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[Land agreement]

Document is possibly in Henry Knox's handwriting. An agreement between the settlers in Frankfort, Maine and Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow (who are the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo). The settlers agree to accept Henry Knox...

GLC02437.09194

[Forms]

Appears to be two different agreements separated out as "Form No 1" and "Form No 2." Form 1 is a generic form with blanks filled in by Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow giving their permission for the occupation on a lot of land; name of...

GLC02437.09196

[Land agreement]

Document is signed by Henry Knox and various other people. A land agreement between Henry Knox and the inhabitants of Owls Head, Maine. Knox agrees to supply the inhabitants who agree to his terms with warranty deeds. The land is being sold for...

GLC02437.09199

[Land agreement]

Document is signed by Henry Knox and various other people. A land agreement between Henry Knox and the inhabitants of Owls Head, Maine. Knox agrees to supply the inhabitants who agree to his terms with warranty deeds. The land is being sold for...

GLC02437.09200

to David Fales

Signed by Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, and Samuel Winslow on page 13. Noted as a copy. A long letter to Fales with instructions regarding surveying land in Maine. Offers Fales a position to work as their agent and to deal with the settlers in Maine.

GLC02437.09201

[Lands subscibed for in Warren 1788]

List includes deeds granted and the number of acres for various town in Maine ranging from 1788 to 1795. A number of the deeds were permitted to George Ulmer, Esq. Title take from the title of the document.

GLC02437.09211

to William Frost

Requesting "an abstract of conveyance reflecting" the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land that belonged to his wife's grandfather. This abstract should contain all transactions relating to the property. Frost was the "Register of deeds for the...

GLC02437.09218

to Henry Knox

Has found one hundred seventy five deeds and returns, in the files of the York county registers office, relating to the Waldo patent, a large tract of land owned by Knox.

GLC02437.09225

to Henry Knox

Discussing his attempts to earn payment from settlers for lands belonging to Knox and other financial affiars of Knox's. Discusses purchase of materials, the poor outcome of a merchant voyage by Captain Henderson, construction on Knox's estate, his...

GLC02437.09231

[Deed for sale of land in the Waldo Patent]

Deed of sale for part of the Waldo patent from Oliver Smith to Henry Jackson. A deed certifying the sale of around 65,000 acres of land purchased by Smith at auction from the estate of Thomas Flucker. Describes in detail the specifics of the land...

GLC02437.09237

to Henry Knox

A rough draft of a document lisiting various claims on the Waldo patent, relating to Knox's attempts to buy these lands. Has gone over all available documents and notes any possible problems with the deeds, competing claims or lack of proper...

GLC02437.09242

[Deed of sale for part of the Waldo Patent]

Deed of sale for the parts of the Waldo patent belonging to Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo and others to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09248

[Deed of sale for part of the Waldo Patent]

Deed of sale for the parts of the Waldo patent belonging to Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo and others to Henry Knox. Similar but not identical to GLC02437.09249.

GLC02437.09249

[Land transfer certificate]

Agreement relating to the transfer of 6,000 acres of land within the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09252

[Agreement with the 20 Associates]

Agreement between Knox and "the twenty associates" represented by Charles Barrett regarding lands in the Waldo patent. Establishes the boundaries of the lands owned by the associates, and lists other rules reragding this property. The twenty...

GLC02437.09253

[Agreement with James Swan for land sale]

Agreement granting 25,000 acres in the Waldo patent from Henry Knox to James Swan, also giving Knox the right to buy the land back at a fixed price.

GLC02437.09254

[Agreement with James Swan for land sale, with later endorsements]

Agreement granting 25,000 acres in the Waldo patent from Henry Knox to James Swan, also giving Knox the right to buy the land back at a fixed price. Signed twice by Knox with his initials. Later endorsement at bottom of second page, dated 7...

GLC02437.09255

[Agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade for sale of land]

Articles of agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade regarding Knox selling Meade one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent. Part of the last page has been clipped.

GLC02437.09256

[Agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade for sale of land]

Articles of agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade regarding Knox selling Meade one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent. Part of the last page has been clipped.

GLC02437.09257

[Agreement between Henry Knox and the twenty associates regarding land sale]

Agreement between Henry Knox and the "Twenty Associates of the Lincolnshire Company" regarding the sale of land within the Waldo patent. Also signed by Thomas Crafts, Nathaniel Appleton, William Walter, Joseph Peirce and Thomas C. London.

GLC02437.09258

[Land deed to Benjamin Parkman]

Deed affirming the sale of land within the Waldo patent from Henry Knox and his associates to Benjamin Parkman. The portion of land sold was granted to Knox by a resolve of the Massachusetts legislature. Also signed by Thomas Jackson and Mary...

GLC02437.09267

[Deed of sale for land to Robert Blood]

A deed attesting to the sale of a lot of land to Robert Blood.

GLC02437.09293

[Deed for land sold by Samuel Waldo's heirs]

Deed of sale for lands to Olier Witt and William Black by the heirs of Samuel Waldo.

GLC02437.09294

[Deed]

Signed by [Pelatiah] Freeman. Thomas L[illegible] and William Freeman signed as witnesses and Oliver Parker signed as a Justice of Peace. A land deed between Pelatiah Freeman and Isaac Jones Woodworth. Freeman acknowledges he received $180 from...

GLC02437.09865

to unknown

William Sullivan signed the letter as a witness. Discusses various business transactions concerning notes and mortgages. Appears Cheever is vowing that a mortgage deed has not been discharged to him.

GLC02437.07736

[Land agreements]

Signed by Henry Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox. George Reid signed as a witness and David Fales signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. A bargain sale between Henry Knox and Israel Thorndike. Knox acknowledges he received $990 from Thorndike and...

GLC02437.07738

[Land Agreement]

Robert Craig and Henry Knox both signed the document. Major Wheaton signed as a witness. A land agreement between Robert Craig and Henry Knox. Craig purchased a lot of land in Prospect, Maine that adjoins his current lot in Frankfort, Maine. The...

GLC02437.07741

[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

[Land sale]

Noted as a "Copy from the Records for Deeds for said County..." A land sale by Knox. Knox vouches he received $250 from Phillip Hanson. Releases all rights and conveys a tract of land located in Thomaston, Maine to Hanson. A very detailed...

GLC02437.07757

[Land sale]

Noted as a "Copy from the Records for Deeds for said County..." A land sale by Knox. Knox vouches he received $116 from Susman Abraham and releases all rights and conveys a tract of land located in Thomaston, Maine to Abraham. A very detailed...

GLC02437.07758

to Nathaniel Saltonstall

Letter is noted as a copy on the docket. Continues to discuss a land negotiation [appears to be part of the Muscongus patent lands in Maine] between Saltonstall and himself. Formally accepts Saltonstall's terms for purchasing the property and...

GLC02437.07770

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter, a deed, and the weights and measures Knox sent him. Notes he will immediately inform the "Town."

GLC02437.07778

[Contract for carpentry]

Signed by both Isaac Coburn and Henry Knox, as well as a witness, a William [Clap]. Agreement in which Henry Knox engages Coburn to work as a carpenter for his estate at the St. George's River (in Maine).

GLC02437.07793

[Indenture]

Agreement between Robins and Knox that Knox will consign lime to Robins and ship it to Robins in Boston. Robins, in turn, agrees to sell the lime. Signed by both Robins and Knox, as well as a witness, William [Clap].

GLC02437.07794

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

[Financial agreement between Henry Knox and T.K. Jones and Company]

Knox declares that T.K. Jones and Company has endorsed a note of his for a particular sum, and asserts that he will repay the money according to certain terms he outlines.

GLC02437.07808

to Henry Knox

Asks for help about a land deed conflict between him and a Mr. [possibly David] Fales or Fails, on or around the Waldo patent lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07821

Agreement with Gen. Knox

Agreement between Knox and Wilbar that Wilbar will design two houses in Thomaston for Knox, over the next year. Lists the terms of the arrangement and the details of the buildings Knox needs to be built. Signed by Knox, Wilbar, and John Blackman as...

GLC02437.07826

[Henry Knox's bond to Bussey & Ingalls]

Marked "duplicate." Certifies that Henry Knox is obliged to the firm of Benjamin Bussey & Daniel Ingalls for twelve thousand dollars. Enumerates the terms of the contract, which pertains to the sale of land in Maine. Signed by Knox, as well as...

GLC02437.07836

[Mortgage cancelled]

Documents the cancellation of a mortgage made to Winchester by Henry Knox on a plot of land in Maine. Signed by Winchester and by David Russell as witness.

GLC02437.07851

[Land deed with Henry Knox]

Partially printed. Deed for a plot of land in Maine sold by Fletcher to Henry Knox. Signed by Fletcher and his wife, Priscilla, and by Samuel Gardner and Samuel White as witnesses.

GLC02437.07861

[Agreement with John L. Gillman]

Partially printed. Agreement indicating Gillman's purchase of a certain tract of land in Maine, from Henry Knox. Signed by Knox (signature seems to be crossed out), and signed by John Gleason as a witness.

GLC02437.07898

[Deed for land given to Henry Jackson Knox] [incomplete]

Partially printed. Deed for land, including a lime and marble manufacturing plant, given to Henry Jackson Knox by his parents (it is unclear if Jackson Knox was simply given the land or if he purchased it). Signed by Henry and Lucy Knox, and by...

GLC02437.07901

to Henry Jackson Knox

Encloses a work agreement (not present) with Phineas Whitney and others for employment at the lime works. Provides advice on how best to use the labor. Also consents to him residing on a particular house and farm for the season, and gives him...

GLC02437.07929

[Agreement between Henry Knox and Benjamin Bussey]

Agreement describing the sale of various towns and townships from Knox to Bussey. Agreement also states that Samuel Dutton and Charles Turner will be hired to survey of the lands. Signed by Knox and Bussey, as well as by Charles Davis as a witness.

GLC02437.07953

[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 Henry Knox

Discusses a land sale between Knox, General [Henry] Jackson and General [Benjamin] Lincoln on the one part, and a General Derby on the other. Declares that Jackson's and Lincoln's deeds have been executed, but Davis has found a discrepancy in the...

GLC02437.07962

[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

to John Gleason

Provides information about a carpenter and several other workmen whom he has employed. Has enclosed their employment agreement (not present). Explains the tasks he would like each to perform. Also reports that he sent General [David] Cobb...

GLC02437.08023

[Papers to Henry Knox from Rufus G. Amory]

Apparently a copy made in Knox's hand of a document written by Rufus G. Amory. Outlines and discusses a particular tract of land surveyed by John Gleason and Jonathan [Murgard] and mortgaged by Henry Jackson. Mentions Benjamin Lincoln as well.

GLC02437.08033