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Autograph letter

to John Hobby

28 September 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Was informed that there are outstanding taxes on lands in the Flucker estate, and asks Hobby to pay them.

GLC02437.09158
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Manuscript document signed

[Tax receipt]

28 October 1786

Tate, Robert, fl. 1786

Tax receipt regarding £2, 2s. in taxes. Includes two notes of receipt on the verso signed by John Hobby. Noted as written in Falmouth, state unknown.

GLC02437.08599
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Autograph letter

to John Hobby

3 December 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Received Hobby's last letter but has been unable to respond until now due to being out of town. Discusses payment of taxes on the lands belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, which are now in Knox's possession. Requests...

GLC02437.03364
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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

1 April 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Writes that the letter will be handed to Knox by Captain John Hobby, who may need Knox's help in a redress of grievances against the United States government. Jackson declares that he believes Hobby would be a good candidate for the position of...

GLC02437.05391
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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

January 23,1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Writes, "General Harmar's letter of the 23d of November as publish'd in the papers, has relieved the minds of many, and the people are now less severe in the observations on his conduct." Says Captain John Hobby has written him seeking an...

GLC02437.04835
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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

January 12, 1791

Hobby, John, 1749-1802

Writes Knox about the militia forming in Maine. States he would like to be appointed Inspector of the militia. Says, "I am pained to the Extreme to find myself in a situation which renders it necessary to Couch my letter in such language as has the...

GLC02437.04823
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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Jackson

January 12, 1791

Hobby, John, 1749-1802

Sends Jackson a memorandum outlining his military service under Jackson. Hopes this resume will boost his chance at receiving an appointment in the new militia. On verso Jackson confirms, in his own hand, Hobby's statement on 23 January 1791.

GLC02437.04824
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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

February 15, 1793

Hobby, John, 1749-1802

Feels bad having to ask for a favor from Knox. Says that Henry Dearborn, the present marshall for the District of Maine, has been elected to Congress, and Hobby wants Knox to use his influence to help [Hobby] become Dearborn's successor. As the...

GLC02437.05818

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