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[Note lamenting the death of Henry Knox]
October 1806
An unsigned note, likely written by one of Knox's children, lamenting his death. Explains how the writer was blessed to have Knox as a father.
GLC02437.08049
to unknown
8 October 1806
Drinkwater, Micajah, 1739-1825
Asks the addressee to pay a Jonathan Holbrook a sum of money. Also mentions a financial transaction with a Colonel Knowlton.
GLC02437.08039
to Wales & Beale
20 October 1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Reports on the state of his lime business and mentions Captain [possibly Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran.
GLC02437.08047
to Henry Jackson
28 October 1806
Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832
Writes to inform Jackson that his father, Henry Knox, has died. Relates that Knox swallowed a chicken bone and could not recover. Stresses how miserable his family is because of the death.
GLC02437.08048
to Henry Jackson Knox
6 November 1806
Hall, Joseph, 1720-1807
Sends his sympathy for the sad event afflicting the Knox family (the death of Henry Knox). Adds that it will unfortunately not be in his power to visit Thomaston in the next few weeks. Also discusses the land survey commissioned for land purchased...
GLC02437.08050
to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher
29 May 1807
Morton, S.A., fl. 1806
Was happy to receive her last letter. Looks forward to an upcoming trip to visit her. Mentions Mrs. Thatcher's current period of depression (probably relating to the death of her father, Henry Knox), but assures her it will pass. Discusses the...
GLC02437.08060
[Receipt]
22 September 1808-24 September 1808
Daggett, Seth, fl. 1808
Document contains two sections. The first section, written on 22 September, is a contract in which Daggett agrees to transport George Kennard's cargo to Mr. John Hancock in Boston. Daggett signs this portion. The second section, written on 24...
GLC02437.08063
[Plan]
1807
Drawn plan for a canal to be built along the Merrimack River. Includes the placement of various buildings along side. Noted as the property of S. Blodget. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09923
to William Sullivan
December 27, 1805
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses a land agreement involving M. T. Winthrop. Notes Winthrop returned the land according to a clause in the agreement. Mentions the legalities of the case and suggests postponing...
GLC02437.09877
to Lucy Knox
24 August 1807
Sears, David, 1752-1816
Sears, writing also on behalf of Israel Thorndike and William Prescott, writes to Lucy about financial and land dealings they had with her husband, the recently deceased General [Henry] Knox.
GLC02437.08061
to John Holmes
4 September 1839
Sprague & Gray, fl. 1839
Appears to be discussing a financial matter involving discharging a debt. Docket is written in blue pen likely at a later date.
GLC02437.09878
17 October 1807
King, Cyrius, fl. 1806
Provides Knox with some advice on a legal matter (the details of which are unclear).
GLC02437.08062
[Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives]
January 10, 1807
Morton, Perez, 1751-1837
Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives that they "do sincerely condole with the afflicted relatives in the death of Major General Henry Knox; - That his honorable discharge of the duties of a statesman & citizen entitle him to...
GLC02437.08055
Writes that he is glad to be able, as Speaker of the House of Representatives, to transmit to Lucy the condolences of the House (see GLC02437.08055). Stresses that he was so beloved that the resolution was unanimous among house members. Believes...
GLC02437.08056
January 18, 1807
Copy of GLC02437.08056.
GLC02437.08057
[Agreement with Henry Jackson Knox]
March 17, 1807
Blake, Martin, fl. 1806
Indicates that Blake has purchased Knox's house and the land surrounding it. Enumerates the details of the purchase, including the right of Knox to buy the house back within a particular period of time. Unsigned by Blake or Knox, but the words "I...
GLC02437.08059
[Lucy Knox's will]
January 28, 1811
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Will of Lucy Knox, leaving the majority of her property to her children, Henry Jackson Knox, Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, and Caroline Fisher Knox Swan. Certified as a true copy by John H. Sheppard, Registrar. Signatures of Lucy Knox, and the...
GLC02437.08064
24 October 1812
Bentley, William, ?-1848
Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in...
GLC02437.08065
February 6, 1818
Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846
Writes first to report on Knox's daughter (in law) Eliza's travels to and from Boston, and correspondence related to her (Eliza married Lucy's son Henry Jackson Knox). Next, discusses President [John] Adams's recent preoccupation with the idea of an...
GLC02437.08066
[Note]
April 30, 1818
Appears to be a note about Lucy Knox, wife of the late Henry Knox. Describing her life and character, the note was possibly written as a retrospect after her death. Author and date is not listed. A circa date of 1806-1824 was taken from the death...
GLC02437.09883
[to Mrs. Thatcher] [incomplete]
27 September 1825
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829
Addressee and author are unknown, but previous research indicates that the author is Henry Dearborn and the addressee is Mrs. Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher. Largely illegible, but apparently discusses plans he made with the late General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.08070
26 August 1821
Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821
Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.
GLC02437.08068
26 November 1823
Is happy to report that he has completed the business that has brought him to Boston. He has negotiated the financial arrangements between [John] Gleason, General Sullivan, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Healy. Relates the courteous treatment he received...
GLC02437.08069
January 12, 1821
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
Writes to ask Lucy to repay money she owes him for land.
GLC02437.08067
to Reuel Williams
March 11, 1828
Thatcher, Ebenezer, 1778-1841
Discusses the inheritance of the Waldo patent. Has failed in his attempt to find certain requested records related to inheritance of the Waldo patent. However gives a short history of Waldo patent and its ownership, and offers to provide other...
GLC02437.09288
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