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6 August 1774
Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774
to Henry Knox
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00175
22 July 1773
GLC02437.00085
6 August 1790
Blair, Samuel, 1741-1818
Written by Reverend Blair to Secretary of War Knox. Blair says his infirmities dating back to his days in the army hinder his ability to work in the "stated customary offices" of his ministry. Requests that Knox help him get a "Chaplaincy in the...
GLC02437.04671
27 July 1794
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...
GLC02437.06153
14 June 1793
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Marked "private" by George Washington at the top of page one. Addressed to The Secretary of War (Knox). Comments that a ship has arrived from New Orleans, carrying several Ohio residents. Asserts that the United States Government should be...
GLC02437.09427
25 December 1799
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Davis has received Knox's letter regarding "Trucky" and "Johnson." Davis believes he will have to work with Truky "as the receipt...expressly recognizes that he is to have a deed." Davis will insist "upon the whole money in hand, according to the...
GLC02437.07345
29 July 1805
Scales, William, fl. 1805
Writes that he did not pick a side during the war, and was against the war entirely. Now regrets that he is being made to suffer the repercussions of a war he did not support. Discusses importing clergy members from Britain, as well as belief in...
GLC02437.07955
20 May 1789
Palfrey, William, 1765-1820
Writes to thank Knox for a recent letter sent to his mother, Mrs. Palfrey, regarding money the government owes to his late father William Palfrey's estate. Thanks him for taking an interest in the case and agreeing to help them. Also takes the...
GLC02437.04211
16 May 1790
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Mentions current issues facing the military establishment, particularly regarding enlistment and pay. Also touches on military inspections, and tells Knox to expect a letter from Captain C[onstant]...
GLC02437.04610
30 April 1793
Lee, Henry, 1756-1818
Says his proposed trip across the Atlantic must take place soon. Is at a loss to describe the situation in France. Hopes Knox can send him information. Wants his intentions kept secret though. Asks "is there any danger in passing the Atlantic in...
GLC02437.05883
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