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18 April 1783
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809
to Henry Knox
Jonathan Trumbull Jr., as Washington's secretary, requests that Knox finish the preparations for a public exhibition.
GLC02437.02104
19 May 1783
Jonathan Trumbull Jr., as Washington's secretary, requests that Knox and General Huntington attend a dinner with General Washington the next day and then select the best ground for the celebration of peace. Noted as written at Head Quarters.
GLC02437.02127
25 May 1783
Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Washington's secretary, requests Knox to have the [gun] carriages completed in order to be sent with Count Rochambeau to France.
GLC02437.02133
20 June 1783
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
The brother of George Washington's secretary Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., and the celebrated painter of the Battle of Bunker Hill and The Declaration of Independence, expresses his regret on failing to meet the three years service required to join the...
GLC02437.02171
29 June 1783
Written by Jonathan Trumbull Jr., General Washington's secretary. Responds on behalf of Washington to Knox's previous letter regarding the [3rd Massachusetts] being without their compliment of field officers (see letter GLC02437.02202). Writes...
GLC02437.02203
30 June 1783
Written by Jonathan Trumbull Jr., General Washington's secretary, to Major General Knox. Reports that Washington wants to inform Knox that the President of Congress announced on 24 June that Congress was to move to Princeton on 26 June. This was a...
GLC02437.02205
6 July 1783
Written by Jonathan Trumbull Jr., secretary to General George Washington, to Major General Knox. Says that Washington wants the enclosed papers (not included here) sent to Knox. Wants him to look into the circumstances of the "4 superanuated Germans"...
GLC02437.02245
28 July 1783
Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Washington's secretary, inquires about Sergeant Buell's return to the Army. Writes that although he doesn't have the power to extend Buell's furlough, he thinks it would be "perfectly agreeable to the Commander in chief's mind...
GLC02437.02339
15 June 1798
John Trumbull, the noted painter and former secretary to Washington, writes in detail, to Knox about new developments in artillery that might prove helpful in the impending war against France. Noted as written at 72 Welbeck Street in London, England...
GLC02437.07148
10 December 1770
Troutbeck, John, fl. 1755-1784
Light-heartedly comments on the absence of correspondence from his friend Knox. Discusses plans to travel to India. Reports that he has recently been appointed the first Surgeon of the Essex Easte Indea, commanded by Captain Read, but has not yet...
GLC02437.00002
18 December 1770
Reports to his friend that he has passed his medical examinations. Briefly comments on his lectures and exams. Now that he is a surgeon, Troutbeck can take the position he was offered on a ship to Bombay, India (see GLC02437.00002). He sails with...
GLC02437.00003
30 August 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Tupper
Writes, "His Excellency the Commander in chief has informed me (the Quarter Master having represented to him the scarcity of tents) that your regiment must go into barracks on the point. You will therefore select the twenty best in repair, and put...
GLC02437.01552
9 September 1782
Written from "Head Quarters." Jonathan Trumbull Jr. writes, "If you have done with the perusal of the Proceedgs of the late Commissioners, the Commander in Chief wishes you to return them to Mr. Holden, for the Inspection of Genl. [William] Heath...
GLC02437.01593
2 October 1782
Tupper, Benjamin, 1738-1792
Written from Camp Pitt, present day Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Reports that he knows Knox must have been worried about Tupper's regiment for having marched in so severe a storm. Assures Knox that "we made ourselves very happy by encamping in a thick...
GLC02437.01637
5 July 1783
to John Trumbull
Written by Major General Knox to celebrated American artist Colonel John Trumbull. References Trumbull's letter of 20 June, which was delivered by his brother. Is glad he approves of the Society of the Cincinnati, and says he will be proposed for...
GLC02437.02240
21 July 1784
Expresses his feelings of friendship to Knox: "An age of absence can never obliterate from the Mind, Friendship, which has once been formerly rooted; from that principal I seek no apology for addressing this to my Old & much esteem'd Friend; who...
GLC02437.03030
17 February 1785
Tracy, Nathaniel, 1751-1796
Reports on the condition of Knox's brother, William, who is in London. Describes William's condition: "Your brother is not so well as he was- he requires the immediate attention of one or two persons, & is sometimes disposed to be mischievous- in my...
GLC02437.03097
10 November 1786
to John Steel Tyler [possibly incomplete]
Relates that if Major [William] North is appointed to a new position, the appointment of his successor as Inspector of the Army will rest with Congress. Would like be able to promote people to the job, but is "inclined to believe that the duties of...
GLC02437.03332
April 1787
Discusses the outcome of a trial in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, referring to the trial of the insurgents who took part in Shays' Rebellion: "The Supreme Court have proceeded on business with a degree of dignity which does honour to humane nature...
GLC02437.03537
9 June 1787
to Samuel Tucker
Discusses the circumstances of an unspecified female who may have been a maid or servant of the Knox family. Writes, "The relation whom you mentioned has been unfortunate but I am persuaded not guilty - [Her] conduct for three years has been more...
GLC02437.03574
21 July 1787
to Major Turner
Discusses Turner's observations regarding a memorial written by Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, apparently about settling a financial claim he has with the Society of the Cincinnati members. May be referring to L'Enfant's purchase of extra Society...
GLC02437.03608
25 April 1788
to George Turner
Marked as a copy. Author not indicated, but possibly by Knox. Responds to Turner's query regarding the Marquis de Rouvray. Informs Turner that French officers applying for diplomas based on their Revolutionary War service must obtain authenticated...
GLC02437.03856
14 May 1788
Turnbull, William, 1751-1822
Asks Knox to give him information related to a 1777 purchase of goods. Notes that the goods were sent to Knox's address and were not charged in Livingston & Turnbull's accounts against the United States.
GLC02437.03872
2 March 1790
King, Rufus, 1755-1827
to Nathaniel Tracy
Signed secretarially by Rufus King, Elbridge Gerry, and Henry Knox. Discusses the financial situation of Nathaniel Tracy and states that they are averse to taking on the payment of his debt owed to Major Gibbs. They believe that paying Gibbs will...
GLC02437.04526
8 May 1790
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Thanks Knox for his recommendation, even though he did not receive an appointment. Discusses petitions against Knox's Maine lands (likely part of the Waldo patent). Informs him that his (Knox's) "affairs here have not a very pleasing prospect, the...
GLC02437.04598
18 July 1790
to William Tudor
Thanks Tudor for giving a speech at the 4 July meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the speech will be kept in the archives of the Cincinnati. Advises Tudor, "as to the little squibs the news papers, they are to you as pop guns."
GLC02437.04656
12 October 1790
Tyler, George, fl. 1790
Reminds Knox of a meeting the two men had in Boston in which they discussed Tyler's "disagreeable circumstance of...being prosecuted by Mr. John Lee the collector of the United State's revenue for Penoscot district." Tyler asked Knox to speak to...
GLC02437.04748
1 October 1792
Troup, Robert, 1757-1832
Informs Knox about William Duer's status regarding issues concerning their land agreement. Notes he has [Duer] been arrested by the Marshall. Mentions Duer bringing the issue before officials. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05634
30 December 1793
to John Steele Tyler
References Tyler's letter of 19 December. Thanks him for taking care of his business with zeal, "although I regret greatly that you did not entirely go through every occupied lot on Long Island." Is impatiently waiting for "such details of...
GLC02437.06012
13 January 1795
to [Henry Knox]
Certifies the new road between Belfast, Maine and [Davistown], Maine. States the road, which was cleared by Joseph Copeland and others, is according to the agreement except for a small number of places. Notes Copeland has promised to amend the errors...
GLC02437.06303
4 February 1795
Asks Tudor to support his memorial concerning issues involved with the Waldo Patent lands, as he will be defending it before the legislature. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.06346
5 August, 1795
Gives Knox an update on the status of his patent lands and the process of settlement.
GLC02437.06483
24 September 1795
Forwards letters to Knox (not included).
GLC02437.06528
18 March 1796
Discusses his recent arrival in Ducktrap, and the lack of difficulty he had during his arrival. Reports on how several local townspeople feel about Knox as an absentee landowner, and relates that some are suspicious of him and do not think he will...
GLC02437.06666
7 April 1796
Writes to inform Knox that the possible insurrection by Samuel Ely has not come to pass and almost everyone in Ducktrap supports Knox and his interests. Touches briefly on land deeds. Mentions that Ely has fled and that a Lieutenant Knowlton is in...
GLC02437.06696
11 June 1796
to Thomas Vose
Ulmer writes to Vose asking about delivery of goods for "the Gen'l" [General Henry Knox]. Discusses shipping them by a vessel helmed by a Captain Norton.
GLC02437.06770
15 July 1796
Relates his concerns that supplies Knox has recently purchased and had shipped to Ducktrap are not being adequately cared for and may get lost.
GLC02437.06786
10 November 1796
Provides news on Samuel Ely, who tried to stage a rebellion against Knox due to the way Knox owned and managed his lands in Maine. Describes locations where Ely has been seen, and explains attempts to apprehend him. Also discusses business matters...
GLC02437.06815
3 March 1797
Reports of a conspiracy with Samuel Ely and Harris Ransom leading about 80 people.
GLC02437.06922
25 July 1797
Informs Knox of a meeting and that he will be coming to Boston.
GLC02437.07006
26 July 1797
Relays to Knox complaints from settlers regarding trouble on account of the land.
GLC02437.07008
28 October 1799
Discusses a problem with handing out a deed to some settlers.
GLC02437.07038
14 November 1797
Asks Knox for assistance with other business ventures to help support his family as he is unable to do so with his present situation.
GLC02437.07048
19 April 1800
Ulmer tells Knox he has the power to persuade the court to prevent a bridge being built across the Belfast river. Discusses developments of Knox's land.
GLC02437.07393
10 August 1800
Ulmer received Knox's letter of August 9, 1800. Ulmer has written to an "Esqr Houston" for the affidavits Knox requested. Ulmer hopes justice will come to those assailants of Knox's surveyors.
GLC02437.07441
23 August 1800
Ulmer traveled with Robert Houston to see Paul Dudley Sargent and Oliver Parker, but did not get to see the Sheriff Thomas Phillips. Ulmer reports, "the Insurgents say they are two thousand strong --and keep spies out Continually to watch the...
GLC02437.07453
06 September 1800
Ulmer tells Knox that one of the wounded surveyors is staying with him, and that man knows someone who knows who fired the shots.
GLC02437.07458
08 September 1800
Ulmer says that Captain Swan thinks the settlers should take the land before they are surveyed, but Ulmer does not think it is a good idea. Ulmer also advises Knox not to sell land around Belfast River until he knows how suitable they are. Mentions...
GLC02437.07462
21 September 1800
Ulmer says he gave Captain Robert Swan permits to settlers "to work upon the land in Township B," as Knox requested. Warns Knox that the insurgents are becoming more confident and something must be done to stop them. Ulmer believes that the new...
GLC02437.07464
15 December 1800
Appears to discuss a proclamation that was issued. Mentions he informed Captain Knowles to raise a company to apprehend those who are in support of an undisclosed issue (possibly concerning settlers in Maine). Also mentions they were unable to...
GLC02437.07493
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