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1787-1789
[Pay and supplies for army regiments from 1787-1789]
Lists and calculates pay, subsistence and forage costs for various periods between 1787 and 1789.
GLC02437.04066
3 January 1789
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
to Henry Knox
Has received his letter by General [Henry] Jackson regarding adjustments to Mr. Flucker's Estate. Assumes Jackson has told Knox that the creditors Jackson met with do not seem supportive of Knox's proposals. Rather than sign the proposal by himself...
GLC02437.04070
12 January 1789
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Writes that he had delayed writing in hopes that some more events worth mentioning would occur, but they have not, and he cannot justify delaying any longer. Assumes that their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson has acquainted him with the federal...
GLC02437.04089
27 January 1789
Writes that a committee has convened to "agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department." Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to...
GLC02437.04100
18 February 1789
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Relies on their continued friendship to ask for Knox's advice. Recalls his duties in the war, and his attempt to be faithful and enthusiastic. Is now interested in seeking an appointment with the new government, and asks if Knox will recommend him...
GLC02437.04119
31 March 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Certificate for Captain John Bryce]
Certifies that Captain John Bryce served in the Artillery under Knox's command during the war, and that he was a good officer.
GLC02437.04160
1 April 1789
Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801
[Permit to occupy land]
David Fales, under authority of Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow, gives permission to William Burton "to occupy and improve a Lot of Land of fifty acres" (likely on the Waldo patent lands). Burton has agreed to pay Knox, Winslow and...
GLC02437.04162
4 April 1789
Thanks him for his recent letter. Writes, "Your suggestion as to the advantages to be derived from a personal attendance at the metropolis, is constantly found in the experience of Mankind & I am satisfied that such a step would give me a better...
GLC02437.04167
1 May 1789
to William Bingham
Introduces the bearer, Harrison Gray Otis, of Boston. Writes that he is a young gentleman of merit, and Knox is happy to recommend him. Adds that he will gladly be of service to any of Bingham's friends coming to New York. Sends his respects to Mrs...
GLC02437.04190
11 May 1789
Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798
Asks Knox to help him find a job in the new government. Declares that he has a "numerous young Family to support" and has lost all his land by misfortune. Wants to be able to provide food, clothing and education for his children. Would either like...
GLC02437.04200
Visited Knox's house several times, but Knox was not home, thus Bourne decided to write this letter. Asks, on behalf of his mother, whether Knox could repay 250 dollars of the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's debt, right away, as there is a great need for...
GLC02437.04201
to Sylvanus Bourne
Response to GLC02437.04201. Writes that he is sorry he wasn't available when Bourne tried to visit in person. Adds that he would be happy to send him the money owed Bourne from Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's estate, but he has not yet received any money...
GLC02437.04202
20 May 1789
Wrote Knox recently and thought he might be able to visit "the metropolis," but now believes he must "decline the trip." Would prefer not to leave while his arrangements are still so tentative, and asks that Knox provide him with useful information...
GLC02437.04209
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Writes to remind him of a letter he wrote to Knox previously, asking Knox to help him financially (perhaps by finding him a job). Argues that he was left impoverished because he spent so much time in "pursuit for the honor of my Country." Adds that...
GLC02437.04213
21 May 1789
Burke, Aedanus, 1743-1802
Mentions that he has tried unsuccessfully to "raise a subscription for the unfortunate Baron," likely the Baron de Glasbeech. Writes that there is nothing more he can do, except to send good wishes, and that he is "much mortified by it." A pencil...
GLC02437.04214
24 May 1789
to Samuel Barrett
Received his last letter (GLC02437.04200). Declares that Barrett's education and reputation entitle him to request a position in the new government, but that all nominations are made by the President. Encourages him to submit a letter of...
GLC02437.04219
30 May 1789
to James Bowdoin
Writes to discuss a recent letter he received via a Dr. Bayley regarding political reforms in Europe.
GLC02437.04225
16 June 1789
to Edward Carrington
Has received his last two letters, but did not write back because he hoped to see Carrington in person. Was also waiting for some government issues to be resolved so he could properly answer Carrington's queries. Has learned Carrington did not yet...
GLC02437.04243
20 June 1789
Declares that he received Knox's last letter, and would like to ask him to forward to the President a copy of a letter from Governor [John] Hancock, which he transcribes on the bottom half of the page. Hancock's letter recommends Barrett for a job...
GLC02437.04249
Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791
Mentions that his friend Captain Josiah Roberts asked him whether Mr. [Samuel] Shaw has a captain for his ship yet for his next voyage. Allen promised to write and ask, as well as to recommend Roberts for the post, declaring that he himself took a...
GLC02437.04250
25 June 1789
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
Writes to ask if Knox might help his brother, Lieutenant David Mason. Mason is in New York in a desperate situation, and Bryant has no money at present to help him. Asks if Knox might lend Mason fifteen dollars to book passage to Boston or...
GLC02437.04255
29 June 1789
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Discusses the establishment of a judicial branch for the United States, and his appointment as a justice in Philadelphia. Mentions that his accounts are in order. Has applied to the President for the position of "Marshall of the federal Court for...
GLC02437.04261
1 July 1789
Writes from "Powhatan via Richmond," most likely in Virginia. Writes that he has, in fact, decided not to travel to New York City in pursuit of a government appointment. Adds, "I did expect that many would collect there in quest of appointments...
GLC02437.04267
3 July 1789
to John Bryant
In a secretarial hand and unsigned, but author is likely Henry Knox. Letter is probably a reply to GLC02437.04255, from Bryant to Knox. Writes that he would be happy to advance Bryant's brother-in-law Mr. Mason the sum Bryant requested, but he...
GLC02437.04269
4 July 1789
[Minutes for the Society of the Cincinnati meeting of 4 July 1789]
Docket suggests that this copy of the minutes was created by a Thomas Jainson on 25 January 1836. Minutes for an annual meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati held 4 July 1789 at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. Topics...
GLC02437.04270
14 July 1789
Received his recent letters with their enclosures, and delivered the enclosures to the President. Writes that the President's recent illness has limited his ability to consider candidates for public office, but agrees that Barrett's documents will...
GLC02437.04283
15 July 1789
Discusses Bourne's request to borrow money. Due to the debts owed on the Flucker estate, he cannot advance money to him from the estate, but he would be willing to loan him fifty dollars.
GLC02437.04288
16 July 1789
to Samuel Breck
Writes that this letter will be handed to Breck by Mr. John Henry, who works for the American Theatre. Since Pennsylvania has repealed laws against dramatic performance, Mr. Henry wants to expand his theatre into that state. Contends that the...
GLC02437.04292
20 July 1789
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
Writes to recommend a friend, Mr. Hall, for a clerk's position under Knox in the War Department. Describes Mr. Hall's past military service as well as his misfortunes in civilian life, and describes him as old but honorable and of great ability....
GLC02437.04296
22 July 1789
Received his recent letter and is "happy to hear that your Child is out of danger." Writes that he must again bother Knox on the subject of judicial appointments. Mentions that he wrote to the President on the subject about three weeks ago about...
GLC02437.04299
23 July 1789
to Pierce Butler
Received his favor via Captain Hall (see GLC02437.04296). Would like very much to be able to help Captain Hall, but he already employs many clerks and does not have any vacancies at present.
GLC02437.04303
3 August 1789
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
Has not, until now, solicited Knox regarding employment because of his awareness that many of Knox's friends must have already asked. Writes that he believes Knox will soon be reappointed to his position and hopes he will be able to continue to...
GLC02437.04313
8 August 1789
Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. "Free" stamped on address...
GLC02437.04322
August 1789
Brooks, John, 1752-1825
Writes that he has not composed a letter to Knox for awhile in order not to interrupt the business of his office, and also, in order not to be a burden. Discusses his poor financial prospects and wishes for a government appointment. Asks Knox about...
GLC02437.04346
16 September 1789
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
Writes that their friend Mr. [Nathaniel] Barrett, the bearer of the letter, is applying to the President for the position in the Consulate of France. Relates that Mr. Barrett lived in France as a merchant and would be well-suited for the position....
GLC02437.04359
27 September 1789
Has received his last letter. Believes that highly respectable people have sought and been appointed to the position of Marshal, and congratulates him on his appointment to that office. Adds that the President supports his nomination. Mentions...
GLC02437.04366
Received his recent letter. Did not reply because he expected to see Bourne in New York. Discusses appointments to the position of Marshal, and provides advice about Bourne's political career. Briefly comments on the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.04368
29 September 1789
to George Clymer
Discusses a map of the Susquehanna. Reports that someone has been hired to make a copy of the map.
GLC02437.04372
15 October 1789
Checkley, Elizabeth, fl. 1788-1789
Asks for Knox's financial assistance. Explains that she was "left a widow with six young Children, whose whole support depended on the exertions she could make..." Mentions that she is a creditor to the Flucker estate and hopes Knox can hasten the...
GLC02437.04388
25 October 1789
Opens by thanking Knox for his role in obtaining Carrington a presidential appointment [as marshal of Virginia]. He then discusses the French revolution, writing that "[t]he Revolution in France is as singular as it is important to the cause of...
GLC02437.04396
9 November 1789
to Robert Aitken
Based on an agreement with David Ramsay, Knox was supposed to have sent Aitken a list of general and field officers to be published in the appendix of Ramsay's book, History of the American Revolution. He had another person working on the list for...
GLC02437.04411
12 November 1789
Bacon, John, 1738-1820
Discusses a demand made by a Mr. Goldthwait regarding the Waldo patent. Wishes to know if there is any "certain prospect of [the estate] being selled [sold] within a short time? We are unwilling our demand should lye any longer in the situation in...
GLC02437.04413
22 November 1789
Replies to Knox's letter of 27 September (GLC02437.04368). Plans to present his wishes to obtain a foreign appointment. Urges Knox to forward his proposals to the Flucker estate's creditors so Bourne can attend to the matter before the next session...
GLC02437.04419
13 December 1789
to John Bacon
Discusses the Waldo patent. Refers to difficulties in having the patent authorized by the Legislature of Massachusetts. Mentions struggles with settlers who believe they have claims upon the land.
GLC02437.04437
10 January 1790
Discusses the financial business of a mutual acquaintance.
GLC02437.04469
4 February 1790
Wrote an affidavit as requested by Knox of his knowledge "respecting the circumstances which led Genl [Nathanael] Greene into his securityships for John Banks" (refer to GLC02437.04498). Discusses the transaction between Banks and Greene in detail...
GLC02437.04497
7 February 1790
Discusses the issue of General Nathanael Greene being responsible for John Bank's debts. States that Mrs. Greene and her friends are petitioning Congress for an indemnification. General Greene made a statement to Congress in 1785 explaining the...
GLC02437.04503
9 March 1790 - 21 November 1792
The United States of America for Sundry expenditures from the 10th Sept 1789, to the 1st of March
Lists transactions for the account of Joseph Howell Junior, Paymaster General, by name and date. Includes amounts. Noted as written in the Auditors Office and the Pay office in New York City. Countersigned as a true copy by Joseph Nourse [?].
GLC02437.04523
2 March 1790
Encloses his affidavit (not present) upon the circumstances of private merchant John Bank's contract with Nathanael Greene to supply the southern army with provisions in 1783. It later came to light that Banks was involved in disreputable business...
GLC02437.04525
12 March 1790
Writes to Knox, stating, "when I think of the attention that has been paid to me in my necessitous circumstances and of my situation in life, I cannot but with gratitude think on the author of it that his name may ever be rememberd [sic] in my family...
GLC02437.04545
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