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24 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to Henry Knox
Marked "private." Writes that he has sold a bill for Knox and that the matter is settled because it has been deposited. With Lincoln's free frank.
GLC02437.01500
5 February 1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the vote on whether to adopt the Constitution in Massachusetts and Virginia. Copy made 8 February 1854.
GLC02437.09339
25 May 1773
Harrod, Benjamin, 1741-1793
Humbly asks Knox for a loan of five or six dollars. Indicates that he will explain the circumstances that brought him to ask in a personal meeting.
GLC02437.00067
13 February 1805
Tudor, Frederic, 1783-1864
Writes to urge Knox to renew a note showing money he owes to Tudor. Warns that if he refuses, Tudor may have to take "unpleasant measures."
GLC02437.07909
6 June 1781
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Humphreys, aide-de-camp to George Washington, informs Knox that Washington requests him to give an order for pistols for Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons.
GLC02437.00964
20 March 1805
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Writes that his client, a General Derby, insists on him bringing suit against Knox, General [Benjamin] Lincoln and General [Henry] Jackson for monies owed to Derby. Assures Knox that he means no ill will but has to follow the wishes of his client.
GLC02437.07922
22 December 1787
Van Berckel, Peiter Johan, 1725-1800
Asks for advice on whether or not to go to church to attend the funeral of Mrs. Otto, since he is not "well enough acquainted with the customs of this country ..." Written in the third person and signed in text as "The Minister from the United...
GLC02437.03734
12 August 1801
L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825
Seeks help from Knox for compensation from his previous employment noting that the 1800 War office fire destroyed much of his evidence. Mentions he has provided letters proving past employment as an engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware...
GLC02437.07581
26 September 1782
Hawes, William, fl. 1781-1783
Written by William Hawes, a Captain of Artificers. Mentions that he called on Knox while in Philadelphia, but Knox had already proceeded on to West Point. Reports that the Minister of War [Benjamin Lincoln] has ordered thirty artificers to continue...
GLC02437.01628
13 January 1799
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Winslow informs Knox that he is "suffering much injury from Pillagers upon your Lands in Falmouth." Winslow says that "the Secretary of the Treasury, has instituted an investigation of the Conduct of the Marshal of this District, in consequence of...
GLC02437.07223
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