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[Agreement with Sarah Waldo, William & Sarah Wetmore]

Document relating to Knox's attempt to purchase a large portion of the Waldo estate. Part of the estate is being given by William Wetmore to Sarah Waldo, as payment for a debt, and will then be sold to Henry Knox. Signed by Knox on the second page...

GLC02437.09246

A statement of the property of the late Thomas Flucker Esq as far as has come to the knowledge of the subscriber [Fragment]

Lists the properties owned by Thomas Flucker at the time of his death, and their appraised values. Also discusses the taxes and debts on the estate. Written after October 1788. The last pages of the document are missing.

GLC02437.09295

[Estimate of deductions that may be made from the Waldo patent]

Estimates of the total acreage that may be deducted from the Waldo patent, due to various losses such as water and debt. Also gives a detailed description of these losses, and explains why many of them should not be considered detrimental to the...

GLC02437.09303

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Possibly by Hannah Flucker Urquhart to her sister, Lucy Knox. Discusses the death of her husband (possibly James Urquhart) writing, "Know your superior happiness in having a Dear and good husband to sympathize with you, you have still a comforter...

GLC02437.09453

[An inventory of Thomas Flucker's estate]

"1790" is written at the top of page one and struck. Mentions General Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent, a patent granting Waldo trade with Native Americans in present-day Maine. Flucker, who was married to Waldo's daughter Hannah, was granted 2/5 of...

GLC02437.09454

[Statement pertaining to Samuel Waldo's debt to Isaac Winslow]

States that the late Waldo paid his account in full. Contains account specifics on verso.

GLC02437.09479

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss a financial agreement. States, "the preposition he [Lloyd] made this last summer for the liquidation of the debt due from him to the estate of the late [F Lonsman] of London will be acceded to." Letter is possibly written by J...

GLC02437.09872

to Joseph Peirce

Discusses his lime production, noting the various orders and quantity sold. Also describes which bills and people to pay with the proceeds from the lime.

GLC02437.07744

to Joseph Peirce

Continues to discuss his lime business. Mentions the amount of lime they should produce and ship and how to finance it all. Also discusses other business dealings appearing to pertain to land deals.

GLC02437.07745

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding [Joseph?] Pierce refusing to pay Knox's account. Says he expects Knox to arrange payment since his bill is long due.

GLC02437.07746

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce says he never received orders from Knox to pay him. Wishes Knox to immediately write himself and Peirce, telling Peirce to immediately pay Ingersoll the note Knox owes.

GLC02437.07751

to Joseph Peirce

Speaks of his troubling affairs over his debt and the humiliation he has sustained from not being able to pay his notes as promised. States, "This circumstance has embittered my existence." Mentions making any type of payment is out of his hand right...

GLC02437.07776

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.07776) regarding lack of payment. Apologizes to Knox for pressing him for a payment but stresses that his "commercial existence" depends on the immediate payment of some papers. Notes he will wait for Knox's...

GLC02437.07777

to Henry Knox

Writes that when he last saw Knox, he mentioned that he would need to repay the Massachusetts Bank one thousand dollars at the beginning of January, and Knox said he would help. Has not heard from Knox at all, and is in serious need of help with the...

GLC02437.07782

to Henry Knox

Writes that since seeing Knox the other day, he felt compelled to address Knox about a financial obligation of Knox's to a Captain Stoner. Declares that Stoner can wait no longer to receive payment.

GLC02437.07791

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's last letter. Sympathizes with the difficulties Knox has been having; is glad to hear that things seem to be improving, and hope that they continue to do so. Discusses finances, as well as a lawsuit that he and Knox might commence...

GLC02437.07845

[Certificate for Captain Edward Kelleran]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Knox certifies that he forgives a debt Kelleran owes to two other parties.

GLC02437.07856

to Henry Knox

Reports that a financial note Knox owes to Carpenter is located in the Salem bank. Discusses payment of the note.

GLC02437.07864

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to pay to a Mr. Eastburn the money Knox owes to the estate of Thomas Longman, Thomas Norton Longman's father.

GLC02437.07866

to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln [incomplete]

Unsigned, and likely incomplete, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he is grateful to Jackson and Lincoln and wants to relieve them of their endorsements of his notes. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr....

GLC02437.07869

[Financial agreement with R.G. Amory]

Outlines a financial agreement in which Knox borrows money from R.G. [possibly Rufus G.] Amory. Includes information on repayment.

GLC02437.07870

to Henry Knox

Mentions that their affairs have remained unsettled for a long time, and he cannot bear for them to be unsettled any longer. Provides suggestions for how they might arrange their financial matters.

GLC02437.07879

[Calculations for an account with Benjamin Lincoln]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Paper torn on left side, causing text loss. Calculations for a financial account with Benjamin Lincoln. (See GLC02437.07880 for a related letter from Lincoln about their financial...

GLC02437.07880

to Henry Knox

Asks, on behalf of Thomas Norton Longman, for Knox to repay a debt he owes to the late Thomas Longman, Norton Longman's father. Explains how much is owed, and asks him to send it to a James Lloyd, Jr. in Boston.

GLC02437.07881

to Henry Knox

Discusses settling their financial accounts together, specifically repayment by Knox of a sum Lincoln loaned him. Considers repayment options, including the possibility of accepting land from Knox instead of money. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07882

Memorandum of certain transactions

Lists several transactions between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln.

GLC02437.07883

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes that due to the demands of a variety of parties, he will be making a payment to a Mr. Preble which should not trouble Lincoln's plans. Discusses other financial arrangements he plans to make.

GLC02437.07888

[Notes of General Knox]

Contains two sections. The top portion, written in Knox's hand and dated 7 November 1804, contains a list and calculations of Knox's financial accounts. The bottom portion, dated 11 April 1804, was apparently written by the firm of Shaw, Barker &...

GLC02437.07892

to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's instructions, he has visited several plantations on the Waldo patent and posted notifications about the money they owe. Received responses from as many of the people as he could, depending on who was at home when he visited.

GLC02437.07897

to Hepzibah Swan

Writes to Mrs. Hepzibah Swan, wife of his friend James Swan, to discuss money due to her. Mentions dealings with General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07906

to Henry Knox

Write that Knox owes money on notes belonging to them. They did not expect he would have left town the previous summer without paying some of it, so they hope he will do so without further delay.

GLC02437.07907

to Henry Knox

Writes to urge Knox to renew a note showing money he owes to Tudor. Warns that if he refuses, Tudor may have to take "unpleasant measures."

GLC02437.07909

to Henry Knox

Explains why he parted with a note of Knox's. May have given it to his son [Frederic] to help finance his son's business ventures (see GLC02437.07909). Discusses his own financial hardships, and apologizes for having to extricate himself from their...

GLC02437.07910

to William Tudor

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that Tudor's son (likely Frederic) has been urging Knox to repay the note he owes the Tudors. Explains the difficult financial circumstances under which he is suffering, leading...

GLC02437.07911

to Henry Knox

Sullivan, an attorney, writes to inform Knox that Mr. F[rederic] Tudor has delivered to him an unpaid note and instructed him to prosecute Knox for the debt. See GLC02437.07909, GLC02437.07910, and GLC02437.07911 for related information.

GLC02437.07912

to Henry Knox

In response to a note from Knox, has communicated to Mr. [Frederic] Tudor Knox's issues regarding repayment of a note. Provides the final terms Mr. Tudor offers, and declares that Knox may either choose to accept these terms or face legal action....

GLC02437.07913

to Henry Knox

Sullivan, an attorney, writes that based on Knox's non-compliance with terms on a financial note with Mr. [Francis] Tudor, Tudor has authorized Sullivan to bring a suit against Knox. See GLC02437.07913, among others, for related information.

GLC02437.07915

to Henry Knox

Discusses their mutual financial arrangements, as well as money owed by the recently deceased Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.07916

to Henry Knox

Writes that his client, a General Derby, insists on him bringing suit against Knox, General [Benjamin] Lincoln and General [Henry] Jackson for monies owed to Derby. Assures Knox that he means no ill will but has to follow the wishes of his client.

GLC02437.07922

to Henry Knox

Discusses a court case brought by a Mr. Storer against Knox, and the likelihood of a final judgment against Knox.

GLC02437.07931

[Pertains to money delivered to R[ufus]G. Amory]

Discusses repayment of a debt made to R.G. Amory and his associates.

GLC02437.07933

[Judgment against Andrew Craigie in favor of George Storer]

Partially printed. Judgment in favor of George Storer of Boston, and against Andrew Craigie of Cambridge. Signed by Charles Cushing, as Clerk. Note on verso signed by George Storer acknowledging receipt of the funds in full on 1 August 1806.

GLC02437.07941

[Judgment against Henry Jackson in favor of George Storer]

Partially printed. Judgment in favor of George Storer of Boston, and against Henry Jackson. Signed by Charles Cushing, as Clerk. Note on verso signed by George Storer acknowledging receipt of the funds in full on 1 August 1806.

GLC02437.07942

[Judgment against Henry Knox in favor of George Storer]

Partially printed. Judgment in favor of George Storer of Boston, and against Henry Knox. Signed by Charles Cushing, as Clerk. Note on verso signed by George Storer acknowledging receipt of the funds in full on 1 August 1806.

GLC02437.07943

to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for Knox's advice. Upon returning home from Boston, he discovered that the U.S. Bank had won a judgment against him for his estate. Is unable to pay the mortgage on his estate but does not want to leave his home or the Waldo patent....

GLC02437.07949

to Henry Knox

Written and signed by John Heard, Jr., on behalf of Barney Wild. Discusses the financial woes of Barney Wild, stemming from Wild's loss of a draft note Knox gave him, which drew on the firm of Wales & Beale. Asks if Knox can send another draft note...

GLC02437.07959

to Israel Thorndike

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his...

GLC02437.07963

to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial judgment rendered against Ulmer. Comments on financial arrangements between himself, Knox, and Mr. Ebenezer Parsons, to whom Ulmer owes money.

GLC02437.07981

[Receipt for payment between George Storer and Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson]

Partially printed. Receipt acknowledging that Knox, Lincoln and Jackson paid George Storer the money they owed from a previous lawsuit. Signed by Charles Cushing, as Clerk. Note on verso signed by George Storer acknowledging receipt of the funds...

GLC02437.07984

[Financial agreement]

Declares that Knox is bound to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott for the sum of thirty thousand dollars. Also includes information on lands Knox owns, possibly included as collateral in case of his inability to pay.

GLC02437.07985