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15 February 1773
Haven, Jason (1733-1803)
to Henry Knox
Book order for "6 of Baxter's Call." Haven was the pastor of the First Church in Dedham.
GLC02437.00033
8 April 1773
Clarke, Joseph (fl. 1773-1774)
Understands that Knox has not received works by Goldsmith that Clarke has requested (see GLC02437.00021 and GLC02437.00045). Makes a new request for Hume's Essays. Asks for his books to be packed and delivered carefully and discretely, because the...
GLC02437.00050
1 June 1773
Discusses an order for books and quills. Seeks an explanation for the increase in price for a book, Leland's "View of Deistical Writers." Inquires about his request that Knox acquire some snuff for him, even though he knows Knox does not deal in...
GLC02437.00069
2 July 1773
Graves, John (d. 1785)
Orders religious books and a wig powder machine for a friend. Graves was the minister of King's Church, later St. John's Church, in Providence, Rhode Island from 1755 to 1776.
GLC02437.00081
20 July 1773
Williams, Nehemiah (1749-1796)
Places an order for religious books, providing money in advance and relying on Knox's honor to offer a fair price. Williams was a graduate of Harvard University and a Reverend. Books ordered include: Cruden's "Concordance," Dr Dodd's "common place...
GLC02437.00084
26 July 1773
McClure, David (1748-1820)
Announces his arrival in Philadelphia after a "long Excursion into the Wilderness." Explains plans to travel back to New England. He expects to arrive in Boston in October. Has just heard of the passing of his friend, Mr. Wheaton, and comments...
GLC02437.00086
27 July 1773
Murray, John (1742-1793)
Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work...
GLC02437.00088
17 December 1773
Ripley, Sylvanus (1749-1787)
Expresses regret over the death of a common friend, Mr. Morehead. Indicates that Reverend Whitaker will deliver this letter and probably serve as preacher the following day. Ripley served as a missionary, preacher at Dartmouth College, and...
GLC02437.00104
19 December 1773
Pope, Joseph (1746-1826)
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Places and order for a book. Some words are missing from paper loss at the edges of the document. Pope was a pastor of a church in Spencer and later a chaplain in the Revolutionary War.
GLC02437.00106
23 December 1773
Expresses his pleasure regarding their friendship, his shock over Mr. Morehead's death, his fears that Morehead's death will cause divisions in the congregation for which he served as minister. Tells of his current living situation with the Reverend...
GLC02437.00110
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