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5 June 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Hodgdon
Is sorry to hear about Hodgdon's illness. Discusses a variety of business deals, and bemoans the sudden death of Hodgdon's endorser (no name is given).
GLC02437.06763
9 January 1784
[Certification of Romeo Smith's status as a freeman]
Certifies that Smith has served in the army for three years. Writes "Any person attempting to circumvent or trepan him as a slave will incur the severest penalty of the Law and the indignation of Heaven."
GLC02437.02929
29 July 1784
[Certificate of service for Major Job Sumner]
Certifies that Sumner served in the Massachusetts line "from the earliest period of and during the whole War... he has through all its exigencies and distresses sustained the reputation of a gallant, and intelligent officer and has retired to private...
GLC02437.03026
8 November 1784
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Nathaniel Tracy
Thanks Tracy, the financier from Newburyport, Massachusetts, for his "attention & politeness" during William's recent episode of mental illness. Relates his plans for sailing to America. Instructs Tracy to contact Edward Byrne if he travels to...
GLC02437.03069
January 1776
[Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery regiment]
Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, including staff officers with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09496
29 October 1783
[Certificate for Major Stephen Rochefontaine]
Certifies Major Stephen Rochefontaine as a member of the Corps of Engineers. Noted as a copy on the docket.
GLC02437.02721
6 July 1791
to John Maunsell
Reports that nothing new has taken place in France since he left. Wishes him a pleasant and speedy trip and hopes he gets to see his friends and family in New York and Philadelphia. Asks him to send his regards. Wants Maunsell to report to him on...
GLC02437.05053
17 December 1791
to Henry Jackson
Outlines in detail their interest in purchasing lands in portions of Massachusetts which are now part of present-day Maine. Advises Jackson on how to acquire the lands they desire, and how much to pay for them.
GLC02437.05261
12 May 1792
to Winthrop Sargent
Later copy. Writes to enclose Sargent's commission as Adjutant General (not present). Also explains that Congress's act erroneously listed him as a Lieutenant Colonel, but that the error will be corrected to show his rank as Colonel.
GLC02437.05461
8 October 1792
to Thomas Vose
Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled...
GLC02437.05647
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