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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

Has been unable to contact Knox in person. Is unemployed and anxious for employment. Inquires about any help Knox may be able to provide.

GLC02437.08029

List of laborers in Genl Knox's employ

List of employees of Henry Knox, sorted by their specialty.

GLC02437.08034

to Henry Knox

Asks for money for the cuttings of the tops of some pear trees.

GLC02437.08099

to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses his farm and how to manage it properly. Appears to inform the recipient of his expectations regarding his duties and of the farm itself.

GLC02437.08246

[Promissory note]

Promissory note to pay Thomas Flucker money for fencing or clearing land. Noted as written in Hopkinton, state unknown.

GLC02437.08260

[John Patten's bill owed to Henry Knox]

Patten bought £4 worth of goods from Knox. These items include hooks, a spit, tongs, a shovel, a piece of chain, and fixing jack. Signed by Patten stating he "Red the Contents."

GLC02437.08364

[Memoranda of payments]

Notes payments to various individuals, including $30 to Joseph Peirce. This appears to be for payments connected to the building of his house in Maine as two payments are for a bricklayer and a gardener. The total payout was $205. Not dated. Date...

GLC02437.08365

Propposals for Building

Appears to be in Jackson's hand. This document seems to be an estimate a builder gave Jackson to construct 4-story houses for Henry Knox in Maine. Each house is to have a 32 foot front and be 48 feet deep. Gives an estimate of £300 per house....

GLC02437.08389

[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