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to Henry Knox

Discusses various business matters, such as negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, and Knox's acquiring a new agent to represent Knox on a new land purchase.

GLC02437.06710

to Henry Knox

Writes an extensive letter about acquiring supplies, especially construction materials such as nails and lumber, for buildings in the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that Captain [Thomas] Vose is purchasing materials as well.

GLC02437.06746

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing sooner to thank Knox for his last letter. Reports that the only statement he received from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith he has sent along to Knox. Smith is out of town at present but will get another copy when he...

GLC02437.06778

to Samuel Hodgdon

Encloses a copy of an earlier letter to Hodgdon (not present) regarding financial matters. Consoles Hodgdon regarding his state of financial distress, stating that he has access to various resources. Lists the friends he has who might be able to...

GLC02437.06810

to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Euphemia Ogden, wife of Samuel Ogden, writes that she has not written for a long time due to illness. Adds that she is still sick, and so is another family member (perhaps a son). Mentions Mrs. Knox's illness of the previous spring, and how it...

GLC02437.06842

to Thomas and Francis Flucker [incomplete]

Writes a loving letter to her sons, who are in the United States while she is abroad. Mentions making living arrangements and forming a circle of acquaintance in Calcutta. Discusses her love for her sons and tells them to listen to their kind uncle...

GLC02437.06874

to Henry Knox

Bingham discusses at length, and in detail, various business arrangements he is making as Knox's agent, particularly regarding land speculation. Mentions the recent actions of the General Court on the subject.

GLC02437.06647

to Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez

Docket may be in the hand of Henry Knox. Seems to agree to a proposal by which Mrs. Beaumez's children would be taken in to Knox's home temporarily. Discusses some of the financial details. Mentions the issue of her children's inheritance of some...

GLC02437.06713

to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Writes that his last letter contained 3000 dollars in branch bank notes which he asked Knox to endorse to the treasurer to free a land deed from escrow (see GLC02437.06745)....

GLC02437.06749

to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by William Simmons. Writes to ask for Knox's help. Knew Knox from service during the war. Explains that due to a recent act of Congress, he will be among a number of soldiers to be "deranged" [released] from...

GLC02437.06781

to Henry Knox

Written from "Montpelier," which may refer either to the city in Vermont or to Knox's estate in Maine. Francis, as "Purveyor of the War Department of the United States," discusses acquiring and shipping to Knox a variety of apparently nautical goods...

GLC02437.06813

to Abiel Wood

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Asks for information about chartering vessels of different sizes and at different times of the year, in Wiscasset (he...

GLC02437.06845

to Alexander Baring

Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.06877

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he received Knox's last letter, and that Mr. [William] Bingham is looking for letters Hodgdon sent. Discusses financial transactions they are planning with Colonel [probably Clement] Biddle.

GLC02437.06650

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about a possible land deal with a Major Fitzhugh.

GLC02437.06716

to Henry Knox

Writes that Mr. [likely George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") came to collect Knox's note from Hodgdon this morning. Asks that Knox please send him the note soon, as he wants to renew his credit at the banks. Discusses arrangements he is making with...

GLC02437.06719

to Samuel Hodgdon

Has received Hodgdon's last letter, and is glad the forte piano was not sold (see GLC02437.06744 for related information). Is not leaving Boston as early as he expected, due to some work he must do with the legislature, so asks Hodgdon to send all...

GLC02437.06752

to Henry Knox

Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches...

GLC02437.06784

to Tench Francis

Discusses acquiring and shipping spars for a frigate, per Francis's previous letter (see GLC02437.06813).

GLC02437.06816

[Report concerning Brigadier's Island]

Reports on conditions at Brigadier's Island, particularly regarding wood and lumber, livestock, and the possibility of building a canal. Mentions Mr. Zenas Lothrop and Captain [George] Ulmer.

GLC02437.06848

to John Gleason

Knox writes to instruct Gleason on the various enterprises that Knox has him working on in Knox's Maine territories. Mentions the logging business, and the construction of some of the wood into shipbuilding materials like spars and masts....

GLC02437.06881

to Henry Knox

Discusses land purchase negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Also considers the purchase of Indian lands, though the location of those lands is unspecified. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has been too busy lately to help with...

GLC02437.06653

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of matters relating to Knox's estate in Maine, particularly regarding the purchase of cows and bulls for the farm. Also mentions the construction of a house for the cook and the purchase of cucumber seeds.

GLC02437.06722

to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring and mentions related commerce in England.

GLC02437.06755

to Henry Knox

Discusses his plans to move Knox's furniture into a house Knox is renting in Boston. Also mentions business transactions, including rental payments.

GLC02437.06787