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to Henry Knox

Bradford laments having missed Knox in Rhode Island in August and waited on Knox in Boston to discuss the Muscongus lands. Bradford reminds Knox that Bradford's grandfather first initiated payment for those lands, and Bradford's father and himself...

GLC02437.07466

to Henry Knox

Mentions setting up a meeting with Knox to discuss the purchase or division of the Muscongus lands (part of the Waldo patent lands) in Maine. Also discusses hereditary rights and other legal complications associated with the land.

GLC02437.07503

to Lucy Knox

Writes to her sister-in-law. Inquires after her god-daughter and the rest of Lucy Knox's family. Appears to express her disappointment in [Henry] Knox's silence regarding her children (likely Francis and Thomas Flucker). Comments on Knox's...

GLC02437.07510

to William Sterrit, Samuel Brown and Josiah Reed

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict with the settlers on the north part of the Waldo patent. Describes the issues of the conflict and the danger the surveyors are in. Requests the gentlemen show...

GLC02437.07568

to Edward Carrington

Forwards a "printed report of the Secretary of the Treasury" (not included) concerning the petition of Catharine Greene, widow of General Nathanael Greene. Writes that "[i]f there is any thing further necessary either in this Office or the Office of...

GLC02437.05653

to Henry Jackson

This letter appears to have been forwarded by Jackson to Henry Knox, as Knox's handwriting is on the docket. This was written by Bridge as the Sheriff of Lincoln County in the District of Maine who was trying to sell some of the Waldo Patent to pay...

GLC02437.05870

[Deposition in case of Brown vs. Payne]

Signed as a witness by Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, and Andrew Monroe. Deposition deals with the settlement of Brown's estate. Also contains deposition of John Brown but it is struck through. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC00496.245

[Prepared statement and depositions in case of Brown vs. Payne]

The depositions are signed as witnesses by Andrew Monroe and Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Consists of a three page statement plus docket summarizing the plaintiff's case, prepared and signed by Edmund Jenings, and...

GLC00496.246

to John Tayloe

Washington discusses the sale of the Mercer estate and the siege of Boston. He writes "I have no doubt that you... as well as others are wondering how it happens that two armies almost in stone's throw of each other should keep so long from action."...

GLC00639.27

to Henry Knox

Place name is illegible. Possibly written in New Jersey. Barber answers Knox's request, enclosing "the Act respecting the sales of the confiscated property in this State." Discusses monetary inflation of soldiers' notes. Mentions that estates in...

GLC02437.02937

Witnessing a will

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.04

to George G. Meade re: estate legal opinion

GLC02471.11

[Receipt for 501 pounds from Charles Williams and Thomas Jones]

Money received from the late Joseph Munay, by order of his will.

GLC02503.11

[Petition of Joane Wooledge].

Also signed by Francis Williamson and one other person. Joane Wooledge petitions to be given her cousin, Robert Hoskins's estate, since he has no will or heir. Further, she asks that Captain Henry Greenland and James Boller be appointed her...

GLC02468.09

[Legal document between Francina Staats and Jacob Leisler]

Fragment of a land inheritance document between Francina Staats and her brother Jacob Leisler. Contains Jacob Leisler's seal and signature. Francina Staats and Jacob Leisler (Jr.) were the children of Jacob Leisler, the colonial governor of New...

GLC02468.15

to P. Hamilton, Esq.

Yancey informs Hamilton, of Mobile, Alabama, that he has been absent from the circuit, and upon his return found several letters from Hamilton. Discusses a case involving E. Hanrick, Esq. (possibly Edward Hanrick), Hurlbut, and the settlement of a...

GLC02469.33

to William North

Written by Jay in retirement to North, a former brigadier general and U.S. Senator working on his farm. Says he received North's letter of 22 September 1803 which stated Mr. Verplank would not authorize North to pay the creditors of Mr. DuBois's...

GLC02528.03

[Collection of Thomas Francis Burpee, field and staff, 21st regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .385]

Mentions Fredericksburg, Suffolk, North Carolina, and the 1863 Virginia campaign. Burpee was wounded at Cold Harbor, Virginia on June 9, 1864 and died a few days later. The collection includes memorabilia connected to his death. Collection includes...

GLC02744

[Deed of land indenture]

Sale of land in Hadley, Massachusetts. The agreement being made between the Whites, Daniel and his wife Sarah, and Thomas Meakins's executor Samuel Partrigg, Justice of the Peace. Witnessed by Stephen Belding, Samuel Hornblom, and John [illegible]...

GLC02542.03

[Order to attach goods or estate of two merchants]

Order written up by Ballantine as clerk to the sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Order states that the sheriff is commanded to attach the goods or estate of Giles Dulake Tidmarsh and Samuell Appleton. Asks that Tidmarsh, if he is in Suffolk...

GLC02542.04

to James Vaux

Written by Physick, the famous Philadelphian surgeon, to Vaux. Thanks Vaux for the interest he has taken in his affairs and for the information he has given David Ellis concerning them. Relates that Ellis says he has been entirely thorough in...

GLC02542.15

to George Vaux

Written by Physick, the Philadelphian surgeon, to Vaux. Says he was looking over the account Vaux was kind enough to furnish and observed that he has not charged the usual commissions. Asks Vaux to set up a time they can meet so he can make the...

GLC02542.16

to George Vaux

Business letter written by Physick, the well-known Philadelphian surgeon, to Vaux. Mentions that he had an opportunity to discuss the difficulties of dividing the lots yesterday evening, but forgot to mention the marriage settlement. Physick claims...

GLC02542.17

to Andrew Jackson

Concerns the statements of Abbot Lawrence criticizing James Polk's treatment of enslaved people. General Pillow, formerly Polk's law partner, defends Polk. Attests that Polk inherited his enslaved people, treats them well, and has never...

GLC02605

to Arthur J. Morris re: estates of his mother and father, income taxes

Signed as President on White House stationery. Morris was President of the Fulton Trust Co.

GLC02793.086