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to Joseph Peirce

Discusses land deals which appear to involve Mrs. [Sarah Lyons?] Flucker. Requests Peirce to deliver the proceeds of the estate to Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.06212

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters between Knox, Betsy Winslow, and other members of the Winslow family. Reports Betsy Winslow is willing to accept Knox's terms, however, the other Winslow's are not. Also discusses Knox's finances concerning payments to...

GLC02437.06246

to Henry Knox

Discusses the "total destruction" of his father's property that took place during the war (possibly the Revolutionary War). Notes the entire family looks to him for support. Comments he is "determined to bear the pressure & the flight like a man."...

GLC02437.06279

to Thomas Vose

Starts by stating that he "means to have two Gardens" and describes where he wants them and their basic layout. Mentions that he would greatly like to have apples and pears. Writes that his family will not be able to travel this summer and that he...

GLC02437.10297

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter of 19 April 1791. Comments on "young Mr. [William] Balch" and calls him, "a wild citizen, yet I think he has many qualifications which will recommend him as an officer - He very well knows that he cannot sport with his...

GLC02437.04933

[Account]

Lists transactions by date between Thomas Cobb and William Bingham. Docket signed by Henry Knox stating that Joseph Peirce made a payment on behalf of Cobb.

GLC02437.08680

to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how...

GLC02437.06104

[Receipt of contract]

A receipt of $800 for an enclosed contract. Contract and money was delivered by Henry Jackson on behalf of Henry Knox to Ebenezer Dunton and Tileston Cushing. The document is marked as a copy. Another date was added in pencil of 17 April 1794....

GLC02437.06076

to Henry Knox

Discusses Indian affairs in Georgia and recommends troops. Writes, "I again suggest the Policy of collecting all the Troops acting under Federal Authority and forming a camp in a situation which will hold the Indians in check." Recommends the...

GLC02437.06111

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the many private and public favors he received while in America. Offers his assistance to Knox and his friends if he ever needs it. Also offers to provide any new or "interesting intelligence" from Poland. Updates Knox on political...

GLC02437.06145

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox one of his principal Masons;, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, is interested in buying some land in St. George, Maine. Discusses a gentleman who will be visiting Knox to discuss a township.

GLC02437.06181

[Receipt of salaries]

Written in the hand of Samuel Lewis. Issued from the War Office of the United States to the "Secretary for the Department of War," [Henry Knox]. Receipt of paid salaries for the months of July, August, and September. Document is signed by 14 War...

GLC02437.06215

to William Griffin

Discusses his house being built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Instructs Griffin to make the house "comfortable" and to let him know the cost of the carpentry bill. Inquires if any of the inhabitants have the left island yet....

GLC02437.06250

to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals involving the Winslows, Fluckers, and Knox. Appears that land was jointly owned by the Winslows and Fluckers and Knox may be entitled to a claim from when the land was sold. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06282

to Henry Jackson

Discusses payment for services rendered. Wants Jackson to keep men "supplied so that no unnessary expence [is made] for idle workmen [due to] want of materials ... " Mentions installing lightning rods and "keeping an attentive eye upon the house...

GLC02437.10300

[List]

List of notes by date that Henry Knox endorsed.

GLC02437.08683

to unknown

Discusses financial paperwork for officers at Fort Washington, including Winthrop Sargent. Location and date added later in pencil. Written from Fort Washington, present day Cincinnati, Ohio.

GLC02437.06146

to Ebenezer Dunton

Discusses the alterations he requested to be made to the windows of his new house. Informs Dunton to skip the alterations, saying, "I am not obstinate and therefore I give up my opinion to your judgment - but I pray you to have everything in true...

GLC02437.06079

to Henry Knox

Discusses the meeting they had last night regarding appointing a brigade general to command the troops in Georgia. Notes it is his opinion to keep the position open until they decide to raise additional troops in Georgia.

Signer of the U.S...

GLC02437.06115

to Henry Knox

Discusses the preparation for an expedition (possibly the build-up to the Battle of Fallen Timbers that took place on 20 August 1794). Notes there have been volunteers pouring in ever since his arrival. Reports General [Charles] Scott has moved to...

GLC02437.06150

[Persons in Prospect township]

Minutes taken on August 28, 1794. Lists the members in the town of Prospect, Maine and possibly the number of acres owned by each of them. Discusses further land deals. Also mentions agreements made with the people of Prospect township in 1788 and...

GLC02437.06185

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox his baggage is on board the schooner Pauline. Also mentions Henry Jackson [Knox?] will sail either tomorrow or the next day. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06218

to Henry Knox

Discusses a gentleman who is awaiting his next assignment. Requests Knox to contact the gentleman regarding the matter. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.06253

to Messrs. Brown and Francis

Discusses sheep he had previously inquired about. Requests they obtain two rams, four or six ewes, and to carefully ship them to Joseph Peirce.

GLC02437.06285

to Joseph Peirce [incomplete]

Discusses taxes and states "in case of all taxes in future, it would be much more acceptable to me, and more civil, that he would notify you [Jackson] ... " Continues writing about taxes and the possible ramifications of an increase. Watermarked...

GLC02437.10303