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to Henry Knox

Makes a proposal for producing wines from Madeira. Notes he has contacted several societies in America regarding his proposition. Proposes to pay $4 on every pipe of wine he ships to the United States for the next two years. Notes the money will be...

GLC02437.06271

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

[Expenses]

Abstract of expenses for the construction of Henry Knox's house in Thomaston, Maine, listed by date.

GLC02437.08672

to Winthrop Sargent

Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that "the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to...

GLC02437.10314

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Don Luis de Villemont, who seems to be an officer in the Spanish Navy. Asks Knox to offer Villemont whatever attentions he can offer.

GLC02437.06032

to Henry Knox

Discusses discounts on bank notes and drawing money from Knox's exchange account. Mentions receiving a letter from Jon David and that he says he enjoys being a sailor. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06097

to Henry Knox

Complains about having a headache from yesterday's travels. Informs Knox he will be leaving for Boston, Massachusetts today. Requests Knox to send him the instructions for the agents, along with materials (possibly for Knox's future estate...

GLC02437.06133

to John Stagg [incomplete]

Informs Stagg he will set sail tomorrow for St. George, Maine. Requests Stagg to relay a message to General [Henry] Jackson regarding instructions to the port along with the recent appointments made. A portion of the letter is missing.

GLC02437.06173

[Financial agreement]

A financial transaction involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon. Lists drafts and orders accepted by Meade amounting in the sum of $31,136.32. Noted that the drafts and orders were drawn by Knox in favor of Hodgdon. Each party noted...

GLC02437.10622

to George Ulmer

Discusses complaints from the people on the [Waldo] patent lands. Informs Ulmer he now represents the entire patent, except for Orphan Island (present day Verona Island, Maine) and 6,000 acres on the Northwest part of Belfast, Maine. Notes he is...

GLC02437.06206

to Joseph Peirce [incomplete]

Writes, "When I saw Colonel Walker in New York, which was in the street he informed me that[.]" Part of the letter appears to be missing, although the letter does not appear torn or damaged. Possibly the beginning of a draft. Brief note in the...

GLC02437.06241

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox gives Colonel Clayborn his permission in writing to change the dimensions of timber used for building a frigate. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06274

[Land transfer certificate]

Agreement relating to the transfer of 6,000 acres of land within the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09252

[Note]

Appears to be a receipt regarding transactions between Wendell Zerban and Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08675

[Indenture between Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden]

Same as GLC02437.10316. Indenture in which Samuel Ogden will hold a certain amount of land in trust from Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.10317

to Henry Knox

Describes the compensation Knox offered as not being equal to the loss he will sustain, however, says he will offer assistance for his country. Mentions performing repairs at Fort Potman and inquires if the redoubt should be performed first.

GLC02437.06102

to Henry Knox

Discusses a rumor he heard regarding a confrontation between the Indians and part of Anthony Wayne's Army. Says it is has been reported "that the Indians were victorious and had brought Forty Scalps into Detroit - that the savages had collected...

GLC02437.06136

to Lucy Knox

Discusses leaving for St. George's today. Expects a lot of trouble but hopes to persevere over the difficulties. Speaks of a visit he had with their son (possibly Henry Jackson Knox). Discusses his son's recent behavior and the grief he is...

GLC02437.06176

to Alexander Hamilton

Recommends Major Jay Craig to run a commissary. Notes Craig will handle all the disputes between Great Britain and the United States. Letter is marked as private.

GLC02437.06244

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he was unable to secure a price for "ground" on the Mill River in Maine. Notes the owner says he will have a referral for the "grounds" upon Knox's arrival. Also mentions the owner was pleased about Knox's idea of building some mills...

GLC02437.06277

[Invoice]

Invoice for a pipe and Madeira wine shipped by John Marsden Pintard for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08678

to Joseph Peirce [incomplete]

Discusses money for a payment and concerns about the house. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10320

to Winthrop Sargent

This is the letterpress original that was used to make the copy of GLC02437.05892. Refer to that record for a full catalog entry. Fragile with areas of text loss.

GLC02437.05894

to Henry Knox

Requests a favor (possibly a loan or a bonus) from Knox. Describes his current employment as being industrious. Discusses his concerns about sailing to the West Indies. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06106

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139