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to William Knox

Brief note pertaining to items Waldo had obtained or attempted to obtain for Knox. Closes with "As I was in the Beginning so I now am and ever shall be."

GLC02437.00229

to William Knox

Speaks of the importance of friendship and the value of his friendship with Knox. Promises to purchase goods for Henry Knox. Inquires as to how the "independant company" is faring in Boston. States that he was drafted into the continental army but...

GLC02437.00493

to William Knox

Thanks Knox for so often obliging him. Reports that Mr. Oliver, possibly Andrew Oliver, will pay Knox for the gun he got for Waldo (see GLC02437.00190 and GLC02437.00194). Assures him that Knox's requests are foremost on his mind. Expresses his...

GLC02437.00230

to Henry Knox

"Agreeable to your Desire I embrace the earliest Opportunity of acquainting you to the Rate of exchange upon France." Gives details of the rate of exchange of bills. Also notes that the destination and time of sail for a certain Dutch ship is...

GLC02437.00759

to William Knox

Comments on his poor health, "a bad cold which has affected my eyes." Asks Knox to send an enclosed letter to his mother. Mentions that he will be visiting Sally Flucker. Expects to see Knox soon.

GLC02437.00168

to William Knox

Makes a lengthy, poetic comparison of the reception of Knox's last letter to a lost sailor finding land. Also gives a lengthy explanation for why he has not written sooner and apologizes for being remiss. Continues with a discussion of friendship...

GLC02437.00185

to William Knox

Entreats Knox to procure a gun for him so that he can answer a demand issued in the newspaper for every man above the age of 16 to congregate on the next Thursday "with every necessary Warlike accouterment." All who do not join "will be deemed...

GLC02437.00194

to William Knox

Asks Knox to find an excuse for Waldo's mother, who has accused Waldo of neglect for not writing. States that running a store is very time consuming and prevents him from writing. Mentions that he sent a package with letters and newspapers to Knox...

GLC02437.00186

to William Knox

Explains that the militia officers will examine that every man is provided with arms and ammunition, as accorded by law. Asks Knox to purchase arms for him. Also asks Knox's opinion of the times. The Revolutionary War was about to start and the...

GLC02437.00190

to William Knox

Indicates that Captain Scott has magazines for Henry Knox, which Waldo will forward. Very much looks forward to seeing William. Comments on the kindness of a women named Miss Sally to both William and himself.

GLC02437.00180

[Deed]

Signed by Jonathan and Hannah Waldo. Bartholomew Gedney and Edward Emerson signed as witnesses. Samuel [Chookley] signed as Justice of the Peace on 19 September 172[2]. A deed of gift from Jonathan Waldo to Samuel Waldo for several parcels of land...

GLC02437.10631