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[Rough outline of the case of the Germans on the west side of Broad Bay]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A rough outline regarding the Germans' land claims on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). Discusses land deals and legal obligations involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel...

GLC02437.07674

[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 John Gleason

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Instructs Gleason to purchase 20,340 acres of land located between Belfast and New Landrian in Maine. Describes the boundary lines and also instructs Gleason to note the quality of the...

GLC02437.07548

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss financial matters and possibly his current situation. Letter written from "Glocoster" which possibly is Gloucester, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.07580

to Joseph Jones

Expresses his sympathy in hearing about Jones's barn being burnt down by the insurgents. Assures Jones the government will reimburse him for his loss provided the "villains" cannot be found and are unable to pay for the damages. Requests Jones...

GLC02437.07613

to Henry Knox

Stresses to Knox he did not remove one of Knox's barns on Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Informs Knox whoever told him he was removing a barn was mistaken. Says he removed the remaining portion of the roof on the house because...

GLC02437.07645

to the committee of the Governor

Replies to the committee of the Governor concerning the German settlers on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). See the following GLC numbers for prior letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437...

GLC02437.07677

to Henry Knox

Discusses the lumber and lime business. Notes one kiln of lumber has been burnt and the lime has not yet gone into affect. Also discusses production at numerous mills. Mentions various men who are working on the farm and lists materials and goods...

GLC02437.07519

to Robert Houston

Appears to be discussing a matter that is going before the Supreme Court. Possibly referring to the land troubles Knox is having with settlers in Maine. Asks Houston to find evidence on the perpetrators.

GLC02437.07551

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox a party of four, two of which who are related to Vaughan, is heading out east and would like to stop and visit Knox before they return. Also provides a list of names who are in the party.

GLC02437.07584

to Captain Hunter

Noted as a copy. Reports on conversation he had with an old acquaintance regarding the settlers' opinions about Knox's lands being surveyed. His friend says the settlers are determined to butcher the Ulmer's, Houston, and Wilson with bayonets....

GLC02437.07616

[The adjourned meeting of the old governors on the west side of the Medumack river]

Noted as a "true copy" and signed by John Rynier. Results from the committee's meeting concerning the German settlers in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The Committee voted to have the German proclamation translated into English and to...

GLC02437.07680

[Appraisement of land]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Land dealings involving Thomas Winthrop, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, Charles Vaughan, George Ulmer, and Daniel Livermore. Also appears to be an agreement for the hiring of Daniel Livermore to assist...

GLC02437.07522

to Henry Knox

Discusses various business transactions and payments. Also discusses the lime production noting the price and amount shipped. Mentions his competitors prices and their terms of sale. Provides a list of articles he shipped to Knox.

GLC02437.07554

to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) a draft of an indenture. Notes the indenture is for the conveyance of some land involving [Henry] Knox, [Benjamin] Lincoln, [Henry] Jackson, and [Thomas?] Winthrop. Includes the legalities of the contract and the dollar amount...

GLC02437.07587

to Henry Knox

Discusses a land deal between himself, John Miller, and Henry Knox. Appears Miller gave Moulton a mortgage deed for a lot of land which resides on Knox's patent as security for a debt he owed Moulton. Moulton now requests Knox gives him a deed for...

GLC02437.07619

[Cancelled bond]

A note on the second page is signed by John Gleason. Appears to be a receipt of a note for a lot of land in Lincoln, Maine. A sworn statement by Knox that the note for John Foot has been fully paid.

GLC02437.07651

[Land notes]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A statement of land notes. Statement includes a list of people's names and the amounts paid. Date range is possibly from November 1801 to November "1803."

GLC02437.07683

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Lt. James Wilson. Requests Knox signs his "Diploma of the Association of the Cincinnati."

GLC02437.07525

to unkown [illegible]

Letter is illegible due to fading. Name and date taken from a note added at a later date.

GLC02437.07557

to Henry Knox

Discusses a mortgage he drew up for Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop (likely for land in Maine). Notes the corrections in terminology that he would like Knox to change on the indenture. A note from William Sullivan written at the bottom of the letter states...

GLC02437.07590

to Henry Knox

Signed by Willing Blake and Rufes Gillmon stating to the truth of their testimony. A short report stating there were no signs of the insurgents in the woods and the surveyors are not in danger.

GLC02437.07622

to Henry Knox

Discusses the lime business, says he believes there is a need for lime in his town. Goes on to further discuss aspects of the lime business. Believes it would be to Knox's advantage to visit them where they could discuss the business further.

GLC02437.07654

[Response to a meeting]

Knox's response to the meeting held by the Committee in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims in Waldoborough, Maine. Knox agrees to a portion of the settlers claims including the "old Germans." Describes in further detail his...

GLC02437.07686

[List]

Lists the people who were entitled to land from 1788 but have yet to receive their deeds. People listed by name, town and amount of acreage with corresponding comments and notes written alongside. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08621