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21 September 1799
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
to Major Bewell re: Bewell's appointment as head of recruiting party in Vermont
Detailed instructions on supplies, strategies preparing for war with France
GLC06818
1799
Adams, Hannah (1755-1831)
Summary history of New-England
Title continues: "from the First Settlement at Plymouth, to the acceptance of the Federal Constitution. Comprehending a General Sketch of the American War." First edition, printed by H. Mann and J.H. Adams of Dedham, Massachusetts, for the author...
GLC00177.02
21 December 1793
Swan, James (1754-1830)
to Henry Knox
Says he wouldn't normally bother Knox, but needs to update him on the situation because of the "cruel war" in Europe. Sends the latest news on 13 sailors captured by the "Algereen pirates." Swan expresses anger that the pirates are allowed to harass...
GLC02437.06002
1 December 1798
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Sylvanus Bourne
References Bourne's letter of 23 November 1798. Writes to Bourne, American Consul in Amsterdam. Says he does not have any recent information from America. Says stories on the yellow fever in the American newspapers are distressing, but otherwise the...
GLC05656
12 November 1794
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
Notes on the State of Virginia (George Washington's copy)
Signed by Washington on the title page. The book is the second American edition of Notes on the State of Virginia, published by Mathew Carey in Philadelphia, with original worn sheep binding. Jefferson's book not only covered geography of Virginia...
GLC04389
10 June 1791
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to John Adams
Written by Secretary of War Knox to Vice President Adams. Thanks Adams for his hospitality at Bush Hill. Mentions criticism of Adams's travels in the Connecticut and New York newspapers. Comments on the "political heresy [of the] American edition...
GLC02437.04986
26 September 1795
Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829)
to John Bryant
Colonel Pickering, Secretary of War, informs Captain Bryant that he has directed $1,200 be remitted to Bryant. Written from the War Office. Free frank signed by Timothy Pickering.
GLC03432.033
22 Sept 1798
to James Jackson
Responds on Adams " behalf to Governor of Georgia re: federal and state efforts to protect Georgia from French naval attack. Concludes vulnerability of Savannah is so high that using "gallies manned with negroes for working them and with white men to...
GLC08347
12 December 1798
Adams, John (1735-1826)
[Privateer's commission for "the Concord"]
Signed by John Adams as President and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. Allows Ebenezer Sage and Benjamin Williams to outfit a privateer, the "Concord," to attack French shipping under a Congressional law passed on July 9, 1798...
GLC02517.01
31 May 1793
Stagg, John, Jr. (1758-1803)
Stagg, a clerk in the War Department, has been directed by the Secretary of War, Henry Knox, to tell Captain Bryant that James Byers has been granted the "use of the Air Furnace belonging to the public, under your care."
GLC03432.107
17 May 1796
Simmons, William (fl. 1795-1798)
Writes to Captain Bryant about administrative matters related to Bryant's salary and settling accounts. Written from the War Department's "Accountants Office." Free frank signed by James McHenry (Secretary of War) and stamped "Free" on address...
GLC03432.096
26 August 1789
to President and Directors of the Bank of New York
Secretary of War Knox transfers a letter from President Washington (not included). Requests a $10,000 loan and additional monies when needed for the commissioners negotiating treaties with Indians. Written from the "War Office."
GLC01561
22 November 1799
Discusses the appointment of a consular agent at Embden, mentioning a Mr. Gregory as a possible appointee. Notes changes in France's government (Napoleon's seizing of power), doubting that it will produce a general peace in the Quasi-War between the...
GLC03298
1794
Noailles, Louis Marie, vicomte de (1756-1804)
Introduces a Spanish gentleman to Knox, who wishes to volunteer in the American army in the Indian wars. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08186
21 May 1791
Humphreys, David (1752-1818)
Written by Humphreys as the American Minister to Portugal to Knox as Secretary of War. Humphreys writes a letter of introduction for the Chevalier de Freire, who will be a Portuguese diplomat to America. Describes the minister as a man "of infinite...
GLC02437.04954
18 April 1792
to Marinus Willett
Writes that he regrets Willett's decision not to accept an appointment as Brigadier General. Mentions that the President has read Willett's letter regarding his negative views on the Indian War. Seems to comment on many of the points Willett made...
GLC02437.05420
9 April 1790
to Tobias Lear
Knox, Secretary of War, transmits the rough draft of a letter (not included) to Edward Telfair, Governor of Georgia. Informs Lear, President George Washington's personal secretary, that the letter is for Washington's inspection.
GLC03593
15 July 1789
to Constant Freeman
Apologizes for not responding sooner to Freeman's most recent letter. Discusses the possibilities of civil employment for Freeman and comments on the amount of time it may take for Congress to make the necessary preparations.
GLC02437.04287
14 February 1792
Wilkinson, James (1757-1825)
Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Marked "Private, Personal & Confidential." Tells Knox that "a most lawless outrage was committed by a party of the soldiers on the person of a civil magistrate in the village of Cincinnati...
GLC02437.05321
28 September 1798
Heron, William (fl. 1798)
William Heron document
Heron was a Revolutionary War double agent involved with Arnold and Andre. Enclosing "An Act to provide for the valuation for lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves. . ."
GLC08389.03
24 February 1795
Adams, Jonathan (fl. 1793-1795)
Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and offers his services for any position that Knox might want him to help with.
GLC02437.06361
20 July 1789
We the subscribers acknowledge to have received...
Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City. Document acknowledges receipt for one-half of their salaries from the war office, for the months April-June 1789. Signed by John Stagg, William Knox, Caleb Swan, and Ceasar Loyd (Caesar Lloyd...
GLC02437.04298
2 May 1792
Tells Captain Bryant that he has directed Joseph Howell, the paymaster for the War Department, to send Bryant $1,000 for Captain Thomas Hunt. With an autograph note signed from Howell indicating "the above sum is enclosed in the letter to Capt...
GLC03432.026
16 March 1795
Vermonnet, John ( fl. 1794-1795)
Congratulates Knox on his resignation from his position of Secretary at War. Expresses his sadness that Knox is leaving, but states that "I conceive easily that the fatigues of a war and the charges of an iminent post during a number of years are...
GLC02437.06372
10 May 1790
[Report]
Cover letter of Knox's report regarding troops furnished by various states for each year of the Revolutionary War as well as conjectural estimates of militia. On April 23, 1790, Congress instructed Secretary of War Knox to "to lay before the House an...
GLC02437.10586
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