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Traces the life of Catherine Littlefield Greene, wife of Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene
Petition of Catharine Littlefield Greene to Congress, 4 March 1790
Petition to the House of Representative and the Senate on behalf of Catharine Littlefield Greene for money due to her late husband from the government. States that in General Greene's pursuit for indemnification from the United States government Green instituted suites for the recover of the bonds and Mortgages by him received of Messrs Banks and Company as collateral securities, but his designs in this and all other earthly respects were frustrated by his untimely death. That the suits for the recovery of the said bonds and other collateral securities have been protracted by the death of the debtors and various other circumstances entirely without the controul [sic] of your petitioner... St...
Catherine Littlefield Greene to Henry Knox, 7 January 1787
Writes a heartfelt letter in reply to Knox's condolence letter on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.03333). Declares that thinking of the letter he wrote draws fresh streams of Blood from My heart, but thanks him for his kindness. Wishes him a long and happy life and hopes that his sensibility May never more be wounded by the loss of a friend. Sends her regards to Mrs. Lucy Knox and the children. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature. The note on the address leaf appears to be in the hand of , and initialed by, Jeremiah Wadsworth. (See the signed postscript of GLC02437.03409 for comparison.).
Catharine Littlefield Green to Henry Knox Regarding Her Son George Washington Greene [Copy], 16 June 1788
Contemporary copy of GLC02437.03898. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, .your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most lively gratitude which however would not pain me if I had any other method of shewing you my feelings than by professions only. I am disgusted with professions: The world makes use of them, alas I know too well how fallaciously. A note on page two underneath the docket states: In consequence of the great friendship which existed between Gen Greene and Gen Knox some of his children were confided to the direction of the latter. Location inferred from GLC02437.03898.
Catharine Littlefield Green to Henry Knox Regarding Her Son George Washington Greene, 15 June 1788
Original from which GLC02437.03897 was copied. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, .your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most lively gratitude which however would not pain me if I had any other method of shewing you my feelings than by professions only. I am disgusted with professions: The world makes use of them, alas I know too well how fallaciously.
Henry Knox to Catharine Littlefield Greene about Her Financial Situation, 31 August 1787
Discusses Mrs. Greene's financial situation and her children. Mentions the quality of the schools in France as being one of the best, where the system is admirably adapted to impress the best habits - both of body and mind - Dancing fencing... Also writes that the Marquis de Lafayette is willing to help her, as he was friends with her husband, the late General Nathanael Greene. Knox writes that if she chooses to send her son to school in France, the Marquis will be the friend of your son... Mentions the cannons with the inscription to Greene's late husband are now complete. Also notes that [John] Jay has received from [Thomas] Jefferson a gold medal that was designed for Greene's late husband.
Catharine Greene to Henry Knox about Losing Her Estate Due to Her Late Husband's Debts, 8 October 1790
Mrs. Greene is losing her estate because of her late husband General Nathanael Greene's debts. She tells Knox that, I am upon the point of sailing to Charleston to consult with Mr. Rutledge about your plan, and that of others - to relieve or rather to give up my Estate. She is worried about how she will support her children. Says she will not complain, and will do as Knox advises her.
