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to Henry Knox

Second page measures 9.2 x 19.6 cm. McGaw, a prominent Maine attorney, writes that he was obliged to write Knox on behalf of the inhabitants of East Andover. Declares that they mentioned the lack of a civil magistrate in their town its vicinity....

GLC02437.07900

Certificate of freedom for Peter a free Negro

Written by Champion for the Court of Common Pleas in Camden County held on 27 November 1786. Document certifies the freedom "of the Negro Peter lately claimed by William Massey." It states that Peter "hath been adjudged a free Man and ... he shall be...

GLC06147

to Henry Knox

Has not received a letter from Knox since 2 July. Received a letter from Samuel Winslow dated 12 July. Winslow's letter noted, "I have the satisfaction to acquaint you that our Cause has succeeded: the Adverse party intend reviewing at the Sup...

GLC02437.05069

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 18 October. Thanks Knox for delivering his letter to Captain Anthony. Will not be able to be present at Holker's case as engagements will detain him until 6 November, "when it will be too late to attend the trial."...

GLC02437.05205

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Tells Knox that he has spoken with the ailing Governor [James] Bowdoin "respecting the Fish, and we have concluded to put on board the first Vessell bound to Philadelphia." Bowdoin died at 4 o'clock that...

GLC02437.04773

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "with some difficulty" he "obtained the necessary Certificate, and the order of the Supreme Court at Cambridge for the Sale of the whole of Mrs. Flucker's real Estate." Before the sale Knox has to take an oath "and I think give...

GLC02437.04775

to Henry Knox

Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote...

GLC02437.04130

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's last letter: "I rejoice with you & your family in the prospect of your being so soon well & a perfect cure effected." After reading his letter, showed it to Ben [Hichborn], who declared he has written to Knox about...

GLC02437.04138

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent letter. Comments on Knox's accusation that Jackson did not write him when he was supposed to, but provides an excuse. Writes, "What a misfortune, that the new government is not yet formed - the Feds are uneasy, & the Antis...

GLC02437.04158

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The time taken up by Congress in fixing the permanent seat of Government, and the situation of the Funding business has caused a great uneasiness & clamour amongst the people, and of that Class that have been the firmest supporters of the...

GLC02437.04644

to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy on finally hearing from Knox: "a Lover never received a Letter from his Mistress with half the pleasure that I received yours of the 28th [of December]." Talks about Knox's wallpaper and the trial of Knox's "Coachman." Jackson's...

GLC02437.04820

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

[Indictments found by the Grand Jury]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the men who were indicted by the Grand Jury for riots that took place 4 July 1801. Also includes two different lists of "evidences" (possibly witnesses) the first...

GLC02437.07633

to Henry Knox

Discusses an upcoming court date regarding the settler's petition. Warns Knox of a gentleman who plans on submitting his petition during the last part of the session in hopes the court will have to extend its session out. Says the gentleman is...

GLC02437.07707

to Henry Knox

Discusses testifying in a court case against William Duer.

GLC02437.09921

to Henry Knox

Discusses the establishment of a judicial branch for the United States, and his appointment as a justice in Philadelphia. Mentions that his accounts are in order. Has applied to the President for the position of "Marshall of the federal Court for...

GLC02437.04261

to Henry Knox

Has received the news that Knox's son has died. Sends his condolences to Knox and his wife and discusses the difficulty of losing a child. Has enclosed a letter for the President from Mr. Thomas Edwards, the former Judge Advocate, who is very poor...

GLC02437.04333

to James Swan

Informs Swan of recent Congressional proceedings. Describes the Senate and House of Representatives convening from April to September, and passed revenue and judiciary laws. Adds that Congress plans to reconvene at the end of January.

GLC02437.04389

to Henry Knox

Has browsed Knox's statement on the Flucker Estate and plans to attend to the matter of the creditors. Asks Knox to recommend that his friend [John] Tucker be appointed to the position of clerk of the Supreme Court, implying that the appointment...

GLC02437.04418

[Letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, forwarded to Henry Knox]

Printed letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, "Chief Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of Pennsylvania." Forwarded to Henry Knox and signed by hand, "The Honble. H Knox Esq. from his affectionate & respectfull Friend & obedt Servant The...

GLC02437.04285

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter and is "happy to hear that your Child is out of danger." Writes that he must again bother Knox on the subject of judicial appointments. Mentions that he wrote to the President on the subject about three weeks ago about...

GLC02437.04299

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his help in negotiating Russell's affairs with the House of Livingston. Received a letter from John R. Livingston in which Livingston expresses concern for Russell's misfortunes. Livingston is powerless to do anything for or against...

GLC02437.04328

to Jonathan Williams

Thanks him for his two recent letters relating to Judge [Thomas] McKean (see GLC02437.04285) and to Captain Newman (see GLC02437.04330). Writes that he will not compliment him on his public letter to the judge, but whenever he has heard merchants...

GLC02437.04351

to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from 9 November (GLC02437.04410). Notes that Knox is correct in his observation that "Agriculture might afford me Satisfaction and profit..." Adds that presently, he is living beyond his means. Writes that the governor has...

GLC02437.04428

to Richard Lechmere

Apologizes for not responding to previous letters before receiving two new letters about Dr. Taylor's bond. Had been waiting for answers to questions respecting their business, specifically about whether bonds due to the mandamus counselors were...

GLC02437.04124

[Ducktrap settlers' petition to Knox]

Signed by Pottel and fifteen others. Settlers on Knox's Ducktrap lands (in present-day Maine) apply to him for relief "as children to a Parent." Recently signed a contract requiring them to pay for the land. Complain they did not have time to...

GLC02437.04002

to Henry Knox

Repeats a request to Knox that "unless you appear here, in person, you never will be able to effect your wishes" regarding petitions in the Massachusetts General Court related to Knox's lands. States that the Winslows have "done every thing in their...

GLC02437.04547

to Henry Knox

Wadsworth declares, "This moment from Convention- Where the proposed Constitution was passed 127 Yeas- 40 Nos- it ought to be remarked that all the [first?] Characters in the Convention were for the Constitution and Gen James Wadsworth the only man...

GLC02437.03756

to Samuel H. Parsons, James M. Varnum, and John C. Symmes

Knox writes to Parsons, Varnum, and Symmes, the first judges of the Northwest Territory. Introduces Thomas H. Cushing, who served in the army during the Revolutionary war and plans to settle in the Northwest Territory. Recommends Cushing for the...

GLC02437.03806

[Oath of Indian interpreter]

Translator Joseph Cornell swears to "truly interpret" the Treaty of Peace proceedings between the Americans and Creeks. Countersigned by Richard Morris [Chief Justice of the State of New York]. Cornell signs with an "X."

GLC02437.04675

[Oath of allegiance]

Creek chief McGillivray swears an oath of allegiance to the United States government and swears to obey the President of the United States as well as "orders of the officers appointed over me." He further agrees to obey "the true intent and meaning...

GLC02437.04691

to Henry Knox

Winslow reminds Secretary of War Knox that the General Court is convening 15 September 1790. Hopes to have a "final settlement" in their dispute with the settlers on the Waldo patent. Reports a visit from Mr. [David] Fales about petitions being...

GLC02437.04698

to Henry Knox

Discusses the President's appointments to the judiciary branch. Mentions the possibility of a Mr. [likely John] Lowell being nominated for the Supreme Court, and provides his opinions on that appointment.

GLC02437.04293

to Henry Knox

Written from "Poplar Grove, Delaware." Is happy to hear that Knox will continue on as Secretary of War. Declares that he has written to the President and recommended Colonel John Parks for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Would like Knox to speak...

GLC02437.04345

to Thomas Rodney

Writes that he received Rodney's last letter, respecting Rodney's correspondence with the President about Judge [Thomas] McKean and Colonel John Parks (see GLC02437.04345). Believes the President has complete knowledge of the character of these...

GLC02437.04352

to William Lewis

Knox acknowledges Lewis's letter of 22 August 1790 regarding "the suit between my friend Major [Samuel] Shaw and Mr. [Holken]." Discusses the evidence that a court commission might need. Says Captain [Thomas] Randall will be able to provide Lewis...

GLC02437.04711

to William Vans Murray

Knox received Murray's letter of June 3, 1799. Knox tells Murray that the "legality principle of the Judges acting as Commissioners, will be decided by the Supreme Court August next." Then, Knox, believes, those recommended by the circuit courts...

GLC02437.07275

to unknown

Knox writes that from William Sullivan he has heard that "Winthrop, and MacKay say they are not concerned respecting my plea of usery...." Knox says that they must all use the same defense "at least to induce the enemy to compromise." Knox mentions...

GLC02437.07352

[to Alden Bradford]

Knox tells Bradford that Knox's daughter just wrote Bradford a reply, seemingly to accept Bradford's invitation for her to stay with them. Knox says "I think it not improbable that my Daughter might incline to defer her visit until the Supreme Court...

GLC02437.07425

to George Ulmer

Assures Ulmer there is sufficient evidence to prove the assembling of the insurgent. Notes they will need the witnesses testimony at the next Supreme Court hearing and requests Ulmer to summons them. Also believes the surveys ought to go forward.

GLC02437.07615

to George Ulmer

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Notes men have been sent out to assist the surveyors. Stresses the importance of Ulmer summoning all the witnesses to be at the Supreme Court. Knox's signature has been clipped from the...

GLC02437.07617

to Henry Knox

Says he showed Knox's letter (GLC02437.07628) to Judge Paine regarding the insurrections of the insurgents in Maine. Notes the judge included Knox's letter as part of his "charge" to the Grand Jury. Encloses (not included) a list of names of men...

GLC02437.07632

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

[to the Committee of old Germans]

Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.

GLC02437.07695

to Henry Knox

Bradford writes Knox that when Knox's daughter is ready, Bradford will travel to Thomaston to accompany her to Wiscasset where he lives. Mentions "Mr. Forsyth's" plans to travel there as well. Bradford says "the court is the second Tuesday in July...

GLC02437.07427

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding the legal troubles he is having. Appears a suit has been brought against Bingham by Caboth and others for the recovery of cargo during the last war (Revolutionary War). Complains of "vile misrepresentations" and "prejudices"...

GLC02437.07572

to George Ulmer

Informs Ulmer the surveyors were apprehensive of an attack and have retreated. Says it is important for the surveyors to discover the insurgents identities or intentions. Also notes the importance of Ulmer attending court next Tuesday.

GLC02437.07620

to Henry Knox

Mentions he had the pleasure of seeing Knox's family on his way to Boston, Massachusetts. Notes another trial will be held and discusses a particular judge. States the judge has always been a federal and "does not approve of the new order of things...

GLC02437.07662

to Henry Knox

Bingham acknowledges Knox's letter of 17 April 1799. Bingham realizes his legal counsels must receive payment, but he believes since the United States government benefits from this, the government should compensate. "However, Bingham says, "I shall...

GLC02437.07259

to Moses Michael Hays

Knox lists sums for which he is accountable to "Michael Moses Hays."
Knox notes, "Mr. Hay is secured for an endorsement by my mills, locks and canals on the St. George River which are worth at least 30000 Dollars." Knox ends with the passage that...

GLC02437.07205