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to Henry Knox

Wrote Knox by the last post and included a copy of his letter to the legislative committee that is managing the sale of the lands in Maine. Reports "the Legislature had directed the Committee to negotiate for two Million of Acres - this was a great...

GLC02437.05013

[Agreement to deliver 12 tons of hay to Henry Knox's stable]

Agreement signed by Hart with his mark. The document is in the hand of the witness, Reiner John Van den Brock, who also signed it. States that Hart is to supply Knox's stable with 12 tons of hay from the date of this document to 1 April 1792. Hay...

GLC02437.05019

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 17 and 19 June. Also references the letter he sent Knox on 23 June (GLC02437.05026). Encloses a copy of the preliminary agreement (not included) made with the committee for the sale of lands. Says the agreement will be...

GLC02437.05030

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 27 July. Complied with Knox's request to converse with gentlemen in trade "on the subject of the probable quantity of produce that would be convey'd on the Canal from Connecticut River to this place in the course of the...

GLC02437.05143

to Henry Knox

William tells Secretary of War Henry Knox that since his last letter to Henry of October 29 (GLC02437.04759) he has discussed with Hannah Harwood the money she owed Mr. Longman and has "delivered her the care of Watch furniture and seeds from Mrs...

GLC02437.04768

to Thomas Vose

An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo Patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.

GLC02437.04774

to Henry Knox

Advised Knox and family to get out of Philadelphia in the summer or be exposed to "the unhealthy climate of that City in the hot Season..." Describes a severe snowstorm that has hit Boston. Mentions that Governor John Hancock is not well and "is...

GLC02437.04782

[Minutes for Creek Treaty]

Draft of a treaty between the United States and the Creek nation stipulating that Creek Chief Alexander McGillivray would be the liaison with the "rank of Brigadier General." The "great medal chiefs" will also be granted a commission and two agents...

GLC02437.04785

to Henry Knox

Colonel Lamb has sent Knox two barrels of apples, "best Newtown Pippins" and a bundle of English newspapers for Knox's culinary and reading pleasure.

GLC02437.04919

to Mason Wheaton

Writes that the bearer, Captain Thomas Vose, has arranged with Knox to occupy and apparently rent farmland belonging to Knox. Asks Wheaton to deliver him to the territory at a time he and Vose can agree upon.

GLC02437.04082