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to Henry Knox

Discusses the financial affairs of a Mr. Pemberton, noting that Pemberton's estate is in the hands of overseers (of Boston), and the interest was to be given to the relief of "such poor persons as had formerly lived in genteel life..." Notes that the...

GLC02437.04444

Petition of Johan Clute to the Court of Common Pleas

In his petition, Johan Clute stated that he paid all of his late uncle's debts.

GLC03107.04932

Last will and testament of James Mills

GLC03107.04938

Grant of power of attorney to Rip van Dam

Joshua Crosby and Charles Hill, the executors of the late James Mills's will, appoint Rip van Dam to be their attorney in concluding the matter.

GLC03107.04939

to Henry Knox

Colonel Henry Jackson writes to his close friend General Henry Knox on a variety of topics. Writes "I have been Lasey it is true, but cool weather is coming on & I shall be more attentive in future." Discusses the sale of some hardware goods Knox had...

GLC02437.03179

to Henry Knox

Writes a friendly letter in which he presents news on a variety of subjects. First, mentions that he applied to Judge Wendell for certificates that they had been discussing. He has so far been unsuccessful but will try again. John Hancock is...

GLC02437.03250

to Henry Knox

Mrs. Ann Huntington, wife of General Jedediah Huntington, writes in support of her friend Anna Welch's petition (see GLC02437.05238). Discusses her virtues and her unfortunate circumstances, and encourages Knox to defend her petition in Congress....

GLC02437.05240

to John Hobby

Received Hobby's last letter but has been unable to respond until now due to being out of town. Discusses payment of taxes on the lands belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, which are now in Knox's possession. Requests...

GLC02437.03364

[Second codicil to Alfred Hughes's will]

Also signed by Thomas W. Luckett, John H. Moss, and Abraham Gordon as witnesses.

GLC02166.113

[Financial settlement]

Marked "copy." Written from several locations. In a letter written from Worcester Shire, England, Thomas Compson asks his brother Joseph to pay Samuel Ogden a sum of money due Ogden from a debt owed by their father. The next letter, dated 13...

GLC02437.04110

to Isaac Winslow, Sr.

Has received from a Mr. Sullivan certain bonds (not present) relating to the Flucker estate. Writes that he told Mr. Sullivan he could not sign the bonds until he asked Winslow questions as to their history, particularly how the bonds originally came...

GLC02437.09163

to Henry Knox

Signed by Thomas Willing and [C. W. Harr]. Writes to Knox concerning the estate of the late William Bingham. Discusses legal issues and financial obligations involving Bingham's settlement. Asks Knox for advise and his influence.

GLC02437.09873

to Henry Knox

Winthrop informs Knox he has examined county records regarding the estate of the late Thomas Flucker and Flucker's father. Encloses minutes pertaining to the records (GLC02437.03967). Instructs Knox to pay D. Rand.

GLC02437.03966

to Isaac Winslow

Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo Patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their...

GLC02437.05827

[Petition for Falmouth lands in Maine]

Previous research suggests the document was written in May 1796; that date was added in pen on page one at a later time. A petition on behalf of several members of the Waldo and Winslow families for a portion of the Falmouth lands in Maine. A note...

GLC02437.06758

to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox, "I have pursued unremittingly the Steps requisite to promote your desire of speedily commanding monies for some of your Lots in Falmouth, as express'd in your last Lettr." Winslow explains whom he has been in contact with and...

GLC02437.07233

to Henry Knox

Discusses transactions relating to the Falmouth lands, a tract of land belonging to Henry Knox's wife's family; they belonged to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, Lucy Knox's grandfather. Samuel Winslow describes negotiations between...

GLC02437.03240

to Henry Knox

Further discusses the negotiations for the lands belonging to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. Reports the news that a Mrs. W. [perhaps the wife of Francis Waldo, who died in 1784] has successfully received the amount owed to her...

GLC02437.03243

[Fragment]

The lower half of an agreement regarding executors and administration, possibly for a will.

GLC02437.08979

to Henry Knox

Isaac Winslow, a relation of Knox's through his wife, Lucy, discusses a variety of business propositions with Knox. Mentions that he wishes he could have had time to visit with Knox. Describes ways to get the Court to accept a resolve. Discusses...

GLC02437.03173

to Henry Knox

Hopes that the current session of the Massachusetts General Court will help "settle the Limits of the Patent." Reports that his contacts on the Eastern Committee, who will be deciding the matter, do not seem to think it will be difficult to draw...

GLC02437.03688

to Henry Knox

Discusses a legal matter, possibly related to the Waldo Patent. Mentions Colonel Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.03751

to Henry Knox

Discusses details related to Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Refers to business matters between Knox and his late father (also named Isaac Winslow). Relates that Mr. Flucker (Knox's father-in-law), Isaac Winslow, Sr., and Governor James Bowdoin...

GLC02437.03827

to Henry Knox

Asks whether Invalid Regiments and heirs of those killed in battle or who died from sickness are entitled to army lands according to an Ordinance of Congress. Writes, "The Spirit of emigration to the western country is dayly increasing in the N...

GLC02437.03864

to Henry Knox

Discusses business relating to the Waldo patent. Mentions cousin[s] Isaac Winslow and Samuel Winslow, as well as attorney Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.09132