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to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007

to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008

to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009

to Alida McParlin

Acknowledges receiving his wife's letter. Comments on the return of the Naval Academy to Annapolis, and the government's ability to build hospitals. Discusses his department and military matters, taxes, and Alida's restlessness, and the brigadier...

GLC02649.15

to John Gleason

Letter is not signed but based on the content it appears to be from Knox. Informs Gleason he will be heading to Boston, Massachusetts and needs Gleason to look after things in Thomaston while he is gone. Stresses the importance of keeping the mills...

GLC02437.07733

[Certificate]

Certifies something concerning payment for roads in 1799. Mentions a William McGlathery. Noted as written at Frankfort, state unknown.

GLC02437.08763

[Notes]

Notes concerning timber and fortifications of Fort Independence and Castle Island. Noted as a copy and includes two notes dated 30 October from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08775

[Fortifications]

Notes on the fortifications, particularly regarding building material. Includes a note of certification and receipt, both from Henry Knox. The note of receipt is dated 10 October.

GLC02437.08776

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and the firm Horton & Greaves starting 17 May to 15 June. Most are related to building materials such as wood and brickyards.

GLC02437.08778

[Bill]

Bill to William Henderson for transporting boards and other building material to from Thomaston, Maine to Boston. Signed by Henderson.

GLC02437.08780

[Bill]

Bill from Winchester to Gilbert Hall for the transport of boards.

GLC02437.08782

[Note]

Note regarding the building of a house and the materials for it.

GLC02437.08788

[Receipt]

List of transactions between David Conner and Henry Knox, mostly relating to boards. Date previously inferred, written in pencil on the verso.

GLC02437.08808

[Account]

List of transactions between Mathius [Sturrer ?] and Henry Knox, mainly relating to building materials.

GLC02437.08815

[Receipt]

Receipt of wood.

GLC02437.08821

[Receipt]

Receipt for payment regarding a new house.

GLC02437.08829

to unknown

Discusses the sale of cargo, including boards, and cattle.

GLC02437.08946

to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...

GLC02437.09033

to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Declares that he received two letters from Flucker and apologizes for not writing back. Discusses plans he is making with Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Saunders for a settlement.

GLC02437.09035

Agreement between Wheeler & Goldthwait

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Agreement between Thomas Goldthwait and Benjamin Wheeler relating to the construction of a dam. They agree to split the cost of the construction, as well as on the use of the water...

GLC02437.09074

[Agreement between Thomas Flucker and Samuel Marshall] [incomplete]

Partial copy of an agreement between Samuel Marshall, a fisherman living in Lincoln County, Maine, and Thomas Flucker. Marshall asserts that although he has built a log house and fence on a portion of land on the east side of St. George's River, he...

GLC02437.09081

to Patrick Peeples

Writes that he has heard Peeples is planning to set up a saw mill at St. George's Falls. Declares that though he tries to accommode all residents of the area, he must forbid construction of the mill. Provides his reasons as well as other options...

GLC02437.09117

to Henry Knox

Discussing building a school on the Waldo patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.

GLC02437.09222

to Henry Knox

Discussing his attempts to earn payment from settlers for lands belonging to Knox and other financial affiars of Knox's. Discusses purchase of materials, the poor outcome of a merchant voyage by Captain Henderson, construction on Knox's estate, his...

GLC02437.09231

to Henry Knox

Discussion of building roads on the Waldo patent. Has heard that Knox plans on building roads, states that he is also in the process of building certain roads very soon, and also states he has workmen who can likely work on both their roads.

GLC02437.09236