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to Tench Francis

Discusses acquiring and shipping spars for a frigate, per Francis's previous letter (see GLC02437.06813).

GLC02437.06816

to Joseph Peirce

Addressed to "Joseph Peirce & Son." Asks Peirce to inquire after a gardener Knox is supposed to be hiring from England. Also asks Peirce to forward a variety of articles, including crackers, hinges, nails, and a kettle.

GLC02437.06840

to Henry Jackson

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Regrets that he has not had time, until now, to respond to Jackson's last letter. Reports that the vessels that usually transport their goods are detained on the river due to tides....

GLC02437.06841

to Henry Knox

Mentions his astonishment to have not heard from Knox, [William] Bingham or [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing") since Cobb left Knox's house. Discusses a survey of his land as well as construction of a house near his "Nest." Comments that...

GLC02437.06846

[Report concerning Brigadier's Island]

Reports on conditions at Brigadier's Island, particularly regarding wood and lumber, livestock, and the possibility of building a canal. Mentions Mr. Zenas Lothrop and Captain [George] Ulmer.

GLC02437.06848

to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding a house and loan.

GLC02437.06898

to Mr. Lowe

Writes that he will be sending peach and plum trees to Lowe and gives instructions on landscaping and construction. Partially written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06946

to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses his search for a quality cook and gives instructions for construction. Last page and interspersed edits written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06952

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of matters relating to Knox's estate in Maine, particularly regarding the purchase of cows and bulls for the farm. Also mentions the construction of a house for the cook and the purchase of cucumber seeds.

GLC02437.06722

to George Ulmer

Writes that he received Ulmer's letter. Declares that the news of the loss of the spars is mortifying, since he just hired a vessel to take a shipment of them to Philadelphia. Does not know, now, whether there will be a sufficient load to ship. Is...

GLC02437.06817

to Henry Knox

Discusses the arrival of a schooner carrying items Knox was sending to Hodgdon, including spars. Mentions their plans for shipping items by vessel, such as corn, and comments extensively on the shipping industry.

GLC02437.06852

[Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Contract between Cobb and Knox stating that Cobb must deliver to Knox a supply of oak timber for Knox to sell in Europe. Specifies the price and terms of the deal. The arrangement also mentions Henry Jackson and David Fales. Signed by both Cobb...

GLC02437.06856

to John Gleason

Knox writes to instruct Gleason on the various enterprises that Knox has him working on in Knox's Maine territories. Mentions the logging business, and the construction of some of the wood into shipbuilding materials like spars and masts....

GLC02437.06881

to [Life ?] Wilson

Asks Wilson to purchase several building items, such as boards, and gives other directions as well.

GLC02437.06928

to Henry Knox

Discusses sheep and carpenters for Knox's estate, Montpelier, in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07050

to Henry Knox

Lear, Washington's former secretary, encourages Knox to do business with him in the nascent federal city. Says materials are needed to construct the "public buildings."

GLC02437.07123

[Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and settlers that they will go into a large swamp and cut down cedar trees to use for logs.

GLC02437.07053

to Henry Knox

Sends the letter by a carpenter he has hired and discusses his plans for a farmyard.

GLC02437.07110

to Henry Knox

Discusses an issue between the War and Treasury departments concerning the navy and perhaps the building of ships.

GLC02437.07136

to Henry Knox

Writes an extensive letter about acquiring supplies, especially construction materials such as nails and lumber, for buildings in the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that Captain [Thomas] Vose is purchasing materials as well.

GLC02437.06746

to parents

Has time to write more now. "We are quite comfortably situated." The bunks are one on top of the other, "steamboat style." Most of the time needed to build it is spent cutting and hauling the wood necessary for it. Considers the last movements before...

GLC09355.033

[Return of sutlers in garrison at West Point]

Return of sutlers and others in garrison at West Point, not of the army. Lists names, who they were licensed by, who gave them permission to build houses, and their trade or calling. Signed by Captain Andrew Moodie. Two dockets on verso.

GLC02437.10512

to Henry Knox

Reports that he was able to advise Knox of the arrival of General Richard Butler and the last contingent of troops. Says the Kentucky militiamen are expected on 25 September. Will probably move from the camp on the Great Miami River on or before the...

GLC02437.05161

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

Complains about the increased distance between them but says if they "continue to write on Sundays, we shall hear from each other the middle of every week." Worries Knox's new and unfurnished house might cause illnesses in his family during this time...

GLC02437.04795