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to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of a committee appointed by German settlers living on his land (presumably in Maine). Asks to schedule a meeting between the committee Knox either at court or at Knox's "seat," as one of the committee members is on a jury and cannot...

GLC02437.07781

[Massachusetts Congressional resolution]

Resolution in response to the petition of Gustavas Swan and other settlers in a region of Knox's Waldo patent lands. Allows the residents an extra year to pay for the lots of land on which they have settled, and outlines the terms of the arrangement...

GLC02437.07787

to Henry Knox

Writes to tell Knox that a number of "Scotch families from the Highlands" have arrived in Boston, with the intention of settling, but have no place to settle themselves. Several local residents have taken an interest in helping them, and Tuckerman...

GLC02437.07818

to Edward Tuckerman

Writes, in response to Tuckerman's letter (see GLC02437.07818), that he has excellent land for sale and that he would be happy to settle it with the industrious Scotch men Tuckerman recommended. Provides the terms of purchase, including an offer of...

GLC02437.07823

to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Prescott, is a young lawyer who recently completed his study of law at Blake's firm. Prescott plans to travel eastward [perhaps to Maine] and Blake hopes Knox will help him settle in and introduce him to...

GLC02437.07824

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received a very disappointing letter from his cousin, Isaac Winslow. Had decided to follow the plan Knox was kind enough to arrange for him, determined to go to Louisiana, and declined an opportunity at a school. However, the letter...

GLC02437.07855

to Henry Knox

The authors, writing on behalf of the Charitable Irish Society, have found that Knox is a member of that institution. Write to inquire as to whether he would like to continue his membership. Also, they invite him to the "celebration of the...

GLC02437.07923

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 Knox

Writes that he did not pick a side during the war, and was against the war entirely. Now regrets that he is being made to suffer the repercussions of a war he did not support. Discusses importing clergy members from Britain, as well as belief in...

GLC02437.07955

to Henry Knox

Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of twenty dollars. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to...

GLC02437.07958

to Henry Knox

Dated 20 Thermidor in the French Republican calendar. Says this letter of introduction will be delivered by David Parish. Says that Knox probably knows the family name. Lafayette goes on to recommend him highly and says "I have found in them, during...

GLC02437.07961

to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of the letter, a Mr. [Romanie], is the Catholic instructor for the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes. He is moving to Knox's neighborhood and would like Knox's help and advice. Lincoln writes that he is sure Knox will meet...

GLC02437.07972

[Inhabitants of Thomaston, Maine]

Lists the names of the inhabitants of the eastern district of Thomaston.

GLC02437.08102

[Minutes of a counter petition] [incomplete]

Discusses settlers.

GLC02437.08131

[List]

Lists the names of the inhabitants of the people in the St. Georges Plantation and the amount of land they each possess.

GLC02437.08138

[Speech of a Chief of the Chipewas]

Discusses finding a way to live peaceably with the settlers. States that they are very poor and asks for clothing, guns, and liquor. Copy, written in the hand of Robert Pemberton, War Department Secretary.

GLC02437.08166

to Henry Knox

Introduces a Spanish gentleman to Knox, who wishes to volunteer in the American army in the Indian wars. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08186

[Recommendations submitted to the Commissioners regarding the U.S. relations with the Six Nations]

An outline of conduct during the treaty with the Six Nations as recommended by the Commissioners. Promotes and establishes a peaceful relationship between the settlers and Indians. Date previously inferred in pencil.

GLC02437.08196

[Thoughts on settlers and related business.]

Discusses an issue regarding what appears to be the possession of mules and also business regarding settlers. Mentions the Plymouth Patent.

GLC02437.08220

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the process of moving and making sure personal belongings arrive safely.

GLC02437.08225

[Copy of a court order]

Copy of a court order with a list of when this was received by whom and when. States that by "our Sovereign Lord Charles, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" that gold and silver should be used...

GLC02437.08231

[Sketch] [incomplete]

Lists items related to the sale of land to Madame de Leval. Includes surveys, roads and payments. Docket written in Henry Knox's hand.

GLC02437.08248

The present number of troops

Notes the number of troops stationed in Ohio, Florida, the North Carolina frontier, Georgia. Troop totals add up to 1,680. Lists reasons for the proposed troop augmentation. These reasons include: to awe the Wabash and Creek Indians, to draw "a...

GLC02437.08454

[List of settlers]

Lists of settlers "in the Plantation Knox" and "in the Plantation Lincoln."

GLC02437.08473

[Note]

Three parts. First note from Jean-Baptiste de la Roche requesting Henry Knox to pay Mr. Duplaine $16.77 for him. Dated New York 10 May 1792. The second note verifies that the previous note was the actual handwriting and signature of de la Roche...

GLC02437.08657