Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden Informing Ogden that Colonel William Hull Will Endeavor to Assist Isaac Wilkins 13 July 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses mortification that he did not receive a letter from Ogden until the previous evening. Relates that Colonel [William] Hull will endeavor to assist Isaac Wilkins (refer to GLC02437.10119). Discusses possible plans to visit the Odgens in New Jersey, or for them to come to West Point through Kings Ferry, New York. See GLC02437.02225, .02461, and .10119 for related documents.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull on the Character of Isaac Wilkins 13 July 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox vouches for Isaac Wilkins, who delivers this letter to Colonel [William] Hull. Wilkins hopes to move from Long Island to Westchester, New York. Notes that during the course of the war, Wilkins conduct has been fine, and his character unexceptionable. Adds that Chief Justice [Richard] Morris had advised Wilkins on the move. Hopes to free him from any apprehensions of the Laws of this State respecting persons attached to the british Government. Appears to be asking Hull to protect Wilkins from the bandittes or banditti. See GLC02437.02225, .02461, and .10120 for related documents.
Download or read book A Letter of Introduction from Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox 2 July 1783 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he and Gouverneur Morris have advised their brother-in-law, Wilkins, to move his family from Long Island to Westchester Town. Requests that Knox introduce Wilkins to an unnamed officer. Explains that Wilkins is of good character and has not been classed among those who ought to receive any particular mark of displeasure from their country. Writes that General Lewis Morris and the Chief Justice (John Jay at the time) have been friendly with Wilkins and have advised his becoming a subject of the state. Requests that General Knox and his family visit Ogden and his wife during the summer. See GLC02437.10119, .02461, and .10120 for related documents.
Download or read book Reply to Samuel Ogden from Henry Knox 16 October 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received Ogden's letter from yesterday asking him to meet at General [George] Washington's headquarters at eleven o'clock the next morning. Declares that he had already made his travel plans and he shall certainly be there by that time. He and his wife send their regards to Mrs. Ogden.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Business Government and Family Matters and Mentioning the Whiskey Rebellion 20 October 1794 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he received his letter regarding the commission from Carolina. Encloses a deed (not included) and needs Knox to have it signed by a federal judge. Discusses his wife's failing health. Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their newborn son. Notes their little boy is in fine health. Appears to hint at not having any more children. Discusses land deals involving Williamsons settlement and the Six Nations. Mentions he just received word that John Burnett is away fighting the insurgents and the commission business in Carolina may have to wait for his return or perhaps can be completed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also notes two favorite children of his (Burnett's) were buried last Sunday ... and a third is now dangerously ill and he may try to return home.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Social and Family Matters 28 June 1791 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ogden says some person, a Country man of yours, stopped by to give their compliments to him, but he was absent. Adds that old Thomas took the message but forgot the name of the visitor. The acquaintance is on his way to Philadelphia. Ogden asks Knox to let me know his name, & tell him I wish to see him. Says their little girl is mending fast.
Download or read book Letter from Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox Exchanging Pleasantries and Congratulating Knox on the Birth of His New Child 2 September 1783 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox about His Debts to Webber 27 July 1790 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that a mutual acquaintance, David Ford, will be travelling to New York to see him and discuss his prospects of discharging Mr. [possible James] Webber's money. Reports that it will be in his powers soon to give you upwards of five hundred Pounds. Looks forward to the removal of Congress, because this suggests the Knox family will be able to see the Ogdens soon. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox Regarding William Duer s Financial Problems 13 March 1792 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plans to spend a day or two in Newark and expects his letter will reach Knox before he does. Had recently told Knox he expected Duer would be able to set everything right again within a day or two, but now fears he may not be able to (referring to Duer's recent financial woes). Does not know the extent to which this will affect Knox's plans. Sends his regards to Knox's wife and family. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull Discussing the Movement of Troops 17 August 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the movement of troops and asks Hull to send one company to a different post. Signed for and written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden 23 December 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished his brother Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have passed through the measles, and that two of his other children (Henry Jackson and Lucy) have a fever. Asks if Ogden, who operates the Delaware Works, has sent Samuel Shaw's iron to Boston. Asks how he should reply to a letter from James Webber, a London merchant, who wishes to collect a debt owed to him by Ogden. In a post script, comments on the sale of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton's St. Lawrence lands at a low price to [Alexander] Macomb. Adds that he declined the same offer for his lands. Asks if Gouverneur might be able to sell the land for a better price while he is in England.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Their Friendship 2 August 1791 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wants Knox to forward an enclosed letter to William Knox (not included). Has been considering the proposals Knox made to him and he is at a loss of how to decide. Is also at a loss for the very extraordinary refusal of the concerned. Believes Knox acted in friendship, but he can best detest the Men, who so unjustly have availed themselves of an advantage, that as far as I can judge would disgrace an Izrailite. Will not say anything further until he sees Knox, which will be next Saturday.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox Introducing Four Officers Hoping to Visit West Point 10 October 1783 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter of introduction for four officers, two of which are German, hoping to visit West Point, New York before travelling to Europe.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Family and Friends 26 November 1797 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complains about the lack of letters from Knox and mentions the situation of mutual friends.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Matters of Business 15 February 1793 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter, which is addressed to a man named Chapen. Adds that since Chapen has business with Knox, Ogden expects Knox will see Chapen soon, so delivering the letter should be no trouble. Will see Knox in a few days and plans to talk with him about Knox's interest in purchasing land in Ogden's village. Would like Knox's directions so a lot can be bought in New York and a house built on it. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden on Business and Land Matters and Ogden s Impending Visit 19 July 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on a Position in Newark 26 February 1793 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says there is an old proverb which states Silence gives consent. Since Knox has not contradicted his previous suggestions, he will proceed to make a location for you in this Town, meaning Newark. Has thought it over and knows it is the correct course. Believes it is best for Knox to leave a place where the people are ungrateful to him and to move to a peaceful and quiet place. Mentions his son is recovering from a fever. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
