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to Rufus Putnam

Discusses surveys of the Muscongus Patent prepared by Mr. [possibly Enoch] Titcomb and Captain Stone. Asks whether the surveys have been submitted yet to the Massachusetts General Court's Committee on Eastern lands. Would like to find out about...

GLC02437.03611

to Lieutenant [John] Pratt

Was informed by his brother, William, that Lieutenant [John] Pratt met the quota of Connecticut troops, and the recruits are at West Point. Instructs Pratt to prepare to march on an expedition.

GLC02437.04004

[Letters to Jeremiah Wadsworth and John Pratt]

The first letter, to Jeremiah Wadsworth, is contained on pages one and two. Both letters are written from Boston and dated 21 October 1788. In the letter, Knox informs Wadsworth that Mr. [Rufus] King arrived yesterday from New York, relating the...

GLC02437.04009

to Henry Knox

Declares that he has not written to Knox in a long time. Writes that he served under Knox in the Artillery and believes Knox has a good opinion of him, so he would like to request an appointment under Knox in the Ordnance Department. Believes he...

GLC02437.04319

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter from Captain David Cook (see GLC02437.04873) to Secretary of War Knox explaining Cook's want of money that has forced him to be detained in Philadelphia. Says he would give Cook "forty dollars" if he could, but he is not in a...

GLC02437.04874

to Henry Knox

Notifies Knox the British intend to "wage War" with the United States over the western boundary lines. Reports the British believe their territory to be all of the west lakes and the Untied States territory to be limited to the Ohio River. Warns...

GLC02437.06108

to Henry Knox

Expresses his sorrow about Knox resigning as Secretary of War. Discusses his service since being employed by Knox and requests a raise. Reminds Knox he had promised to do something better for him. Says he cannot support his family on a $700 yearly...

GLC02437.06298

to Prospect Selectmen

Announces he would like to see a road built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Date taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07740

to Henry Knox

Writes to recommend Mr. Nathaniel Coffin for a position of Justice of the Peace in the county of Bath. Relates his qualifications. Adds that Knox's friend General [David] Cobb, as well as Judge Thatcher, are well acquainted with him as well.

GLC02437.08003

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Mr. [Henry] Wynkoop, one of the Pennsylvania representatives to the new Congress, who will be spending time in New York. Recommends him as an acquaintance who will "meet your esteem & civility." He...

GLC02437.04133

to Joseph Peirce

Informs Peirce that he will not be able to be in Boston during the session of the legislature as planned. Will forward a memorial to be presented to the legislature about the towns in the Waldo Patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06333

to Joseph Peirce

Knox received Peirce's letter of March 18. Talks about business with Mr. [Ebenezer] Pemberton, Cummings and Gould. On the back of the document, Knox notes that "Jonathan Jackson Esq., agent for the fortification of the United States in Boston...

GLC02437.07387

to Joseph Peirce

Knox asks Peirce to give the enclosed affidavits of the assaults on his surveyors to the Governor Caleb Strong. Knox believes the majority of the back country residents reside in Plymouth Grove. The insurgents killed "a Mr. Winslow" according to the...

GLC02437.07447

to Joseph Peirce

Discusses proprietors and states that "it must be defered as soon as possible in order to give time to obtain an aqcuitable [sic] decision or compromise with the state." Mentions issues with taxes and employment of new people. Waterstained in the...

GLC02437.10291

to Henry Knox

Introduces Mr. Barclay, the bearer of this letter, noting that Barclay hopes to solicit an office in the new government. Asks Knox to make Barclay "known to the Eastern Senators." Docketed by Knox: "from S. Ogden Esqr. respecting Mr Barclay also...

GLC02437.04043

to Henry Knox

Peirce writes to Secretary of War Knox regarding the condition of Knox's property they are trying to sell. Peirce tells Knox, "it may be of importance for me to know if you furnished Mr. Jas Bowdoin with the statement of Mr. Flucker's acct." Peirce...

GLC02437.04906

to Henry Knox

Marked "private" on address leaf. References receiving Knox's letter through Henry Jackson. Has received information that Mr. Thomas's letters were being forwarded in a memorial this day. Cannot guess what his real intentions are, but thinks it...

GLC02437.04995

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Encloses deeds for Knox to execute (not included). Also encloses deeds of conveyance to be executed to Knox (not included). Says it is necessary to have the deeds for property in Lincoln and Hancock counties (in...

GLC02437.05020

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Applied at the probate office "for an order of distribution but was told there must be ... an Accot. exhibited of all expenditures about or on Accot. of the Estate and charge of the Agency." As Knox needs to pay...

GLC02437.05063

to Henry Knox

Contains two letters. The first, written on 7 February 1792, declares that he was informed by General [Benjamin] Lincoln that Lincoln has no openings under him and so will be unable to hire Peirce's son at present. However, he will keep him in mind...

GLC02437.05310

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not received a reply from Knox. Reports that a Mr. Holt provided new information about the Flucker estate and the Waldo patent lands in Maine, specifically who owns the deeds to certain tracts of land. Provides advice from...

GLC02437.05325

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss business about the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Relays a report from Captain [George] Ulmer about arrangements Knox had made with the residents of the patent. Discusses Isaac Winslow's decision to begin selling his portion of the...

GLC02437.05387

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for information about his brother. Discusses an estate in Hampshire, encouraging Knox to apply to the legislature to obtain permission for it to be settled. Also informs Knox about trying to locate deeds relating to land in the Flucker...

GLC02437.05570

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 29 June. Waited to respond until after the sitting of the Committee of the Sale of Eastern Lands. Met with John White of Charlestown, Massachusetts who is indebted to the Flucker Estate through a bond and a mortgage....

GLC02437.05905

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Reports that the ten proprietors met on 5 December. Even though he was not authorized to stand in Knox's place, he did so at the urging of Henry Jackson. Told them, because of a recent "advertis[emen]t on business...

GLC02437.05992