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to Henry Knox

Recommends Samuel Moores to Knox's attention. Describes the assistance Moores has lent Ulmer while conducting Knox's surveys.

GLC02437.07657

[Contract]

Signed by John Gleason as a witness. A contract and receipt by Ulmer for land deals involving Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln. Ulmer acknowledges and swears he received $443.50 from Henry Knox for his and his brother's (Phillip Ulmer...

GLC02437.07689

to Jacob Sheafe

Informs Sheafe he is unable to reimburse him the money that Sheafe lent to his "expensive son" (likely Henry Jackson Knox) at this time.

GLC02437.07531

to Esquire Elmore

Noted as a copy. Appears to be discussing an encounter he had with a "hellish gang" and reports on the information he learned. Mentions he was unwillingly "anisiated" [initiated?] this day into the "Diabolical Lodge" by one of the members of that...

GLC02437.07563

to Unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the lumber business. Assures that his people would not send damaged goods. Also notes the prices of lumber.

GLC02437.07596

to the Solicitor General

States George Ulmer will present the state of affairs regarding the insurrections by the insurgents in Kennebec County and that northern part of Lincoln County, Maine which borders Knox's patent (likely the Waldo patent). Mentions the affairs have...

GLC02437.07628

to Joseph Peirce

Recommends Lieutenant Humphrey [Hooh] to Peirce. States Peirce would be wise to sell the land to Hooh. Says Hooh is a valuable settler and citizen and vouches for his character.

GLC02437.07660

[Land bond]

Signed by Henry Knox, and John Rynier and John Gleason as witnesses. A land bond for Robert Houston, payable to Knox. Houston gave Knox a note for $290 which is to be paid in three years plus interest for a 100 acre lot in Hancock County, Maine.

GLC02437.07692

to John Gleason

Provides instructions for his upcoming two month absence. Discusses the quantity of wood and limestone he would like to see gathered. Says a large portion of wood can be obtained from people who are indebted to him. Provides further instructions on...

GLC02437.07500

to Henry Knox

Seeks employment from Knox as a printer. Describes his experience in the printing business and notes he can provide references.

GLC02437.07534

to Henry Knox

Continues to discuss the ongoing conflict between the settlers and the surveyors on the north part of the Waldo patent. Appears to discuss spies he has mixed in with the settlers. Also provides names of the suspected people involved.

GLC02437.07566

to Henry Knox

Inquires about various issues concerning the care of Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Asks about the quantity of wood Knox would like and if he should have it shipped to Boston, Massachusetts. Also discusses business...

GLC02437.07599

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he delivered the goods to a Captain Killeran as requested. Includes a bill to Knox for the delivery on the second page of the letter.

GLC02437.07631

[Land sale]

First page signed by John Gleason, David [Fales] and Henry Knox. Page two includes a note signed by Samuel Russell and Benjamin Russell. Appears to be a note for a lot of land in Hancock Country, Maine. The note gives Benjamin Russell 100 acres of...

GLC02437.07663

[to the Committee of old Germans]

Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.

GLC02437.07695

[List of stock at St. Georges]

A list of stock at the farm in St. George, Maine. The list contains the number of horses, sheep, oxen, and so on.

GLC02437.07537

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he paid $750 and received the release on a note as Knox had instructed. Also mentions they arrested Knox's farrier but ended up releasing him. Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers and surveyors on the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.07569

to Thurston Whiting and Benjamin Brackett

Informs the gentlemen their services are no longer needed and they can return to their families. Mentions they did not encounter any settlers during their last survey until they left the woods. Also mentions they received reinforcements who have...

GLC02437.07602

to Joseph Peirce

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Peirce he received the rum, crackers, and a receipt for $800. Discusses various business dealings including his troubling situation with the low price of lime. States, "the low...

GLC02437.07634

to Thomas Coffin Amory

Discusses business transactions involving numerous people and various amounts of notes.

GLC02437.07666

to Robert Houston

Noted as a copy on the docket. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses the turnpike road being built from [Harriman's] Ferry to the Augusta bridge in Maine.

GLC02437.07698

to Joseph Roberts

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox writes a threatening letter to Roberts regarding Knox's lands. Informs Roberts it has been brought to Knox's attention that Roberts has taken possession of land different than...

GLC02437.07732

[Fragment of a diary]

Fragment of a diary with completed entries for Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 7 July. Discusses visits to the author's sister, character commentaries of friends and neighbors and various other topics. Possibly written by Henry Knox's daughter, Lucy...

GLC02437.10362

to George Ulmer

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Encloses (not included) an abstract of a [title] from Mrs. [Lucy] Knox's grandfather, Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Notes the deeds were all legally executed and recorded. Also...

GLC02437.07540

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding the legal troubles he is having. Appears a suit has been brought against Bingham by Caboth and others for the recovery of cargo during the last war (Revolutionary War). Complains of "vile misrepresentations" and "prejudices"...

GLC02437.07572