Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Asking Knox to Help Two Men Enter Philadelphia Society 3 February 1795 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes a letter of introduction for two men, a Mr. Guillenard and a Mr. Blackstone, who have been having a hard time entering society in Philadelphia, even though their talents and character entitle them to. Asks Knox to use your influence to relieve Mr Guillenard from any unfavourable situation, that the tongue of slander or the Eye of Envy may have maliciously place him in.
Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Asking for His Brother s Commission 21 December 1794 written by William Smith and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the total destruction of his father's property that took place during the war (possibly the Revolutionary War). Notes the entire family looks to him for support. Comments he is determined to bear the pressure & the flight like a man. Mentions his brother, Colonel John Smith, will be leaving for Europe on Wednesday. Asks Knox to send his brother's commission, which he was entitled to before his resignation from the service, to them. Notes the commission will be used as a passport and voucher of his brother's citizenship. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Regarding an Appointment from the President 27 March 1792 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has yet to set sail due to poor weather. Comments that he has never been an ambitious man, but that the President [Washington] and his Minister of State (referring to Thomas Jefferson) have convinced him to take on a position with the government. Does not specify the position, but explains why he believes the President thought he had the honesty and strength of character to take on the job. Asks Knox to protect his brother and possibly provide him with a job.
Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Introducing Benjamin Stevenson 13 December 1794 written by William Smith and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces Knox to Benjamin Stevenson. States he is a young man looking for an appointment in the Artillery. Notes he has never met the young man but believes he is from a hardy breed. Describes Stevenson's age, physical condition, and notes his family fought in the late [Revolutionary] War.
Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Regarding a Prisoner Exchange 28 January 1783 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Mr. Sutherland's situation and mentions that he is sorry that circumstances did not work out in his favor. See GLC02437.01857 and GLC02437.01866 for more information.
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 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 Sears Smith Asking Them to Hold Onto Some Items His Brother William Knox Had Sent Through Them Until His Return to Boston Discusses the British Evactuating New York 27 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: Replies to a previous letter and asks Sears and Smith to hold onto some items that his brother William had sent him via the firm. Discusses the British evacuating New York. Says New York will probably be evacuated by 20 October but not much earlier. Sends them both his and his family's compliments.
Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Thanking Knox for His Support 7 December 1791 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked private. Thanks him for his recent letter, and writes that he is much obliged by the intelligence it contained. Declares that he is satisfied with the arrangement, and believes he has discharged faithfully the duty I owed my Country, my friends and myself. Adds that Knox's communications to him will always be held in confidence. (See GLC02437.05251 and GLC02437.05253 for related information.).
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing Family and the Potential Evacuation of Philadelphia 3 June 1778 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses matters of business William is tending to in Boston, including a debt and a petition. Writes, The Enemy have not yet evacuated Philadelphia but we are in hourly expectation of that event. The whole army is under marching orders as soon as they leave the City. Expects the British to assemble their force at New York City. Reports that Lucy and the baby are both well, referring to his wife, and possibly to their two-year-old daughter, also named Lucy. Relates that he has seen Harry, possibly Colonel Henry Jackson.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Smith Regarding a Prisoner Exchange 27 January 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 proposed prisoner exchange with Cornwallis concerning Lieutenant Sutherland. See GLC 2437.01857 for original proposal.
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 William Smith to Henry Knox on a Trip to Europe and Settling the Affairs of His Family 3 December 1791 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has tried to acquire the items Knox asked for, but has been unable to as yet. Relates how he is about to depart for Europe, unhappily, to settle family accounts and protect his family from misfortune. Describes arrangements he is making to prepare for his departure, including making sure that the President is not displeased with him for leaving. Also refers to Mrs. Smith [his wife], Mrs. [Abigail] Adams (who was his mother-in-law), and Mr. [Rufus] King. Sends his respects to Knox's wife.
Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox on the State of Affairs in New York 21 March 1792 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received Knox's recent letter, and is happy to assure him that the deranged state of affairs in this city does not affect him or interfere with my proposed excursion. Adds that his views, of course, are not military. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Responding to Business Queries 21 March 1792 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regarding Knox's queries about land purchases, Smith declares that he was supposed to present [William] Duer's propositions the previous July, but they have not yet made their appearance. If his health permits, he plans to leave on a trip on Sunday, and he doubt[s] much whether he [Duer] will be able to arrang [sic] it within that time. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith Regarding Land Proposals 3 October 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: Claims that a variety of circumstances has kept him from transmitting the proposals they discussed in New York. Has heard Smith is on a journey to the eastward at present and wants to know if he will be in Philadelphia in the near future. Also wants to know if there are any circumstances which will prevent him from complying with the proposals they discussed. If there are, Knox reports that arrangements can be made. Notes that they can meet at Princeton if that is convenient.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William S Smith about War Supplies and Congressional Decisions 22 November 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: Letterpress copy. References Smith's letter of 13 November. Was busy in Germantown and did not have a chance to reply until now. Says the war supplies Smith mentions will be wanted, but not until after Congress has made an appropriation for the next year (see GLC02437.05972). Asks that samples be sent.
