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[Account]
4 November 1798
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
Lists transactions regarding lumber sawed on a weekly basis at Henry Knox's mills for the month of October 1798. Transactions listed by week and location.
GLC02437.08750
to Ebenezer Pemberton
circa 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Appears to be a statement on Henry Knox's accounts for Thomas and Francis Flucker dated 5 September 1798 and 15 January 1799.
GLC02437.09852
[Land deed to Benjamin Parkman]
3 April 1798
Deed affirming the sale of land within the Waldo patent from Henry Knox and his associates to Benjamin Parkman. The portion of land sold was granted to Knox by a resolve of the Massachusetts legislature. Also signed by Thomas Jackson and Mary...
GLC02437.09267
to Henry Knox
30 May 1798
Adel, L., fl. 1798
Informs Knox that he has to leave town in a hurry and will not be able to see him before he leaves.
GLC02437.07138
11 September 1798
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Expresses his wish to better serve his country as he feels his current position in the military does not allow him to do so. Asks for Knox's advice before he attempts to try for a higher position.
GLC02437.07171
to unknown
December 8, 1798
Knox acknowledges that he "received your note respecting Francis Flucker and the explanations of his conduct by McEllery." Knox believes that Francis must change his behavior sincerely, but as for now he had "no moral sense: wrong and right are the...
GLC02437.07203
[Diary of weather at Brigadier's Island]
May 1798
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
Lists the wind and temperature patterns for every morning and evening in the month of May.
GLC02437.07141
30 September 1798
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Expresses his disappointment at not hearing from Knox and tells him about mutual friends and their families.
GLC02437.07174
15 December 1798
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.
GLC02437.07206
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
16 July 1798
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Declares that it is in vain "to look for ease & happiness in a world of trouble," noting that the call of his country has persuaded him to participate in public service (Washington accepted command of the army in 1798, but did not assume an active...
GLC02437.09432
4 June 1798
Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.
GLC02437.07144
4 October 1798
Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.07177
to John Gleason
December 19, 1798
Knox explains that the expenses of his estate have exceeded his income. Knox has depended on lumber to help pay the bills, but the bad saw and bad logs have been the norm of late. Knox states that "the object of this letter is to "turn your...
GLC02437.07209
4 April 1798
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Discusses the offer of a survey of Thomaston, Maine, which he declined, on behalf of Knox.
GLC02437.07114
7 June 1798
Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1822
Asks on behalf of the President, John Adams, for Knox's opinion concerning the ability of Samuel Nicholson and whether he should be appointed to a new command. At the time, Nicholson was assigned command of the USS Constitution. Noted as written at...
GLC02437.07147
16 October 1798
Brooks, John, 1752-1825
Relays a message concerning the son of a mutual acquaintance who offers his services to Knox. Noted as written in Medford, state unknown.
GLC02437.07180
23 December 1798
John Gleason discusses with Knox the cargos of Brigs William and General Wayne. Gleason explains the arrangements he will make to access and pay for the cargo [of lumber].
GLC02437.07212
6 January 1799
Lists transactions regarding the amount of beef killed at Montpelier farm in Thomaston, Maine by weight of the cattle, person who gave the meat, the rate received and amount.
GLC02437.08730
[Bond]
December 31, 1801
Bond listing interest and deductions by date, ranging from 23 April 1799 to 31 December 1801.
GLC02437.08794
to Francis and Thomas Flucker
20 April 1798
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Writes to her sons, stating that she has not heard from them in a while and about the ships and news from the family.
GLC02437.07117
to Thomas Fraser
21 June 1798
Discusses a receipt. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.07151
to Benjamin Lincoln
30 October 1798
Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.
GLC02437.07183
[Receipt]
24 April 1798
Kenrich, J. Jr., fl. 1798
Receipt for five dozen peach trees and three dozen plum trees that Henry Knox bought from J. Kendrick Jr.
GLC02437.08733
1798
Wells, Daniel, fl. 1798
Asks to be discharged from Knox's service, as his wife is unwell and needs to be in Boston for health reasons.
GLC02437.08096
2 May 1798
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Lear, Washington's former secretary, encourages Knox to do business with him in the nascent federal city. Says materials are needed to construct the "public buildings."
GLC02437.07123
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