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to William Smith

Writes a letter of introduction for Henry Knox in order to conduct business.

GLC02437.06428

to Henry Knox

Discusses the new technology for a mill and includes a small diagram on the first page on the left side. Also writes about the joys of an agricultural life, asking Knox, "have you become a farmer? is it not pleasanter than to be shut up within 4...

GLC02437.06430

[Statement for the survey of land]

First part is a statement where John Harkness and James Malcolm swear to perform their duties as surveyors to the best of their ability. Second part states that Mason Wheaton served as a witness to Harkness and Malcolm's oath. Noted as written on...

GLC02437.06432

to William Bingham

Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.

GLC02437.06434

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear the Knox and his family have arrived safely in Boston and hopes that their journey to Maine will be peaceful. Also forwards some papers (not included).

GLC02437.06443

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox two pipes from Madeira that Knox had requested and discusses sending other various goods. Asks after Knox and his family.

GLC02437.06444

to Henry Knox

Represents the inhabitants of Thomaston, Maine in extending their welcome to Knox and his family. Place writ previously inferred, written in red.

GLC02437.06449

to Henry Jackson

Asks Jackson to assist with a two orders of a firm and settle his accounts. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06454

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and reassures Knox that all of the business that he is handling for Knox is going well.

GLC02437.06458

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.

GLC02437.06460

to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.

GLC02437.06465

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox several documents and discusses his accounts.

GLC02437.06469

to George Washington

Knox discusses public reaction to Jay's Treaty, which had just been ratified candidates to fill the vacant position of U.S. Attorney General, the arrival in the U.S. of Lafayette's son, who had just escaped from Revolutionary France, mutual friends...

GLC02437.06510

to Henry Knox

Discusses the issue of obtaining lime from the land. Includes a list of goods and their prices.

GLC02437.06525

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on the "happy prospect of our affairs," and relates that Colonel [Timothy] Pickering has told him the Spanish treaty has just arrived. Discusses the peace that now will pervade the world, and speaks proudly of the works of the...

GLC02437.06636

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.

GLC02437.06473

to unknown

Discusses various business, including finances. Ink difficult to read due to water damage. Noted as written at Montpelier St Georges River, which is the home of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06474

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business regarding bills.

GLC02437.06475

to Henry Knox

Asks about a mare he had sent Knox and describes her. Discusses other financial business.

GLC02437.06476

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox several names of the "Officers elected (for the current year) for this State Society of Cincinnati" and also a list of members who have yet to submit their deposit.

GLC02437.06481

to unknown

Largely illegible due to extensive water damage obscuring most of the writing. Noted as written at Montpelier St. Georges River, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.06482

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he would like to visit him, but is unsure of when he will be able to. States that people "speak of your hospitality and attention in the warmest tones - indeed they represent you as living in the stile [sic] of an Eastern Nabob...

GLC02437.06486

to Peter Charles Varlé

Responds to a letter a Mr. Varlé wrote to one of Knox's daughters. Writes "My daughter has showed me the letter you wrote her. This conduct renders it improper for me to receive you again into my house and you will therefore please to govern...

GLC02437.06488

to Peter Charles Varlé

Another note to Mr. Varlé concerning Varlé's conduct towards one of Knox's daughters. Writes that Mr. Varlé was hired to help with Knox's canal project and as such has "no business at my house and of consequence are not to come there." Possibly...

GLC02437.06489

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the status of his business.

GLC02437.06496