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to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for his valuable public service, as Knox is about to retire as Secretary of War. Copied from original 7 February 1854 according to note on first page.

GLC02437.09321

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transactions involving himself, Knox, William Crammond, Captain Anthony and several others. Requests Knox pays the balance on his bond that totals $12,000. Includes a detailed entry of the debt owing and the interest accrued....

GLC02437.06294

to John Lawrance

Thanks Lawrance for his letter concerning the house.

GLC02437.06393

to Samuel Hodgdon

Forwards drafts and receipts and gives instructions on other financial business.

GLC02437.06425

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox articles noted in a list on the bottom half of the page.

GLC02437.06457

to Peter Charles Varlé

Another note to Mr. Varlé concerning Varlé's conduct towards one of Knox's daughters. Writes that Mr. Varlé was hired to help with Knox's canal project and as such has "no business at my house and of consequence are not to come there." Possibly...

GLC02437.06489

to Henry Knox

Expresses his apologies that Knox's land proposals have failed and discusses the difficulties they are having in selling the Maine lands.

GLC02437.06522

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received the letter he sent and discusses Knox's and his own relationship with George Meade.

GLC02437.06555

[Administration of the Flucker Estate]

Discusses the distribution of the Flucker estate by Henry Knox. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06587

to unknown

Thanks the recipient for sending duplicate copies of a document and discusses business.

GLC02437.09988

[Henry Knox's account with Mr. Burton]

A detailed listing of Henry Knox's account with Mr. William Burton. Lists amounts billed, paid, and still owing. The account might for Knox's brother, William Knox. Date was added at a later date in pen and pencil. A note at bottom of the letter...

GLC02437.06297

[Memorial to the legislature of Massachusetts]

Memorial stating that Royal Flint entered into a contract with the Committee regarding the sale of a tract of land in the area of Maine and that surveyors have discovered that the Committee underestimated the actual acreage of the land.

GLC02437.06364

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to welcome a young French gentleman, wishing to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.

GLC02437.06396

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.

GLC02437.06460

to Henry Knox

Discusses his financial difficulties and his belief that he will have to give up his intentions of purchasing land.

GLC02437.06492

to Henry Knox

Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.

GLC02437.06526

to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and travelling.

GLC02437.06558

[Agreement]

Appears to be a neater and more extensive copy of GLC02437.06589. Agreement to sell 100,000 acres of land to George Meade for $50,000.

GLC02437.06590

[Money order]

Money order to pay Samuel Hodgdon $1,676. Countersigned by George Meade, though both signatures are struck.

GLC02437.08690

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Writes, "When you once get engaged in your own personaly [sic] business you will then be fully convinced of the propriety of the measure & of the sacrifices you have made of your Interest & property for twenty...

GLC02437.06300

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the surveys on the back tract of land along with letters from the Committee have been forwarded to him. Volunteers to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania if Knox thinks it necessary, but say the trip would be inconvenient. Continues to...

GLC02437.06367

to William Duer

Discusses land business and Duer's upcoming trial regarding land speculation and deals. Noted as a copy of a letter William Lewis wrote to William Duer. Copied in Knox's hand, including Lewis's signature.

GLC02437.06399

to George Meade

Informs Meade that he has drawn two bills from him and asks that Meade charges him to his (Knox's) account.

GLC02437.06431

to Henry Knox

Discusses land and writes a character recommendation to Knox for an acquaintance. Noted as written in Georgetown, most likely Georgetown, D.C.

GLC02437.06463

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business arrangements and financial transactions.

GLC02437.06495