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to Henry Knox

Writes Knox about his assessment of what will be the "Federal City," referring to Washington D.C. "It is so planned," Williams writes, as to make the River a diagonal line through the Square, leaving a right angled triangle on each side of it...

GLC02437.04917

to Henry Knox

The firm Benny & Rogers write Secretary of War Knox to tell him that they received his "favor, covering Mr. Duers acceptance for 488 50/100 Dollars" as payment for two sets of maps. Free frank signed by Benny and Rogers and "Free" stamped on address...

GLC02437.04948

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 4 July. Is glad that Knox feels the two of them "succeeded well." Reports to Knox about issues with the Massachusetts legislative committee that recently sold them two million acres of land. Reports they have all of...

GLC02437.05058

to Henry Knox

Is disappointed that he has not heard from Royal Flint on the purchase of Mount Desert in Maine. Having authority to negotiate, he will make advances to Mr. Greigore tomorrow. Will receive the maps by Captain Chessman, who is on the Brig "Ceres" on...

GLC02437.05082

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 24 June, which found him "in these back woods near the top of the Alleghany mountains." Tells Knox "I have long thought, with you, that your talents and disposition were not of a kind to be a very able manager in...

GLC02437.05111

to Henry Knox

Transmitted by yesterday's post $5,160 in bank notes to Henry Jackson, agreeable to William Duer's directions. Says that Royal Flint put in his hands two maps, one of the coast of New England and another of the coast around Desert Island. Supposes...

GLC02437.05112

to Henry Jackson

This is a copy of Bruce's letter in Jackson's hand (includes Jackson's signature). Discusses the purchase Knox is about to make of the "million of Acres between the Rivers Penobscot & Schoodie." Says the tract has fewer swamps and better soil than...

GLC02437.05170

to Henry Jackson

References Jackson's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05012) which contained the proposals of the committee for the sale of 2 million acres east of the Penobscot River. Says that without maps he cannot give a precise opinion upon the proposed boundaries...

GLC02437.05029

to George Clymer

Discusses a map of the Susquehanna. Reports that someone has been hired to make a copy of the map.

GLC02437.04372

to Henry Knox

Introduces the bearer, Mr. Tracey, who is in charge of a party that is founding a settlement fourteen miles from Marietta, Ohio. Discusses the emerging society in Ohio. Remarks on the geography of his region, including the location of the Muskingum...

GLC02437.04145

to Henry Knox

Refers to a package of newspapers including a map from Mr. Fales, possibly transmitted to Knox. Discusses Massachusetts politics, particularly the election of lieutenant governor. Expects Benjamin Lincoln to obtain the post over James Warren...

GLC02437.03828

to Henry Knox

Discusses matters related to the Ohio Company settlement at Marietta, including the possibility of defense against Native American attacks. Intended to send Knox a plan of Marietta, but was unable to draw one due to his injured or afflicted hand....

GLC02437.03962

to Henry Knox

Wishes to introduce Knox to a friend of his, Count Paolo Andreani from Milan, Italy, who intends to visit America. Describes him as a top "diletante in Chimistery, and natural history, in Europe." Asks him to introduce Count Andreani to General...

GLC02437.04563

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the hurricane season and other extreme weather conditions in Antigua, such as a lengthy drought which caused cattle to die from want of drink. Speaks briefly about the natural features of the island that she does like. Explains her hope...

GLC02437.04381

to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Knox of the difficult time he had surveying Penobscot due to difficult woodland and stormy weather. Winslow is trying to secure payment from buyers, "Messrs Merril and Brackett," who are awaiting a survey of the area. The don't want...

GLC02437.07251

[Appraisement of land]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Land dealings involving Thomas Winthrop, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, Charles Vaughan, George Ulmer, and Daniel Livermore. Also appears to be an agreement for the hiring of Daniel Livermore to assist...

GLC02437.07522

to the committee of the Governor

Replies to the committee of the Governor concerning the German settlers on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). See the following GLC numbers for prior letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437...

GLC02437.07677

to John Gleason

Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Maine that shows the settlers lots, the names of the settlers before 17 February 1798, and the names of...

GLC02437.07720

[Proclamation called by the Governor of Broad Bay]

Appears to be a of a proclamation by Samuel Waldo concerning the settlement of Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). A description of the land and vegetation is also provided. Title and date was taken from the docket. See the following GLC...

GLC02437.07676

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's business in New York and relays a message from his wife to Mrs. Knox. Also includes a table of the weather patterns, such as temperature and barometric pressure, for the month of May.

GLC02437.06993

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's...

GLC02437.07083

[Diary of weather at Brigadier's Island]

Lists the wind and temperature patterns for every morning and evening in the month of May.

GLC02437.07141

to Henry Knox

First part is a return for the number of salmon caught on the island from 14-26 May. Written in John Rynier's hand. Second part is a note from William Staples giving some possible reasons for the drop in the number of fish. Includes signatures...

GLC02437.07142

to Henry Knox

Mentions he still has not been reimbursed for his expenses from last year. Discusses relations with the Native Americans, stating he is glad that "the surveys will soon be continued & that the Indians are peaceably inclined." Writes, "that as the...

GLC02437.03544

to Henry Knox

Recommends Major Reading Howell, the bearer of this letter, who is collecting materials in order to create an accurate map of Pennsylvania. Writes, "It has been suggested that some surveys taken for the use of the Army during the War, & now supposed...

GLC02437.03663