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17 June 1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Memorial to Senate]
Discusses a contract between the Massachusetts legislature and the heirs of the Waldo estate regarding the land. Mentions the surveys conducted and various resolves.
GLC02437.06988
circa 14 May 1795
[Notes]
Notes regarding various business, listed by date. Includes a drawing of a pointing hand on the first page.
GLC02437.08685
19 July 1780
Ordnance and stores requested on War from the State of Massachusetts
Title from docket. Lists cannon by pound and other artillery materials and number needed.
GLC02437.00820
2 March 1780
Estimate of arms, accoutrements & ammunition for 30000 foot
Lists muskets, gun slings, cartridge boxes, worms, and other items.
GLC02437.00802
29 February 1780
Estimate of arms ammunition & accoutrements for 30000 foot
Marked as a copy. Lists numbers of muskets, bayonets, scabbards, gun slings, cartridge boxes, worms, brushes and wires, screw drivers, among other items. Indicates this document is intended for "The board War and ordnance." Docketed as "Estimate...
GLC02437.10014
19 February 1781
to the Board of War
Discusses artillery and stores in Pennsylvania and the situation regarding the term of service for the enlisted men of Pennsylvania.
GLC02437.00897
31 August 1793
to unknown
Discusses the construction of a building. States that "I am persuaded that it would be chaper and perhaps better to defer the building until next year." Mentions the cold weather and that if it lasts, the digging of the foundation can begin. Last...
GLC02437.10280
12 July 1794
to Henry Jackson
Writes that he is looking forward to seeing Jackson soon and that a Mr. B might be "accompanying [him], but he is so uncertain that [he] doubt[s]." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10307
4 March 1783
[Instructions on how to run a Court martial]
Outlines rules and regulations on how to run a fair and just Court Martial. Includes a precept stating "No quotations from law authorities to be admitted in a court martial, as they would tend to involve the proceedings in endless perplexities &...
GLC02437.01982
circa 1792
[Report on relations between the United States and Native Americans]
Circa date previously estimated. "The measure adopted by the general government, relative to the Indian tribes within the lands of the United States, are replete with moderation... and humanity. Philosophers and the intelligent part of humankind...
GLC02437.09446
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