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6 September 1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Receipt for the payment of land taxes]
Receipt of William McGlathery's payment of taxes "on the ten proprietors Lands within the Township of Frankfort."
GLC02437.07459
30 January 1795
to Don José de Jáudenes y Nebot
Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain [Collineun?] of the French navy, who has some business "at the Havannah," referring to the port in Havana, Cuba.
GLC02437.06332
14 October 1795
to Peter Charles Varlé
Asks Varlé to send a whole report for the canal, complete with all of its locks and levels.
GLC02437.06541
21 October 1795
Discusses financial matters.
GLC02437.06544
5 July 1794
to Paschal N. Smith
Expresses his regret at not receiving Smith's request sooner. Informs Smith it would not have been in his power to give him an agency at any late date. Reports a strong interest was made for another gentleman to whom the appointment was given too.
GLC02437.06135
1 July 1783
to Jean Baptiste Gouvion
Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Gouvion. Says he was "mortified" that Gouvion did not call on him before leaving. Claims that despite the snub, he "cannot restrain my affection and esteem for you." Asks to be remembered with "pure love," as...
GLC02437.02218
25 June 1783
[Captain Lieutenant Johnson's permission to take military stores]
Major General Henry Knox says that Captain Lieutenant Johnson will apply to the commissary for two 6 pounders and the harnesses to transport them. Also, he is to be given 75 rounds of shot and "25 Case fixed with Flannel." Wants the quartermaster to...
GLC02437.02187
29 December 1783 - 7 March 1784
Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
Return of a detachment of artillery under the command of Lieutenant Samuel Jefferds
Lieutenant Jefferds signs 29 December 1783 from Fort Rensselaer, Canajoharie, New York. Henry Knox signs 7 March 1784 at Dorchester, Massachusetts. Knox asserts that this return is a copy from the original forwarded to Charles Knowles, paymaster of...
GLC02437.02974
circa 1775-1783
[List of clothing]
Seems to be a list of military clothing for Henry Knox. Includes shirts, coats, vests, blankets, socks, etc.
GLC02437.08387
May 1796
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
[Opinion of James Sullivan]
Portions may have been written in the hand of Henry Knox. Apparently an opinion by Judge James Sullivan regarding the legality of financial matters and land purchase contracts relating to Henry Knox and his business associates.
GLC02437.06757
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