Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Travels 9 August 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Knox writes Secretary of War Henry Knox about his travels through Newburyport and Salem, Massachusetts. Reports that his friends Mr. Jonathan Jackson and Mr. George Cabot have welcomed him and introduced him to characters most calculated to forward my views to the eastward of this Town. Adds that his return will be delayed by a day due to the trip he took through Newburyport and Salem. Plans on returning via Newport, Rhode Island, for two reasons, first, that my stay at Providence was too short for me to make any arrangements satisfactorily in passing through, and the second is the shaking that a four days passage would give me in taking the stage. Discusses more travel plans.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Dinners He s Had Trade News Land Deeds and Political Speculation 4 August 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses dinner engagements with various friends. Mentions that a Mr. LaTombe expects a large number of French trade ships to arrive from the West Indies soon, so they may avoid traveling during the rainy season. Reports that General [Henry] Jackson has gone to Portsmouth along with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn (see GLC02437.04666 for related information). Adds that Jackson's mother seems very ill. Declares that the elder Isaac Winslow wants Knox to complete certain deeds that he sent. Discusses potential changes in Congressional representation in upcoming elections, and mentions possible candidates. Also mentions speculation in Boston and considers whether or not it contributes to the good of the nation.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Voyage 28 September 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Knox describes to his brother, Henry Knox, that the winds were not in his favor as they set sail from Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He has now reached Newfoundland. Remarks that he has not suffered any seasickness, unlike his other companions, Mrs. Green, who is still seasick, and Miss Hunter, who has recovered.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Voyage to Europe September 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Knox describes to Knox the weather around the sea and the lighthouse before an expected storm. Asks Henry to remember the subjects of an appointment to Cork or Limerick.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Trip to Virginia Dinner with the Washingtons Crop Success and Alexander McGillivray 20 July 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives a report of his trip to Alexandria, Virginia, and the surrounding area. Mentions that he had dinner with the Washingtons at Mount Vernon. Says he would have stayed with a Mrs. House in Philadelphia, but the Attorney General, Edmund Randolph, arrived with a large family, so William had to lodge elsewhere. Discusses business he tended to while in Virginia and Maryland, and reports on the success of crops, including tobacco, corn, and wheat, in the area. States that Mr. [Alexander] McGillivray left Philadelphia that morning, and will soon see Knox in New York.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Travels in France 23 January 1782 written by William 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 William Knox to Henry Knox about His European Travels 5 November 1782 written by William 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 William Knox to Henry Knox 3 November 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William tells Secretary of War Henry Knox that since his last letter to Henry of October 29 (GLC02437.04759) he has discussed with Hannah Harwood the money she owed Mr. Longman and has delivered her the care of Watch furniture and seeds from Mrs. Knox. William explains the reason that Harwood is holding back payment to Mr. Longman. She hopes that the other creditors would agree to her paying him the full sum of 1300 pounds. The agent for the creditors, Mr. Frazer, believes she has a case, and the prospect of a lawsuit would prevent the creditors from pursuing one. Nevertheless, she is desirous of having your receipt lodged with Mr. Longman in full of all demands, in case of non success in the before mentioned negotiation and positively declines sending the Bond of her Uncle, which you request until this receipt is in her possession. Has not been able to negotiate any land sales for Knox while in England, and hopes he will have more success in Ireland. William saw Francisco de Miranda yesterday and learned that Stephen Sayre is in Paris. De la Luzerne is giving William a dinner the next day which is expected to contain a large company of foreigners. M. Le Chevalier de Freire is appointed Resident to America from the Queen of Portugal. William describes him as a liberal, sensible and worthy character. However, he will not go to America until America has made a reciprocal appointment to Portugal. William closes noting that the British fleet is still at Spithead, no stroke yet struck.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding Life in America 23 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:

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Disappointment with Congress 9 July 1789 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes he will be heading to Baltimore, Maryland. Also mentions his disappointment with Congress regarding their decision for removal [it is unspecified as to what removal]. Docket notes 9 July 1790.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on His Travels and Business 2 December 1792 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs his brother that he was unable to obtain passage and so has been obliged to stop for a while on his journey. States that he has met with William Duer, who seems insistent on delaying some payment or proposal. Date from docket. Noted as written at Broad Street.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Voyage to France 27 November 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Indian Negotiations 14 July 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses meeting Colonel [Marinus] Willet and Alexander McGillivray (Willet was accompanying McGillivray, on his way to negotiate a treaty with the United States). Notes that Willet appears to have overcome great obstacles in the object of his mission... Says that McGillivray introduced him to two chiefs who were traveling with the men. Willet informed him that McGillivray sometimes drinks in excess, but nonetheless, Willet thinks highly of McGillivray's abilities. Plans to visit Mount Vernon. Writes, The people at George Town & this City appeared to be very much delighted with the proceedings of the House of Representatives relative to the permanent residence [of the new federal capital], but they wish the period had not been fixed at so great a distance.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Their Family and Health 25 August 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: Writes that a friend of William's [name illegible but might be Mr. Samuel Hodgdon] will be travelling to France and will see William, so Knox felt he had to take the opportunity to write. Thanks William for his last several letters. Comments that he thinks William's motives are just for remaining in Europe until peace is achieved. Mentions the recent defeat of Comte de Grasse, and also relates that General George Washington has appointed him Commandant of West Point. Reports that he and his family resided in Philadelphia until they moved to the North River. Writes, All my little family have been much afflicted with sickness, and mentions that Mrs. Knox and Mary were ill with intermittent fevers but have recovered. Lucy was declining rapidly so they brought her to the North River for the pure air, and it has helped aid her recovery. Marcus has been suffering from a [dysentery?] a consequence of [getting] teeth. He fears that William will never have the pleasure to see him. A few days, perhaps a few hours may decide his fate.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox 4 November 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Knox writes Secretary of War Henry Knox to correct his previous letter (GLC02437.04768). After speaking with Mr. Longman, William has learned that the idea of paying the whole thirteen hundred pounds originated with Mr. Frazer is not correct. Mr. Longman and Hannah Harwood were the only parties involved. When they informed Mr. Frazer, the creditors' agent, Frazer warned them that a suit in Chancery would probably be the result of refusal to pay the Creditors their proportion, and the insisting on your whole sum. Mrs. Harwood is still waiting for Henry Knox's decision to acceed to an equal dividend with the other creditors - Mrs. Harwood had hopes you would not. There is still peace between England and Spain. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Location of Congress 5 August 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that the future location of Congress is still open to final decision, as the resolve to situate the seat of government at Baltimore was not final. Discusses military matters related to [John] Stagg's departure for West Point (see GLC02437.03955 for related information on these issues). Stagg will travel there tomorrow with money and receipts to transact business. Encloses a letter from Knox's wife, Lucy (not present).

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Blair 11 August 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: Secretary of War Knox confirms receipt of a letter Blair sent him on 6 August. Knox informs him he will promote your views but believes that now is not the best time to agitate the point. Instead, will save the issue for the next session when we shall all be on the spot together.