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to Ebenezer Dunton

Discusses the alterations he requested to be made to the windows of his new house. Informs Dunton to skip the alterations, saying, "I am not obstinate and therefore I give up my opinion to your judgment - but I pray you to have everything in true...

GLC02437.06079

to Henry Knox

Discusses the cost of Knox's house and mentions he hopes he is wrong and Knox is correct on the estimated cost. Informs Knox he got a second opinion on the construction of Knox's basement and they all agree the basement should be made of stone....

GLC02437.06082

to Henry Knox

Reports Mr. Robinson, Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, and several laborers have set sail for St. George's [House]. Informs Knox he sent Mr. [Thomas] Vose a new ox cart and Mr. Vose expects the workmen to keep two teams in constant employ...

GLC02437.06078

[Indenture contract]

An indenture contract made between Henry Knox, Henry Simpson Jr., and James Hearsey. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hearsey agree to perform the masonry work at St. George's [House] (Montpelier) in "Thomas Town" (present day Thomaston), Maine for Henry Knox....

GLC02437.06081

to Thomas Vose

Informs Captain [Thomas] Vose this letter is being delivered to him by a workman, Henry Simpson, who has been contracted to build Henry Knox's house. Describes Mr. Simpson as being well educated in his field and one of the best bricklayers in this...

GLC02437.06065