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17 January 1783
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Bradford]
Recommends Bradford for a thirty day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09611
21 January 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Peck]
Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Peck for a fifty day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09618
9 February 1783
Crane, John, 1744-1805
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Blake]
Colonel Crane recommends Blake for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09630
11 Feburary 1783
Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for E. Kingsbury]
Major Wright recommends Kingsbury, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09634
13 February 1783
O'Reily, John, fl. 1783
to Henry Knox
Captain O'Reily recommends Daniel Barrett for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Date from docket, and written in graphite on recto.
GLC02437.09639
14 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Bradley]
Wright recommends Bradley, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09640
Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ebenezer Clark and Daniel Barns]
Captain Niven recommends Clark and Barns for fifty and thirty day furloughs respectively. Adds a note at the bottom of the page recommending Joshua Bundy for a thirty day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09643
15 February 1783
Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Monson]
Colonel Swift recommends Monson, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Created at Camp Highlands.
GLC02437.09644
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
[Recommendation of a leave of absence for Captain Benton]
Colonel Butler recommends Benton, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09645
16 February 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lebbeus Loomis]
Colonel Butler recommends Loomis, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09647
28 February 1783
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Gibbs]
Colonel Nicola recommends Gibbs, of the Invalid Regiment, for a fifteen day leave of absence to settle business "with the commissioners who are to assemble at Hartford."
GLC02437.09664
2 March 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Beden]
Captain O'Reily recommends Beden for a leave of absence to go to Danbury (possibly Connecticut). Directs his recommendation to Major [John] Doughty. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09666
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Needam]
Captain O'Reily recommends Needam for a leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09668
3 March 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant James Brewster]
Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Brewster for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09672
4 March 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Isaac Smith]
Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Smith for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09677
7 March 1783
Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Selden]
Also signed by Major Joseph A. Wright, who recommends Selden, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Huntington signs as Brigadier General. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09681
10 March 1783
Wills, E., fl. 1783
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for James Phillips]
Captain [Wills?] recommends Phillips, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major Doughty (possibly John Doughty). Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09683
22 March 1783
Captain Wills recommends Sergeant [Jeremiah] Lord, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written to Knox at West Point. Written in a formal manner with closing respects.Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09698
5 April 1783
Bushnell, David, 1740-1826
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Grant]
Captain Bushnell recommends Grant for a furlough until 15 April. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09706
6 May 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Victualing return for one army prisoner
Under the return, lists the names Asa [Andrews?] and Richard Douglass (possibly quartermaster and captain respectively; text is faded). Doughty signs by order of General Knox. Contains a note on page two written by [P.?] Austen, noting receipt of...
GLC02437.09710
1 May 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Provision return for the superintendent of the masons employed in the engineers department]
Also signed by Joseph Cheeseman, superintendent of Masons;. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of rations. Covers 1-8 May. Possibly created at West Point.
GLC02437.09712
9 May 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Provision return for thirteen men employed in the Ordnance Department
Also signed by Captain Thomas Batten. Covers 9-12 May. Contains a note on page two written by Sergeant R. Blakley, confirming receipt of rations. Contains extensive water damage.
GLC02437.09714
14 May 1783
[Provision return for rations issued to two men]
Also signed by a captain whose name is illegible due to ink. Signed at the bottom of the page by [W. Forsyth?]. Contains a note on page two written by Cooper Green, who confirms receipt of stores.
GLC02437.09718
17 May 1783
[Order for provisions for two prisoners]
Also signed by Captain Lemuel Clift. Contains a note on page two written by Robert Chandle, who confirms receipt of supplies.
GLC02437.09721
27 May 1783
[Request for eight rations]
A request for eight rations for James Adams and his wife. A note written in a different hand and signed by James Adams at the bottom of the second page confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09746
29 May 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers belonging to the Ordnance Department]
Also signed by John Lillie of the A. W. Camp. Signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 29-31 May for 323 rations for 69 people. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09749
7 May 1798
Bond, Jonathon, fl. 1798
[Receipt]
Appears to be a statement on Francis Flucker's account with Jonathan Bond from 23 January 1798 to 26 March 1798. Bond signed he received payment at the bottom of the document on 7 May 1798.
GLC02437.09845
4-18 May 1803
Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804
to Miss Lucy Knox
Writes a lengthy letter to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Discusses the prospect of finding a future husband and mentions Miss Knox's engagement. Also mentions a situation involving Knox, another lady, and a gentleman (possibly Knox...
GLC02437.09867
12-18 August 1804
to Lucy Thatcher
Writes to her friend Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox). Updates Knox on her life and comments how long they have been friends. Says her current residence is pleasant. Notes she has good neighbors, nice walks, and nice...
GLC02437.09869
28 August 1806
Bourne, E. A., fl. 1806
Written on a company's partially printed letterhead. Receipt of payment for china that Knox ordered.
GLC02437.09875
circa 1794-1795
[Agreement]
A land agreement between Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. Appears Knox is purchasing sixth tenths of Barrett's chartered rights for £100.
GLC02437.09888
20 July circa 1803-1804
Introduces Knox to a Mr. Thornby. Notes Thornby will be in Knox's neighborhood and wishes them to meet.
GLC02437.09901
circa 1796-1820
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Writes a disheartened letter to Mrs. [Lucy?] Knox. States her spirits are depressed over her anxiety for her loved ones in America.
GLC02437.09902
circa 1800
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Discusses Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox, and her potential visit with them. Lucy Knox's life span used as a circa date.
GLC02437.09905
June 5, 1795
Responds to an earlier query from Knox regarding a preacher. Notes he does not know of any young preachers in Knox's area. Sends his respects to Mrs. [Lucy] and Miss [Lucy] Knox.
GLC02437.09909
circa 1660
[Deed]
Transcription of a deed from Ferdinand Gorges to sell land in New England to George Cleeve and Richard Tucker. States the deed was dated 27 January 1686 and recorded 26 June 1660. The former year is a mistranscription; historical records date the...
GLC02437.09911
circa 1750-1820
[List]
List of miscellaneous tools, including nails, hammers, and axes.
GLC02437.09913
circa 1793
Baucel (agent), fl. 1793
to Henry Knox [in French]
[in French]
GLC02437.09915
circa 1775-1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
List of various articles of clothing for a soldier, including a coat and breeches, shoes and a hat. Circa date is based on Knox's military service beginning when he took command of the Continental Army in 1775 to his retirement as Secretary of War...
GLC02437.09917
1807
[Plan]
Drawn plan for a canal to be built along the Merrimack River. Includes the placement of various buildings along side. Noted as the property of S. Blodget. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09923
May 1790
Discusses her family and how she is happy her sons have recovered from their illness. Also mentions sending something from Worcester to Boston. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09928
circa 12 October 1795-1806
Thanks Knox for his letter and mentions a grant to the Judge Probate and asks for Knox's assistance in obtaining a position. Year of creation unknown.
GLC02437.09930
circa 1775-1783
[Return]
List of eight named soldiers, by rank. Docketed as "Capt Perkins abstract for Jany."
GLC02437.09932
circa 1795-1806
Discusses mills and a port. Place writ illegible.
GLC02437.09934
circa 1750-1806
List of the people who presently have claims.
GLC02437.09935
1785
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses a proposal related to land in Maine and expresses a wish to see him. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09939
17 July 1794
[Bond] [incomplete]
Bond between Henry Knox and Joseph Anthony for a payment. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09956
1790
Plan for works at Bristol Ferry, drawn in graphite. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09963
circa 1784
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
Lists of Canadian refugees at [Newbery] who are using provisions. Listed by name and rank.
GLC02437.09965
1793
[Regarding finances] [incomplete ?]
Discusses financial business relating to William Bingham. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09966
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