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Petition of John Lanch to Richard Earl of Bellomont
1700/08/27
Lanch, John, fl. 1700
John Lanch petitioned Bellomont to request that he be paid for some hogs and a cow that Indians slaughtered.
GLC03107.04844
to Henry Knox
10 April 1791
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Massachusetts Governor John Hancock informs Knox that he has sent Knox via Caleb Hopkins on the Brig Maria, a box of "the very best Winter Isle Shoales Table Fish, which I have preserved in the best manner, & which I will venture to assert if dress'd...
GLC02437.04913
to John Hancock
28 April 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Thanks Governor John Hancock for the fish he sent.
GLC02437.04934
14 March 1792
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Reminds Knox that he promised Knox he would purchase any good quality Madeira wine he could find, from Mr. Stuyvesant or anyone else who had any. Was unable to search immediately upon his return home, as he had family matters to attend to. Has...
GLC02437.05356
February 2, 1801
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
Describes his sea voyage and food rations to his uncle Henry Knox. Says they eat beef and beans one day and pork and beans the other day. Mentions one of the vessels has the fever but believes they will not get it. Sends his regards to his aunt...
GLC02437.07502
March 23, 1799
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
Gleason discusses with Knox planks and their lots of land. Knox asks Gleason to send him "some sugar, coffee, tea and mollasses."
GLC02437.07247
9 March 1804
Discusses the shipping of items shipped to and from Knox's estate, such as lime and meat. Provides a list of items they need at the estate, including coffee and Bohea tea.
GLC02437.07850
4 June 1805
Writes that Captain Benjamin Killeran [possibly "Kelleran," a relation of Captain Edward Kelleran] arrived at Thomaston with a delivery of pork and beef in barrels; discloses that the beef is very good but the pork is very poor. The Captain will...
GLC02437.07938
11 June 1806
Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled "Kelleran"- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent...
GLC02437.07944
[Receipt to General Henry Knox]
April 1778
Craft, Nathaniel, fl. 1778
Knox bought three pounds of the "Best Green Tea." The total was from £22.10.
GLC02437.08426
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