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to [the Board of the United States Bank]

Expresses concern over his ability to pay back a loan and suggests mortgaging the house of his land agent George Ulmer as collateral.

GLC02437.07194

to Samuel Nicholson

Knox writes Nicholson regarding "the circumstance of Mr. Russel and Mr. Amory" who left his ship (the Constitution) because they did not receive commissions. Knox has told them to return and be obedient, but also suggests to Nicholson that once they...

GLC02437.07215

[Map of land]

A sketch of land surveyed by John Gleason. Cover 50,000 acres of land likely located in Maine. Shows a pond and various land marks in water colors and has a partially colored border.

GLC02437.10650

to Henry Knox

Lucy Knox's sister, Mrs. Beaumez, writes Knox of her concerns for her sons. She is happy for Thomas Flucker's good behavior, but worried about Francis. She is considering sending them to England and expresses her wish that peace come to France and...

GLC02437.07257

[Plan of land]

"This Plan of Land lying Warren, on the Westerly Side of St. Georges River above the great falls (so called) surveyed for Mr. Robert Baggs contains 110 acres and 67 pearches." Plan was drawn by James Malcom.

GLC02437.07289

to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Beaumez writes her niece Lucy Knox. She says her last letter were "dismal" because here "health and spirits were bad." Now they are well. She speaks of missing her children back in America, of what she hears from them, and of the little gifts...

GLC02437.07322

to Benjamin M. Stoddert

Knox repeats an offer that he made to the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, to build "a vessel on St. Georges River near Penobscot on account of the U.S."

GLC02437.07260

to Henry Knox

Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, has received Knox's letter of 4 July 1799 by "Captain Nicholson." Stoddert assures Knox that he has no intention of "depriving him of his commission" and that President Adams would never "consent to injure any person...

GLC02437.07292

[Contract]

This agreement says that "the subscriber expecting dayly to receive from Daniel Davis Esq. of Portland, an account of the sales of property in Falmouth hereby pledges himself as soon as he shall receive such account ...that he will transmit to Mrs...

GLC02437.07325

to Henry Knox

Reed, seemingly a squatter on Knox's land, writes to Knox that he is "still alive and still in possession of the land at owls head." Reed is willing to pay Knox $2/acre except for land Reed claims "pedody payed for...years ago." He goes on to...

GLC02437.07263

to Joseph Harris

Knox writes grocer Harris to send him a list of groceries that include chocolate, coffee, white and brown sugar, and pork. Knox will send Harris his payment in the next month.

GLC02437.07295

to Henry Knox

Blagge thanks Knox for writing to President Adams on his behalf. Blagge asks the Knoxes to remember in their prayers "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" whose daughter Antoinetta just that day died.

GLC02437.07328

to John Rynier

Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.

GLC02437.07298

[Receipt]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for $71.06. Also includes a note of receipt signed on the verso by an Eleazer Homer.

GLC02437.08752

to Henry Knox

Davis discusses bank notes and Mrs. Knox's lands. Davis has been in discussions with Samuel Winslow and James Deering, which Davis relates to Knox. He cannot be fully sure that all the information is accurate. "Mr. Merrill," Davis says "wishes you to...

GLC02437.07331

to Henry Knox

Francis Flucker requests that Knox send him clothing that Flucker is lacking on board the U.S. Frigate Constitution. Says the lieutenant has told him "I must dress decenter or not come on the quarterdeck..." Signs as "Fluker."

GLC02437.07269

to Benjamin Joy

Knox received Joy's letter of 6 August 1799. Knox's financial woes are preventing him from making payments presently. He, himself, is owed money. Knox mentions that his sawmills are not at work right now. He has discussed these matters with Henry...

GLC02437.07301

[Account]

Lists transactions between Thomas Flucker and Josiah Bowen for room, board and damages, including a broken mirror. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08755

[Quit claim deed]

Partially printed document stating Flanders has released his claim of "a certain tract of land" to Henry Knox...in consideration of ten dollars."

GLC02437.07334

Deed

Deed of land sale from Bryant Morton, Jr. to Edward Payson.

GLC02437.07240

to John Adams

Knox writes to President Adams, urging him to allow Knox's son Henry to be promoted from midshipmen to Lieutenant in the US Navy. (Knox Jr. was midshipman on the USS Constitutionl).
The docket reads, "The President on the receipt of this letter dd...

GLC02437.07272

to Henry Knox

Geoffrey tells Knox that his nephew Francis Flucker owes Geoffrey a small balance from credit Francis secured from him in 1798. Geoffrey produces a copy of the letter Francis wrote him on 6 November 1798 requesting the loan.

GLC02437.07304

[Account]

Discusses an account with Henry Knox regarding his term of services and salary.

GLC02437.08758

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan, daughter of James Swan, discusses with Henry Knox's daughter Lucy her ideas about mankind and manners. She says Lucy would be welcome to stay with her and her family. Lucy had asked Christiana to inquire from certain unnamed...

GLC02437.07337

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Complains about Knox not writing her. Mentions how isolated they are from everyone. Speaks of mutual acquaintances of theirs. Also discusses the recent deaths and sicknesses in her family. Letter is addressed to "Miss Knox," likely referring to Lucy...

GLC02437.09860