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28 June 1773
Hall, William, fl. 1773
to Henry Knox
Writes to tell Knox that he met a gentleman who found Knox's lost pocketbook. Hall has arranged for the man to return it and expects he will want a fee for his trouble.
GLC02437.00079
15 November 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Discusses arrival and departure of cargo vessels in the Boston area. Mentions working with Captain [Thomas] Vose to acquire goods on Knox's behalf and arrange Knox's financial accounts. Worries that Knox is getting himself involved in too many...
GLC02437.06869
29 August 1789
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Countersigned by Henry Knox. Instructs Knox regarding his conduct (notes that the principles imparted are to remain secret). Indicates that the Government of the United States are determined that their administration of Indian Affairs shall be...
GLC02437.09398
15 February 1793
Hobby, John, 1749-1802
Feels bad having to ask for a favor from Knox. Says that Henry Dearborn, the present marshall for the District of Maine, has been elected to Congress, and Hobby wants Knox to use his influence to help [Hobby] become Dearborn's successor. As the...
GLC02437.05818
29 October 1790
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Hodgdon writes Secretary of War Knox to say he has pursued [David] Hunter all day to "get an answer relative to his house" but has received no answer. As soon Hodgdon has an answer, he will inform Knox. Knox is using Hodgdon's assistance to procure...
GLC02437.04760
25 March 1790
Langdon, John, 1741-1819
Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining a position in the War Department. Hopes that if Knox knows of no open positions, he will write to General [Benjamin] Lincoln on his behalf. Adds that General [Henry] Jackson has done all in his power to find...
GLC02437.04559
4 August, 1790
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
Refers to a letter sent by their mutual friend Brett that should have arrived to Knox via Mrs. Maunsell. Mentions the "confidential discourse" he had with Knox previous to Maunsell's departure. Expects to be able to discuss it more fully in his...
GLC02437.04669
8 May 1792
Has received the enclosed letters (not present) from the consul, and asks that Knox read them and return them to Maunsell so he can answer them. Asks that Knox also include any of his own letters for the consul. Thanks him for helping Maunsell's...
GLC02437.05453
13 December 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Requests Knox handles a particular settler's debt kindly. Notes the gentleman is ready to pay off his notes and is afraid Knox will treat him unkindly for paying so late. Says the gentleman requested Ulmer speak to Knox on his behalf. Ulmer says the...
GLC02437.07693
27 April 1791
Wendell, John, 1731-1808
Tells Knox that Wendell's son is visiting from Boston. Asks him to find out the value of the "Lands at Muscongus" as Knox is a "proprietor in the same Tracts of Land." Wendell does not know the value, as he is from upstate New York. Asks Knox what he...
GLC02437.04929
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