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to Lucy Knox

Writes to his "beloved" wife, Lucy Knox. Discusses the progress of their front and back settlers likely located in Maine. Mentions his joy over the amount of settlers they have and his pleasure with the development of Waldoborough. Also expresses...

GLC02437.07704

to Henry Knox

Bingham acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 30 December 1798. Bingham sees that Knox has "not as yet made a final arrangement with the Holders of your Notes, - but which I hope will be speedily terminated." Bingham is pleased to know that...

GLC02437.07227

to Unknown

Knox addresses his letter to "Gentlemen" and explains that working to improve Penobscot Bay and rivers has left him with considerable debt reaching $8,000 "due to Mr. Thorndike and six thousand dollars to another Gentleman his associate." Knox has...

GLC02437.07237

to Henry Knox

Bingham received Knox's letter of 30 June 1799. Bingham agrees with Knox that the "the Kennebec Tract has a fair chance of attracting a full Portion of Settlers." Bingham believes, however, that Knox needs to make the Lands attractive to purchasers...

GLC02437.07285

to Henry Knox

The writer works out some ideas about the prices of possible lands Knox could sell, as well as the way and manner in which those lands should be settled.

GLC02437.07363

to Henry Knox

Ulmer says that Captain Swan thinks the settlers should take the land before they are surveyed, but Ulmer does not think it is a good idea. Ulmer also advises Knox not to sell land around Belfast River until he knows how suitable they are. Mentions...

GLC02437.07462

to Henry Knox

Ulmer says he gave Captain Robert Swan permits to settlers "to work upon the land in Township B," as Knox requested. Warns Knox that the insurgents are becoming more confident and something must be done to stop them. Ulmer believes that the new...

GLC02437.07464

to Henry Knox

Jones writes that he is impressed with the land of Kennebec and says if he can obtain them based on an agreement with Knox, he will probably move there. Jones says he would gladly serve as an agent.

GLC02437.07465

[Memorandum of an agreement]

Agreement made between "Henry Knox and the following settlers on Long Island." Agreement pertains to surveys of the land and the expenses involved. There are 17 signatures associated with the Long Island settlers.

GLC02437.07290

to Henry Knox

Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed...

GLC02437.07323

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is either sending or has sent him a list of letters (not included) of people who have applied for land in Knox's patent (likely part of the Waldo patent lands). Notes he marked the quantity and price agreed on next to each man's name...

GLC02437.07501

[Resolve]

Signed by Edward H. Robbins (Speaker), David Cobb (President), and John Avery. Noted as a true copy. A resolve from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives regarding the petitioners in Hampden, Maine. The Legislature...

GLC02437.07710

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance to improve his current living situation. Mentions previous employment, including teaching French. Date previously inferred, written in red.

GLC02437.06982

[List]

List of settlers in Canaan. Written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.07017

to Henry Knox

Isaac Winslow, a relation of Knox's through his wife, Lucy, discusses a variety of business propositions with Knox. Mentions that he wishes he could have had time to visit with Knox. Describes ways to get the Court to accept a resolve. Discusses...

GLC02437.03173

to Henry Knox

Written in Bristol, Broad Bay (present-day Maine). Hopes to be able to purchase one or two hundred acres of land from Knox. Asks what price Knox would charge for the land, and discusses his method of payment. Writes, "I expect some familys here...

GLC02437.03123

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possible purchase of some of Knox's land in present-day Maine, referring to Knox's ownership of two farms and a limeworks. Notes that he could arrange to bring people from Ireland to settle the land. Proposes his method of payment.

GLC02437.03169

[Naturalization certificate]

Later copy. Certifies Barthélémy de Grégoire, and his wife, Marie-Thérèse de Grégoire, as naturalized citizens of the state of Massachusetts, along with their three children.

GLC02437.03685

to James Swan

Returns Swan's account against John Campbell, "who has been liberated from Goal by an oath of Insolvency & gone to Europe." (Swan had a dispute with Campbell; see GLC02437.03437). Says he does not know what the charges of Colonel [Alexander?]...

GLC02437.03690

to Henry Knox

Happy to hear that Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan arrived safely. Their friends in Boston were concerned about their trip due to the weather. Asks Knox to present his compliments to the Swans, and to tell them that their family in Boston is doing well....

GLC02437.03407

to William Duer

Informs Duer he called on Herman Le Roy and [Théophile] Cazenove the day before to discuss the eastern lands, especially the sale of Duer's portion. Notes he tried pushing forth a sale of Duer's portion of land in "every way and manner possible" but...

GLC02437.05734

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a report that he had requested via Mr. Théophile Cazenove.

GLC02437.05774

to Henry Knox

Heard that De Noailles (Louis-Marie, vicomte de Noailles, who had emigrated to Philadelphia during the French Revolution) had arrived in Philadelphia. Asks Knox to deliver the letter he is enclosing (not included). If it is undeliverable, asks him to...

GLC02437.05895

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 29 October. Is pleased with accounts of the yellow fever abating in Philadelphia. Hears "the inhabitants are returning with great confidence that all danger of taking it, is at an end." Makes reference to the logistics...

GLC02437.05959

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 13 November. Claims his life is "deranged" since "the change in my situation." This is in reference to Jackson selling his house and furniture. Hopes to have his papers put in order soon. Says Henry Jackson Knox...

GLC02437.05981

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 18 and 21 December. Says "your determination to make your brother work is of the first importance to you & him - and the only means in my opinion to drive of his gloom and the inactivity of his mind." Says Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.06011

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 25 December. Sends holiday wishes. Will try to give Madame Laval's draft to Mr. Higginson, but fears it will go badly. The trial involving the ten proprietors will be handled with due care. Says an error in the summons...

GLC02437.06020

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter is in French.

GLC02437.06186

to Henry Knox

Discusses a situation involving a captain's pay. Comments he will need instructions from the Treasury or the War Department to be the captain's paymaster. Speaks of another gentleman who has recently moved to Boston, Massachusetts from England....

GLC02437.06220

to Henry Knox

Mentions a Frenchman who is with the Wabash Indians (not an interpreter) and who asked President Washington for a pair of boots and some stockings. Washington wants the man to be given the items if he has not received them before. Tells Knox "you...

GLC02437.05891

to William Bingham

Describes the purchasing of land in Maine. Metions Henry Jackson, Royal Flint, William Duer, Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval. Includes accounts and costs. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05721

to William Duer

Copy of a letter from Herman Le Roy to William Duer; written in Henry Knox's hand. Informs Duer that Knox called on "Mr C" [Théophile Cazenove] and himself to discuss the eastern lands. Says Knox made it clear to them that he would be willing to...

GLC02437.05733

to Henry Knox

Notes he received Knox's post and is "all anxiety to learn that you have fin'd the business with Mr. B [William Bingham?] - and also concluded with Mr [William] Duer..." Informs Knox that he has sent all of the copies out and that [Jean-Baptiste] de...

GLC02437.05744

to Henry Knox

Expresses his misgivings over [William Duer's] involvement with the land business, stating "I am all anxiety for fear that D - may ruin the business at last - his want of candor and decision is so evident in every part of his conduct that you have...

GLC02437.05751

to Henry Knox

Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable...

GLC02437.05772

to Henry Knox

Discusses in great detail various land claims against the Muscongus patent in Maine along with Knox's proposal to purchase the land. States both he and Samuel Winslow looked over Knox's proposal and were surprised by the amount of land deducted for...

GLC02437.05777

to Henry Knox

Reference's Knox's letter of 8 February. Is glad William Bingham has arrived in Philadelphia so quickly. Believes that he will make a compromise with Madame Leval, as she is now with him in Philadelphia. When negotiating with her, tells Knox to...

GLC02437.05816

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter, which is addressed to a man named Chapen. Adds that since Chapen has business with Knox, Ogden expects Knox will see Chapen soon, so delivering the letter should be no trouble. Will see Knox in a few days...

GLC02437.05819

to Henry Knox

Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...

GLC02437.05831

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 16 February. Notes the letter enclosed for Mrs. Flucker was delivered. Asks that the letter enclosed for William Bingham be delivered (not included here). Anxiously awaits hearing that the business with Madame de Leval...

GLC02437.05833

to Henry Knox

Wanted to be in Philadelphia by 1 March, but thinks it will more likely be 3 or 4 March now. Writes, "It is the general opinion here that a war will take place between England and France, several officers of the British Navy are here at present...

GLC02437.05836

to Henry Knox

Reports that the interest of Thomas Goldthwait in the Penobscot lands came into his hands part by purchase and part by a debt owed to Taylor's father, Nathaniel Taylor. Claims he now owns 1/5 of the township of Frankfort along the Penobscot River....

GLC02437.05845

to Henry Knox

Reports on Mr. Hoffman's inquiries on houses in New York. Says Baron Von Steuben's former house is now occupied by Mr. Stockholm, who operates a button manufactory in the neighborhood. Reports the house advertised by Mr. McEvers at Bloomingdale has...

GLC02437.05867

to Henry Knox

Says he was acquainted with William Knox in Dublin. Tells Henry he was for many years a merchant with extensive trade. Has since had troubles in business and left his wife and daughter behind in Ireland to make another fortune in Jamaica. Arrived...

GLC02437.05888

to William Duer

Discusses ongoing negotiations concerning Duer's land shares. States he expects Duer "will make a full & explicit offer" to [Théophile] Cazenove's offer. Believes if Duer's offer is as "reasonable" as he presumes it will be he should receive an...

GLC02437.05738

to [Henry Knox]

Duplicate of GLC02437.05742. GLC02437.05742 is in French. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability....

GLC02437.05741

to Madame de Leval

Responds to a previous letter from Leval (GLC02437.05741) and discusses their land deals. Says he completely agrees with her on the advantages they would gain from a French settlement in Maine. Although she is aware of the "awkward situation"...

GLC02437.05750

to Madame de Leval

Discusses land business. Faded.

GLC02437.05767

to Henry Knox [in French]

Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable...

GLC02437.05773

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a...

GLC02437.05781

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from...

GLC02437.05789

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05797

to Henry Knox

References several of Knox's letters up to 25 January. Before this reaches him, William Bingham will have returned to Philadelphia. Refers Knox to him for the latest news on the negotiations and the purchase. Reports "the Committee are much please...

GLC02437.05804

to Henry Knox

Says there is an old proverb which states "Silence gives consent." Since Knox has not contradicted his previous suggestions, he will proceed to make "a location for you in this Town," meaning Newark. Has thought it over and knows it is the correct...

GLC02437.05835

to Henry Knox

Says three weeks has elapsed since she arrived in Philadelphia to claim the execution of contracts she entered into with Knox and [William] Duer on 14 January 1792. States she has only been able to meet with Knox and William Bingham one time since...

GLC02437.05849

to Henry Knox

Signed and initialed by Jackson. References Knox's letter of 9 March. Tells him not to worry about the sheriff selling the land for taxes, as he heard he has no authority to do so. Says "I wish you had closed your business with Mrs Laval as I want...

GLC02437.05854

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 13 and 16 March. Is glad Knox has finally settled with Madame de le Val, but says he does not understand the terms. Encloses a letter for William Bingham that he wants Knox to deliver (not included). Says the committee...

GLC02437.05857

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not meeting Knox that morning as planned. Says he was up late in an unproductive meeting with William Bingham. Has worked hard for an accommodation between Knox and Madame de la Val, but as it has not been possible he must attend to...

GLC02437.05862

to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how...

GLC02437.06104

to Henry Knox

Makes inquiries about the value of the estate in the District of Maine. Heard its value has gone up considerably and that timber is being shipped as far away as Virginia. Believes Knox made a good profit on the lands and wants to know what Knox...

GLC02437.06017

[Indentured service contract between Friederich Gottman and Henry Knox]

An indentured service contract between Friederich Gottman and Henry Knox. Gottman agrees to be Knox's servant for a term of five years and six months for his passage from Amsterdam. Upon completion of Gottman's term, Knox has agreed to give Gottman...

GLC02437.06063

to Henry Knox

Introduces a "respectable stranger" to Knox. Informs Knox the gentleman has decided to leave his country due to the current situation and move to the United States. Requests Knox and Mrs. Knox treat the family with the kindest of affection.

GLC02437.06168

[Persons in Prospect township]

Minutes taken on August 28, 1794. Lists the members in the town of Prospect, Maine and possibly the number of acres owned by each of them. Discusses further land deals. Also mentions agreements made with the people of Prospect township in 1788 and...

GLC02437.06185

[Agreement to mark and number lots in a township]

An agreement made be James Malcom to Henry Knox to mark and number lots in [illegible] Cook township. Also agrees to note the soil, timber, any mountains and streams, or any other "remarkable" features. Agrees to begin the work in the fall or early...

GLC02437.06203

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Madam de Leval has yet to arrive and he is "at a loss" to determine "where she is or what after." Notes if she does not "arrive soon it will be too late to make an establishment this fall that will give strength and consequence to...

GLC02437.05603

to William Duer

Discusses his reasons for terminating his financial agreement with William Green and mentions other avenues he is considering. Notes he has made overtures to [Théophile] Cazenove, andt after receiving Duer's "pressing letters" decided it best to try...

GLC02437.05732

to [Heny Knox] [in French]

A duplicate of GLC02437.05741. GLC02437.05741 is a translation. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability...

GLC02437.05742

to William Duer

Discusses land deals and contracts. Informs him Jackson is heading his way and will deliver Duer the $50,000 in notes plus interest. The accounts will then be liquidated. Instructs him and Colonel Walker to deliver to Jackson all papers, including...

GLC02437.05749

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05810

to Henry Knox

Signed and initialed by Jackson. References a previous letter of Knox's (no date). Says the enclosed letter should be delivered by Knox to William Bingham (not included). States no time is to be lost if Bingham is to buy the tract mentioned in his...

GLC02437.05841

to Henry Knox

Says Knox is far from doing her justice. Tells him he "must be convinced how much I have sacrificed, to come to such an amical settlement." Hopes the paperwork will not slow the settlement down. Says "all what I ask is, to be able to give Surety...

GLC02437.05850

to Henry Knox

References Henry's letter of 27 April. Also delivered the enclosed letter to [Royal] Flint in prison. Agrees with Henry that his best recourse is to move to Maine. Hopes to be able to do so in a few days. Says his mind has been "depressed" lately due...

GLC02437.05884

to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.05888, refer to that record for a catalog description. The letter is from a distant relative in Jamaica seeking employment.

GLC02437.05889

to William Bingham and William Duer

Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D...

GLC02437.05937

to Henry Knox

Claims to be a distant relative of Knox's from Dublin, Ireland. Says he is acquainted with William Knox, whom he met in Ireland. Tells Knox about his situation in Jamaica, where he is trying to better his life and support his family. Goes into his...

GLC02437.05938

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has given deeds of land to Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche and that they are now finally satisfied. Discusses bonds and other business.
States that his parent, most likely his mother, has now passed away. "Free" stamped on...

GLC02437.05730

to Henry Knox

Wanted to visit Knox last Sunday but received letters from France about the death of several friends, including her sister. Says she was not up to seeing him after receiving the news. Complains that she would like to complete their business, but...

GLC02437.05988

to Henry Knox

Says she placed an order for goods in Havre de Grace, France, but they were sent to Philadelphia instead of Boston. Asks Knox for a loan of $135 to cover this unexpected cost. Place written assumed from content.

GLC02437.05989

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 21 November. Reports that William Knox "wants as much care & attention paid to him as a Child, as he certainly is unable to govern or conduct himself." Says the 10 proprietors met last Thursday. Reports that Joseph...

GLC02437.05990

to Henry Knox [in French]

Expresses happiness that his marriage to Madame Bacler de Leval has led to a friendship between him and Knox.

GLC02437.06103

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...

GLC02437.06153

to Henry Knox [in French]

Written by Baucel as the agent of Monsieur D'Espremenil, who made a deal with William Duer involving lands in Maine. See GLC02437.05930 and .05937 for background on the situation. This letter is a follow up on previous correspondence.

GLC02437.05976

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 4 and 7 December. Encloses a letter from William Knox (not included). Says William "mentioned he was unwell and did not feel happy nor contentd that the journey and change of air may be of service which operated on his...

GLC02437.05995

[Questions about the District of Maine]

List of 43 questions about Maine. They ask about population, farm land, climate, animals, types of crops, timber, and navigable waters. Wants to know what Maine can produce for the West Indies trade.

GLC02437.06014

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, formerly the Bishop of Autun. Reports "He is driven from Europe by the Circumstances of the Times & I have no doubt will find in America the Asylum he seeks, & the respect due to his...

GLC02437.06046

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox one of his principal Masons;, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, is interested in buying some land in St. George, Maine. Discusses a gentleman who will be visiting Knox to discuss a township.

GLC02437.06181

to William Griffin

Working draft to GLC02437.06190. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within a year's...

GLC02437.06189

to William Griffin

Final retained version of GLC02437.06189. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within...

GLC02437.06190

to Henry Knox

Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Madame de Leval. Reports she has been in Philadelphia for 15 days and their business has not moved forward. Says it is impossible for her stay in this undetermined situation. States the proposal of...

GLC02437.05839

to Henry Hovener

Brandt requests having the London Company send him supplies, and requests that his nephew (the son of Phillip Brandt) be sent to Virginia from Derbyshire. He mentions Admiral of the Jamestown District, John Pountis. Letter written in Elizabethan...

GLC00708

Map of Texas, Oregon and California [pocket atlas]

Full title: A New Map of Texas, Oregon and California with the Regions Adjoining. Compiled from the Most Recent Authorities. First printing of this landmark map of the American West. Baughman, Kansas in Maps, p. 35. Graff 2841. Howes M685. Martin &...

GLC02130

Six Nations. Document signed with the holograph totems of 14 chiefs.

A reciept acknowledging the final payment for land ceded by the Six Nations at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
With the loss of these lands the Six Nations eventually dispersed: the Mohawk and Cayuga to Canada, the Oneida to Wisconsin, while the Onondaga...

GLC02548

Rio Grande And Texas Land Company certificate with map

Printed on very thin paper (art vellum style) with handcolored map of the grant area. Numbered 55. Signed by Beales, Isaac A. Johnston and Silas M. Stilwell.

GLC02567

Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company Certificate no. 12075

Signed by Anthony Dey, William H. Sumner and George Curtis as trustees for Burnett, Lorenzo De Zavala and Joseph Vehlein, granting a parcel to J.R. Poinsett. Illustrated with map at bottom left. Streeter 117.

GLC02568

to Edward C. Hanrick

Hanrick was an Alabama speculator in Texas lands. Williams held the lands in trust until colonists from Alabama were to arrive. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02576

The American Museum. [Vol. II, no. 3 (September 1787)]

Contains the first magazine printing of the United States Constitution on p. 276-284. Also contains an essay by Benjamin Franklin on "Information for those who would wish to remove to America. Also features political sketches, an address to...

GLC02593.01

to David D. Porter re: southerners moving to Texas

Sherman writes that the enemy "are all moving to Texas with their negroes. God grant all may go there and that our government will open the back door wide and promise to let them stay there in peace." 1 black and white seated engraving of Sherman...

GLC02501

[Fifty-cent interest-bearing note from the Imperial Government of Norton I]

Signed by Joshua Abraham Norton as Norton I, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States. Check number 2510. On verso, affixed note reads "Yours Truly A.J. Bryant Mayor, San Francisco. Oct. 22nd, '78."

GLC02729.02

Map of the southern part of Texas

Map which belonged to Anthony Dey, a chief figure in the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Co. The map has had lands owned by the Company outlined in ink. Date inferred from provenance. Streeter, Texas 1137A and Philips Maps p. 843.

GLC02754

Original contract for the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company

The first copy of the contract. With an amendment signed by Anthony Dey , William Sumner and George Curtis and dated 11/9/1832.

GLC02757