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[Sketch of land]

Return of land laid out for Captain Henry Black in the town of Prospect, Maine. Includes a sketch of the land and notes on the location and quality of land.

GLC02437.10602

to Henry Knox

Mentions that the people of Worcester, Providence, and the towns in between would like a canal to be built to service those areas. They have set plans in motion, and he has enclosed a subscription form (not present), hoping Knox will become one of...

GLC02437.06698

to Henry Knox

Asks about lumber he would like to order from Knox, outlining the measurements he needs, and offering a price for it.

GLC02437.06731

to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose a draft on a Mr. Gibbs for a sum of money (not present). Briefly discusses the terms of the financial transaction.

GLC02437.06764

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letters. Discusses the prices for goods being sold, such as iron, beef, and corn, and relates the methods people are using to pay for these goods. Also mentions shipments being made via several different vessels.

GLC02437.06796

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's...

GLC02437.06828

to William Bingham

Labeled an extract of a letter to William Bingham. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he has received a letter from Mr. [Joseph] Anthony, who is in great distress about his financial situation. Hopes they can...

GLC02437.06701

to Henry Knox

Written from "Brigadier's Island." Discusses shipment of goods and livestock to and from Knox's estate in Maine, especially sheep.

GLC02437.06734

to William Bingham

Comments on several business transactions, including a sum of money to be delivered to Mr. [Joseph] Anthony. Also touches on a trip apparently to be made by Bingham.

GLC02437.06767

to Henry Knox

Extensive calculations appear on the back page, beside the address and docket. Writes to Knox on a variety of business and social matters. Relates that he has received a letter from Mrs. Knox, and explains about new living arrangements for Mr....

GLC02437.06799

to Henry Knox

Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the...

GLC02437.06831

to Charles Sampson

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Asks Sampson to return a temporary land lease to a Mr. John Neubit. Was told the land lease, originally belonging to Mr. Samuel Waldo, passed into Sampson's hands "without any assignment on...

GLC02437.06863

to Alexander Baring

Tells Baring about his inability to pay back his loan.

GLC02437.06897

to Henry Knox

Discusses the excess amount of officers in the military, which means that many who hope for jobs with the new government will be disappointed. Remarks that he realizes that many men, especially on the frontiers, will be counting on Knox for...

GLC02437.04608

to Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez

Marked "copy." Possibly written in the hand of Henry Knox. Encloses a letter from General [Henry] Knox regarding the inheritance of Beaumez's children of lands in the Waldo patent (not present). Discusses possible difficulties in arranging the...

GLC02437.06705

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letters and is happy to hear that Knox's child, who had been sick, has recovered and escaped the fate of two others who died of the same illness. Discusses business transactions, including negotiations with Mr. [Alexander]...

GLC02437.06737

to Thomas Vose

Ulmer writes to Vose asking about delivery of goods for "the Gen'l" [General Henry Knox]. Discusses shipping them by a vessel helmed by a Captain Norton.

GLC02437.06770

[Receipt]

Documents that he received from John Norton ninety dollars worth of a building material of some kind [illegible word; possibly "spar"], which amounts to one third of a contract Norton made with Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06802

to Henry Knox

Discusses ordering and transporting spars by boat. "Free" handwritten and stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06834

to Abiel Wood

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Asks Wood a question regarding vessels sailing to and from his region, on behalf of a business acquaintance in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.06866

[Memorial]

Discusses a memorial pointing out an error regarding the Waldo patent in the last survey done of the land.

GLC02437.06998

to Joseph Anthony

Largely illegible, with large portions struck and rewritten. Discusses a financial arrangement Anthony suggested to Knox's business agent, William Bingham. Bingham did not agree to the arrangement, leaving Anthony in a dire situation. Knox is...

GLC02437.06708

to Henry Knox

Place written is illegible. Dunton, one of Knox's employees in the Waldo patent lands in Maine, writes about a dispute between himself and a Mr. Parsons regarding living arrangements. Both Dunton's and Parsons's families are sharing one unfinished...

GLC02437.06741

to Henry Knox

Written by the firm of Willing & Francis. Reports that a shipment of wine has arrived for Knox, and the firm will store it carefully and await his instructions for disposition of it.

GLC02437.06773

to Joseph Anthony

Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes...

GLC02437.06805