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18 November 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Alexander McDougall
Discusses replacing men who have left to join General Henry Jackson's regiment.
GLC02437.02785
2 December 1784
to James McHenry
Recommends James Walker, who was previously employed by the Congressional Board of War. Notes that Walker will be presenting his case before Congress in an attempt to receive compensation for his service in the Revolutionary War. Asks that McHenry...
GLC02437.03072
26 December 1788
to Walter Livingston
Writes, "I thank you for your kind letter of this evening - I accept with pleasure for the next year from the 7th of May yr house now occupied for public offices on the terms you propose to wit L260 specie pr annum, and the current taxes."
GLC02437.04061
7 July 1797
Writes a letter of recommendation. Date from docket.
GLC02437.07001
4 December 1797
Discusses the defense of the coast and gives a recommendation for a former member of the artillery.
GLC02437.07059
26 July 1798
Recommends an acquaintance who wants to be a lieutenant in the infantry to McHenry, the Secretary of War.
GLC02437.07160
22 May 1802
to Joseph Martin
Discusses land deals in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Mentions the number of settlers in the townships and the amount of their claims. Appears to be asking for legal assistance regarding land. A copy of a note dated 29 December 1801 is on the last page...
GLC02437.07533
30 September 1788
to Richard Martin
Asks Martin not to sell Musketo Island, Maine or to allow the removal of any of its resources such as the wood and improvements. Written from "Herring Gu[t?]" which is possibly in Maine.
GLC02437.09197
14 April 1796
Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the postition from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is...
GLC02437.09831
30 September 1783
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Discusses the lack of funds for supplies and the large expenses incurred due to lack of stores. Plans to apply for more aid to see if "I cannot obtain the same compensation as those who have gone before me. Certainly I have expended as...
GLC02437.02592
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