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1944/08/28
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Frank Stockdale re: thanks for gift
Expressing his gratitude for a gift from the Stockdales and wishing Renee a "speedy recovery." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.14
1945/10/02
to Frank Stockdale re: rumor of his being knighted by the King
Patton mentions "a rumor that his Majesty the King may ask for my presence shortly to give me the KBE." Patton was not knighted.
GLC06760.19
1 January 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to David Brooks
Knox gives detailed instructions to Brooks, assistant clothier general, regarding surpluses and the issue of clothing.
GLC02437.02899
2 January 1784
Gives Brooks, assistant clothier general, instructions regarding the reduction in troops and the corresponding issue of clothing. Instructs Brooks to reduce the size of his department.
GLC02437.02900
15 May 1787
Collings, Lydia, fl. 1787
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to do something about Mr. Flucker's note of hand in her favor as she is presently in need of funds.
GLC02437.03550
1 March 1789
Williams, H., fl. 1789
Writes to introduce the bearer of the letter, Mr. Samuel Hanson, who is seeking a position in government. Believes Mr. Hanson has "good natural abilities, improved by a liberal education," and that Knox would be pleased with his services.
GLC02437.04131
22 April 1789
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Writes that he "presume[s] upon their early friendship" to introduce to Knox a Captain All, the bearer of this letter, who he has known for fourteen years. Knows him as a capable man well-suited to working on behalf of his country. Believes that in...
GLC02437.04186
30 June 1792
Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801
Informs Knox, "The time proposed, when you was at St Georges for giving Deeds to those persons who then agreed for their Lands, is sometime since elapsed..." States that some of the settlers have made considerable payments for the land, and they...
GLC02437.05521
12 January 1795
Williams, John George, fl. 1795
Wrote this letter to "commit to paper my views for an Establishment in the Province of Maine." Wants to settle in America and set up a mercantile settlment. Wants to supply the inhabitants of Maine and believes such a settlement will draw more...
GLC02437.06026
25 July 1786
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Asks Knox if he will help him request a settlement of his accounts. So far he has been unsuccessful, and the Paymaster General's office, headed by Mr. [John] Pierce, has not been authorized by Congress to perform the necessary actions.
GLC02437.03284
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