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15 October 1783
Haywood, Benjamin (fl. 1783)
to Abraham Williams
Writes to inform Williams that he will remain as an agent for the late 6th Massachusetts Regiment. To Captain A. Williams, Fort Major.
GLC02437.02659
19 March 1789
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Abraham Lott
Received his last letter regarding Lott's son. Writes that he will always be happy to help any member of Lott's family, but does not know of any vacant position at present. Will let him know if any position becomes available in which Lott's "sons...
GLC02437.04146
10 November 1793
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to Abraham Ogden
Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States...
GLC02437.05965
6 October 1784
Clark, Abraham (1726-1794)
[Abraham Clark's account to Congress]
Submitted and signed by Clark, a Declaration of Independence signer, as a Continental Congressman from New Jersey. Formal account for service in Congress. Mentions that he attended Congress on: 15 November 1782-4 January 1783, 25 February 1783-25...
GLC02298
24 January 1795
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Informs Lincoln a name (possibly Lincoln's or someone Lincoln recommended) has been put on a list of candidates for a Surgeons Mate. Notes the President (George Washington) is the person who will decide when and who the appointment goes...
GLC02437.06320
25 December 1799
Knox discusses with Lincoln matters concerning their business affairs. He tells Lincoln that Henry Jackson is having a difficult time advancing anything, and he asks Lincoln that he not bring any action against Jackson, "as it will have a most...
GLC02437.07344
30 October 1798
Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.
GLC02437.07183
9 February 1800
Knox tells Lincoln that he has "paid on Gorhams execution 2000 Dollars, independent of the Sheriffs fees." Knox appropriated an additional $1800 to be raised and paid to Lincoln. Knox says it would not have been difficult for Lincoln's friends "to...
GLC02437.07365
24 February 1787
Same as GLC02437.03465. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
GLC02437.03466
Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
GLC02437.03465
Copy of GLC 2437.07183. Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.
GLC02437.07184
04 April 1784
Washington, George (1732-1799)
To: Benjamin Lincoln.
Inserting advertisement into a Gazette of Lincoln's choosing seeking tenants for his western lands.
GLC08019
22 April 1796
to Levi Lincoln
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. The docket, also in Knox's hand, says that a copy of this draft was never sent to Lincoln, but a later version, dated 9 May, was sent, and no copy was retained of that. Writes that he...
GLC02437.06712
3 February 1793
Knox signs with his initials. Knox writes to Lincoln, teacher of his son, Henry Jackson Knox. Is pleased to hear that Levi approves of his son's progress. Has received double pleasure because he knows of Lincoln's character. Tells Lincoln that...
GLC02437.05802
06 May 1800
Knox talks about Lincoln's remittance. The letter seems to be missing preceding pages and is written on tissue-like paper with faded ink.
GLC02437.07401
27 April 1796
Writes that he has been unable to repay money he owes to Lincoln due to family obligations, until now. However, he asks whether he might have one more week to repay it.
GLC02437.06723
21 October 1804
Writes that due to the demands of a variety of parties, he will be making a payment to a Mr. Preble which should not trouble Lincoln's plans. Discusses other financial arrangements he plans to make.
GLC02437.07888
16 March 1783
Written by Major General Knox to Benjamin Lincoln. References his letter from "a few days past." Says that the letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says "The meeting was had yesterday, and the General...
GLC02437.02009
17 March 1783
Knox requests ordnance supplies for West Point from Lincoln, Secretary at War. Requests fifty pounds of twine and thirty gallons of "spirits of wine of the best quality." Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.
GLC02437.09693
10 November 1783
Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the...
GLC02437.02764
21 January 1787
Writes that he is fully impressed with how busy Lincoln is (Lincoln was preparing to lead a regiment to face off against the Shays insurgents), but hopes that he would not mind giving him news of the battles in Massachusetts when possible. Writes,...
GLC02437.03419
8 May 1791
Later copy. Knox reports that he has received from Lincoln his letter of 27 April 1791 and sent the enclosures on to a Mr. Lear via his servant Caesar. Knox says he will be happy to offer Dr. [William] Eustis "something worthy of his acceptance."
GLC02437.04942
15 July 1783
Knox, Commander of West Point, regrets that he could not comply with Lincoln's order to erect an arsenal due to lack of artificers present. Requests that Lincoln, Secretary at War, send "twelve good majors" for completion of the magazine. Transmits...
GLC02437.10124
14 November 1793
Adams, John (1735-1826)
Adams as vice president to Lincoln after his unsuccessful mission to make peace with the Northwest Indians. Says he read with interest Lincoln's report on why peace was not achieved. Says the report fits with the facts he learned while in Europe and...
GLC07101
Recommends a Mr. Payton for work. Mentions Payton's "great distress owing to some peculiarly unhappy circumstances in his family," and suggests there might be an available post "within the Quartermaster or Commissary[']s line" under General Lincoln...
GLC01466
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