1To George Washington from Lieutenant John Knight, 10 January 1776 (Washington Papers)
Many reasons as well as the unexpected lengthening time of my Captivity enduces me to take the liberty of addressing you on a Subject the propriety of which I must leave to your Judgement. Freedom from being a Prisoner , is the ultimate of my request, and as this great indulgence I conceive lyes entirely with yr Excellency, I must beg your attention one moment—to my reasons for this...
2To Alexander Hamilton from John Knight, 8 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
William Worsted, a deserter from Fort Pinckney, was apprehended a few days ago, and delivered to me—I have had him confined in the Jail of New-Castle, subject to your Order. I have the honor to be, Sir, Yr most obt. Servt. ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
3To Alexander Hamilton from John Knight, 16 January [1800] (Hamilton Papers)
For the purpose of settling my affairs in my native state (Maryland) I obtained a furlough in October last ’till the 20th. instant, from Major Jackson. Tho’ I have paid the most unremitted attention to the object of my Journey, I have not been abl e , entirely, to effect it. I therefore, take the liberty to sollicit of you, a further indulgence of ten days, which, if you will do me the honor...