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to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to...

GLC02437.07795

[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

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has sent, via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, a shipment of lime and lumber. Reports on several other shipments he is making, including one containing letters for Knox, but he has enclosed some letters as well (not present).

GLC02437.07801

to Henry Knox

Writes to his father that he has sent several ships loaded with lime and lumber and they are on their way. Provides Knox with news about his estate, including the fact that "old Wilson" has abandoned his post without warning and has fled west....

GLC02437.07804

to John Gleason

Instructions for Gleason to perform a variety of tasks on Knox's estate. Stresses that he will be judging Gleason's expertise and quality as an agent based on how well he follows these instructions. The tasks focus on harvesting and collecting kiln...

GLC02437.07843

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox on timber in the Belfast region.

GLC02437.07846

to Henry Knox

Did not want to write to Knox since he expected Knox to return soon to Thomaston, but has found out from his mother that Knox has no fixed date of return, so he wanted to update him. Mentions that the carpenter he hired to build the store never...

GLC02437.07885

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business concerns, such as a judgment against an Amos Mann, in favor of Knox, in a lumber dispute. Mentions several government resolutions recently passed.

GLC02437.07887

[Agreement between Henry Knox and Ebenezer Thatcher]

Agreement between Knox and his son-in-law Ebenezer Thatcher (married to Knox's daughter Lucy). Indicates that certain grist mills and logging mills will be kept operational from 1 August [1804]-1 July 1805. Provides instructions for the operation...

GLC02437.07957

to John Gleason

Is sad to say he cannot yet leave Boston. Plans to send Gleason a sum of money via Captain E[dward] Kelleran. Discusses monies owed to a variety of people, possibly workers on Knox's estate; is apparently instructing Gleason on how much to pay each...

GLC02437.07987

to John Gleason

Writes that he arrived to Boston on the evening of 31 January, and found the sleighing difficult. Considers the ways he depends on Gleason's help. Provides instructions regarding the receipt of shipments of articles, as well as the hauling of wood.

GLC02437.08002

to John Gleason

Received his recent letter. Discusses the lime business. Mentions that articles Gleason asked Knox to order will soon be sent by the firm of Wales & Beale. Refers to a financial transaction, as well as to woodcutters who work for Knox's lime...

GLC02437.08027

to Henry Knox

Discusses the price of wood, among other business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08077

[A proposal on a principle of finance & oeconomy]

Discusses a transaction involving large quantities of wood, and another involving a "contract for copper coin." Reference to contract with [James] Jarvis used to establish circa date.

GLC02437.08158

to George Ulmer

Discusses the transport of lumber and related business.

GLC02437.08215

[Receipt]

Receipt for timber from Henry Knox to Miles Cobb.

GLC02437.08723

[Account]

Lists transactions regarding lumber sawed on a weekly basis at Henry Knox's mills for the month of October 1798. Transactions listed by week and location.

GLC02437.08750

Revised bill S. 1779.

This bill seeks to protect the administration of forests on the public domain. The creation of the Commissioner of Forests within the Department of Interior and four assistant commissioners will serve to protect American forests and regulate forestry...

GLC00687.165

to George May Powell

He acknowledges the value of good forestry work and mentions work with Samuel Powell. Letter written on U. S. Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry letterhead. Letter is signed, but signature is illegible. No middle name, so it is possibly...

GLC00687.167

United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Forestry, American Forest Conference [press bulletin]

The American Forest Conference brought together representatives from the lumbering, mining and grazing industries, railroad, and irrigation to discus forestry. Special attention was given to the proper use of forests by all fields, with responsible...

GLC00687.169

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.170.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.170.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Timber Decay Costs Millions]

The U.S. spends a great deal of money and manpower working to reverse the losses of wood decay, caused by fungus. The Wood Preservation Office of the US Forest Service experiments in cooperation with railroads and other corporations to prolong the...

GLC00687.177.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.177.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.177.02

[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Switzerland Advanced in Practice of Forestry]

Switzerland began practicing sound forestry techniques 600 years ago, not allowing timber output to exceed natural growth. Thick growth prevents avalanches and landslides, and good roads and intelligent management create national value in Swiss...

GLC00687.178.01

[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]

Enclosed with GLC00687.178.01. Card is perforated down the center.

GLC00687.178.02