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[Notes]

Notes regarding land finances. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08785

[List]

List of people who are entitled to land in 1788 and have yet to receive their deeds. People listed by name and number of acres, with related comments alongside. Includes notes on the verso by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08617

[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.

GLC02437.08620

to Henry Knox

Discusses an upcoming court date regarding the settler's petition. Warns Knox of a gentleman who plans on submitting his petition during the last part of the session in hopes the court will have to extend its session out. Says the gentleman is...

GLC02437.07707

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is either sending or has sent him a list of letters (not included) of people who have applied for land in Knox's patent (likely part of the Waldo patent lands). Notes he marked the quantity and price agreed on next to each man's name...

GLC02437.07501

[List]

Noted as a "true copy" by George Ulmer on the second page. Lists settlers who have agreed to George Ulmer's (Henry Knox's land agent) terms in Ducktrap, Maine and possibly various other towns. Includes the settlers names, amount of acres, price per...

GLC02437.10603

[Note]

Informs Mr. [John] Gleason that the property he wanted appraised is worth $180.

GLC02437.08787

to Henry Knox

Describes his sea voyage and food rations to his uncle Henry Knox. Says they eat beef and beans one day and pork and beans the other day. Mentions one of the vessels has the fever but believes they will not get it. Sends his regards to his aunt...

GLC02437.07502

to Henry Knox

Mentions setting up a meeting with Knox to discuss the purchase or division of the Muscongus lands (part of the Waldo patent lands) in Maine. Also discusses hereditary rights and other legal complications associated with the land.

GLC02437.07503

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he believes some of the settlers in the [Newgorham] neighborhood (present day Gorham, Maine) are against the surveys being conducted. Also discusses the petitions on the Ducktrap land in Maine.

GLC02437.07505

[Land deed]

First portion of the letter is signed by Thomas Amory. William [Rowsory] signed as a witness and John Lowell signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. Second portion of the letter (page 3) is signed by Rufus Amory. A. Ritchie Jr. and J. Taylor...

GLC02437.07713

to Lucy Knox

Inquires why she has not heard form her. Discusses various people and friends. Also inquires after Knox's mother and father.

GLC02437.07504

to Henry Knox

Both he and his wife send their sympathies to Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox possibly over the death of one Knox's children. States, "We, also, have only three children left." Discusses the lime business and its fluctuating price. Mentions he can...

GLC02437.07715

[Note]

Note regarding the building of a house and the materials for it.

GLC02437.08788

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss the lime business. Says he is waiting to hear from Albany regarding funding from the government.

GLC02437.07716

to Leroy [Bayer] & Mr. [Evers]

Informs them that Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Beaumez's son, Francis Flucker, was appointed by the British government and is serving in India and that her other son, Thomas Flucker, is a midshipman on his way to the West Indies. Continues to discuss the...

GLC02437.07506

to Henry Knox

Appears to be seeking help from Knox in finding employment. Discusses being ill and other misfortunes his family has suffered. Notes he has had to depend on his brother for help and seeks any type of employment where he can use his skills.

GLC02437.07507

to Henry Knox

Appears to be seeking an office in Maine. Requests Knox writes to [Thomas?] Jefferson informing him of Wetmore's desire to be appointed.

GLC02437.07508

to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and Mr. Evers. Discusses business dealings involving Knox, Leroy Bayard, Mr. Evers, Mr. [B.?] Beaumez, [Thomas?] Flucker, and [Francis?] Flucker. Appears Knox advanced money for the Flucker's (Thomas and Francis) passage to...

GLC02437.07512

to Thomas Jefferson

A cordial letter welcoming Jefferson to office, and expressing approval of Jefferson's inauguration speech. Appreciates Jefferson's appeal for less partisanship as a means for "cementing more closely our union." Remarks upon the fact that he...

GLC02437.07513

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has not been able to hire any men to assist in surveying the new townships (likely in Maine). Says everyone is intimidated by the back settlers who threaten to fire upon anyone who attempts to "run outlands." Recommends increasing...

GLC02437.07514

to Henry Knox

Introduces Samuel W. [Fisher] to Knox. Notes Fisher is a member of Knox's state legislature and will be visiting the "Eastward" area.

GLC02437.07515

to Thomas Jefferson

Recommends Henry Jackson for the appointment to the office of Naval Agent (possibly the Secretary of Navy). Lists Jackson's qualifications, including his supervision of the construction of the USS Constitution, and describes Jackson as being...

GLC02437.07516

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss land deals possibly located in Maine. Mentions the troubles Knox is having with squatters and the possibility of building roads and buildings on the land.

GLC02437.07517

[Note]

Note to Edward Kelleran seemingly regarding a payment for the transport of furniture from Boston.

GLC02437.08786