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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
24 February 1787
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Benjamin Lincoln
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
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
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
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
16 March 1783
Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from "a few days past." Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says "The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the...
GLC02437.02007
3 March 1783
Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Congratulates Lincoln on the "glorious termination of our struggles." References Lincoln's letter of 22 February. Agrees with Lincoln on "the efficacy of the funds you mention...
GLC02437.01972
21 May 1783
Discusses the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions a proposed constitution, which is not included. States that "[t]he intention [for creating the society] is pure, and uncorrupted by any sinister design - The sole objects the...
GLC02437.02131
26 March 1783
Discusses buttons needed to repair the clothing of the two artillery regiments stationed at West Point. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.
GLC02437.09700
6 June 1783
Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Discusses the pay for army artificers about to be furloughed, and their entitlement to arms.
GLC02437.02150
20 August 1783
Written and signed for Knox by Major Samuel Shaw. Says the bearer of this letter, Mr. Peck, was in a company of artillery artificers under Captain Post. Says that this unit was raised for 2 years and is therefore excluded from any allowance for the...
GLC02437.02404
1 December 1798
Unknown
[Bond agreements related to Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln]
Contains financial agreements dated 22 August, 17 October, and 1 December 1798. Related to bonds and mortgages pertaining to Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln.
GLC02437.10330
26 September 1804
Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810)
[Memorandum]
Lists transactions between Lincoln, Henry Jackson and Henry Knox.
GLC02437.08832
1-3 March 1787
to Henry Knox
Discusses the convention (referring to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia) and his views of the people's ideas of changes Congress would bring about. "I have not the most distant idea that the people would adopt any...
GLC02437.03476
22 July 1783
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "private." References Knox's private letter that was recently sent by the post. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Believes Congress will not leave Princeton soon. Before he...
GLC02437.02315
20 October 1795
[Financial note]
Promises to pay Benjamin Lincoln $120 on demand with interest.
GLC02437.08698
31 March 1783
Informs Knox of orders given to Captain Hawes and that the "articles for the ordnance department shall be forwarded as soon as possible." Noted as written at the War Office. GLC02437.02046 was enclosed with this letter.
GLC02437.02047
2 October 1783
Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829)
[Request for rations]
Request for ten rations of provisions for a soldier and his two children. Relates that the soldier is sick in the hospital, his wife and one child have already died, and the other children will too without the relief. Noted as received and signed...
GLC02437.02608
25 January 1787
to Gouverneur Morris
Later copy. Writes to update Morris on the status of the fight against the Massachusetts insurgents. First, mentions that Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth is unavoidably detained for a few days. Then, outlines the actions of Generals [William] Shepard...
GLC02437.03424
29 November 1800
Waters, J. (fl. 1800)
[Receipt]
Receipt of a surety and promise for payment from Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson, whom also signed the document, though their signatures have been struck.
GLC02437.08781
1 January 1783
Jackson, William (1759-1828)
Signed by Major W. Jackson, possibly William Jackson, an aide-de-camp of General Washington and secretary of Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War. Written from "War Office." Writes to inform Knox of the status of his application to the superintendent...
GLC02437.01784
22 October 1798 - 15 February 1799
[Statements related to Knox's inability to pay financial notes]
Knox had hoped to absorb unpaid notes with the sale of Waldo Patent land and finds himself in a financial predicament, noting that his wishes were not "realized owing principly [sic] to the circumstances of the European War..." Admits that he had to...
GLC02437.10333
30 January 1787-1 February 1787
Haskell, Elnathan (1755-1825)
to Lieutenant Colonel Platt
Body of the letter and signatures in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Document titled, "Extract of a letter from a gentleman of character in General Lincoln's army, to his friend at New York." Addressee may be Richard Platt; identified...
GLC02437.03433
21 January 1787
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
Writes that the insurgents are "most cursedly frightened, & wish themselves to the devil." Some of the insurgents went to see the Governor to ask that the troops not be deployed to stop the upcoming siege on the General Court; they promised the...
GLC02437.03420
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