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to Joseph Anthony

States that he's been in Boston for several weeks, mentions a debt and discusses other financial business.

GLC02437.06909

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.

GLC02437.06911

to William Bingham

Discusses some kind of accommodations and financial affairs.

GLC02437.06912

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06913

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances and a prospectus that Knox drew up. Also mentions the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.06917

to Joseph Anthony

Informs Anthony that he has received his letter.

GLC02437.06918

to Henry Knox

Expresses some concern over Knox's financial situation and discusses land and other financial matters.

GLC02437.06926

to John Quincy Adams

Docket indicates the addressee is "J Q Adams," as Secretary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Writes in response to the academy's electing him a member; accepts the honor with gratitude.

GLC02437.07990

to Samuel Breck

Marked as a copy. Writes a kind letter to his old friend Breck about keeping in touch as time passes. Also writes to reintroduce Breck to a Mr. Thomas Payson. He and Lucy Knox send their love to Breck and his family.

GLC02437.07998

to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to inform Henry Jackson Knox of their receipt of a lime shipment, which leaves a balance due to him in his account of $366.91. Report they will draw on their debtors for the money and will use part of it to pay a...

GLC02437.07999

[Petition for Justice of Peace in Canaan]

Petition to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the part of Lincolnville formerly called Canaan. Recommend Jonathan Fletcher for the position. Addressed to the Governor [of Massachusetts] and his council. Signed by 19 citizens, including Stephen Young...

GLC02437.08004

to the Proprietors of the Town of Belfast

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Mr. Patterson and the other proprietors of Belfast" on page 2. Declares that he has learned that his survey and the Proprietors's survey of the town of Belfast differ....

GLC02437.08042

to Henry Knox

Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each...

GLC02437.08044

to Lucy Knox

Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in...

GLC02437.08065

to Lucy Knox

Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.

GLC02437.08068

to Lucy Knox

Explains that a Miss Bond will be unable to keep her engagement with Mrs. Lucy Knox, but that Miss F. Bond is happy to accept Mrs. Knox's invitation.

GLC02437.08085

[Letter fragment] [in French]

Discusses some sort of business involving Mr. William Bingham.

GLC02437.08092

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to dine with him at two o'clock. Year unknown. Noted as written at Beacon Street, which is most likely Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.08118

to Henry Knox

Discusses an exchange for a bond and related financial matters.

GLC02437.08149

to Henry Knox

Discusses interring Knox's deceased child in a vault.

GLC02437.08162

to William Bingham [incomplete]

Discusses thoughts on legacies and how estates should be divided amongst heirs. Recipient previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08187

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how she has not heard from her sons in a while and since being apart from them for more than two years, feels like a stranger to them. Also discusses some business matters.

GLC02437.08224

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08233

to Belfast proprietors

Discusses land surveys and deeds.

GLC02437.08251

[Receipt]

Note of receipt from Boston.

GLC02437.08329