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27 May 1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Oliver Wolcott
Writes a recommendation for his friend Henry Jackson to the Naval department. Noted as a copy. Written at a later date.
GLC02437.07134
28 June 1789
to Isaac Winslow, Jr.
Thanks him for his recent letter. Writes that he hopes Winslow has received "the report of the committee, and the decision of the house thereon - If you do not like the opinion of the house you can probably have it negatived in the Senate."...
GLC02437.04260
12 May 1792
to Samuel Hodgdon
Discusses an upcoming trial or court martial in a matter involving Hodgdon's. Believes the Committee's finding were prejudiced. Provides Hodgdon with instructions on how to defend himself.
GLC02437.05460
24 August 1795
Discusses business with bills and other financial matters. States that Mr. [George] Meade "wants to defeat his agreement with me - "
GLC02437.06498
14 March 1796
Hopes Hodgdon will be able to successfully negotiate on their project without having to offer an "enormous discount." Asks him to speak to Mr. [William] Bingham about a particular project. Writes that he about sending a vessel for Hodgdon's lumber...
GLC02437.06662
31 August 1796
Encloses a copy of an earlier letter to Hodgdon (not present) regarding financial matters. Consoles Hodgdon regarding his state of financial distress, stating that he has access to various resources. Lists the friends he has who might be able to...
GLC02437.06810
25 March 1781
[Certification concerning James Livingston]
Certifies that Livingston served in the artillery since the beginning of 1777. Lists Livingston's promotions, noting that he is now discharged at his own request by the commander in chief (George Washington).
GLC02437.09547
17 May 1793
to James Wilkinson
Marked private. Thanks General Wilkinson for his letters and states that he is "persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with general Wayne, and to promote a spirit of harmony throughout the several corps...
GLC02437.10267
12 July 1794
Attempts to bring about a resolution of a conflict between Wilkinson and General Wayne. States "[i]ndeed, the circumstances of the difference of opinion and coolness between you and General Wayne causes great pain both to the heart of the President...
GLC02437.10308
circa 1784-1806
[Letter related to settlement of lands]
Text is nearly completely faded, and there does not appear to be a date, recipient, or place writ cited. Mentions [William?] Bingham, William Duer, and the settlement of lands. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10360
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