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3 February 1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Randall
States that Mr. Cramond is anxious to know if Randall gave Cramond's agent the teas he promised as a security. Heavily water stained. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.06338
26 March 1795
Discusses financial matters and mentions a bond.
GLC02437.06378
circa 1783-1795
Informs Randall there are no vacancies for a captain's position at the present time in the United States "Naval line" [likely referring to the Navy]. Suggests Randall pursues his commercial interests.
GLC02437.09900
2 October 1781
to Mrs. Howe
Informs a bereaved wife of her husband's death on the James River on 20 September 1781 from a stomach ailment. Discusses the circumstances of his death and burial, offers condolence, and mentions who will gather and transport his belongings. The...
GLC02437.01206
6 November 1798
to McPherson
Mentions the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina and a connection with France. Writing is faded and difficult to read.
GLC02437.07186
11 September 1783
to Mr. Parsall
Discusses instructions for the making of a new sulky, which is a light one-horse carriage, usually for one person. Writes that "[i]f you think that the irons will be sufficiently strong to support a chair for two persons you will make it of that size...
GLC02437.02491
19 July 1780
[Detailed listing of articles in the Rhode Island department to be held in readiness for transportation by Major Perkins of the artillery - Selected for his return of stores dated Providence 12 March last]
Written in Shaw's hand. Lists guns and other artillery material by gun weight and includes numbers of each item.
GLC02437.00821
21 July 1780
to Stevens
Military orders for Colonel Stevens after he arrives at Peekskill, New York.
GLC02437.00827
14 January 1776
to Mr. Swart
Discusses the movement of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts, specifically between Blandford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Updates arrangements for the assistance Swart was supplying.
GLC02437.00242
26 May 1801
[Note]
Note to Edward Kelleran seemingly regarding a payment for the transport of furniture from Boston.
GLC02437.08786
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