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Saw Mill. [1861-1865 ca.]

The saw mill stands in the foreground of the image with a rall steam or smoke stack rising above te building. A man stands in front of it on the right side. Inscription on verso: "Gestnes."

GLC05111.01.0517

to mother

Describes the camp of the 112th and a church sermon held there. Walbridge plans to open a sawmill on the Island.

GLC04662.048

to mother

The army celebrated Christmas with an artillery barrage on the city of Charleston. As a result a fire broke out in the city which burned for 11 hours. The rebels fired back, hit a gun boat and killed three people. He is applying for leave, but...

GLC04662.052

to mother

He asks what gifts his mother purchased for the family with the money he sent. The sawmill is running very well. He is, once again, Quartermaster of Vodges division. He needs a new nightshirt.

GLC04662.054

To the persons who derive title from myself or my late father to land in Charlotte River and Byrne's Tracts, in the Counties of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie

Discusses the authenticity of land titles, possibly for land he previously gifted to African Americans in need. Suspects that Native Americans told residents that the land titles were inauthentic in order to obtain timber from the property.

GLC04717.69

to "Owen and all"

Discusses working for three partners on building a waterwheel and piers at the junction of the Copper and Svlutiva rivers. States that the scarcity of horses has made moving supplies difficult and instead they have had to chop down logs in the...

GLC05245.32

From Sandbar to Forbay over the Stanislaus Flume

Small photo scrapbook stamped "Photographs" on front cover. Photographs and manuscript narrative pasted on black paper. The pictures depict railroad, wilderness, timber, logging and other scenery. There is a skinned page at the end of the book...

GLC06062

to Aaron Hobart

Indicates that he has sent a "proposal to the Commissioners of the Navy, to furnish Cordage." Asks Hobart to help him get the contract by exerting his influence in a letter to the commissioners. Describes his capacity to complete the contract....

GLC06313.04.119

[Receipt]

Notes Henry Knox's receipt of cord, boards and timber from a Captain Libby, possibly Hatevil Libby.

GLC02437.08771

[Receipt]

Note of receipt stating that Henry Knox has received various items, mostly relating to lumber and cord, from Captain Libby.

GLC02437.08774

[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

[Receipt]

Receipt of wood.

GLC02437.08821

[List]

Lists wood lots with comments. Date previously inferred, written in blue.

GLC02437.08841

[Certificate]

Certifies that William Biskey cut wood from a certain lot. Signed by John Gleason and William H. Wiggins.

GLC02437.08850

to unknown

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

GLC02437.08946

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 John Mills

Writes to request that Mills travel to the St. George's River area and examine streams for usefulness as mills. Written by Knox in his capacity as attorney for Hannah Flucker, his mother-in-law.

GLC02437.09122

[Description of township "No 1 in the second range"]

Description of a particular township (no name is given), including its boundaries, as well as industry, such as fishing and lumber. Also features a list of settlers of the township.

GLC02437.09159

to the Waldoborough inhabitants

A letter to the citizens of Waldoborough, Maine regarding supplying the citizens with written warrantee deeds. The letter describes the terms of the agreements including payment terms and resources on the land such as lumber and cattle. Written from...

GLC02437.09186

to Richard Martin

Asks Martin not to sell Musketo Island, Maine or to allow the removal of any of its resources such as the wood and improvements. Written from "Herring Gu[t?]" which is possibly in Maine.

GLC02437.09197

[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 Mr. Kerby

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses their mutual friend Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) and the loss of her husband. Mentions Beaumez's sons (Thomas and Francis Flucker) and how he hopes they...

GLC02437.07761

to Henry Knox

Requests several orders of logs from Knox. Describes the type of wood and size of logs he needs. Also requests Knox deducts the advancement he provided Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, from the bill.

GLC02437.07762