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to Henry Knox

Peirce tells Knox that in his last letter, he forgot ask about other documents he might have. There is a question regarding Thomas Flucker's estate and "whether the Estate should be held responsible for quieting the settlers that were in possession...

GLC02437.04911

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

Written by Knox's agent Peirce to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 30 May. Says the Sheriff of Lincoln County came to see him about taxes due on Knox's lands in Maine. Peirce was able to prove that there "was a Resolve of Court to...

GLC02437.04975

to Joseph Peirce

References Peirce's letters of 14 and 16 June. Consider the importance of the deeds he asks them to be "drawn up in a masterly manner." Tells him to employ who is necessary to get this done. Expects to learn about the sale of the estate on...

GLC02437.05021

to Henry Knox

Peirce writes to Secretary of War Knox regarding the condition of Knox's property they are trying to sell. Peirce tells Knox, "it may be of importance for me to know if you furnished Mr. Jas Bowdoin with the statement of Mr. Flucker's acct." Peirce...

GLC02437.04906

[Inventory of bonds and items from Thomas Flucker's estate]

Pierce presents an itemized receipt of Thomas Flucker's estate which Pierce received from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.04750

to Joseph Peirce

Writes a detailed letter to Peirce dealing with Thomas Flucker's estate, the Waldo Patent, land deals, and other financial matters. Encloses a letter (not included) to Captain [Thomas] Vose and Mr. [David] Fales regarding advertisements for the sale...

GLC02437.04886

to Henry Knox

Peirce received Knox's letter of 8 May 1791. Says the Commissioners rejected Mr. [James] Bowdoin's claim. Also discusses a letter he received from Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding advertisements Vose put up, with the help of [David] Fales and [Moses...

GLC02437.04949

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce as Knox's agent in Boston to Secretary of War Knox. Recently received a letter from a friend in reference to "Fowles Land." Says the buildings mortgaged stood on land that was not Fowles's. The buildings were sold to pay the...

GLC02437.04964

to Joseph Peirce

Discusses account information regarding [the late] Mr. [Thomas?] Flucker's estate. Requests Pierce has General [Henry] Jackson pay the creditors first then draw upon Knox for any differences.

GLC02437.09840

to Henry Knox

Has received Knox's last letter. Has not yet seen Mr. [Isaac] Winslow, Sr. but has seen a member of the petition committee, who declared that the committee will meet in two or three days. Hopes to see Mr. Winslow before then. Has enclosed a copy...

GLC02437.04101

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter for his brother and thanks Knox for the information about his brother since he had not heard from him since his absence. Asks Knox if he received Pierce's father's letter regarding being the heir to "county land due to my late...

GLC02437.04487

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to assist a friend's son, who wishes to enter the service. States that the boy would be well suited for arms, but says he has informed the father that a position being available is unlikely due to the number of officers applying for...

GLC02437.04575

to Joseph Peirce

Knox has sent Peirce fifty dollars for items that Mrs. Knox has requested. Knox asks, "I pray you to send me three pairs of large warm socks."

GLC02437.07338

to Henry Knox

Peirce reports to Knox of his conversations with "T Flucker" and Ebenezer Pemberton, and of the state of their business affairs on Peirce's end.

GLC02437.07379

to Henry Knox

Peirce asks Knox if he has "the Goods of Mr. Fluckers." The Committee is planned to meet the next month. He advises Knox to attend the meeting.

GLC02437.07395

to Henry Knox

Peirce informs Knox that the "President has directed the Troops to be disbanded." John Marshall has replaced Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State and Samuel Dexter has been nominated as Secretary of War.

GLC02437.07409

to Joseph Peirce

Knox asks Peirce to give the enclosed affidavits of the assaults on his surveyors to the Governor Caleb Strong. Knox believes the majority of the back country residents reside in Plymouth Grove. The insurgents killed "a Mr. Winslow" according to the...

GLC02437.07447

to Joseph Peirce

Knox tells Peirce he has loaded vessels with lime and lumber. Knox informs Peirce about the instructions Knox gave to his nephew Thomas Flucker. Knox will be at his wits' end if Thomas does not board the Constitution.

GLC02437.07472

to Joseph Peirce

Discusses business transactions between himself and Joseph Peirce. Appears to be trying to regulate the quantity and price of lime shipped out. Also requests Peirce sends him various items for Knox's house.

GLC02437.07545

to Joseph Peirce

Encloses (not included) $30 for some cyder, corn, and rum.

GLC02437.07567

to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial matter involving Knox and a General Elliot. Reports he received Knox's $800 and paid Elliot as Knox requested. Notes he did not have Elliot endorse the receipt as Knox requested but will correct his mistake.

GLC02437.07625

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he shipped him the articles Knox requested. Comments he has been ill at home for several days. Also discusses several business transactions.

GLC02437.07630

to Joseph Peirce

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Peirce he received the rum, crackers, and a receipt for $800. Discusses various business dealings including his troubling situation with the low price of lime. States, "the low...

GLC02437.07634

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter and the $1200. Mentions Mr. Brown is in the country and he will call on Brown once he returns. Also discusses the quantity of lime he has sold for Knox.

GLC02437.07639