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[Certificate]

Certifies that William Biskey cut wood from a certain lot. Signed by John Gleason and William H. Wiggins.

GLC02437.08850

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Thomas Dawes]

Possibly related to Dawes, the Boston architect and patriot. Account information pertains to 1771. Signed by Dawes on verso 26 February 1772, noting receipt of payment from Flucker. Flucker hired Dawes to complete various tasks, including chimney...

GLC02437.09470

[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 Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]

Includes account information from 16 October 1772. Signed on verso by Dyer 19 December 1772, certifying that Flucker paid part of his account, and signed again 20 April 1773 noting that the account is paid in full. Flucker paid Dyer "for work... at...

GLC02437.09477

[Payment from Thomas Flucker to Edward How]

Certifies that Thomas Flucker paid Edward How to hire his "negro man" for four days work.

GLC02437.09482

[Account of work completed by Thomas Dawes for Admiral Graves]

Possibly refers to Admiral Samuel Graves. Graves pays Dawes for sweeping the chimney, laying a hearth, and other tasks.

GLC02437.09485

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Thomas Crafts]

Contains account information from April and July 1774. Flucker pays Crafts for painting work, and for "case stone colour at the House Admiral Graves lives in" (possibly referring to Admiral Samuel Graves).

GLC02437.09486

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

Contains account information from September-November 1774. Flucker pays Dyer for "altering & mending coach house doors," "hanging doore at the Admirels," and boards, among other things.

GLC02437.09487

[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

to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to...

GLC02437.07795

to Henry Knox

Writes to his father that he has sent several ships loaded with lime and lumber and they are on their way. Provides Knox with news about his estate, including the fact that "old Wilson" has abandoned his post without warning and has fled west....

GLC02437.07804

to John Gleason

Instructions for Gleason to perform a variety of tasks on Knox's estate. Stresses that he will be judging Gleason's expertise and quality as an agent based on how well he follows these instructions. The tasks focus on harvesting and collecting kiln...

GLC02437.07843

to John Gleason

Discusses his trading business. Mentions that Captain [Edward] Kelleran just arrived with a shipment of bricks, and while most of them were of acceptable quality, some were not; warns Gleason that this must not happen. Also discusses the...

GLC02437.07848

to John Gleason

Provides news and instructions for running Knox's estate and lime works business. Reports on beef and pork shipments, and mentions that Mr. [possibly David] Russell will be arriving at the estate with hired hands, who should be employed at the lime...

GLC02437.07852

to John Gleason

Reports a delay in the arrival of men he is sending to Thomaston, under the care of Mr. [possibly David] Russell; he would like Gleason to employ them at the lime works. Discusses his desire to push the lime business to the forefront of his...

GLC02437.07853

to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of the letter is one of four coopers he has engaged for Knox. Believes they are good men who will do a good job.

GLC02437.07876

to Henry Knox

Did not want to write to Knox since he expected Knox to return soon to Thomaston, but has found out from his mother that Knox has no fixed date of return, so he wanted to update him. Mentions that the carpenter he hired to build the store never...

GLC02437.07885

to Elisha Sumner

Mentions his receipt of Sumner's letters, which apparently crossed his in the post. Discusses the hiring of workmen for his estate, and his instructions to Mr. [John] Gleason on the subject. Also provides information about the upcoming arrival of...

GLC02437.07893

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements, including payment of workmen employed by Knox. Mentions Mr. [John] Gleason and General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07894

to Henry Jackson Knox

Writes to his son to inform him that ten men (perhaps workmen) are here for him, and will be traveling to him. Declares that they will want payment, and Knox will advance some money, but he will have to pay their passage.

GLC02437.07928

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

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

to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain Benjamin Killeran [possibly "Kelleran," a relation of Captain Edward Kelleran] arrived at Thomaston with a delivery of pork and beef in barrels; discloses that the beef is very good but the pork is very poor. The Captain will...

GLC02437.07938

to Henry Knox

Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled "Kelleran"- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent...

GLC02437.07944

to John Gleason

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses issues with the workmen at the Knox estate and lime works, apparently suggesting Gleason has sent some of them to jail (he spells it "goal"). Asserts that he plans to arrive at...

GLC02437.07946

to John Gleason

Writes an angry letter about the negligence of workmen in his lime plant. Also discusses the shipments being made by both Captain [Edward] Kelleran and Captain [Benjamin] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07950

to Lucy Knox

Does not yet know the exact day he will set out to return to Thomaston. Must wait for the arrival of Colonel [likely Israel] Thorndike to negotiate a deal. Will send his son [Henry Jackson Knox] home with money to pay the workmen.

GLC02437.07982

to John Gleason

Is sad to say he cannot yet leave Boston. Plans to send Gleason a sum of money via Captain E[dward] Kelleran. Discusses monies owed to a variety of people, possibly workers on Knox's estate; is apparently instructing Gleason on how much to pay each...

GLC02437.07987

to Lucy Knox

Writes to discuss his plans for returning home. Also adds that he is sending Lucy, via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran, one thousand dollars, for her to give Mr. [John] Gleason so he can pay the workmen.

GLC02437.07988

to John Gleason

Writes that he arrived to Boston on the evening of 31 January, and found the sleighing difficult. Considers the ways he depends on Gleason's help. Provides instructions regarding the receipt of shipments of articles, as well as the hauling of wood.

GLC02437.08002

to John Gleason

Writes to report that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived with his vessel, and he is concerned, as the vessel has workmen, money, and letters of Knox's on board. Instructs Gleason to keep the woodcutters at work.

GLC02437.08015

to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived, and that there is a terrible snow storm. Mentions that a Mr. Russel has engaged some men to work, and asks Gleason to continue performing the work Knox assigned him, to the best...

GLC02437.08017

to John Gleason

Has received Gleason's letter via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses financial dealings with a Mr. West. Includes a list of workmen and their salaries; explains their duties and provides information regarding the lime business.

GLC02437.08020

to John Gleason

Provides extensive directions for tasks various workmen are to complete in the lime mill. Reports on the travels of Captain [Edward] Kelleran and his vessel, and declares that Mrs. [Lucy] Knox is en route to visit Knox.

GLC02437.08021

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

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

[William Knox's payment to a contractor]

Document appears to be in William Knox's hand. This is a bill that William owed to his contractor Thomas Clement. Bill includes boards, nails, locks, staples, and various amounts for labor. The total is for £8.11.9. Bill states that £7.8.9 was...

GLC02437.08405

[William Knox's payment to a contractor]

Appears to be in William Knox's hand. William Knox paid the contractor Thomas Clement £1.19.6 for boards, screws, hooks, clasps, and labor. Clement signed the bottom noting he received full payment.

GLC02437.08406

[Bill for repairs made to Henry Knox's chaise]

Noted that Henry Knox paid Thomas Bumstead in full for work on his chaise. Total cost was £22.12.2. Payments were for chains, springs, rivets, seats, lace, buckles, a head rail, and labor for repairs. The work was done March-September 1777, but it...

GLC02437.08415

[Cost estimates to dig a canal]

Estimates labor costs to build a 90 mile canal with 60 locks at "386.400" dollars. Estimates it would take 1,000 men about 2 years to complete.

GLC02437.08440

[Receipt for William Knox]

Notes that Knox paid Polly Eyres for making a riding dress and attiring gowns. The total came to £3.

GLC02437.08446

[William Knox's account]

Payment for Callender making jacket and breeches. Knox was also charged for silk thread and buttons. The total was £6.

GLC02437.08449

Katy's account for washing at Valley Forge

Laundry bill from time at Valley Forge. The total was for slightly over 17 dollars. Gives a detailed list of items and how much each cost to clean. Docket notes that this includes "5 Dozzen Clothes for Mrs Knox a Dollar pr Dozzen." Shaw also had...

GLC02437.08459

[Account of sundries purchased by Major Samuel Shaw]

Acccount Samuel Shaw had with John Fisher in Philadelphia. These items were "charged to Gen Knox" and Shaw signed it, verifying the charges. The bill was for $77.75. Some of the items bought included shoes, shirts, combs, hair powder, snuff, paper...

GLC02437.08462

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making a coat and to mend another coat and a pair breeches. Also bills William for buttons, silk, and thread. The total is £7.16. Signed by Callender stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08474

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making a jacket. Also for thread and mending a coat and a pair of breeches. Total came to £5.8.

GLC02437.08479

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making breeches as well as buttons and silk. The total came to £5.1. Signed by Callender stating payment was received.

GLC02437.08486

[Account of William Knox with Alexander McGregor]

Payments for making clothes for William Knox. Total cost came to £97.1. Signed by John McGregor stating that payment was received for Alexander McGregor.

GLC02437.08500

Account between Henry Knox to R. & D. Owen

Receipt for tailoring services from R. & D. Owen. Dated from 18 December 1779 to 8 July 1800.

GLC02437.08506

[Receipt pertaining to Mrs. Timming]

Receipt for making of a coat. Also includes costs for silk, lace, and tassels. Total came to £11.16.3. Signed by H. Frieake stating the contents were received.

GLC02437.08522

[Items bought of Jospeh Parker]

Bought from Parker, a linen draper at 127 Cheapside in London. Purchase of linens and the labor to make 4 shirts. Total came to £6.9.6.

GLC02437.08524

[William Knox's account with Richard & David Owen]

Charges for making a coat as well as cleaning and repairing other clothes. The total comes to £8.8.7. Signed by Richard Owen stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08530

[Account of payments made by Henry Knox]

First 4 pages summarizes money received and expended from 10 January 1778 to 20 March 1780. The detailed account begins on 24 May 1780. The accounts from 1778-1780 mostly includes items used in daily life: various types of cloth, sugar, oil...

GLC02437.08541

[George Way's bill to Henry Knox]

Bill to repair a wagon or chaise. Includes payments for stuffing a cushion, glass, and cloth. Total came to £5.10. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand. Note on verso is signed by a John Foulke stating he received payment for Way on 9 May 1782.

GLC02437.08546

[Bill for washing]

Henry Knox paid Hannah Steel £0.10.6 for washing 13 pieces of his clothing as well as 7 pieces of Lucy Knox's clothing. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08551

[List]

List of expenses incurred by Mrs. Lucy Knox, her family, and household by date, including corks, wages for servants, pickles, brandy and other household expenses.

GLC02437.08612

[Accounts]

Lists expenses for various things, such as washing, household goods, and other related household expenses.

GLC02437.08613

[Note]

Note of receipt for various bills for various household items including washing.

GLC02437.08614

[Receipt]

Receipt for various items directed to Matthew Lane from Henry Knox. Items include payment for masonry work, bricks, lime and other related materials.

GLC02437.08628

[Receipt]

Receipt of Mrs. Lucy Knox for cleaning a stain.

GLC02437.08635

[Estimate]

Cosigned by John Harkness. Docket appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. Estimate of expenses for survey work.

GLC02437.08696

[Bill]

Portage bill for a brig traveling to Virginia. Lists men by name, rank, entry, destination, wages and when and where they were discharged.

GLC02437.08714

[Accounts]

Lists the accounts of disposed goods at various locations. Lists items by type, amount and amount of consumption. Also includes two inventory lists of the amount of goods available, notes regarding goods and cattle and a list of the work done at...

GLC02437.08738

[Account]

Lists the work done at Brigadier's Island for the month of September 1798 by the workmen's name, wages and employment. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08747

Daily true delta.

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.02.02

Your Postwar Job!

One pamphlet entitled Your Postwar Job! dated 1944. Contains 18 chapters 12 of which are dedicated to employment fields and 6 which are dedicated to the general economics of post war employment. One chapter is dedicated to women and the outlook for...

GLC10143

to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks Gibbons for a gift of cigars. Mentions that the commission is still waiting for a treaty with Colombia before they can proceed with the canal. Describes recent pleasant, warm weather which he appreciates because coal is difficult to obtain...

GLC02763.02

Daily true delta. [Vol. 23, no. 39 (January 2, 1861)]

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.01

Daily true delta.

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.02.01

Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For

One pamphlet entitled, "Threatened Virtual Abolition of the Board of Indian Commissioners, and Crippling of the Indian Service by Unwarranted Reduction in Salaries of Indian Agents and School Officials. Immediate Protest Called For," published by the...

GLC10051.02

The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal

One pamphlet entitled, "The Panama Canal: A Manual of Information Concerning Employments for the Panama Canal," dated June 15, 1940.

GLC10064.02

to William A. Winston

Sending "the three Negro men belonging to the estate of G. W. P. Custis, viz: Reuben, Parks & Edward, whom I wish you to hire in Virginia... for the year or a term of years, not exceeding 31 Decr 1862...." Lee asks that the men be kept in the...

GLC03214

to Oliver K. Hand

Thanks Hand, a New York City lawyer, for a letter received 21 February. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that you and I are so nearly in agreement with reference to the constitutional amendment which I have been pressing, and the education bill....

GLC03481.29

to John Reeser

Discusses arriving in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to look for work. Comments on the low wages in Washington and finding higher wages in Alexandria. Describes beginning work on Saturday repairing a bridge that the rebels tried burning. Reports that...

GLC03523.43.09

to E. D. Goodwin re: his vehement opposition to new tariff

Written as Senator from Alabama. John Tyler Morgan argues against organized labor's support for a high protective tariff.

GLC03577

Affix seal to ratification of Treaty with China.

This treaty, the Burlingham Treaty of 1868, amended the Reed Treaty of 1858 by allowing free immigration. That flow of people allowed the rapid expansion of western railroads through cheap labor. (Eventually, it also provoked a racial backlash on...

GLC03578

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owes Shelpe payment for physical labor.

GLC03107.01846

Account of the owners of the Ship Oswego

Charges on the account are for labor and materials for the Ship Oswego.

GLC03107.02531

Account of "Pulfer" for mowing and harvesting the crop of Cilmer's farm

GLC03107.03324

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records wages due to John Eddy for work done for "Mr. Livingston." Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03407

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 1 March 1788. Robert, Jr. owed Stewart money for various jobs.

GLC03107.03632

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. witn Pope & Weed

The account began 3 May 1789, and includes charges for mending a chair, new shoes, and making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03664

Account of Mr. Johannes House re: wheat, hens, and 18 days riding

GLC03107.03704

Memorandum for wages to be paid to workers at the mill

P.2 is the settlement of Jerry Coen's account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03743

Account sheet re: linens, stockings, spinning and knitting services

GLC03107.03749

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 1,929 (November 20, 1863)]

Provides a complete printing of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (page eight), preceded by a full printing of Edward Everett's address, also delivered 19 November 1863 in dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, located in Pennsylvania....

GLC03121

to Frank B. Benally

Begins by saying, " ... having been a hard worker all my life time, my sympathies have naturally always been on the side of the toiling masses." Comments that although he did not want the office of Comptroller of New York, he will appreciate the...

GLC03225.04

to John Bryant

Writes to Bryant he has informed Mr. Ames that he is to repair the vacant buildings on the hill for his dwelling. Requests Bryant assists with finding employment for Mr. Ames's men and to note any articles that he delivers to Ames.

GLC03432.059

Hardware plantation book 1836

Account book for the Winn family's Hardware plantation. Lists debits and credits, sales and purchases of supplies, tools and produce. Lists sales of tobacco, prices of other crops, amount of tobacco produced by each enslaved person, and wages. The...

GLC03434.32

"Terms of hiring negroes belonging of T. Winn Est. & Drummond for 1833"

One document stating the terms by which people enslaved by John Winn would be hired out for work. Lists their names and amount charged, and names of the people requesting their labor. Document also states that they would be given winter clothes and...

GLC03434.35

[Terms for hiring out slaves from the estates of Thomas Winn and Thomas Drummond]

One document stating the terms by which people enslaved by John Winn would be hired out for work. Lists their names and amount charged, and names of the people requesting their labor. Document also states that they would be given winter clothes and...

GLC03434.36