Author: Henry Knox
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Later copy. Expresses disappointment that General Lincoln will not be ready to sail as soon as Knox anticipated. Adds that commissioners are waiting for them at Halifax, Nova Scotia. About the urgent voyage, writes We ought to determine upon the nature and quantity of things to be presented to the [Penobscot] Indians- and make application for them. We shall appear ridiculous enough in their eyes to ask them for their land and not give them any thing to prepare their minds to acquiesce in so modest a request. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing an Urgent Voyage, 16 August 1784
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Later copy. Expresses disappointment that General Lincoln will not be ready to sail as soon as Knox anticipated. Adds that commissioners are waiting for them at Halifax, Nova Scotia. About the urgent voyage, writes We ought to determine upon the nature and quantity of things to be presented to the [Penobscot] Indians- and make application for them. We shall appear ridiculous enough in their eyes to ask them for their land and not give them any thing to prepare their minds to acquiesce in so modest a request. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Later copy. Expresses disappointment that General Lincoln will not be ready to sail as soon as Knox anticipated. Adds that commissioners are waiting for them at Halifax, Nova Scotia. About the urgent voyage, writes We ought to determine upon the nature and quantity of things to be presented to the [Penobscot] Indians- and make application for them. We shall appear ridiculous enough in their eyes to ask them for their land and not give them any thing to prepare their minds to acquiesce in so modest a request. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing Their Need to Examine the Encroachments of the British on the Eastern Line of the State, August 1784
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Later copy. Writes, You must probably have been informed of being chosen with Mr Partridge and myself to examine the encroachments of the british on the eastern line of this State, and to endeavor to form some compromise with the Penobscot Indians respecting the lands which they now occupy- Will you accept the commission? Possibly written at Massachusetts.
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Later copy. Writes, You must probably have been informed of being chosen with Mr Partridge and myself to examine the encroachments of the british on the eastern line of this State, and to endeavor to form some compromise with the Penobscot Indians respecting the lands which they now occupy- Will you accept the commission? Possibly written at Massachusetts.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on an Urgent Payment, 28 June 1798
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Letterpress copy. Discusses the expiration of a note, and stresses the fact that he needs the money which is due.
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Letterpress copy. Discusses the expiration of a note, and stresses the fact that he needs the money which is due.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Replying to His Questions about Peace and Arguing for Proper Compensation for Soldiers, 19 August 1782
Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox on a Financial Note, 14 August 1798
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Informs Knox that he has signed the enclosed notes (not included).
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Informs Knox that he has signed the enclosed notes (not included).
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing Prisoners, Wages and Campaigns in the South, 9 November 1780
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Later copy. Discusses the exchange of prisoners and that it is still in progress and also mentions the petition of the New England officers for better wages and other benefits. Informs General Lincoln of Cornwallis' movements in the South, mainly through Georgia and South Carolina.
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Later copy. Discusses the exchange of prisoners and that it is still in progress and also mentions the petition of the New England officers for better wages and other benefits. Informs General Lincoln of Cornwallis' movements in the South, mainly through Georgia and South Carolina.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Asking why His Request for Compensation was Denied, 1 August 1783
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Lincoln's Orders and Political Matters, 15 July 1783
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Concerning Unrest in the Army, 12 March 1783
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Lincoln's Appointment as Collector to the Port of Boston, 4 August 1789
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Later copy. Letter reads, Although I do not conceive the office of Collector to the Port of Boston adequate to the merits of my friend, yet as it is the best thing that can be offered at present, I sincerely congratulate you on the appointment.
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Later copy. Letter reads, Although I do not conceive the office of Collector to the Port of Boston adequate to the merits of my friend, yet as it is the best thing that can be offered at present, I sincerely congratulate you on the appointment.