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to Henry Knox

Gleason discusses with Knox planks and their lots of land. Knox asks Gleason to send him "some sugar, coffee, tea and mollasses."

GLC02437.07247

to Henry Knox

Discusses the lumber and lime business. Notes one kiln of lumber has been burnt and the lime has not yet gone into affect. Also discusses production at numerous mills. Mentions various men who are working on the farm and lists materials and goods...

GLC02437.07519

to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to...

GLC02437.07795

to Henry Knox

Discusses the shipping of items shipped to and from Knox's estate, such as lime and meat. Provides a list of items they need at the estate, including coffee and Bohea tea.

GLC02437.07850

to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain Benjamin Killeran [possibly "Kelleran," a relation of Captain Edward Kelleran] arrived at Thomaston with a delivery of pork and beef in barrels; discloses that the beef is very good but the pork is very poor. The Captain will...

GLC02437.07938

to Henry Knox

Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled "Kelleran"- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent...

GLC02437.07944

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that some items in his order are outside of the trade which Wright & Gill, a London stationery company operated by Thomas Wright and William Gill, engages in. However, Wright & Gill explain that they obtained and shipped the items since...

GLC02437.00010

to Henry Knox

Recommends his nephew Joseph Cranch for appointment by Knox, Secretary at War. Relates the details of Joseph's life, including the loss of both of his parents at an early age. Joseph sold his land in England and opened up a shop in Boston that was...

GLC02437.03134

to Wright & Gill

Writes to the firm of Wright & Gill, in London. Writes that Mr. Thomas Longman will pay the balance on his account with Wright & Gill, a London stationery company. Touches on several other business matters.

GLC02437.05245

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a note listing exports of Maine (not included). Signed in text.

GLC02437.06387