19 March 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Marked "copy." Writes that he informed Jackson yesterday of Mr. [William] Duer's decision to stop payment, and the panic that has ensued. However, encourages Jackson to continue with his attempts to purchase land despite these new obstacles.

GLC02437.05364

21 March 1792

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Regarding Knox's queries about land purchases, Smith declares that he was supposed to present [William] Duer's propositions the previous July, but they have not yet "made their appearance." If his health permits, he plans to leave on a trip on Sunday, and he "doubt[s] much whether he [Duer] will be able to arrang [sic] it within that time." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05368

22 March 1792-23 March 1792

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Document contains three letters. The first, dated 22 March 1792, is signed by Phillips, Jarvis and Read. On behalf of the Committee for the Sale of the Eastern Lands belonging to the Commonwealth (presumably of Massachusetts), they agree to sell Jackson and his associate [Royal] Flint lands which lie between borders they outline. Also outline the price and terms of the deal. The second letter, dated 23 March 1792, is from Jackson to the Committee. He asks for an extension of fifteen days to complete the transaction, in order to make arrangements with other business partners. The third letter…

GLC02437.05371

24 March 1792

Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Mentions that they received word from their business associate Mr. George Bell of Ostend, in present-day Belgium, about the arrangements Shaw made with Bell's firm. Would like to hear from Shaw and Randall on the subject. Letter included as part of GLC02437.05374.

GLC02437.05375

25 March 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull knows him. Also recommends an [Ebenezer] Kent for an appointment. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05376) written on the same day places Jackson in Boston.

GLC02437.05378

26 March 1792

Willis, Timothy, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Writes to recommend Mr. John Patten for a military appointment. Outlines his qualifications.

GLC02437.05379

26 March 1792

Warren, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Writes to request an appointment in the military, particularly as one of the soldiers being sent to the frontiers. Adds that he already wrote to General [Henry] Knox on the subject as well.

GLC02437.05381

31 March 1792

Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Discusses passage of a militia bill and his correspondence with Mr. [Congressman from Massachusetts Fisher] Ames. Is asking Mr. Ames about the fate of Waters's own company. Would like his company to be "particularly noticed & recognized" in the bill. Yesterday Mr. Ames wrote him to say that the bill passed in the House and was up for debate in the Senate, but that it included a clause saying that his company would not be disbanded. Discusses ways they might be able to ensure this outcome, and wonders whether this clause will be enough. Hopes that Hull will help, as he was a member of…

GLC02437.05388

31 March 1792-4 April 1792

Manuscript document

Title: [Salaries for War Department employees]

Written in two different hands. Lists the salaries for War Department employees, including Caleb Swan and Constant Freeman, for the period of January, February and March, 1792. Signed by nine War Department employees: John Stagg Jr, R.J. Vanden Brock, Caleb Swan (signature not included), Constant Freeman Jr., Benjamin Bankson, Philip Andibert, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, C.L. Cummings Messenger, and Fredrik Sprig Messenger.

GLC02437.05389

1 April 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the letter will be handed to Knox by Captain John Hobby, who may need Knox's help in a redress of grievances against the United States government. Jackson declares that he believes Hobby would be a good candidate for the position of Inspector of the Militia in Maine, if there is an opening available in the new militia bill. Speaks of Hobby's virtues and qualifications for the position.

GLC02437.05391

3 April 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Copy. Contains two letters to Jackson from Flint, written on the same date. As Colonel [William] Duer has recently become insolvent, Flint tries to plan ways to raise the money he owes for their business arrangements, particularly regarding their land speculation project with Henry Knox. Comments on Jackson's recent purchase of townships in Maine, and Madame de Leval's proposed settlement in that area. The second letter assures Jackson that someone will depart the next morning with the necessary funds.

GLC02437.05394

3 April 1792-6 April 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: [Correspondence between the Committee for the sale of Eastern lands, Royal Flint and Henry Jackson]

Marked "copy." Contains three letters. The first, by Royal Flint, written on 3 April, relates that he has been told by Henry Jackson that the Committee has agreed to sell them certain state-owned lands in Maine, and he authorizes Jackson to negotiate the contract for the purchase of land. Touches briefly on the terms of the purchase. The second letter, by Royal Flint, to Henry Jackson, written on 4 April, discusses the terms of the land purchase and explains how he will get his share of the purchase money to Jackson. The third, written from Boston on 6 April, by Henry Jackson to the…

GLC02437.05395

5 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Writes that he received Duer's last letter and will be happy to help settle his accounts with the Treasury. Has not written to Duer since his financial misfortune, but this has merely been due to his busy schedule and not from lack of friendship. Adds he has corresponded with Duer's wife, Lady Kitty (Catharine Alexander Duer) (see GLC02437.05386). Assures Duer he cares just as much for him now as before. Discusses some business matters, including Madame de Leval's settlement of their lands in Maine. Encourages him to keep up his spirits. Signs his name with the initial K.

GLC02437.05402

12 April 1792

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter but wanted to wait until he arrived in New York City before he responded. Declares that he has never seen a place in so much distress. Explains that Mr. [Alexander] Macomb is under so much stress that he has "gone beyond redemption, and must begin the world again." Has heard that before Saturday more than forty noteworthy people will "stop" (meaning stop payment to their creditors, thereby declaring bankruptcy). Discusses a recent visit with Mr. [William] Duer. Duer requested that Ogden transport a financial note to Mr. John Pintard, but Ogden did not want to oblige…

GLC02437.05412

18 April 1792

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Contract between the Massachusetts Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Contract between the Massachusetts Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, part of the Massachusetts legislature, represented by Phillips, Jarvis and Read, and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. Contract specifies the terms for the purchase by Jackson, Flint, and their associates of particular lands in Maine. The signatures for all parties involved are secretarial.

GLC02437.05418

18 April 1792

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Comments on the contract between Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Summarizes and comments on the contract between Jackson and Flint and the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, describing each article individually. Seems to have several problems with the terms of the sale. See GLC02437.05418 for the contract in its entirety.

GLC02437.05419

21 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Letter appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the United States Army. Writes to appoint him to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. Has worked to get this appointment for Sargent and hopes he will derive honor from it. Feels that it is his duty as a friend to let Sargent know that this was not a popular appointment. Relates that many have "complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office the last year." Adds that he knows there must have been reason for this behavior, but asks him, "with the affection of a brother…

GLC02437.05423

1 May 1792

Treat, Robert, fl. 1792-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land purchase guarantee]

Document certifies that Treat has put a deposit on a particular tract of land, and is in the process of negotiating the purchase of that land from Henry Knox and Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Signed by Treat and two witnesses. Written from "Frankfort," the town in which Treat's land is located. No state given, but may be in Maine, where Knox and the Winslows owned land together as part of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.05438

1 May 1792

Shute, Benjamin, fl. 1767-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land purchase guarantee]

Authorizes Robert Treat to occupy and improve a tract of land in the Town of Frankfort that he is purchasing from Henry Knox and Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Signed by Benjamin Shute, as agent to Treat, as well as by two witnesses. See GLC02437.05438 for a related document.

GLC02437.05439

circa 1792

Manuscript letter

Title: [Letter relating to Arthur St. Clair and the discharge of the troops and levies]

Later copy. Discusses paying the levies under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Comments on the rate of pay and the dates on which they were used.

GLC02437.05454

12 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. Writes to enclose Sargent's commission as Adjutant General (not present). Also explains that Congress's act erroneously listed him as a Lieutenant Colonel, but that the error will be corrected to show his rank as Colonel.

GLC02437.05461

15 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Knox

Discusses his desire to maintain correspondence with William but has had difficulty keeping up with the sailing schedule for ships headed to William's location. Comments on the recently concluded session of Congress. Relates that Mrs. Knox, Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, and all the children, have recently departed to Boston to pass the summer there. Mentions his land purchasing project and his business associates, including Mr. [Alexander] Macomb, Mr. [Royal] Flint, and General [Henry] Jackson. Provides a variety of family and business news.

GLC02437.05465

17 May 1792

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Largely a copy of GLC02437.05466, with additional content where the other letter leaves off. However, the letter is still incomplete.

GLC02437.05467

20 May 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that they all arrived safely in Dorchester and found the house almost ready (Lucy Knox and Sarah Lyons Flucker and their children came to stay with Jackson). They decided to stay there; they only lacked blankets, but Jackson procured them. Discusses how he helped them to settle in. Also adds that he has heard that General [John] Brooks will decline his military appointment, and that Major [Samuel] Shaw will be getting married.

GLC02437.05473

25 May 1792

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Indenture between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox]

Indenture contract between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox. Includes the details of their arrangement, particularly regarding finances and the purchase of townships. Similar to GLC02437.05477, but with much more detail. Document mentions Robert Morris and Gouverneur Morris. Signed by Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox, as well as two witnesses.

GLC02437.05478