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1782/11/13
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To: Henry Knox.
Protecting the Hudson, adjusting the system of signals (including rockets) guards in New York.
GLC07965
12 February 1784
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
to Henry Knox
Major Williams reports he has applied to Dr. Waldo of Springfield to attend sick men under Williams's care. Waldo requests that an order be created for the procurement of provisions in the hands of "Widow Pincher." Encloses a provision return...
GLC02437.02952
circa 20 November 1799-1806
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Discusses a payment and sales. Year of creation unknown. Most likely written in Portland, Maine.
GLC02437.09914
24 October 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Discusses the difficulty of completing work without artificers in the south. Requests that a few carpenters and smiths be sent to their aid.
GLC02437.01258
14 April 1793
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Encloses a paper which his clerk omitted to previously send along (not included). Reports "I cannot well conceive what Mr. [William] Lewis means by saying that, the Vouchers I sent will not be admitted as Evidence - The Originals must be undoubtedly...
GLC02437.05871
1793
Discusses titles for land and related financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09982
1 December 1787
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, "I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the...
GLC02437.03718
30 October 1784
Encloses the monthly military returns for October. Doughty gives a detailed report on matters at West Point and the surrounding areas. Discusses stores, arrangements to be made for winter, and other topics.
GLC02437.03065
2 July 1789
Writes to introduce the bearers, Dr. Allison and Ensign Suydam, who are traveling to New York.
GLC02437.04268
5 May 1790
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Describes an incident that took place between England and Spain and the possibility of the two countries going to war. Says yesterday this country was "surprised by a hot press, which like an explosion swept between 3 & 4000 seamen, and to day we...
GLC02437.04594
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