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to Henry Knox

Knox's mother-in-law thanks Knox for his efforts to "secure as much as possible of my late Husband's Estate for the benefit of my family." Discusses details of the estate, land situated in the United States. Reports on her own happiness, living...

GLC02437.03051

to Benjamin Hichborn

Writes that though he has written only once since he left Boston, his affection has not diminished for Hichborn. Is happy to hear all his Boston friends, including Hichborn, are well; this is frequently reported to Knox by his "valuable chronicle"...

GLC02437.03259

to James Sullivan [incomplete]

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Previous research determined the addressee to be James Sullivan, but the document does not indicate that explicitly. Knox discusses the settlement of the estate of Thomas...

GLC02437.03428

to James Webber

Expresses his gratitude for the care Webber has taken to assist his brother William, who suffered from mental illness. Mentions a box of books, sent from London by Sharp, that were damaged in transit. Writes, "I am not well acquainted with the...

GLC02437.03139

to William Knox

Expresses relief and joy regarding William's recent recovery from an episode of mental illness. Relates that he and his family plan to move from Dorchester to rent John Singleton Copley's house in Boston. Discusses family news, mentioning his...

GLC02437.03076

to Henry Knox

Written from "Newport." Explains that at the beginning of the war, Knox applied to the Provincial Congress in Massachusetts to exchange furniture with Gardiner's Loyalist aunt and uncle Barnes, Knox's furniture being in Boston. Due to poor...

GLC02437.03270

to James Webber

Mentions the "embarrassments" of Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom, who has recently moved to a house nearby. Discusses the payments being made by debtors such as a Mr. Goodene, as well as the sale of goods. Mentions the health of his brother, William Knox...

GLC02437.03272

to Henry Knox

Docket reads, "from [sic, about] a negro woman formerly belonging to Mr Flucker." Writes that she heard from a Miss Cummings that Knox offered to receive her into his home as a cook or some other kind of servant upon the death of the Fluckers "as an...

GLC02437.03325

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for previous correspondence, and for being the caretaker of her children while they are in America. Discusses land in American inherited from her parents, Hannah and Thomas Flucker. Remarks that a great part of money from the...

GLC02437.03922

[Claim of the children of Captain Thomas Flucker] [incomplete]

Creator unknown. Title added later in red pen. Date and location of writing in the hand of Henry Knox; same hand also apparently provides edits on page 14. Declares that Mrs. Beaumez, mother of Francis, Thomas and Harriet Flucker and widow of...

GLC02437.06687