1795/08/09

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Letter signed

Title: to Comite des Finances [in French]

Appealing to the Committee of Finances, he asks for justice on behalf of Jacques Le Ray. He relates what Le Ray's son, James, has told him about his father. The letter praises both father and son for their staunch defense of "the cause of liberty" and for aid to America in obtaining arms, and requests that Jacques' financial troubles be dealt with promptly.

GLC06683

1864/07/06

Winslow, John Ancrum, 1811-1873

Letter signed

Title: to Edward E. Preble re: letter of recommendation for him, praising his bravery

Praising Preble for action under fire in the battle between Kearsage and Alabama.

GLC06731

29 May 1853

Atchison, David Rice, 1807-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Page one consists of a letter from Atchison, a United States Senator from Missouri, introducing Judge Samuel Treat of St. Louis to Davis, Secretary of War. Describes Treat as "a politician of the Nullification, Secession, & High Treason School, to which I belong, he understands the true position of parties and men in this State." Pages two and three consist of a 13 July 1863 letter from J. F. Allison, an infantryman from Illinois, to his parents. Allison discusses the surrenders of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Port Hudson, Louisiana. Describes witnessing Confederate General John C.…

GLC06569

7 July 1832 - 11 January 1839

Conyers, Thomas, 1795-1879

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Soldier letterbook from the Black Hawk War]

Letterbook of Major Conyers, commander of the mounted Detachment from 1st Regiment Missouri Volunteers during the Black Hawk War. This bound volume contains orders, memoranda, incoming and outgoing correspondence, company appraisements and accounts. Records communications from Indian agent Hughes on Platte regarding Keokuk and fur trader and Indian agent Joshua Pilcher on regarding Chief Black Hawk. Also provides details of Iowa scouting expeditions from Fort Pike on the Des Moines River and from Fort Madison. The first leaves and pastedowns contain notes from the early 1840s,…

GLC07381

30 April 1785

Cranch, Richard, 1726-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends his nephew Joseph Cranch for appointment by Knox, Secretary at War. Relates the details of Joseph's life, including the loss of both of his parents at an early age. Joseph sold his land in England and opened up a shop in Boston that was seized by the British during the Revolutionary War. Recommends his nephew as a worthy gunsmith, and asks if Knox can "procure an Employment for him in the Armourer's Department that might enable him to gain a decent Livelyhood after his great sufferings, in the common cause..."

GLC02437.03134

23 August 1794

Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Don Luis de Villemont, who seems to be an officer in the Spanish Navy. Asks Knox to offer Villemont whatever attentions he can offer.

GLC02437.06032

10 April 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for a recommendation on behalf of one of the settlers in Thomaston for references in Philadelphia to help establish business.

GLC02437.07115

19 January 1805

How, Marius, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wyllie

Writes to ask if Wyllie will help them, through his position on the State Legislature, get approval to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the Walpole section of Bristol. Declares that the town would like to appoint Mr. David C. Burr, who he claims is a "true & genuine Federalist." Also suggests that he contact Henry Knox for assistance if Knox is in Boston. Also warns that a deceitful "Rank Jacobin" (no name provided) may be trying to obtain the same position in a Federalist guise, and urges that the governor does not nominate him.

GLC02437.07902

22 November 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Recommendation of Andrew Coldclugh]

Certifies that Andrew Coldclugh has performed with ability and integrity in his positions in the Quarter Master's and Commissary General's department, working for the forage department at the park of artillery. Recommends him for a new position.

GLC02437.01724

10 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.

GLC02437.03107

18 July 1791

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States this letter will be given to Knox by David Leonard Barnes, a lawyer and neighbor of Cobb's. Says that Barnes is going to Philadelphia on business and hopes Knox will show him whatever civilities and attentions he can.

GLC02437.05072

10 June 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various business agreements she enclosed (not present) relating to powers of attorney. Pertains to the Ohio Company. Also discusses her son's travels to India with a Captain Sarly. Sarly highly praised her son's service.

GLC02437.05500

6 March 1805

Coffin, David, fl. 1805

Manuscript letter

Title: to Enoch Titcomb

Recommends the bearer, a Nathan[iel] C. Little, for the position of Justice of the Peace in Bangor, Maine.

GLC02437.07920

11 July 1791

Coxe, Tench, 1755-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "private." Written by Coxe as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to Knox as Secretary of War. Has heard the Postmaster General (Samuel Osgood) has resigned or signified to President Washington his desire to resign. Would like Knox to nominate him for the job. Writes, "The Emoluments of the office are less than those of the office I hold, but there are circumstances, which I will have the honor to explain to you, that induce me to wish the change & Col. Hamilton is strongly impressed with their weight. I am authorized by him to say in confidence to you, that tho [inserted: he]…

GLC02437.05059

11 December 1790

Cornell, Ezekiel, 1733-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that Benjamin Bourn will be bearing this letter on his way to Philadelphia to take his seat in the House of Representatives. Points to Bourn's visit with him as "evidence to you that he is not an Anti" [possible anti-federalist or anti-National Bank.] Says the "once famous Mr. [David] Howel[l] is dispised by all parties in the state to which he belongs which brings to mind that test of scripture which says that the wicked shall not live out half their Days - But there is a Number of other characters of the same Description that must go the same way before that once happy state…

GLC02437.04794

30 July 1794

Craig, Margaret, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Speaks of an "unfortunate" gentleman who is looking for work. Reports she has heard the gentleman was "formerly distinguished both by his abilities and his rank in the French army." Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.06154

31 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Craig

Informs Craig he received her letter and would be happy to find employment for the gentleman she spoke of. See GLC02437.06154 for Craig's request..

GLC02437.06156

29 October 1801

Knowles, Abner, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter is signed by ten different men who are the subscribers of a place called Sandy Stream Plantation. A recommendation of Joel Rich. Introduces Knox to Joel Rich who is a settler residing on Knox's land. Describes Rich's situation saying that the gentleman went into the woods with his family and has one son who is partly blind. Also notes most of the family had the fever when they visited them. States the family has always been peaceable settlers and asks that they receive the value of 100 acres of land or as much as Knox feels is proper. Written from Sandy Stream Plantation, which is…

GLC02437.07646

2 August 1781

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Joseph Whiting, relating that he and Whiting have a "mercantile connection." Recommends that George Washington grant Whiting permission to travel to New York to conduct business.

GLC02437.01109

12 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Certificate of service for Florence Crowley]

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Certifies that retiring Lieutenant Florence Crowley served in the Corps of Artillery under General Knox from 1777 to 1783. Praises Crowley for being an "attentive, brave, and intelligent officer."

GLC02437.02268

10 June 1789

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has for sometime been unsure how to ask Knox whether he might help him find a position with the federal government, preferably near where he lives. Would like to bring up his sons to be educated and respectable enough to remain in genteel society. Imagines that one of his friends might have already recommended him to Knox. Believes that Knox might suspect his employment in a public office might distract him from their mutual interests in the Waldo patent lands, but Winslow believes that this should not be a problem. Adds that Knox knows how much Winslow wants the new…

GLC02437.04237

14 June 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition members of a committee are presenting to him about grievances in Thomaston, Maine, part of the Waldo patent lands. The petition is being presented by a Mr. Brown and a Mr. Thomas. Discusses meetings of the Court (the General Court of Massachusetts) on the subject. Mentions that Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn will be representing Knox. Also recommends his brother [likely Samuel Winslow] for an open position with the federal government in the Import Office.

GLC02437.04239

26 November 1797

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for a man from Jamaica on his way to Boston. Noted as written in Portland, most likely Portland, Maine.

GLC02437.07055

27 May 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: 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

7 June 1798

Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1822

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks on behalf of the President, John Adams, for Knox's opinion concerning the ability of Samuel Nicholson and whether he should be appointed to a new command. At the time, Nicholson was assigned command of the USS Constitution. Noted as written at the Treasury department. Marked "private."

GLC02437.07147