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to Henry Jackson

Discusses his financial situation where he has hired someone to help him conduct some business with a firm in England.

GLC02437.06551

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is talking with a surveyor about getting a survey for land. Writes about a six year old mare he sent to a friend and mentions a treaty, most likely the Jay Treaty (signed in Nov. 1794). Also mentions British and Bermudian...

GLC02437.06459

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and informs Knox of various governmental events, including the signing of the resolutions by the democratic society of Philadelphia, as well as Jay's treaty and John Jay's negotiations with Great Britain. Noted as written at the War...

GLC02437.06468

to George Washington

Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, "in pursuance of the late...

GLC02437.06633

to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

to Henry Knox

Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.

GLC02437.06526

to Timothy Pickering

Writes that he sent Pickering another letter officially declining the offer of a position on the committee to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada. Declares that if they are unable to secure another suitable commissioner, and one is...

GLC02437.06707

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business matters, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, Knox's and Bingham's debts, and how their money is faring in international markets.

GLC02437.06720

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

A short account of the Field Pieces presented by Mr Anderson Professor of Natural Philosophy, to Mr La Fayette, and the first National Assembly of France; together with two Extracts referred to in the Memorial to General Washington dated August 20th 1793

Originally included as an insert for a memorial to George Washington (GLC02437.10273 & .10274) advertising Anderson's inventions to improve field artillery. Writes he separated the French artillery into three classes, heavy, light, and the Volantes,...

GLC02437.10275

to George Washington [incomplete]

Letterpress copy. Opinions of governmental heads related to Genet's use of privateers manned and equipped by American citizens to capture British prizes and bring them into U.S. ports. Discussing whether British prizes taken by French privateers...

GLC02437.10355

to Mrs. Flucker

Writes to thank her for her concern during his illness and to let her know he is now recovered. Expresses concern about unrest in Europe. Hopes that the U.S. will remain "undisturbed notwithstanding the concussions of Europe," but states that "when...

GLC02437.10264

[John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]

John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the...

GLC02437.10408

[John Campbell's declaration regarding the Damariscotta River settlement]

Attests that he took up land in an area under the charge of Colonel [David] Dunbar. Dunbar was replaced by Colonel Samuel Waldo, and some families left the area while others remained. The greatest concentration of settlers dwelled in the township...

GLC02437.10411

His Majesty's 35th regiment of foot commanded by Major General Henry Campbell

Muster roll for Captain Archibald McAlester's company of light infantry, 35th Regiment of Foot (British) between 25 December 1775 and 24 June 1776. Verso contains certification that the men mentioned on this roll were effectives, fit for duty or...

GLC02437.10463

to William Knox

Knox writes to her brother-in-law: "we are now upon the eve of something decisive- the enemy have landed a number of men some say six thousand upon long island- we have a report to day- that- they have been ambushed and greatly weakened- but so far...

GLC02437.10005

to Henry Knox

Major Gibbs writes from Germantown, outside of Philadelphia, to General Henry Knox, Commander of West Point Describes in detail the march of his detachment from West Point to quell mutineers in Pennsylvania. On the way, they passed through...

GLC02437.10121

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to assist in furthering his cause in application for a consul or secretary position dealing with commerce and foreign affairs. Believes that the greatness of the nation is "intimately connected with the extension of her Commerce with other...

GLC02437.10224

to James Wilkinson

Marked private. Thanks General Wilkinson for his letters and states that he is "persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with general Wayne, and to promote a spirit of harmony throughout the several corps...

GLC02437.10267

to George Washington

Same as GLC02437.10273. Titles the document "The Memorial." Writes discussing inventions. States "[t]hat he has invented a Bronze Guns Metal, which has the advantage of Common Iron Guns, and of Common Brass Guns, without their imperfections. That...

GLC02437.10274

[William Burns's declaration regarding the Muscongus settlement]

Burns discusses his settlement on Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent (also known as the Waldo or Linconshire Patent, land in present-day Maine). Discusses improvements Burns made to a stone house, and mentions his black cattle. Burns was given command...

GLC02437.10410

to Lucy Knox

Written near Morristown, New Jersey. Laments his absence from Lucy. Writes "...had it not been for this cursed war I should have been one of the happi[est] of the human race as it is I am bound by every principle of honor and moral attachment to...

GLC02437.10453

to David Cobb

Discusses an upcoming trip to Boston, Massachusetts and expresses that "I am anxious that you should [go to] the [Marne ?] with me." Goes on to mention a "Pichgreu," stating "[w]hat a flabigasting he has given the Emperor and his satelites."...

GLC02437.10311

to Lucy Knox

Written from camp 24 miles from Philadelphia. Sends this letter by Captain Randall, who had "the misfortune to be again made a prisoner after being slightly wounded in 7 or 8 places." Asks why she has not mentioned a gold watch he sent, worrying...

GLC02437.10455

to George Washington

Titles the document "The Memorial." Writes discussing inventions. States "[t]hat he has invented a Bronze Guns Metal, which has the advantage of Common Iron Guns, and of Common Brass Guns, without their imperfections. That he has invented a Carriage...

GLC02437.10273