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9 December 1797
Ingraham, Joseph, 1762-1800
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to sponsor him as he is applying for a position as first lieutenant on board the frigate, the USS Constitution.
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15 April 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Forwards a list of items ordered from Philadelphia and informs Knox that the wagon carrying the items should arrive at any day.
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21 January 1783
Pollard, Solomon, fl. 1783
Requests Knox's assistance in obtaining a furlough in order to attend a court session in Concord, Massachusetts, since his reputation is at stake.
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8 July 1802
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Introduces John Shoby to Knox. States Shoby was a soldier during the [Revolutionary] War and he would like 200 acres of land.
GLC02437.07739
1798
Wells, Daniel, fl. 1798
Asks to be discharged from Knox's service, as his wife is unwell and needs to be in Boston for health reasons.
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20 June 1773
Bradbury, Theophilus, 1739-1803
Indicates that he is sending Knox his magazines from 1772 for binding. Requests additional magazines and places an order for stationary.
GLC02437.00077
6 August 1773
Vinall, John, 1736-1823
Expresses interest in buying a set of globes that were sent to Knox by mistake. Vinall taught mathematics and writing in Boston.
GLC02437.00087
2 May 1798
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.
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22 May 1801
Lewis, Jesse V., fl. 1801
Seeks employment from Knox as a printer. Describes his experience in the printing business and notes he can provide references.
GLC02437.07534
21 September 1774
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
to William Knox
Indicates that Captain Scott has magazines for Henry Knox, which Waldo will forward. Very much looks forward to seeing William. Comments on the kindness of a women named Miss Sally to both William and himself.
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