KNOX, Henry, General. Check signed ("Henry Knox") New York, 11 August 1776. 1 page, 12o oblong, 154 x 73 mm. (6 x 2.7/8 in.), mounted on board with portrait (tears along creases of check, chips at edges, some uneven darkening). -- PITKIN, William, Patriot. DS ("Wm Pitkin") Hartford 16 July 1776. 1 page, 12o oblong, 174 x 74 mm. (6.7/8 x 3 in.), a promissory note for materials to manufacture gunpowder (inkstains, minor tears at edges, dark crease lower left corner).