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to Daniel Davis [incomplete]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Possibly incomplete. Discusses recent land sales he has made to a variety of individuals, such as a General Derby. Mentions his wife, Lucy Knox, as well as co-landowners General [Henry]...

GLC02437.07954

to Henry Knox

Discusses a land sale between Knox, General [Henry] Jackson and General [Benjamin] Lincoln on the one part, and a General Derby on the other. Declares that Jackson's and Lincoln's deeds have been executed, but Davis has found a discrepancy in the...

GLC02437.07962

to Henry Knox

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to discuss Knox's business accounts. Mentions Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran and General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07966

[Receipt for payment between George Storer and Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson]

Partially printed. Receipt acknowledging that Knox, Lincoln and Jackson paid George Storer the money they owed from a previous lawsuit. Signed by Charles Cushing, as Clerk. Note on verso signed by George Storer acknowledging receipt of the funds...

GLC02437.07984

to George Ulmer

Only just received Ulmer's last letter from 12 April, and laments the delay. Discusses local politics, as well as business and land deals.

GLC02437.08025

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of himself and [Israel] Thorndike to discuss an approaching land deal. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.08032

[Papers to Henry Knox from Rufus G. Amory]

Apparently a copy made in Knox's hand of a document written by Rufus G. Amory. Outlines and discusses a particular tract of land surveyed by John Gleason and Jonathan [Murgard] and mortgaged by Henry Jackson. Mentions Benjamin Lincoln as well.

GLC02437.08033

to Henry Jackson

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

Discusses his travels to Portland, Maine, as well as correspondence relating to land surveys and purchases. Mentions [Israel] Thorndike, General [Henry] Jackson, Mr. Prescott, and [John] Gleason, among many others.

GLC02437.08051

to Henry Jackson Knox

Provides advice to Henry Jackson Knox as to how best to arrange financial matters, such as the family business, to provide for the Knox family after the death of Henry Knox. Mentions the possible effects of the European war on pursuing mercantile...

GLC02437.08054