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[Account]

Accounts for the late James Bowdoin, with an inventory of his estate. Notes that James Pitts is his executor.

GLC02437.08999

[Account of supplies for James Beveridge at St. George (present-day Maine)]

By order of Samuel Waldo. Lists spinning wheels, wool, spades, flour, quilts, ledgers, and axes, among many other items.

GLC02437.09463

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Account information pertains to 1772. Apparently signed on verso by Dyer 29 April 1773. Flucker hired Dyer to complete various tasks, including mending a desk, building a woodhouse, and mending pipe.

GLC02437.09471

[Account of payment made by Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Contains account information 27 April 1773- 19 March 1774. Docket notes that Flucker paid in full for items such as "a coffin for a Negro man," shingles, a fence, a cubbard, and cedar posts.

GLC02437.09484

to Henry Knox

Faesch, an iron master from New Jersey, Informs Knox that General Lincoln has not replied to a letter he sent concerning French shells. Relates that all shells and shot will be finished in several weeks. Instructs Knox to inform his wife, Lucy...

GLC02437.09546

to Henry Knox

Reports that he has written to a Mr. Sumner to ask for men to work at his business, and also for mattresses and blankets for them to use. Discusses developments with his lime works, such as the construction of kilns. Asks Knox to send several...

GLC02437.07930

[Fragment]

Appears to be a fragment from a longer document. Discusses the collection of personal items such as bedding and blankets.

GLC02437.08209

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the process of moving and making sure personal belongings arrive safely.

GLC02437.08225

[Receipt]

List of items and their amounts, including flowers, ribbon, lace, postage for letters and gold wire.

GLC02437.08275

[Account]

List of goods Lucy Knox bought from Elizabeth Perkins. Items include plates, dishes, glasses, chamber pots, tea and coffee pots, cups and others.

GLC02437.08342

[List]

List of various items with prices. List includes things such as pork, flour, silver ornaments, wine, salt, and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08344

[Receipt]

Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought two large carpets from William Jackson.

GLC02437.08349

[Note]

Bill or receipt stating that Knox bought several kitchen items from Jeremiah Allen.

GLC02437.08351

[Account]

List of items Henry Knox bought from Joseph Webb. Items mainly consist of pots. Includes a signed note of receipt from Webb, dated 30 June 1774.

GLC02437.08355

[Account]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox ordered Venetian blinds from William Moore. Includes a signed note of receipt from Moore, dated 5 July 1774.

GLC02437.08357

[Account]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox bought a set of cups and saucers from Joseph Peirce. Includes a signed note of receipt by Isaac Peirce.

GLC02437.08360

[Bill to Henry Knox]

Bill for goods purchased by Knox. These items include salt, 6 china coffee cups, a china slop bowl, and a cream pot. The total cost was £10.7.0. Signed "Recd. the Above Jno. Adams." This document is not related to President John Adams.

GLC02437.08361

[Bill for items purchased]

List of items purchased. These include a card table, a pot, a baking pan, 1 case of gin, 2 house bells, a tureen, a chest, a set of knives, among other things. The total comes to £97.16.6. Signed on verso saying "Recd. for Mr. Jos. Russell S. Clap...

GLC02437.08368

[Bill for cloth and carpet]

Bill for items bought at Greenleaf's auction by Henry Knox: four yards of broad cloth for £13.4 and one Persian carpet for £23, for a total of £36.4. Note at bottom says Chapman acknowledges receipt of payment on behalf of William Greenleaf. Docket...

GLC02437.08373

The hon. Mr. Flucker to Ziphion Thayer

Lists various household items and services and their cost. Includes such things as altering a sofa, making of mattress and pillows, various lengths of lace and duck fabric, and various amounts of rope and twine. The total cost or expense comes to...

GLC02437.08376

Memoranda

Dated 12 November-14 April, although no year is provided. List of payments for sundries, including Indian meal, beef, lamp oil, rum, butter, wine, gloves, sugar, tea, etc.

GLC02437.08391

[Account book of Henry Knox]

Written in Samuel Shaw's hand. Includes expenses for goods, services and travel. On 30 April [1778] Knox receives money for the travel expense of a journey from New England and for the expense of moving his and General [Nathanael] Greene's baggage...

GLC02437.08402

[Receipt to Henry Knox]

Carter notes he received two looking glasses with a value of £100, and 3 tables, which he promises to return on demand. If there is a fire or they are destroyed by accident, Carter agrees to pay for the goods.

GLC02437.08429

[Bill to William Knox]

William Knox bought 6 silver spoons and a sword for £2.14.0. The items were bought from Lech Brigden. Nathaniel Emmons, apparently an agent for Brigden, signed the bill stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08456

[Henry Knox's purchases from Catherine Van Derveer]

Provides list of purchases by "General Nox." Items include fowls, vinegar, and the rental of bedroom furniture for 4 weeks. The total came to £47.17.6. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand states the payment was made. Signed off by Van Derveer.

GLC02437.08490

[Bill to Henry Knox from James Gallagher]

Items purchased include many dishes, glasses, tumblers, bowls, butter boats, etc. Total came to £21.6. Signed by Gallagher stating he received payment in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08544

Wanting for Mrs. Ritchie

List of articles to be replaced at "Mrs. Ritchie's." Items include coffee pots, wine glasses, plates, etc.

GLC02437.08561

[Receipt]

Lists items bought by William Knox from a Nathaniel [Byd. Lyd ?]. Items include pillows and pillowcases, rugs, beds, and other bedding.

GLC02437.08593

[Receipt]

Receipt for twelve candles Henry Knox bought from James Stuart.

GLC02437.08629

[Receipt]

Receipt for a box of 60 bottles.

GLC02437.08634

[Receipt]

Sends various articles of bedding to his nephew Francis Flucker in Billerica, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.08711

[Inventory]

List of the real estate and personal effects of the late Henry Knox. Items include land plots, their acreage, to whom mortgaged (Artemas Ward, for one), and everything on them. Household effects, listed in detail room-by-room, include furniture...

GLC02437.10405

to Henry Toland

Jackson agrees to pay the debt that his adopted son, Andrew Jackson Jr., owes on furniture that he had purchased two years earlier. Jackson adopted his son as an infant from his wife's brother and sister-in-law, Severn and Elizabeth Rucker. His...

GLC02527

to Col. Samuel Lane re: a proposal to sell his own furniture to the White House

Written as President, noting "a considerable deficiency, in the sum appropriated" to furnish the White House and proposing that he leave some personal furniture "at a fair price".

GLC02793.013

Letter appointing Lieut. Col. W. W. J. Bliss to disburse money for furnishings

Signed as President

GLC02793.027

to J. Stanley Brown

Thanks Brown sincerely for the "beautiful bear skin" he had given him. Promises to put it in his home as a constant reminder of Brown's consideration.

GLC03141

to Esthur Monk

Writes to Cripps' mother in Greenwich, Connecticut, in the care of Mr. Benedict. Relays a message for Monk to send curtains to a family friend. Mentions having received a letter from Tousey, an acquaintance, who promises to return from Mexico soon...

GLC03587.33

to Robert Livingston re: manufacture and sale of a fur couch

Van Horne writes that he is overseeing the construction and sale of a couch made of Livingston's furs, and also informs Livingston of some other business and trade matters. Beneath the letter he has made a copy of their account with one another.

GLC03107.01462

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased rugs, caps, dishes, and gloves.

GLC03107.01470

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased knitting needles from van Dam Jr.

GLC03107.01508

Account of Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston owed Le Roux money for plates and other service items delivered to Alida Vetch.

GLC03107.01623

Account of Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston purchased sugar loaves and a looking glass from his son Robert.

GLC03107.01637

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased a copper kettle.

GLC03107.01641

Account of Robert Livingston and Cornelius Van Horne

Livingston purchased brass pieces and parts to mend a kettle. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01784

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owed Le Roux for the fashioning of porringers and a chaifing dish.

GLC03107.01791

"Invoice of sundray Goods Belonging to Coll: A: Depyster. . .

. . . & Mr. Robt. Livingston Bought off John Nelson att Boston." Livingston and Depyster purchased corn, gloves, pewter, and cloth.

GLC03107.01834

to Alida Livingston re: wishes to see her grandmother

Alida Vetch tell her grandmother how much she wishes to see her, and also that she has purchased some plates and teapots.

GLC03107.02314

Invoice of sundry goods shipped to Robert Livingston Junior of New York

Robert purchased silver and a box of china.

GLC03107.02503

Account of John Harris

The account is for green and white candles, and a box. Signed by John Harris.

GLC03107.02528

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: hope for a good harvest

Smith states that he has received everything but the earthenware from Livingston, and expresses his hope for rain to encourage a good harvest. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02539