. References Knox's letters of 5 and 7 September. Is happy Knox has given up the idea of building the large house this fall. Says...
GLC02437.05923
6 January 1794
Heard that Dr. Appleton leaves today by stage for Philadelphia. It is rumored that his father "has sent on by him to resign his office as Loan Officer in this state - and from the influence of the Father, the son expects that appointment." Jackson...
GLC02437.06022
31 March 1794
Discusses attending a public exhibition at the Highland Academy where Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, will be performing. Also mentions he will be taking Henry Jackson Knox to dance lessons like Knox requested. Believes the cost of Knox's house...
GLC02437.06070
8 September 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Initialed by Knox. Thanks Washington for his sympathy regarding the death of his son. States "The arrow with [which we were] stricken is indeed barbed with the keenest anguish." Says that neither reason nor philosophy has had their proper effect.
GLC02437.05147
5 February 1785
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
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
22 June 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Marked as private. Discusses financial matters related to warrants. Informs Knox he can draw on Wadsworth for two thousand dollars. Mentions a secret financial transaction he promises to explain when he next sees Knox. Writes, "... their [sic]...
GLC02437.03906
9 July 1792
to Benjamin Walker
Reminds Walker to bring the copies of the original deeds Knox left him. Asks if William Duer has made arrangements with Mr. Caznove [Théophile Cazenove] or anyone else to execute their conditional agreement. Also mentions Madam Leval and Mr. de la...
GLC02437.05532
16 June 1789
to George Ulmer
Received his recent letter. Declares that he is sorry that so much of the Waldo patent populace is still "under the influence of bad Counsellors. The land belongs to us and to our constituents - It cannot be taken from us while Society and Laws...
GLC02437.04242
23 December 1787
Is happy to hear that Pennsylvania adopted the Constitution. Mentions the debates over the Constitution in Connecticut. Hopes to set out soon for New York "as soon as that business is over" and possibly attend Congress. Mentions that "Old Pluckemin"...
GLC02437.03736
June 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Note of provisions received for Knox's family]
Return written for General Henry Knox by Major Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Lists items received from James Forsyth, Commissary of Issues at West Point, during the month of June 1783 for Knox's family. The list includes: 196 pounds of flour, 205...
GLC02437.02209
6 December 1789
Ward, Samuel, 1756-1832
Mentions that on his return from China, he saw Captain Thomas Randall. Randall had protested against John Searle & Co., a merchant in Madeira, who shipped bad wine on the ship "Jay." Notes that the owners of the Washington Indiaman also have a case...
GLC02437.04427
28 November 1788
Walley, Thomas, 1725-1806
Intended to visit Knox when he was in Boston, but Knox left before he had the chance. Solicits Knox's assistance on behalf of his son-in-law, John Langdon. Walley has been giving Langdon money to support his wife (Walley's daughter) and nine...
GLC02437.04037
29 March 1789
to Mercy Otis Warren
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Received her last letter, with its enclosure to Mrs. Montgomery. Will deliver the enclosure to Mrs. Montgomery's family while she is out of town. Was upset that he did not have time to...
GLC02437.04157
6 December 1786
to James Webber
Writes to Webber to discuss a variety of business matters. Explains why he has not written in some time, but thanks him on Mrs. Knox's behalf for advice he wrote to her the previous July. Provides an update on the status of merchandise (such as...
GLC02437.03367
5 August 1776
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Captain Burbeck has heard that all the Continental regiments are heading to New York and seeks instructions on what to do with his company. Also discusses accounts and pay for his and Lieutenant John Edes' company. Burbeck and Edes were officers in...
GLC02437.00411
16 July 1776
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
Informs Knox that the British approach necessitates a change in location for casting brass cannons and indicates that an air furnace will be set up in Pennsylvania. Congress will still offer to employ Mr. Byers for the job if it can be done at a...
GLC02437.00379
29 July 1776
Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807
Upon the direction of George Washington, provides a letter of introduction for a Mr. Belton, who was recommended by a member of the Continental Congress, to make "some experiments on the Enemies Ships." Requests that Knox assist Belton, give him...
GLC02437.00399
June 6, 1758 - October 8, 1759
Jeffray, William, fl. 1758-1759
to "Officers of his Majesty's Ordnance."
From Halifax, two letters pertaining to the Battle of Lewisburg; seeking reimbusement for 1554 pounds spent on materials for the expedition.
GLC08292
17 March 1858
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to James Kelly
Describes considerable suffering and deprivations experienced while preparing for armed conflict with the Mormons. Mentions discontent among the "ambitious young men in the army" because of a rumor that President James Buchanan made overtures to...
GLC04194.07
11 June 1858
Reports that nothing has been heard from the commissioners sent out by President James Buchanan to negotiate with Brigham Young, so he cannot tell her if Young has accepted the pardon offer. Moore hopes Young will fight. He expresses disdain for...
GLC04194.09
15 July 1858
Informs Kelly that the common belief in the eastern United States that the Mormons have become quiet and peaceable is wrong. He attributes their continued belligerence to a belief that they can bully the government into bending to their demands...
GLC04194.10
September 1790
Knox, William, 1756-1795
William Knox describes to Knox the weather around the sea and the lighthouse before an expected storm. Asks Henry to remember "the subjects of an appointment to Cork or Limerick."
GLC02437.04741
8 November 1792
In accordance with Henry Knox's previous request, William reports on the character of [William Green], who he refers to as "Mr. G." Says that a mutual acquaintance "has no exalted opinion of Mr. G. although he could not say any thing against him...
GLC02437.05693
6 March 1793
Has been trying to make an arrangement with Mr. Vaughn's bill for the last 3 or 4 days. Says it will be impossible to cash without the loss of 10 percent. The scarcity of money is making borrowing hard. Asks Henry to send him a United States bank...
GLC02437.05843
14 September 1798
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To James McHenry
List of names for suggested appointments in the U.S. military [as officers], including a chaplain. "...George McDonald, General Whiting, a very respectable officer, James Cunningham, James Campbell, Lenas [?] Mugs Bradley, George Walters, General...
GLC08022
24 March 1782
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
To Francois Barbede Marbois
The delay in transmitting to Marbois letters containing his notes on the State of Virginia. Jefferson states that he: "...was obliged by the movements of the enemy to retire from my house at the same time, to which I did not return till the month of...
GLC08029
1883/11/25-1889/05/08
12 invitations to commemorative events held in honor of Washington's inauguration as president and of the British evacuation of New York, 1883-1889.
GLC06343.226
27 January 1789
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Has received Knox's last letter. Has not yet seen Mr. [Isaac] Winslow, Sr. but has seen a member of the petition committee, who declared that the committee will meet in two or three days. Hopes to see Mr. Winslow before then. Has enclosed a copy...
GLC02437.04101
30 March 1792
Writes to discuss business about the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Relays a report from Captain [George] Ulmer about arrangements Knox had made with the residents of the patent. Discusses Isaac Winslow's decision to begin selling his portion of the...
GLC02437.05387
26 December 1793
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
31 May 1790
Sherburne, Henry, 1748-1824
Sends Knox a copy of the "Ratification of the Constitution of the United States, by the Convention of this State on the 29th Inst. by a Majority of Two Votes." Copy not included. He goes on to say "this Important Business being now happily...
GLC02437.04621
7 January 1784
to Isaac Sears, George Clinton, Samuel Broome, and Robert Livingston
Knox writes to Colonel Sears, Chancellor Livingston, Governor Clinton, and Broome, a merchant and bookseller. Recommends Colonel Stevens, possibly Ebenezer Stevens, to the recipients' acquaintance. Relates that Stevens will be taking up residence...
GLC02437.02924
29 June 1789
Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818
to Samuel Ogden
Writes to Ogden and asks Ogden to show the present letter to Henry Knox, because feels that if he wrote to Knox directly, the letter might get stopped. Declares that he is still expecting a response from Knox to several letters and is still...
GLC02437.04262
18 May 1793
to Winthrop Sargent
Later copy. References several of Sargent's letters and apologizes for not responding sooner. Hopes the arrival of "the Governor" will afford him an opportunity to visit the Atlantic States. Mentions the "political storm" pervading in Europe....
GLC02437.05892
15 May 1789
Tracy, John, fl. 1789
Asks Knox to forward an enclosed letter to General [Josiah] Harmar (he spells it "Harmer"), which contains a letter to Major [Winthrop] Sargent (letter is not included). Also discusses his shares in the Ohio Company and his ability to settle his...
GLC02437.04204
21 December 1789
Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795
Discusses his troubles concerning his family estate. Says that financial difficulties will prevent him from settling in the Western Country. Discusses his financial ruin, stating, "in a word, I must look to my Country, a Country that I neither spared...
GLC02437.04446
3 August 1791
Tatham, William, 1752-1819
Notes he enclosed by his last letter a Virginia sheet of his intended publication "Analysis of the United States" (see GLC02437.05093.02). Reports that the Clerk of the Federal Court thought it proper to suspend his certificate for copyright. Says...
GLC02437.05098
27 March 1792
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
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
25 January 1788
Lowell, John, 1743-1802
Cosigned by Thomas Russell. Russell and Lowell are apparently trying to collect money owed by Knox, or his late father-in-law, Thomas Flucker, to Captain Henley. The money pertains to a mortgage on land at Charlestown (state not specified). Lowell...
GLC02437.03771
14 January 1791
Ruggles, Samuel, fl. 1787-1791
Writes on behalf of "the widow of Hector McNeill." Thanks Knox for helping her sort out her late husband's business and credit affairs. Says it has saved her the expense and time of having to hire someone to travel to New York to deal with his...
GLC02437.04825
6 February 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe is getting ready to go to class, then to a concert.
GLC09414.1330
8 February 1945
Moe reports he was unable to get tickets to the operetta so he went to the movies instead, and had to sit through a bad Western. He then went out for a drink with Jack.
GLC09414.1332
30 May 1945
Moe notes that it is Memorial Day as well as the anniversary of his first date with Sylvia. He continues his description of England. He also writes that he is working on getting a seven day furlough to England to see Alvin, her brother.
GLC09414.1422
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