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24 September 1783
Browen (fl. 1783)
[Request for rations]
Victualling return for one of the soldiers "of the Escort to the British Flagg from Canada." Docket signed by a John Ompey.
GLC02437.02560
18 September 1783
Glen, Jacob (1735-1828)
[Provision return]
Victualling return for non commissioned officers and twelve privates who are among those escorting the British flag from Canada. Countersigned by Zephaniah Brown with the docket signed by John Ompey.
GLC02437.02567
5 April 1784
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to William Hull
Knox writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. Reports he has not received word from Congress regarding Hull's prior question about the engineers who remain in service at West Point. Discusses other military matters, including Hull's disagreement...
GLC02437.02990
25 May 1784
Informs Hull, commandant of West Point, that Hull has been appointed to go to Canada to ascertain when the British will withdraw their troops from the western posts. Hull will attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in...
GLC02437.03006
4 October 1784
to John Mitchell
Relates he has been appointed as a commissioner to "examine whether the people under the Government of Nova Scotia have encroached upon the territories of this state." Requests sworn testimony regarding Mitchell's [in some sources, Mitchel] previous...
GLC02437.03053
8 June 1786
to James Webber
Mentions the "embarrassments" of Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom, who has recently moved to a house nearby. Discusses the payments being made by debtors such as a Mr. Goodene, as well as the sale of goods. Mentions the health of his brother, William Knox...
GLC02437.03272
11 August 1783
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: hopes for the evacuation of New York, capitol
Also discusses the powers of Congress and need to define them. Suggests that a day may come when the junction of the Ohio and the Mississippi might be a central location for a capital.
GLC00099.122
04 December 1780
to James Madison re: British fleet, state of Va. militia
British fleet, state of Virginia militia, attempts of the House of Delegates at fund-raising. Also mentions: British fleet, Virginia militia-Pleurisy, Virginia House of Delegates, Taxes, Old and new money circulation.
GLC00099.056
21 May 1781
to James Madison re: the powers of Congress to tax directly
Discussion of the powers of the Continental Congress to make a direct tax on citizens, news of military operations in North Carolina. Hamilton. Also mentions: Congress-Revenue, Taxes, Sir Henry Clinton, Death of General Philips, Benedict Arnold...
GLC00099.070
2 March 1787
to Winthrop Sargent
Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses surveys that Sargent requested and where they should be deposited. Notes he has not seen Captain Hutchins yet to discuss the survey of the 5th range. States...
GLC02437.03478
1 April 1787
Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804)
to Henry Knox
Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for $3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be...
GLC02437.03509
April 1787
Tupper, Benjamin (1738-1792)
Discusses the outcome of a trial in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, referring to the trial of the insurgents who took part in Shays' Rebellion: "The Supreme Court have proceeded on business with a degree of dignity which does honour to humane nature...
GLC02437.03537
16 September 1789
Bowdoin, James (1726-1790)
Writes that their friend Mr. [Nathaniel] Barrett, the bearer of the letter, is applying to the President for the position in the Consulate of France. Relates that Mr. Barrett lived in France as a merchant and would be well-suited for the position....
GLC02437.04359
6 December 1789
Returns warrants that Knox requested (refer to GLC02437.04422). Sends news that his family is recovering from influenza. Discusses the Marquis de Lafayette and the French Revolution: "Our friend the Marquis is indeed in a perilous situation, but he...
GLC02437.04426
19 August 1790
Doughty, John (1754-1826)
Major Doughty acknowledges Knox's letter of 25 July. Doughty was worried about his parents who had word that he had died in a skirmish on the frontier (see GLC02437.04606 and GLC02437.04628 for Knox's correspondence with Doughty's family). Thanks...
GLC02437.04695
1 September 1790
Maunsell, John (ca. 1724-1795)
Informs Knox he wrote his last letter to Knox on 4 August 1790. Says he has been holed up at home due to a sprained leg. Describes the military buildup of both the British and the Spanish navies. Is not sure what will happen when these ships meet...
GLC02437.04710
17 July 1791
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
References Knox's letter of 10 July. Is happy to hear Lucy is doing well after the birth of their tenth child. Hopes God will take particular care of the little girl. Has made discreet inquiries about the powers of attorney necessary to transfer...
GLC02437.05067
31 December 1791
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
Discusses the positive outcome of a meeting with his creditors in Europe, specifically outlining how he was able to save his credit by selling his ship. Happily relates that his creditors are willing to lend to him again due to his honest character...
GLC02437.05281
6 April 1792
Writes to inform Knox he received a packet from Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman containing Knox's letter to the Consul at Dublin, among other correspondence. Expects mail to arrive from London hourly, and expects news in the papers about key issues of...
GLC02437.05404
1 May 1792
Breck, Samuel (1747-1809)
Writes that the Consul of France has asked Breck to enclose a letter for Knox to forward (not present). The Consul is apparently afraid that the letter will be miscarried, so asks if the addressee (a Mr. De Rome) could send his reply via Knox....
GLC02437.05440
18 July 1776
Knox, William (1756-1795)
Remarks on Henry's talent for burlesquing William's writing. Expresses sympathy for Lucy's situation, in which she has to stay in Connecticut away from Henry. Offers to leave the bookstore in someone's care and go to Fairfield to bring Lucy back to...
GLC02437.00383
11 September 1776
Waters, Josiah (fl. 1776-1794)
Applauds Knox's action against a British ship on the East River. Notes that they are receiving stock and inhabitants from Long Island. Expresses pleasure at General Nathanael Greene's recovery from an illness. Lists Bostonians recommended for...
GLC02437.00444
1 December 1780
Unknown
Bills of Lading of Sundries Shipped, for Account of the UStates addressed to the Commercial Committee shipped by John Schweighauser, on board the Ship Gov. Livingston - at anchor in the Loire the 6th March 1779.
Lists bills of lading for various supplies, mainly weaponry from 2 February to 1 December 1780.
GLC02437.00861
5 December 1780
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten
Recipient inferred from content (also, handwriting on the docket matches that on other letters). Signed with initials. States that he received his letter. Remarks that he will not send him all the bad news that has come to him since the recipient...
GLC01450.020.08
24 December 1780
Harrison, Benjamin (ca. 1726-1791)
to unknown
Written by Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Says he will need the recipient's assistance when he goes before Congress, the French Ambassador, and the Generals of the Continental...
GLC01502
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