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to Henry Knox

Discusses his concerns about the Waldo patent lands, particularly that Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims have gone unattended for a long time. Considers Mr. Francis Waldo's portion of the lands, as well as the failing lime business.

GLC02437.09142

to Henry Knox

Discusses difficulties relating to their lime business. Mentions dealings with a Captain Hall, as well as a possible upcoming visit from Mr. Samuel Winslow.

GLC02437.09148

to Henry Knox

Writes that he and the rest of the family are upset by the "melancholy information" Knox related in a previous letter (this may refer to the death of Hannah Flucker, or "our Aunt Flucker," as he refers to her, in 1785). Discusses his upcoming...

GLC02437.09150

to Jonathan Maynard

Discusses a business matter involving Captain George [Ulmer] and [Mr. Buckner]. Pays Maynard, a lawyer, 150 dollars. Date from docket.

GLC02437.09456

[Memoranda]

Document is signed by Henry Knox and Henry Jackson. John Lesion signed as a witness. An agreement among Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for Jackson to log Knox's land in Maine. A description of the type, quantity, and...

GLC02437.07752

to Henry Jackson Knox

A lengthy letter detailing business Henry Jackson Knox (Knox's son) needs to attend to while Knox is gone. The business mainly involves taking care of the mills. Knox notes he has been disappointed with the production of the mills and provides a list...

GLC02437.07759

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 Benjamin Hastings

Mentions five dollars for a subscription for General [Henry] Knox. Asks Hastings to be his agent for the territory east of New York.

GLC02437.07796

to Henry Knox

Signed by Thomas K. Jones & Co. Agrees to furnish Knox a further financial acceptance on the property he has consigned to the firm if Knox has the occasion to draw on them for one thousand dollars.

GLC02437.07797

[Receipt for wood]

Possibly written in Knox's hand, but signed by Benjamin Hastings. Receipt declaring that Knox purchased 40 cords of kiln wood from Hastings, and arranging for delivery of the wood.

GLC02437.07798