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16 July 1790
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Henry Knox
Encloses cancelled notes (not included), and discusses financial business in detail. Writes, "My Frenchmen drain me of cash, as I find it impossible to sell bills in France-"
GLC02437.04654
25 April 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to unknown
Addressed to "My dear friend." Writes that he looked at all the newspapers "relative to the claim of James Bowdoin on behalf of his late father Wm. Bowdoin but...found nothing among Mr. Flucker's accounts or papers." Encloses a "paper in possession...
GLC02437.04925
21 October 1792
to William Duer
Agreement with Duer where Duer will sell "all [the] original rights in the province of maine lands" to Knox. Duer will be paid $50,000 in three annual installments, and he will receive the bonds of William Green, Knox, and Shaw and Randall....
GLC02437.05662
Copy of GLC02437.05662. Agreement with Duer where he will sell "all [the] original rights in the province of maine lands," to Knox. Noted as a copy and signature(s) are clipped.
GLC02437.05663
17 November 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Discusses the termination of his agreement with Henry Knox regarding the Eastern lands. Says he has no objection to giving Duer the bonds for $50,000. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.05700
Discusses bonds and land speculation. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.05701
20 October 1792
Discusses financial matters, noting that from Knox's recent correspondence, he believes that everything except the terms of the security were agreed upon. Refers to William Greene in relation to the security. Expects a sale to Mr. [Theophile]...
GLC02437.05659
23 June 1783
to Jotham Drury
Written and signed for Henry Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Discusses a problem with Drury's account, in which the Paymaster, Charles Knowles, states that he overpaid Drury. In order to verify the state of the account, Knox asks Drury to...
GLC02437.02179
27 October 1790
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
to the Executors of Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Will
In this contemporary copy of a letter from Franklin's grandnephew Williams to executors of Benjamin Franklin's will, Williams is trying to obtain books from Franklin's library as part of his inheritance: "Being still without your answer to my...
GLC02437.04758
10 March 1788
to John Jacob Faesch
In the hand of William Knox. Replies to a letter from Faesch in which Faesch informed Knox of the death of his wife (GLC02437.03808). Offers Faesch his deepest sympathy and condolences, writing: "We suffer excessive misery at the loss of our dearest...
GLC02437.03818
5 October 1793
Reports that he just came from Knox's house in Philadelphia and that everything is well. Says the servants are prudent for locking the gate to prevent anyone "from coming unawares." Says "I think you may be perfectly easy as to danger, the malady...
GLC02437.05939
1775-1782
John Hancock and British Revolutionary letters [decimalized]
GLC06746
January 1777- June 1778
North, Benjamin, fl. 1777-1778
[Receipt book noting supplies for the Continental Army]
Includes the faint signature of [Robert E. Turner?] on the outer front cover. The first entries are recorded at Peekskill; subsequent locations include White Plains, Fishkill, and Continental Village, New York; Stamford, Connecticut; Morristown and...
GLC06300
1756/08/20
Johnson, William, 1715-1774
to Jacob Glen re: calling militia to assemble 6 days after Montcalm took Oswego
"A Good firelock well fixed, a sword, or hatchet [and] forty rounds".
GLC07503
1776/12/20
Schuyler, P., fl. 1776
to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: frustration with Congress
GLC03107.04191
1776/11/07
Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813
to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements
Robert writes that he is very surprised by the movements of the enemy, and wonders if they may try to push up the Hudson River.
GLC03107.04195
14 August 1786
Cranch, Joseph, 1769-1791
Written from Springfield, possibly in Massachusetts. Writes that the present letter is copied from a letter Cranch sent to Knox in New York, before he was aware Knox had traveled to Boston. In it, he discusses a problem of receiving pay. Had received...
GLC02437.03291
16 December 1785
Winter, V., fl. 1785
Writes, "Your accepted draught in favor of Peter Webbers is deposited on my hands with Instructions to put the same in suit unless forthwith discharged I thought proper to give you this previous notice before any Legal Steps were taken for the...
GLC02437.03225
26 May 1787
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood
Winslow informs his cousin of the difficulty he has had in obtaining a confirmation of the Muscongus (Waldo) Patent. Writes that he and his brother have been corresponding with Henry Knox, and they trust him with the business of their deceased aunt's...
GLC02437.03554
26 February 1786
to Samuel Winslow
For a reference to the date of Winslow's last letter to him, 17 February 1786, see GLC02437.03243. Discusses attempts to get Mrs. Waldo to release her claim on the Waldo patent lands. Is glad to hear that a Mr. Robbins is helping Samuel Winslow in...
GLC02437.03244
19 March 1793
to Isaac Winslow
Signature is partially missing. Knox says Samuel Winslow is planning to draw two bills, each for $250 at 15 days sight, upon him. The payment is supposed to be an advance for the money Samuel is set to receive for the buyout of their interest in the...
GLC02437.05855
12 October 1793
Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806
[Indenture between Henry Knox and the Winslow brothers]
Copy. Legal document involving a land exchange between Knox and Samuel and Isaac Winslow.
GLC02437.05943
9 April 1781
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Endorsement refusing to honor a bill of exchange for supplies to militia at Fort Clark]
Refuses payment on account the bill's author not having the authority to draw bills of exchange. The bill, written and signed by John Montgomery and George Clark on 7 August 1780, requests $235.60 for "Sundries furnished the Troops Belonging to the...
GLC05602
1769/12/18
A Citizen's Address to the Public re: support of Royal troops
Printed by John Holt, per manuscript note.
GLC07276
29 September 1789
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Writes that he has just heard that Mr. [Samuel] Osgood has been appointed Postmaster General. Wonders whether it would be appropriate to submit a proposal to be Postmaster of Philadelphia. Explains that Knox is the only person to whom he is...
GLC02437.04370
17 May 1792
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Writes that he only just received Knox's letter of 7 May. Was informed by General [John] Brooks that Brooks declined his appointment as a Brigadier General. As for his own appointment, since accepting would dramatically change his life, he hopes...
GLC02437.05468
9 November 1783
Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790
Describes a 1300 acre estate for sale near Newark, New Jersey. Discusses the quality of the farmland and the proposed price, 10,000 pounds New York currency. Believes the price is quite high but "the farm is certainly as valuable as any in this...
GLC02437.02768
21 November 1783
Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789
to Samuel Shaw
Discusses Knox's military accounts.
GLC02437.02792
8 November 1783
Boynton, Joseph, fl. 1776-1783
[Return]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a New Hampshire regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...
GLC02437.10567
17 October 1783
[Recommendation for a furlough]
Three parts. First part is a request for a furlough on behalf of Ensign Lyman, and is signed by Caleb Gibbs. Second part gives permission for the furlough, and is signed by Henry Jackson. The last part, written and signed by Knox, confirms the...
GLC02437.02672
September 1783
Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784
[Abstract]
Musters of the northern army for the month of September. Includes a chart of the soldiers listed according to regiment and corp, rank, and time of service.
GLC02437.10536
3 June 1791
Swan, James, 1754-1830
to unknown [in French]
Possibly written to Henry Knox. Date taken from the body of the document. Docketed 27 May 1791 by Henry Knox. Document appears to be about borrowing money from a banking house in Paris. Possibly written from Paris; see GLC02437.04960.
GLC02437.04967
31 July 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Anticipates seeing Knox by the middle of August. Observed that Major Jackson was appointed Postmaster General (although this was wrong, Timothy Pickering was appointed on 12 August 1791). Says the news will "disappoint & mortify" their friend David...
GLC02437.05095
19 March 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
to Henry Jackson
Marked "copy." Writes that he informed Jackson yesterday of Mr. [William] Duer's decision to stop payment, and the panic that has ensued. However, encourages Jackson to continue with his attempts to purchase land despite these new obstacles.
GLC02437.05364
26 March 1792
Warren, William, fl. 1792
to William Hull
Writes to request an appointment in the military, particularly as one of the soldiers being sent to the frontiers. Adds that he already wrote to General [Henry] Knox on the subject as well.
GLC02437.05381
25 May 1792
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
[Indenture between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox]
Indenture contract between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox. Includes the details of their arrangement, particularly regarding finances and the purchase of townships. Similar to GLC02437.05477, but with much more detail. Document mentions Robert Morris...
GLC02437.05478
18 January 1793 - 21 January 1793
Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800
to Shaw and Randall
Page 1-2 contains a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to Shaw and Randall and is dated 18 January. Page 3 contains Shaw and Randall's answer and is dated 21 January. Philips, Crammond & Co. are concerned about insurance coverage. In response...
GLC02437.05786
19 October 1792
Replies to Knox's letter from the same day, stating that he does not approve of the bonds Knox offered as security for the $40,000. Explains that William Greene's involvement complicates matters because "part of his fortune is involved in a Lawsuit...
GLC02437.05658
9 November 1793
Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813
Reports that Mr. Vesey is so well that they traveled 16 miles yesterday. Briefly mentions the places he has gone. Is worried he will run out of cash in ten days. Asks for 50 dollars.
GLC02437.05963
19 March 1794
to Thomas Vose
Informs Captain [Thomas] Vose this letter is being delivered to him by a workman, Henry Simpson, who has been contracted to build Henry Knox's house. Describes Mr. Simpson as being well educated in his field and one of the best bricklayers in this...
GLC02437.06065
8 October 1782
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Richard Frothingham
Shaw instructs Frothingham, Field Commissary of Military Stores, to send articles to Lieutenant Fenno for his use at Stony Point, New York. Requests items such as cartridges, ladles, quadrants, dredging boxes, hand spikes, hammers, weights, shovels...
GLC02437.10048
26 September 1783
Stafford, John R., ?-1812
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the third regiment of Massachusetts foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by Michael Jackson. Noted as printed in...
GLC02437.10527
4 October 1783
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the third regiment of Massachusetts foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.
GLC02437.10537
circa 30 November 1783
New York, City Council
Order of exhibition of the fire-works, on Monday evening the first of December, 1783.
Program for a fireworks display, showing the order in which the different fireworks will be set off and prohibiting other illumination in the city on the night of the exhibition unless specially authorized. In the title, the word "first" has been...
GLC02437.10571
26 May 1789
Writes, "We very much lament the occasion which hurryed you by us with out giving us a call, we hope to hear of the recovery of your Child without injury having happened to so precious a member as its Eye." He and his wife look forward to an...
GLC02437.04221
5 November 1789
Notes that he should have replied sooner to Knox's last letter, but wanted to consult [Gouverneur] Morris (Ogden's brother-in-law) first. Laments the poor state of their funds. Notes that Mrs. Ogden is ill. Written at Delaware Works, located in what...
GLC02437.04405
23 June 1791
to Joseph Peirce
References Peirce's letters of 14 and 16 June. Consider the importance of the deeds he asks them to be "drawn up in a masterly manner." Tells him to employ who is necessary to get this done. Expects to learn about the sale of the estate on...
GLC02437.05021
18 October 1783
to John Lamb
Replies to Captain Lamb's request for subsistence while he waits for his accounts to be settled.
GLC02437.02678
17 February 1791
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Writes he has "put on board the Sloop Betsy, Benjamin Bayley Master, a paper parcel which, arrived in one of the London vessels; directed for you."
GLC02437.04858
4 February 1793
to the President and Directors of the [bank] of the U.S.
Asks for the favor of a discount for the enclosed $2,500 note "as a renewal in part of a note of 3375 Dollars due the 7th instant."
GLC02437.05805
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