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4 May 1793
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
to Henry Knox
Reports to Knox that the bank stock is at par, "but I will take Care to provide as you desire."
GLC02437.05886
13 June 1793
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Sent three of the maps by post as Knox directed. Each map costs 20 shillings or $2.50, for a total of $7.50. Encloses the account with receipts (not included). Reports "The City of New York is in a state of anarchy every night since the arrival of...
GLC02437.05900
27 July 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Knox acknowledges receipt of bank notes from William Bingham]
Marked "Copy." Mentions receiving $17,000 in bank notes from William Bingham, "which notes I promise to take up when due they being solely for my accommodation."
GLC02437.05909
24 August 1793
Barnes, John, fl. 1793-1811
Written by Barnes as a clerk in the War Department. Encloses Knox's three months pay. Would like to have it "adjusted by the 1st of next Mo[nth], it would be very Accceptable indeed; as I have a large paymt to make good that day."
GLC02437.05914
24 September 1793
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
Written during the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia. Tells Knox that his children and domestics are in good health. Also says "nothing material has accured [sic] since you left us, as to the disorder in the City." Sends along an enclosed...
GLC02437.05927
27 September 1793
References a letter he sent to Knox on 24 September (see GLC02437.05928). Encloses a duplicate with this note (not included). Says "I find your progress is retarded, I now enclose you sundry letters, some of which came to hand last evening, which I...
GLC02437.05932
28 September 1793
Bissell, Daniel, 1754-1824
A weekly report of the recruits at Middletown under the command of Ensign Daniel Bissell
Reports that there are 8 privates and 1 sergeant on duty at Middletown, Rhode Island.
GLC02437.05934
1 October 1793
to William Bingham and William Duer
Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D...
GLC02437.05937
16 November 1793
Baucel (agent), fl. 1793
to Henry Knox [in French]
Written by Baucel as the agent of Monsieur D'Espremenil, who made a deal with William Duer involving lands in Maine. See GLC02437.05930 and .05937 for background on the situation. This letter is a follow up on previous correspondence.
GLC02437.05976
23 December 1793
Henley, David, 1749-1823
[Voucher for Henley's pay as a clerk in War Department]
Asks James Henry Langier, a clerk in the War Department, to give his pay to Burgess Allison. He is asking for pay for his services as clerk in the War Department from 1-5 July. The total is $7. It is signed at the bottom by Allison stating he...
GLC02437.06004
6 January 1794
Says that Mr. Samuel C. Morris is applying for the appointment of Supervisor of the Excise of the counties of Berks, Northumberland, and Northampton in Pennsylvania. Gives a good recommendation for Morris, saying he served with distinction during...
GLC02437.06021
13 April 1794
Writes about the impending war and declares that Knox should "give up any consideration for the common or public good of our country." Discusses the necessity of finding an "American" engineer to help prevent the "enemy" from learning the strengths...
GLC02437.06077
16 June 1794
to Stephen Bruce
Informs Bruce he is thinking about an unspecified subject. Also mentions a remedy for some illness being found in Boston. Lists three people or positions on docket leaf.
GLC02437.06120
2 July 1794
to Francois Jean Chastellux
Discusses the changes made to the Society of the Cincinnati and whether Chastellux approves of the alterations made to the Society. Mentions he hopes to approve Chastellux 's idea of reconciling the glory of the army with the society of the citizens...
GLC02437.06131
3 July 1794
Society of the Cincinnati, 1783-?
[Minutes from the Society of the Cincinnati]
Extract from the minutes of the Society of the Cincinnati on July 3, 1794. "The Treasurer reported that the Diplomas ordered to be procured by Messieurs Boudinot and Dayton were printed, but the President general had not signed them - Ordered that...
GLC02437.06132
27 July 1794
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...
GLC02437.06153
2 August 1794
Requests Knox to bring his (Bingham's) "Business" to the Council today. Mentions the United States will assume the suit and provide security.
GLC02437.06158
6 August 1794
Blagge, John, fl. 1783-1799
Expresses his disappointment over Knox's infrequent visits to the area. Discusses a gentleman who will be sailing and mentions a packet that was unable to sail. Also notes they will have three more packets in two days. Reports the passages Knox...
GLC02437.06159
9 August 1794
Expresses his concern and suspicions over the person considered for the constructor position. Mentions needing a man of professional abilities and temperance in living for the position. Recommends a foreman name Cheesemon for the appointment.
GLC02437.06161
29 August 1794
Griffin, William, fl. 1794
[Deed on Brigadiers Island]
A deed of sale for Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island) in the Bay of Penobscot in present-day Maine. The deed is from William Griffin, Nathan Griffin, William Staples, Alexander Young, Jotham Staples, and Thomas Pendleton to Henry Knox....
GLC02437.06188
2 September 1794
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
to unknown
An estimate of labor and materials needed to complete the frame of a house on Brigadiers Island, Maine (present day Sears Island).
GLC02437.06192
8 September 1794
Barrett, Amos, fl. 1794
[Agreement for survey work]
An agreement made by Amos Barrett and James Malcom regarding survey work for Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. The agreement states which areas will be explored and surveyed to determine the placement of a 100 foot road. The road will run from the...
GLC02437.06197
Ames, Fisher, 1758-1808
Recommends Captain Moses Wallah for an appointment to command in the national service of the military line. Lists Wallah's accomplishments, including the militia he raised in Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.06199
13 September 1794
Brooks, John, 1752-1825
Recommends a captain for a position in the national army. Notes the gentleman has distinguished himself as an officer and is currently in the Boston, Massachusetts regiment of militia.
GLC02437.06207
27 December 1794
to Messrs. Brown and Francis
Discusses sheep he had previously inquired about. Requests they obtain two rams, four or six ewes, and to carefully ship them to Joseph Peirce.
GLC02437.06285
7 July 1794
[Henry Knox's account with Mr. Burton]
A detailed listing of Henry Knox's account with Mr. William Burton. Lists amounts billed, paid, and still owing. The account might for Knox's brother, William Knox. Date was added at a later date in pen and pencil. A note at bottom of the letter...
GLC02437.06297
15 January 1795
to Joseph Anthony
Discusses a business transaction involving himself, [Joseph] Anthony, [Thomas] Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Says Randall has requested Knox pay $12,000 (likely a debt Knox owed to Randall) to Mr. Crammond. Appears Randall and possibly...
GLC02437.06307
20 January 1795
[An agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony]
Appears to be a draft of an agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony and his firm. The agreement possibly involves lands in Maine and the sale prices of the lands. Date was added later in pen but appears to be taken from...
GLC02437.06313
24 February 1795
Adams, Jonathan, fl. 1793-1795
Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and offers his services for any position that Knox might want him to help with.
GLC02437.06361
27 February 1795
Forwards Knox a plan of association and asks for his opinion about it.
GLC02437.06362
3 March 1795
to William Bingham
Discusses finances. Date from docket.
GLC02437.06365
7 March 1795
[Articles of Agreement between William Bingham and David Cobb]
An agreement made between Bingham and Cobb for "several large and valuable tracts of Land in Sundry parts of the district Main" of Bingham's land. Cobb is named agent and superintendent of the land and agrees to reside on the land where he can...
GLC02437.06368
25 April 1795
Asks Knox if he has received any letters from Henry Jackson as he is waiting for a reply from him.
GLC02437.06402
2 May 1795
Clough, John, fl. 1795
Asks for a bond. Upper left portion of the page is clipped.
GLC02437.06406
5 May 1795
Discusses the sale of shares and land business. Asks that Knox make enquiries in New York and expresses regret for not forwarding him copies of some documents.
GLC02437.06409
11 May 1795
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
Asks Knox to settle an issue regarding diplomas of the Society of the Cincinnati, specifically for the one in New Jersey. Noted as written at Rosehill.
GLC02437.06413
27 June 1795
[Statement for the survey of land]
First part is a statement where John Harkness and James Malcolm swear to perform their duties as surveyors to the best of their ability. Second part states that Mason Wheaton served as a witness to Harkness and Malcolm's oath. Noted as written on...
GLC02437.06432
3 June 1795
Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.
GLC02437.06434
June 4, 1795
Discusses their business relating to the Maine lands
GLC02437.06435
15 June 1795
Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.
GLC02437.06441
Informs Knox about the events in the Senate and a treaty. as well as other business matters. Free frank signed by William Bingham.
GLC02437.06452
2 July 1795
to Samuel Adams
Writes a recommendation for David Fales to Adams as the governor of Massachusetts, for the position of Justice of the Peace.
GLC02437.06455
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
10 July 1795
Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.
GLC02437.06465
17 July 1795
Discusses financial problems with making payments.
GLC02437.06467
30 July 1795
Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"
GLC02437.06478
13 August 1795
Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.
GLC02437.06491
18 August 1795
Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.
GLC02437.06494
20 August 1795
Informs Knox about the status of his business.
GLC02437.06496
27 August 1795
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Assures Knox that the work will be done and that his business will be taken care of.
GLC02437.06501
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