Download or read book Henry Knox to William Tudor Requesting Support when He Goes Before the Legislature 4 February 1795 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Tudor to support his memorial concerning issues involved with the Waldo patent lands, as he will be defending it before the legislature. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles Jarvis Concerning the Support Knox Needed from the State Legislature 3 February 1795 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Dr. Jarvis for support regarding a claim upon the justice of our legislature. Wants the matter referred to commissioners - to meet Jay on the 1st of May when I will be at Boston. Referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Tudor Asking Tudor to Renew the Note He Owes Him 14 February 1805 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that Tudor's son (likely Frederic) has been urging Knox to repay the note he owes the Tudors. Explains the difficult financial circumstances under which he is suffering, leading him to be unable to pay it within six months, as Frederic asked. Believes he will be able to repay it in the next year. Asks for Tudor's indulgence, based on their friendship, to allow him to renew the note for eighteen months. See GLC02437.07909 and GLC02437.07910 for related information.

Download or read book William Tudor to Henry Knox Explaining why He Passed a Note of Knox s on to His Son Frederic 14 February 1805 written by William Tudor and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains why he parted with a note of Knox's. May have given it to his son [Frederic] to help finance his son's business ventures (see GLC02437.07909). Discusses his own financial hardships, and apologizes for having to extricate himself from their financial arrangements in this way.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Tudor Thanking Him for Society of Cincinnati Meeting Speech 18 July 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Tudor for giving a speech at the 4 July meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the speech will be kept in the archives of the Cincinnati. Advises Tudor, as to the little squibs the news papers, they are to you as pop guns.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Thanking Him for His Service and Asking Him to Protect Stores at Springfield 9 February 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsigned, and marked copy. Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the government (by leading troops to suppress Shays' Rebellion) will prove beneficial. Writes, A Congress of seven States has been lately formed. Our old friend General [Arthur] St. Clair president. Nearly three months elapsed between the time Congress ought to have been and the time it was actually formed. Adds, I have written you an official letter respecting some troops I have ordered to Springfield. Discusses where these troops are currently stationed, and how they will arrive at Springfield. Urges him to keep your attention fixed on the Stores and to afford them as ample protection as your force will admit, and the case may require. Mentions the variety of rumors he has heard regarding the status of Lincoln's regiment, but has heard that Generals [Rufus] Putnam and [Benjamin] Tupper are with him and if so, sends his regards to them.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Regarding a Request of Ordnance and Artillery 4 February 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: Replies to a note from Major Walker regarding His Excellency [George Washington's] previous request for an estimate [of ordnance and artillery]. Will endeavor to fulfill the request by the latter part of the following day.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox 11 February 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authorizes William, his brother, to conduct business on his behalf if he dies. Reports that he has been at Boston with his family for about three weeks. Relates details of the discharge of most of the Continental Army, noting that roughly five hundred soldiers plus artillery remain as a temporary measure to serve until Congress makes further regulation. Discusses business affairs extensively. Mentions the metal argent, or silver, and asks William to procure articles such as dining and tea table equipage... coffee teapots, sugar pots & horns & casters... if he finds argent to be superior to common plated ware.

Download or read book Henry Williams to Henry Knox Requesting Help Getting Compensation from Congress from Losses During the Revolutionary War 10 April 1787 written by Henry Howell Williams and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests Knox's help in getting Congress to compensate him for the loss of his property during the Revolution. Mentions that many articles were taken from Noddles Island either for use of the American army or to keep them out of the hands of the enemy. He has received no compensation and has been reduced to beggary. Noddle's Island is now a part of East Boston, Massachusetts.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business and Family Matters 31 March 1793 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed twice by Jackson. References Knox's letter of 20 March. Has heard nothing from William Tudor since the last letter he forwarded to Knox. Relates that his note to Tudor was due 17 March. Reports that [Thomas?] Adams the printer informed him that the article in a North Carolina newspaper Knox was asking about was inclosed to him by a Gentleman from Pensylvania. Adams would not give the gentleman's name, nor confirm it came from Philadelphia. Jackson believes he can find out the name if Knox wishes to know. Refers Knox to William Bingham's letter about their land concern. Wants to go to Maine with Knox, and reminds him they are embarking from Portland now as a packet now runs regularly between there and Boston. Says I am anxious for your present situation but hope & pray for the best, you will let me know when all danger is over, that my mind may be releived from its present fears & apprehensions. Says he intends to visit a Public Exhibition of the Students at the Hingham Academy. Will see Henry Jackson Knox there who Henry Jackson refers to as my boy. Reports that the boy needs steadiness, but that he has improved upon his language, manners & deportment. Speaks highly of the boy and hopes he will continue where he is until he enters Harvard. Is very much against the boy going home for the summer. Continues letter on 1 April. Encloses correspondence he has had with Judge Sullivan. This will show Knox the situation they are in since they have not made the [Dollar sign]30,000 payment as their contract stipulates. Hopes Knox will consult Bingham on the subject. Reminds him the [Dollar sign]5,200 note is due 29 April.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith Requesting that Smith Keep Knox Informed on Certain Matters 4 December 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: Writes that he believes, from Smith's recent letter, that he would like information on the likelihood of the result. Suggests that certain principles must dictate a different arrangement from the one you contemplated. Trusts that Smith will act with the utmost propriety. (May be alluding to Smith's upcoming departure from America; see GLC02437.05251.).

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Asking for Updates when He Goes to Suppress Shays 21 January 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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, I do not request to know any thing which if divulged by miscarriage of letters would be in the least injurious - Any communications which shall be made shall be retained with me unless you should please to order otherwise. I trust to your friendship to excuse my request, wishing you every success. Body of letter and signature penned for Knox by Robert Pemberton, his post-war aide.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Burbeck Requesting the Movement of Artillery 25 February 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Colonel Burbeck to procure horses and carts, and move some artillery pieces from Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts, after assessing the road in the daytime. Notes that he would have done this himself if his wife, Lucy Knox, was not currently ill.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Advice on Jobs Family and Politics 24 January 1795 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses building a store in the Eastern lands. Notes the establishment would be created to serve the people and to add to their happiness, ease, & comfort. Describes the traits and qualities the person in charge of the project should possess. Writes, A young Quaker of good talent or other plain person. possessing honest & virtue principles a good accountant & understanding business... Also discusses in great length Knox's time as a public servant and where his next place of residence should be. Advises Knox to keep his children close until they marry and suggests which schools Henry [Jackson Knox] should attend. Also warns Knox about the public view of Knox's spending habits and borrowing. Comments Knox made the right choice in choosing to retire from public service and he should leave Philadelphia immediately. Also warns Knox not to partake in any politics against England, France, or any other powers and to always turn his back to tyranny. Discusses his finances, future job outlooks, and being indebt to Knox. Speaks of looking for work and seeks Knox's advice in the area he should enter. Notes he does not have the talents nor inclination to acquire great wealth and asks Knox to advice him as a free man and not his brother who is indebted to Knox. Also begs Knox not to assign him the responsibility of managing Knox's large holdings in the Eastern lands. Letter has a note at the top of page five that appears to have been added later in pencil.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Madame Leval 4 February 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would have written sooner if he had information to alleviate Walker's anxiety. Reports that Madame Leval has been endeavoring to make such negotiations as would exonerate you from all responsibility, but Hither to without effect. She is trying to change the agreement, which may go into effect before Walker's has to make payments. At present she wants [Dollar sign]40,000, which Knox thinks she will not get.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Randall Asking for Security for Mr Cramond 3 February 1795 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States that Mr. Cramond is anxious to know if Randall gave Cramond's agent the teas he promised as a security. Heavily water stained. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon Requesting Information on a Payment 25 May 1795 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Hodgdon to notify him concerning any information regarding a payment so he (Knox) can make preparations to go to Boston.