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Establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society

Partially printed. Letter discusses the establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society, a scientific society. Informs Knox that the group has elected him a member. Signed by Jonathan Williams as President, and Alexander Macomb...

GLC02437.07989

to Henry Jackson Knox

Writes to his son to inform him that ten men (perhaps workmen) are here for him, and will be traveling to him. Declares that they will want payment, and Knox will advance some money, but he will have to pay their passage.

GLC02437.07928

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of financial matters as well as issues related to Knox's lime trade. Mentions dealings with Nathaniel Silsbee.

GLC02437.07960

to Henry Knox

Signed by B. Hall of Castine, Maine, likely Bradshaw Hall, the Register of Deeds for that town. Writes that he has received Knox's packet of deeds and will send them back by mail by the next post. Asks several questions regarding Knox's other...

GLC02437.07992

to Samuel Packard

A short note regarding a financial matter involving Knox, Packard, and Benjamin Webb. There is a note written in another hand on the second page.

GLC02437.09874

to Henry Knox

Discusses a court case brought by a Mr. Storer against Knox, and the likelihood of a final judgment against Knox.

GLC02437.07931

to Israel Thorndike

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his...

GLC02437.07963

to John Wyllie

Writes to ask if Wyllie will help them, through his position on the State Legislature, get approval to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the Walpole section of Bristol. Declares that the town would like to appoint Mr. David C. Burr, who he claims...

GLC02437.07902

to Henry Knox

Has determined that it would be unnecessary to further examine a particular township's land quality, so he has not done it. Discusses hearings related to rightful ownership of Knox's land's in Maine, mentioning the head of the Commission, General...

GLC02437.07903

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss a financial agreement. States, "the preposition he [Lloyd] made this last summer for the liquidation of the debt due from him to the estate of the late [F Lonsman] of London will be acceded to." Letter is possibly written by J...

GLC02437.09872