Download or read book John Hancock to Henry Knox Sending Fish 10 April 1791 written by John Hancock and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massachusetts Governor John Hancock informs Knox that he has sent Knox via Caleb Hopkins on the Brig Maria, a box of the very best Winter Isle Shoales Table Fish, which I have preserved in the best manner, & which I will venture to assert if dress'd agreeably to the mode I practice, & which we conversed upon when together, will prove as good Eating Fish as was ever on any Table whatever.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock Thanking Him for the Fish 28 April 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: Thanks Governor John Hancock for the fish he sent.
Download or read book Letter 1791 Mar 24 Boston to Henry Knox written by John Hancock and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In regard to Hancock's sending 2 quintals of fish to be shipped from Boston to Philadelphia.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock 4 April 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: Informs Hancock that he has complied with his wishes and has enclosed to your [Hancock] protection the appointment of Mr. Balch. The letter is marked private.
Download or read book John Hancock to Henry Knox Thanking for His Condolences 14 March 1787 written by John Hancock and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for his sympathetic letter concerning the death of his son, John George Washington Hancock, who was only nine years old. Discusses his pursuit of health and states traveling was recommended to him during this trying time, Journeying is much Recommended to me, & as my Situation is totally deranged by the untimely Death of my Dear & Promising Boy, I have no Affectionate object to promise myself the Enjoyment of what I leave.... He is making a 10 day trip to New York City and Philadelphia with his wife. Asks Knox to engage such Lodgings in an Airy place, as you shall Judge will be suitable for Mrs. Hancock & myself & three servants; I wish for a decent parlour, or two parlours, an handsome well furnished Chamr. for us, & decent Rooms for my Servants, for they Lodge & Eat at home as well as I do myself - Docketed by Knox noting that he found rooms for the Hancocks.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock Regarding the Pay of Soldiers in Massachusetts 2 September 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:
Download or read book James Rivington Sends Details of Pamphlets to Henry Knox 20 April 1774 written by James Rivington and published by . This book was released on 1774 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sends Knox pamphlets which he believes Knox does not have and will be of interest to his customers. Mentions that he has printed a letter to John Hancock in Rivington's New-York Gazetteer and would provide the opportunity for any of Hancock's friends to reply to it. Sent a print for Paul Revere to make an engraving. Hancock was then a Boston selectman and member of the General Court. The letter was possibly a response to Hancock's general anti-British stance or his recent Massacre Day Oration, given in March 1774. Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock Concerning Captured Naval Prizes 16 August 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox, Secretary of War, discusses President George Washington's orders regarding captured naval prizes. Requests that Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts, restore any naval prizes brought into the harbors and ports of Massachusetts to the master or owner at the time of capture. Orders that if it is impossible to discern the identity of the vessel's former master, it should be delivered to the person to which the prize belonged at the time of its capture.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Newspapers and Fish 22 March 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his recent letter with newspapers enclosed. Wanted the newspapers so he could read about the formation of the federal government. Is unhappy that the government is taking so long to assemble. Writes, Mr. J[ohn] Adams is ready & has been waiting for some time to have his Election announced to him - his Excellency the Govr. has invited him to take a cold cut at his house on the day of his departure - a large party of gentlemen are mounted to partake of that Feast. Describes the celebrations planned when Adams is announced Vice President. Writes that Governor [Hancock] is recovering from illness but is frequently attacked in the newspapers. Discusses his attempts to acquire some fish to send to Knox, though he is having difficulty finding any of good quality.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock about Their Correspondence Presidential Inauguration the Constitution and Health 2 May 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was very happy to receive his last letter, written 25 April 1789, delivered by Captain Beals and Mr. Woodward. Notes that he will cheerfully render them every attention and service in my power. Expresses his sincere pleasure that Hancock's health is improving. Discusses festivities related to the Presidential inauguration: The organization of the Constitution was completed on Wednesday by the inauguration of the President. The business was concluded with the highest solemnity and propriety. The particulars are contained in the enclosed news papers. The president has enquired after your health and was much gratified to find that you were getting better. Mentions that General [Henry] Jackson and Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn were present at the festivities. Presents the compliments of Mrs. Knox.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock Asking If Phillippe Du Coudray Has Been Appointed to Command the Artillery 1 July 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Hancock, President of Continental Congress. Asks if [Phillippe] du Coudray has been appointed to command the artillery. Declares, I wish to know of Congress whether this information be true, if it is, I beg the favor of a permission to Retire, and that a proper certificate for that purpose be sent me immediately.
Download or read book Henry Knox Introduces John Anstey to John Hancock 31 July 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: Letter of introduction for John Anstey, who is investigating the actual Losses sustained by the loyalists during the late revolution. Noted as private.
Download or read book Transfer of Gold to Henry Knox 23 December 1791 written by John Marsden Pintard and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part, at the top, is a note from John Pintard, explaining that he is sending Knox five thousand dollars in gold, per Duer's request. The note on the bottom is from William Duer, referring to the sum Pintard is sending, and mentioning that he will be sending more money on the following Tuesday. Pencil calculations on verso.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock about Isaac Winslow 1 May 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: Written on two different sizes of paper: the first is 33.4 x 21.3 cm, the second is 13 x 21 cm. Writes to Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts, to ask that eighteen-year-old Isaac Winslow be allowed to return to land his family owns in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Knox implies that Isaac's father, also named Isaac, is a loyalist. Relates that Isaac hopes no conduct of his father will prevent his residence in a country for which he has the greatest respect. Young Isaac was sent away to Canada at age 11 when the enemy arrived, and is now eighteen and has landed in New York. Knox emphasizes young Isaac's innocence and desire to be of service to his country.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock Governor of Massachusetts 28 January 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox present his compliments to Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. Acknowledges the receipt of an unspecified commission. Signed in text as General Knox.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Governor Hancock s Speech to the Legislature 30 January 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that Governor John Hancock deliver'd a lengthy speech to both houses, it was a very good one, and well received, the question has frequently been asked, who wrote it. Mentions when Samuel Sewall took his seat in the Massachusetts legislature he was rejected from all quarters of the House because he was a district Judge of the United States. A debate took place and Sewall's supporters included William Eustis and James Bowdoin, but they were in the minority. Writes, many good Federalists are sorry that Judge Sewall made a question of this business. Talks about the favorable response to Knox's idea for a canal.
Download or read book Letter of Condolence from Henry Knox to John Hancock 11 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: Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Hancock's child. Explains that only those parents who have suffered that loss can understand how it feels. Expounds upon his understanding of God, death and the afterlife, the human role in the universe, and the nature of the soul. Assures him of the sincere participation of myself and Mrs. Knox in your sorrow.
