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to Henry Knox

Writes that his father passed away the day before, stating that "he was calm & resigned, and died in full faith of perfect happiness in the world of spirits - this was a great consolation to my honored mother & to his Children & friends around him -...

GLC02437.04581

to Jackson Durant

Knox and Jackson Durant have agreed that Durant will work for Knox as a clerk for a year at St. Georges. Knox then gives Durant a list of men he wants hired for various services.

GLC02437.07490

to Henry Knox

Inquires about various issues concerning the care of Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Asks about the quantity of wood Knox would like and if he should have it shipped to Boston, Massachusetts. Also discusses business...

GLC02437.07599

Agreement

Agreement between Knox and Life Wilson. Wilson will take care of the saw mills, grist mills, locks, and canals in Warren County. Wilson is also in charge the employees of the these mills. They agree to split the shares of the grist mill. Knox...

GLC02437.07480

to Henry Knox

Discusses the lumber and lime business. Notes one kiln of lumber has been burnt and the lime has not yet gone into affect. Also discusses production at numerous mills. Mentions various men who are working on the farm and lists materials and goods...

GLC02437.07519

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has been busy dealing with the timber and has not had time to survey Bangor, Maine. Comments the timber business requires great exertions and labor and will likely need assistance from the government. Describes what progress they have...

GLC02437.07543

to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men...

GLC02437.07667

to Benjamin Wilson

Instructions given to Wilson regarding Wilson's year assignment working for Knox. Specifically, Wilson is instructed to superintend the St. Georges mills by checking on them daily . He is also expected to attend to the docks and canals. Written at...

GLC02437.07699

to John Gleason

A list of duties Gleason has promised to attend to during Knox's two to three month absence. The instructions mainly deal with Knox's logging and lime business, mills, his lands in Maine, and dealing with the contracts for the wood cutters.

GLC02437.07701

to Henry Knox

Pratt agrees to "serve Henry Knox at St. Georges River." Knox will pay for Pratt's passage back and forth between St. Georges River and Boston.

GLC02437.07264

to Henry Knox

Rynier tells Knox he has relieved "the Bearer Mr. Philip Davenport" of his duties on Brigadier Island before his time is up on May 29, 1799. He writes Knox that a "ballance" of $86 is due Davenport.

GLC02437.07265

to Henry Knox

Explains why he is changing his mind to now undertake some sort of position for a contract of five years, when he had previously turned it down.

GLC02437.07023

[Agreement with John Rynier]

States an agreement with Rynier that Rynier will be employed under Knox as a director and principal farmer on Knox's lands.

GLC02437.07029

[Agreement with Daniel Wells]

Agreement between Wells and Knox for Wells to come to Thomaston, Maine and work for Knox as a groom for one year on his estate of Montpelier.

GLC02437.07079

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's...

GLC02437.07083

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07177

A signed and dated one page statement of the current state of her work for equal rights for women

Anthony states: "The one purpose of my life has been the establishment of perfect equality of rights for women...civil and political-industrial and educational."

GLC07337

to John Gleason

Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.

GLC02437.07925

to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran and John Robinson arrived last night, and that Robinson will be continuing to sell Knox's lime. Adds that Knox made Wales & Beale his agents. Discusses shipment of articles via Captain Kelleran....

GLC02437.08018