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24 March 1783
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
to Henry Knox
Informing General Knox that he has made a draft of the report concerning current business and enclosed it for Knox's inspection and correction.
GLC02437.02029
17 May 1783
Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806
Hay requests that Knox furnish him with volunteer assistants to help rebuild his house after a fire.
GLC02437.02129
31 July 1783
Hawes, William, fl. 1781-1783
Discusses problems with paying the troops.
GLC02437.02346
14 September 1783
Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816
Written by Confederation Congressman Hawkins to Major General Knox. Encloses a letter for Captain Hopkins from General Robert Howe (not included here). Mentions that there are dispatches from diplomats before Congress. Says "I can only inform you...
GLC02437.02513
16 September 1783
Asks Knox for permission to retain a few of the men who were assigned to help build his house since many of the men are sick and unable to work. Advises the sick be sent to the hospital and wants to know how the remaining men will draw provisions...
GLC02437.02520
18 May 1784
Willard, Joseph, 1738-1804
[Expression of gratitude from the president and fellows of Harvard College]
Willard, President of Harvard College, expresses thanks on behalf of Harvard for Henry Knox's "kind present to this University, of a number of valuable books on folio."
GLC02437.03001
13 June 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Hardy
Knox writes to Hardy, a Congressman and Chairman of the Committee of the States. Reports that he has discharged most of the troops remaining in service besides a small number at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania, and West Point, New York. Discusses...
GLC02437.03018
9 August 1784
Knox informs Hardy, Chairman of the Congressional Committee of the States, that William Hull's mission to Canada failed. Hull had attempted to ascertain when Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, intends to withdraw British troops...
GLC02437.03039
20 June 1785
to Thomas Halsey
Knox requests that Halsey secure transportation on a ship from Providence, Rhode Island to New York City for his family and some furniture. Anticipates that Halsey can secure their passage on either Captain Godfrey's or Captain Laton's ship.
GLC02437.03157
3 July 1786
Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
Written from Fort Pitt, the location of present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Discusses his arrival at the fort the month before, and describes which officers and companies are there, or are on their way. Includes returns of personnel and stores...
GLC02437.03280
26 July 1786
to John Haskins
Marked "copy" in docket. Discusses the "pitiable case" of Haskins's son-in-law, Mr. John Inman, who has been imprisoned for debt and has become "deprived of his reason." Upon hearing about the case, Knox took a physician to evaluate him and then...
GLC02437.03287
30 July 1786
Haskins, John, 1729-1814
Thanks Knox for his attention to his son-in-law Mr. John Inman (see GLC02437.03287) and for "delivering [him] from Prison & perhaps Death." Inman arrived last night and was escorted home by General [John] Crane, and is "now under the care of an able...
GLC02437.03288
28 December 1788
to Alexander Hamilton
Asks for Hamilton's help if he is traveling to Albany. Is a purchaser, with Hamilton and others, of lands around the St. Lawrence River, the patents for which lands have been taken out of the Land Office in the name of Alexander Macomb. Aside from...
GLC02437.04063
8 January 1790
Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796
Discusses issues with the Waldo patent and mentions the Winslow family. Also sends along news of her own family, a daughter and husband Richard. Appears to be Knox's sister-in-law.
GLC02437.04464
29 April 1790
to Richard Harrison
Discusses Harrison's account with the Commission of Army Accounts. Says he has enclosed (not included) him a copy of his accounts which shows that his claim has been settled.
GLC02437.04592
3 September 1790
to Josiah Harmar
Writing privately, but with the president's knowledge, Knox warns Harmar that reports are circulating regarding his drinking, and that he must refrain from over indulging in "a convivial glass." Tells Harmar that Harmar's current expedition is highly...
GLC02437.04712
27 September 1790
Knox informs Hamilton that "Mr. Tyler of Deer Island in the Province Maine has shown a statement of his case drawn up by Judge Sewall." Knox wants to check that the business meets Hamilton's approval.
GLC02437.04738
22 June 1791
Hart, Christopher, fl. 1791
[Agreement to deliver 12 tons of hay to Henry Knox's stable]
Agreement signed by Hart with his mark. The document is in the hand of the witness, Reiner John Van den Brock, who also signed it. States that Hart is to supply Knox's stable with 12 tons of hay from the date of this document to 1 April 1792. Hay...
GLC02437.05019
17 November 1794
Recommends Major Jay Craig to run a commissary. Notes Craig will handle all the disputes between Great Britain and the United States. Letter is marked as private.
GLC02437.06244
28 November 1795
Hastings, Jonathan, 1738-1804
Asks for assistance to help with his current situation.
GLC02437.06574
8 May 1798
Hatch, Walter, fl. 1798
Informs Knox that they have been designing some sort of boat, called a packet, but are now in need of cash to finish.
GLC02437.07125
10 September 1798
D'Happart, fl. 1798
to Messrs. Rocheteau
Asks the Messrs. Rocheteau to help promote Henry Knox's endeavors.
GLC02437.07170
4 December 1798
Hatch, Nathaniel, fl. 1798
Hatch expects that Knox will keep his word to let Hatch have "that pice of Land...being your part of the Eight hundred ackers Lying in Falmouth." Hatch would like to hear from Knox about "orders to take Care of the said Land."
GLC02437.07202
14 March 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
In this very personal letter from Hamilton to Knox, Hamilton says, "My judgment tells, I ought to be silent on a certain subject-but my heart advises otherwise and my heart has always been the Master of my Judgment." He continues, "Believe me, I have...
GLC02437.07244
16 August 1799
to Joseph Harris
Knox writes grocer Harris to send him a list of groceries that include chocolate, coffee, white and brown sugar, and pork. Knox will send Harris his payment in the next month.
GLC02437.07295
14 August 1800
to Paul Dudley Sargent, Oliver Parker, Thomas Phillips
Knox relates to Sargent, Parker, and Phillips the assaults and death of his surveyors by "unlawful and armed combinations of individuals" who had only murder as their intention on July 18, 1800. Knox asks that they bear in mind the "law of the...
GLC02437.07445
13 July 1803
Copy of GLC02437.07810.
GLC02437.07811
28 July 1803
Discusses shipments of wooden planks Haskins is purchasing from Knox.
GLC02437.07813
26 December 1803
to John Harkness
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses surveys for lands in Maine.
GLC02437.07839
1691
Provoost, Johannes, fl. 1691
Petition of Johannes Provoost to Governor Henry Sloughter
Provoost petitioned the Governor to ask that a ship unlawfully confiscated by Jacob Leisler be returned to him.
GLC03107.04830
1692/04/19
New York House of Representatives
Copy of the minutes of the New York House of Representatives
The minutes are from sessions from 19 April 1692 to 2 May 1692.
GLC03107.04831
1693/10/13
Mills, James, fl. 1681-1703
Grant of power of attorney to Rip van Dam
GLC03107.04832
1694/08/04
Palmer, Thomas, fl. 1694
to Laurence Read re: bills of exchange
Palmer writes to inform Laurence Read that he has just drawn three bills of exchange on Read's account. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04833
1694/11/06
Hamilton, Andrew, fl. 1676-1741
to Thomas & Francis Drake re: recommendation of Robert Livingston
Hamilton recommends Robert Livingston to the Drakes as a man to put in their service. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04834
1694/12/08
Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768
to Samuel de Peyster re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.04835
1695/10/18
Act imposing a duty upon all European commodities exported from a province of America
GLC03107.04836
1696/01/24
Trevir, Thomas, fl. 1696
Opinion of the attorney general and soliciter regarding an act to prevent fraud
The attorney general Thomas Trevir, and the Solicitor John Hawley, give their opinions as to whether an act for preventing frauds in the plantation trade should be applied to Scotchmen. Both men state that a Scotchman is a natural born subject of...
GLC03107.04837
2 April 1786
to William Gordon
Writes that he is unaware of a present being sent from the King of France to General George Washington; declares that Colonel Laurens received money and goods but he thought they had been purchased. Provides information about a wartime incident...
GLC02437.03257
1 April 1787
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Believes that George Washington's attendance at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia "will add weight to their proceedings - the spirit of electioneering has exceeding any before known ... " Discusses the election for the Massachusetts...
GLC02437.03510
15 July 1790
Glover, John, 1732-1797
Requests assistance in obtaining the position of collection officer at the port of Marblehead. Asks Knox to recommend him to President George Washington for the appointment. For a recommendation of Glover given by Benjamin Hichborn, refer to GLC02437...
GLC02437.04653
28 January 1783
Glenney, W., fl. 1783
Discusses how his brother wants Knox's permission to join his regiment and take his brother out of confinement. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.01872.
GLC02437.01870
26 August 1783
Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818
Discusses the warm weather. Explains how he is trying to accommodate the invalids and prepare transportation for them. Considers the costs involved. Mentions travelling through New Jersey to get to Dobb's Ferry.
GLC02437.02420
1 September 1783
Written by Major Gibbs to Major General Knox. Says he wrote Knox a letter on 27 August from Brunswick and since then his regiment has been reduced by sickness. Reports he left 60 men in Brunswick and more have become sick since marching from there...
GLC02437.02457
29 January 1785
Giles, James, fl. 1776-1785
Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining the depreciation of pay for his service during the Revolutionary War. Expresses his hope to settle his accounts with the New York Legislature. Writes that although he fares well as a lawyer in New York, he does...
GLC02437.03089
21 March 1785
Gordon, William, 1728-1807
Contains a note at the top of the page from Reverend Gordon, a Revolutionary War historian. The bottom half of the page contains a detailed discussion of the process of making charcoal from walnut wood to be used in the manufacture of gun powder...
GLC02437.03115
21 April 1785
Gibbs transmits a newspaper to Knox in New York. Discusses "the turbulent news of the day," referring to Bostonians' recent decision not to buy goods from resident British "factors," or agents (newspaper not included). Notes that Knox's wife, Lucy...
GLC02437.03130
11 March 1786
Writes to Reverend Doctor William Gordon, a prominent Massachusetts minister and historian. Discusses a brigade of General Nathanael Greene's division, commanded by Brigadier General Weedon, that engaged with the British "at the close of the action...
GLC02437.03247
29 November 1786
Written from "Charles Town," possibly Charlestown, Massachusetts, where Gorham was born. Asks Knox to deliver a letter he has enclosed to his daughter. Relates information on preparations Massachusetts has made to confront the insurgents associated...
GLC02437.03355
13 December 1786
Writes that he had planned to write him a long letter but the Governor sent him on a consultation. Writes, "There is no militia in Hampshire or Worcester that have artilery [sic] - & they are expecting soon to be called & advise not to take any from...
GLC02437.03377
31 December 1786
Received his last letter and "shall endeavour to impress the sentiments therein contained. I shall be at Boston tomorrow & will se the Governor if possible. it will not be easy to have any considerable conversation with as he now has his councill in...
GLC02437.03397
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