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to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the progress of the Committee and discusses various land deeds. Notes the petitions can no longer be called upon from year to year.

GLC02437.06373

to Henry Jackson

Forwards Jackson some documents so he can get more signatures.

GLC02437.06401

[Petition]

Petition from the citizens of Ducktrap, Maine regarding land rights. Signed by Samuel Drinkwater, among others.

GLC02437.06603

to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose a letter to Knox that he had to update based on new information from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith (not present). Discusses several key political matters, such as a resolution suggested to Congress that is causing alarm in New...

GLC02437.06715

[Grievances of the Ninth Massachusetts Line]

Written at camp of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment. Directed to "Gentlemen," a committee including General Henry Knox chosen to address the regiment's grievances to Congress. Lieutenants Thomas Edwards and Charles Seldon, and Major Lemuel Trescott...

GLC02437.10053

to James Sullivan

Writes concerning the Waldo patent and a "petition of sundry of the heirs of Brig Genl Waldo for remission of certain taxes upon the patent." States that someone will assess the land and the tax. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10277

[Petition]

Petition to the legislature of Massachusetts regarding Samuel Waldo's estate. Ink is faded, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.10428

to Nathan Dane

Asks Dane to give General Jackson any advice concerning a petition to the General Court over land. Also allows him to make any modifications to the petition as he sees fit. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London."...

GLC02437.10278

[Petition to the General Court of Massachusetts]

Petitioning for the right to land they believe they are entitled to under previous laws. Also signed by Isaac Winslow, Isaac Winslow Jr., and Samuel Winslow as heirs involved in this case. Docket on the second page, signed by Samuel Phillips.

GLC02437.10423

[Application and petition on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Massachusetts regiments of the Continental Army for compensation as a result of their services during the American Revolution]

Written by a Committee appointed "by the Officers of the Massachusetts line of the late army to attend to and prosecute their memorial to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of compensation for the losses sustained by them and the...

GLC02437.10244

[Petition]

Petition to the legislature of Massachusetts and the general court in regards to land patents. Includes a "signature" from Isaac Winslow, possibly written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.10421

to Henry Knox

After having sent a petition to Congress, General [Jedediah] Huntington referred her to Knox. Writes to Knox to explain that she is a widow and orphan, and has lost her brother, and her home (the latter she attributes to General [Benedict] Arnold)....

GLC02437.05238

to Henry Knox

Catharine Alexander Duer, also known as Lady Kitty Duer, wife of William Duer, writes that she and her husband have sent the bearer, their old servant Henry, to Philadelphia so he could check on his petition to Congress. Hopes Knox will extend his...

GLC02437.05366

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not responding to his last two letters; she did not want to bother him by writing frequently, and was also too saddened to write when she heard of the death of Knox's son Marcus. Sends condolences. Declares her gratefulness to Knox...

GLC02437.05224

to Catharine Alexander Duer

Marked "copy." Received her letter, and will try to help her servant Henry if possible. Largely illegible, but may be discussing the financial troubles of Mrs. Duer's husband, William Duer. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05384...

GLC02437.05386

to Henry Knox

Mrs. Ann Huntington, wife of General Jedediah Huntington, writes in support of her friend Anna Welch's petition (see GLC02437.05238). Discusses her virtues and her unfortunate circumstances, and encourages Knox to defend her petition in Congress....

GLC02437.05240

[Petition for Falmouth lands in Maine]

Previous research suggests the document was written in May 1796; that date was added in pen on page one at a later time. A petition on behalf of several members of the Waldo and Winslow families for a portion of the Falmouth lands in Maine. A note...

GLC02437.06758

to Samuel Adams

Addressed to the Governor of Massachusetts, who in this period is Samuel Adams. Attaching copies of two letters from Samuel Waldo and from Thomas Vose (see GLC02437.06621 and GLC02437.06623), Knox petitions the government to protect his property...

GLC02437.06630

to Henry Knox

Encloses a copy of a petition (not present) which was drafted and signed by several local people in the Thomaston area (content of the petition is not specified).

GLC02437.06748

[Petition]

Petition on behalf of his father regarding his estate.

GLC02437.06891

to Henry Knox

Second page measures 9.2 x 19.6 cm. McGaw, a prominent Maine attorney, writes that he was obliged to write Knox on behalf of the inhabitants of East Andover. Declares that they mentioned the lack of a civil magistrate in their town its vicinity....

GLC02437.07900

to Henry Knox

Has not received a letter from Knox since 2 July. Received a letter from Samuel Winslow dated 12 July. Winslow's letter noted, "I have the satisfaction to acquaint you that our Cause has succeeded: the Adverse party intend reviewing at the Sup...

GLC02437.05069

to Thomas Vose

An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo Patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.

GLC02437.04774

to William Hull

Discusses a petition to put [Henry Jackson and Hull] on the federal pension list. Writes, "You will be sensible upon reflection, that the movements of all regular governments must be governed by General principles, were it otherwise disorder and...

GLC02437.04855

to Isaac Winslow, Jr. and Isaac Winslow, Sr.

Apologizes for not responding to previous letters, but has been confined to his chamber for a few weeks (Knox had been very ill). Has not "heard of the fate of the Waldo borough Petition." Discusses how to price the land in the face of conflict...

GLC02437.04128