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to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.07776) regarding lack of payment. Apologizes to Knox for pressing him for a payment but stresses that his "commercial existence" depends on the immediate payment of some papers. Notes he will wait for Knox's...

GLC02437.07777

to Henry Knox

Discusses his management of Knox's financial relationships with Mr. J[onathan] D. Robins, Mr. Samuel Brown, Mr. William Marston, and others.

GLC02437.07832

[Receipt for purchases from Samuel Jarvis]

Peirce was acting as an agent for the Knox brothers. He notes that William Knox gave him £160.16 to pay Samuel Jarvis for the account of General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08493

Account receipt

Receipt of William Knox's account to Joseph Peirce for £614.1.

GLC02437.08539

[Note]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for about £13.

GLC02437.08638

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Brigadier General Knox. Peirce seems to be sending along information on lands that Knox has an interest in in Massachusetts (including Maine). Says he could not get "ye petition" brought forward this session. Says the Committee...

GLC02437.01361

to Henry Knox

Praises Knox and congratulates him on his recent commission to colonel and his successful operation retrieving artillery from Fort Ticonderoga. Discusses his own ill health as well as his desire to get well and return to military service. Comments...

GLC02437.00252

to Henry Knox

Had wanted to write earlier but was afraid a letter might not reach him. Informs Knox that his brother William left for France on the 20th. Before he left, Knox's brother William left Peirce various papers and "empower'd me to transact his affairs...

GLC02437.01295

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 12 June. Says he did not take care of the business with Mr. Hurd until this morning and that he received from him an 80 dollar note of Mr. [Robert?] Morris. Says that Knox can now...

GLC02437.01465

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Excise Act and the response of New England Towns and ports. Mentions problems with currency and payments, and argues, "Our Legislative & Executive Bodies seem to be by far too large for so young a State - they swallow up an immense Sum...

GLC02437.01342

to Henry Knox

Mentions a letter he received from Knox via a Mr. Allen, which he delivered to the Governor [John Hancock, possibly GLC02437.01408] but has not yet heard anything back. Adds that according to those he spoke to, a Mr. W [possibly Isaac Winslow; see...

GLC02437.01428

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a new lime-burning agreement negotiated in Boston by Mr. Wheaton. Notes the risk incurred by Wheaton since he is so close to Penobscot, a Tory stronghold. Discusses a recent illness, and the quartering of Major Strauss's company at...

GLC02437.01380

to Henry Knox

Discusses sending a box to General Knox, a farm Knox may wish to purchase, and the need for raising money to pay the Army.

GLC02437.01805

to Henry Knox

Discusses the purchase of a house in Brookline, Massachusetts and mentions a Mr. Flucker, possibly in conjuction to the Waldo Patent, a tract of land that is in present day Maine.

GLC02437.02167

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. It seems that Knox was making inquiries for property involving his Loyalist in-law's confiscated estates. Says he has seen Mr. Imman and Mr. Rowe and that the former said he would take 3,000 pounds for his...

GLC02437.01835

to Henry Knox

A letter commenting on Knox's personal finances, especially the disposition of government notes. Peirce references Knox's letter of 3 April. Mentions consolidating old notes and registering new ones. Says his brother William did not consign any goods...

GLC02437.02106

to Henry Knox

References several of Knox's letters, the last one from 4 July 1783 which had pamphlets to distribute. Says they have been printed, along with General Washington's letter, and distributed. Says Washington's letter has been in some of the newspapers...

GLC02437.02351

to Henry Knox

Asks for his decision regarding a house in Dorchester and forwards a letter for Lucy Knox from a Mrs. Howard of London, the daughter of a Sheriff Stephen Greenleaf, and a letter for Knox from his brother. Mentions that he heard from a Mr. Samuel...

GLC02437.02385

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Congress has voted to "discharge the National Debt," and that one party had wanted to insert a clause to "exclude the Commutation & confirm it solely to discharge the foreign debt," though this clause did not pass.

GLC02437.02691

to Henry Knox

Peirce references Knox's letter of 27 August. Says he has signed an agreement for a house for Knox "for one quarter certain to commence the 15th of this month at £45." Reports the farm can be rented with the house next year.

GLC02437.02469

to Henry Knox

Discusses obtaining information regarding certain unspecified business matters dealing with the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.02530

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition in Congress "to postpone the sale of absentees estates till further orders of the court, and to enable agents to lease as heretofore," which would affect Knox's claim to the Waldo patent. Also discusses the issue of commutation...

GLC02437.02627

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business concerns with Knox regarding Knox's investments with the Government, and asks for his opinion on how to handle certain matters. Mentions that he and Colonel Hatch are planning to send to Knox possessions of his...

GLC02437.01654

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 8 October. Consoles Knox on the death of his boy. Says "Alas Deaths Shafts fly thick. no less than five of my little ones have fallen by his relentless hand." Mentions a small box...

GLC02437.01678

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I had the pleasure of once to your Letter of 3rd inst. and mentioning what you desired to Mr. Dawes, who will use his influence in every good measure to move the Massachusetts Line." Adds that he has enclosed a letter from Knox's brother...

GLC02437.01494

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 31 January. This is a follow up on Peirce's letter at GLC02437.01835. Says Mr Rowe has finally given a price of £3600 for the Belcher farm - one third due up front, one third in six...

GLC02437.01921

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" at address leaf. References Knox's letter of 22 January. Reports that Knox's petition about the taxes has not been taken up yet because the committee chairman, Nathan Dane, has been taken up with Senate business. Says that Mrs...

GLC02437.06043

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition filed against Knox involving some property. Mentions a conversation he had with Waterman Thomas of Waldoboro, Maine who supports the petition. Reports Thomas says, "The people who have paid the full amount of their engagement to...

GLC02437.06116

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 29 June. Waited to respond until after the sitting of the Committee of the Sale of Eastern Lands. Met with John White of Charlestown, Massachusetts who is indebted to the Flucker Estate through a bond and a mortgage....

GLC02437.05905

to Henry Knox

Encloses a copy of a newspaper advertisement for Knox's land, which is up for sale to pay taxes (see GLC02437.05923 for an explanation). Asks for instructions. Hopes the yellow fever epidemic is abating.

GLC02437.05925

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Reports that the ten proprietors met on 5 December. Even though he was not authorized to stand in Knox's place, he did so at the urging of Henry Jackson. Told them, because of a recent "advertis[emen]t on business...

GLC02437.05992

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private." Says the action of the ten proprietors is continued to the April Court of Common Pleas session. They have not noticed the error in the writ he mentioned earlier. The issue of Gorham's bond will be referred to the judges of the...

GLC02437.06036

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent out notifications to his properties and mentions hiring a gardener. Asks Knox to provide the gardener with instructions. Also speaks of the possibility of war and the impact it will have. Mentions the people's unfavorable...

GLC02437.06073

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox there has been a hearing before the committee regarding taxes. Discusses which lands are part of the patent (possibly referring to the Waldo patent lands) and any taxes related to the land. Speaks of a tax being unconstitutional and the...

GLC02437.06123

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. References Knox's letter of 18 December. Has had luck finding the heirs and assigns in the Muscongus Lands. Has written to many of them, but has not heard back. Goes into some detail on the situation. Describes a...

GLC02437.06006

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Letter detailing issues with taxes owed on the Waldo Patent lands. Page 2 and 3 have amounts of taxes listed. The letter has been repaired in places, leading to text loss.

GLC02437.06015

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Updates Knox on the joint committee that is deciding on the taxes on the Waldo Patent. The session was postponed until the next meeting of the legislature where current owners of the land will need to give just...

GLC02437.06049

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the trees arrived from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York, New York and they, along with the gardener, are on a vessel heading towards St. George's [House] in Maine. Inquires about an invoice and if he should pay it. Mentions some...

GLC02437.06086

to Henry Knox

Discusses committee members who will hear the land petition cases in Waldoboro, Maine. Reports he told the committee that Knox was unaware of the people's suits (possibly deeds) being lost and Knox is a friend and benefactor of the people on the...

GLC02437.06118

to Henry Knox

Discusses completing a map of the eastern country for the government. Notes the map takes in a corner of the patent. Mentions possibly having to extend boundary lines (possibly on the Waldo patent) to make up for deficiencies. Informs Knox the...

GLC02437.06125

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Waldo patent lands and the petitions that went before the committee. Notes he spoke with Judge Sullivan (possbily James or John Sullivan) who recommends he put in a petition on Knox's behalf to counteract the people's petition....

GLC02437.06128

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he will send the grapevines with the gardener along with some seeds and tools. Mentions how the prospect of war is keeping Knox from traveling. Refers to a promise Knox supposedly made to another gentleman. Discusses properties...

GLC02437.06074

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received a letter from Captain [Thomas] Vose and the gardener. Reports the gardener says the soil at Knox's house [Montpelier] will need to be ploughed before they can begin work. Mentions Knox lost two cherry trees but the other...

GLC02437.06105

to Henry Knox

Is making progress in preparing for the suit with the proprietors, but is having trouble tracking down all the heirs. Believes some of them have already sold out. Says Senator William Bradford of Rhode Island owns one share. Says "if you know him...

GLC02437.06009

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, dealing with drafts and payments. Includes a list of names and amounts.

GLC02437.06521

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a number of items including pitch, tar, cider, and others. Describes unrest in the city where there has been a mob patrolling the streets.

GLC02437.06524

to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals and mortgages. Mentions a piece of land being offered to Knox for $2,250. Notes he believes the price is high and recommends Knox offers $1000. Says he has been ill and confined to the house but it is election day and he...

GLC02437.06234

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received the case of marble and has shipped it off along with some rabbits. Discusses the sum of money owed to Mr. [possibly John] Smith. Also mentions some undisclosed business being completed with the Brinleys and the continuance of...

GLC02437.06280

to Henry Knox

Discusses an undisclosed business matter and land deals located in the Eastern lands. Appears the Committee wants Knox to make an offer on some land.

GLC02437.06327

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and sends one of four glasses that Lucy Knox had asked him to buy.

GLC02437.06450