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to Joseph Peirce

Copy of GLC02437.05584. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.05585

to Henry Jackson

Expresses his hope that Madame de Laval has arrived so they can finish their business. Asks Jackson to do everything he can to have the Committee agree with Madame de Laval in a contract. Noted as a copy. Written in Jackson's hand.

GLC02437.05621

to Henry Knox

States that [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall are considered "transient merchants," thus their credit is not considered good for long engagements. Discusses a financial matter with Knox, and notes that he hopes to see Knox before he leaves.

GLC02437.05656

to Henry Knox

Asks his brother if there is any business to be done before he leaves New York. Says that he will remain in the area until the following Wednesday or Thursday, and, "During that period it shall be my object to ascertain... every thing respecting the...

GLC02437.05689

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the survey of the lands is done and also mentions deeds, contracts, and other business related to land. A portion of the letter starting near the end of page three and most of page four, is written in a different hand. Jackson...

GLC02437.05723

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that their son Henry Jackson Knox is doing well and that he was not allowed to go to Boston since Henry Jackson would not be there to supervise. He is advancing well in his studies. Also recommends Mr. James Henry Langier for a clerk's...

GLC02437.05758

Memoir on the militia of Massachusetts

Manuscript speech discussing the issue of whether or not to have a standing army. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08170

to William Duer

Writes that he received Duer's last letter and will be happy to help settle his accounts with the Treasury. Has not written to Duer since his financial misfortune, but this has merely been due to his busy schedule and not from lack of friendship....

GLC02437.05402

to Henry Knox

Argues that it is necessary, because of Mr. [Alexander] Macomb's situation, for them to split up the St. Lawrence tract of land. Will be traveling to New York on that business, and hopes Knox will send him his deeds and authority to act on Knox's...

GLC02437.05434

to Lucy Knox

Writes that he has been in ill health again since he wrote her last, and explains how he has treated his ague. Wishes he had received a letter from her. Asks about the welfare of their children. Sends his love to Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, his...

GLC02437.05474

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Largely a copy of GLC02437.05466, with additional content where the other letter leaves off. However, the letter is still incomplete.

GLC02437.05467

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox, "The time proposed, when you was at St Georges for giving Deeds to those persons who then agreed for their Lands, is sometime since elapsed..." States that some of the settlers have made considerable payments for the land, and they...

GLC02437.05521

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his findings concerning the lay of the land and waterways and mineral deposits, namely iron, in Maine. Notes that he will next be surveying the area of Pleasant Mountain, Maine.

GLC02437.05555

to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval

Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.

GLC02437.05588

to Rebecca Bowes

Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.

GLC02437.05624

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, noting that from Knox's recent correspondence, he believes that everything except the terms of the security were agreed upon. Refers to William Greene in relation to the security. Expects a sale to Mr. [Theophile]...

GLC02437.05659

to Henry Knox

In accordance with Henry Knox's previous request, William reports on the character of [William Green], who he refers to as "Mr. G." Says that a mutual acquaintance "has no exalted opinion of Mr. G. although he could not say any thing against him...

GLC02437.05693

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and the firm Read & White by date, with a note of receipt signed by Robert Harris on behalf of Read & White.

GLC02437.08656

[Bond with Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall]

Partially printed document with manuscript information written in by Samuel Shaw. Bond documenting that Henry Knox owes Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall 15000 pounds. The top half of the first page is missing.

GLC02437.05727

to Henry Knox

Forwards a copy of a journal kept by a Mr. Pierpont, one of the surveyors of the Maine lands (journal not included). Comments on the success of an acquaintance's land speculation and continues to discusses similar business.

GLC02437.05761

[Thoughts on the establishment of the U.S. Navy]

Discusses Henry Knox's role in the establishment of the U.S. Navy.

GLC02437.08173

to Rufus King

Appears to discuss trying to find a vacancy or employment for King. Month is not listed. Date was taken from the docket.

GLC02437.09823

to Henry Knox

Reports that he heard, from Captain Williamson, that the "Seneca Chiefs would not be down; in consequence of Kirklands refusing to provide them with sleighs." Wanted to give Knox this information, as Williamson is now in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05329

to Henry Knox

Writes that he had long since resolved to devote his life to private business, and until now has been quite successful; however, due to the bankruptcy that has recently befallen New York City, he has suddenly found himself penniless. Takes solace in...

GLC02437.05405

to Henry Knox

Discusses testifying in a court case against William Duer.

GLC02437.09921