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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Henry Knox re: Ordinance Department
Preparing for meeting between Washington and Knox. Three collateral engravings of Hamilton with letter.
GLC07167
October 1806
[Note lamenting the death of Henry Knox]
An unsigned note, likely written by one of Knox's children, lamenting his death. Explains how the writer was blessed to have Knox as a father.
GLC02437.08049
28 September 1779
[William Knox's account with Beckes] [in French]
William Knox purchased various items for a total of £167.2.
GLC02437.08496
21 November 1786-3 December 1786
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden
Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes a lengthy letter updating his friends Knox and Ogden on the status of his business in China. Says he is pleased to finally be able to write, but is sad to report on the illness and death of...
GLC02437.03311
4 May 1782
[George Way's bill to Henry Knox]
Bill to repair a wagon or chaise. Includes payments for stuffing a cushion, glass, and cloth. Total came to £5.10. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand. Note on verso is signed by a John Foulke stating he received payment for Way on 9 May 1782.
GLC02437.08546
May 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Supply of clothing for Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Lists supplies for clothing and costs, including buttons and "scarlet cloth," and in some cases who the material was sent to. Directed to Jonathon Pollard, the quartermaster for Knox's artillery regiment. A memo written on page three by Samuel Shaw...
GLC02437.00309
June 1783
[Note of provisions received for Knox's family]
Return written for General Henry Knox by Major Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Lists items received from James Forsyth, Commissary of Issues at West Point, during the month of June 1783 for Knox's family. The list includes: 196 pounds of flour, 205...
GLC02437.02209
12 July 1791
Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
[Henry Jackson Knox's grammar school tuition bill]
Tuition bill for the summer session written and signed by Princeton College President and Declaration of Independence signer Jonathan Witherspoon. Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son, was charged £1.0.0 "To his Entry," £3.15.0 "To Tuition for the...
GLC02437.05062
8 March 1780
Knowles, Charles, ?-1796
[Account between Henry Knox and Charles Knowles]
Knowles signs as paymaster. Lists Knox's accounts regarding several companies.
GLC02437.10478
November 1783
Provisions drawn for Genl Knox's family 1780-1-2-3
Booklet containing accounts of stores drawn from commissaries (includes commissaries' names and lists of supplies). Stores acquired by the Knox family are presented in chart form (includes flour, beef, candles, rum, salt, rice, pork, and peas)....
GLC02437.09440
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