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to Henry Knox

Davis tells Knox that he paid the sheriff of Lincoln $1500 as Knox requested. Davis says he was deceived by a man named "Truky" with whom he made a contract. Davis says, "I thought I had sold the 65 acres well, considering the title was disputed...

GLC02437.07339

to Henry Knox

Winslow acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Knox's letter written 14 October. Winslow mentions a "controversy between Mrs. Waldo and Us" believing that Knox "had a conviction either of the policy, or propriety of it." Winslow wishes to find...

GLC02437.04765

to Henry Knox

Collected payment on several accounts for Knox. Encloses papers (not included) related to the "appraisement" of the estate of [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's deceased father-in-law. Discusses back taxes related to Flucker's lands that have been sold.

GLC02437.04011

[Land purchase guarantee]

Authorizes Robert Treat to occupy and improve a tract of land in the Town of Frankfort that he is purchasing from Henry Knox and Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Signed by Benjamin Shute, as agent to Treat, as well as by two witnesses. See GLC02437.05438...

GLC02437.05439

to Henry Knox

Writes he is disappointed that he has not had any response from Knox regarding the letters he sent him. Outlines the defense of a case concerning taxes on Thomas Flucker's estate. Understands that Knox is busy with "public business" but he needs to...

GLC02437.04844

to Henry Knox

Written by Knox's agent Peirce to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 16 May, which mentioned the insolvency of the estate. Is confident it is insolvent because the probate judge reported it so to the judges of the Supreme Court and...

GLC02437.04957

to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Secretary of War Henry Knox that two men, Samuel Noyes and Adams Merrill, want to buy some lots of land in Falmouth which Major Merrill had previously applied for. One is also interested in the 104 acres of Piscataqua that Winslow...

GLC02437.04726

to Joseph Peirce

Assures Peirce he will "promot[e] as far as possible the Views of Genl. Knox" in land negotiations related to the Waldo patent. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. May be the Winslow letter...

GLC02437.05584

[Inventory of various tracts of land]

Briefly describes each tract of land from Thomas Flucker's estate, including information on the acreage of each tract. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05586

[Land purchase guarantee]

Document certifies that Treat has put a deposit on a particular tract of land, and is in the process of negotiating the purchase of that land from Henry Knox and Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Signed by Treat and two witnesses. Written from "Frankfort,"...

GLC02437.05438

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06976

to Henry Knox

Discusses the offer of a survey of Thomaston, Maine, which he declined, on behalf of Knox.

GLC02437.07114

to Samuel Winslow

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Writes that he received Winslow's earlier letter. Declares that he is not yet ready to sell the land in question, and if...

GLC02437.06838

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06970

to Samuel Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

GLC02437.07044

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of land and possibly having yet another survey done to determine the acreage of plots.

GLC02437.07031

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for a man from Jamaica on his way to Boston. Noted as written in Portland, most likely Portland, Maine.

GLC02437.07055

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.

GLC02437.07122

to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine and an assessment of the rights to that land, which will be going up for auction.

GLC02437.07140

[Account]

Statement of Henry Knox's account with Samuel Winslow from 23 October 1789 to 4 December 1793.

GLC02437.10619