30 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: 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 a year's time. Requests Griffin to insure that the inhabitants do not cut more than a acre of wood. Also requests Griffin to care for the land once the inhabitants leave. Asks Griffin to purchase sheep and put it on his account. Notes Griffin will be reasonably compensated. Written from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island. There is a note…

GLC02437.06190

5 November 1794

Griffin, William, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has cleared 15 acres of fallen timber. Mentions he secured the material and a carpenter for the house and needs to know where to draw payment from. Also asks for clarification on other details regarding Knox's property. Likely in reference to Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island) in Maine; see GLC02437.06180 and GLC02437.06188 for related information.

GLC02437.06235

14 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abijah Hammond

Expresses his sympathy on the death of [Abijah?] Hammond's child. Notes both him and Mrs. Knox know from experience the sorrow and "agony of the soul" the death of a child brings. Writes, "But such blows while they shake our hold of the world, do not usually assist our piety. We see aged persons by the order of nature pass away, but we see no reason why the young existence should be terminated before it scarcely be realized. The more we revolve or ponder on such events the more deeply are we plunged into a chaos of perplexity, out of which, we can never emerge." Explains in great detail his…

GLC02437.06242

22 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Griffin

Discusses his house being built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Instructs Griffin to make the house "comfortable" and to let him know the cost of the carpentry bill. Inquires if any of the inhabitants have the left island yet. Comments he hopes Griffin decides to stay on the island.

GLC02437.06250

29 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Hamilton

Writes, "Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs. Hamiltons earnest desire. It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khan by whom she is attended with Doctor [Heplious], assures that she is in no danger. However as She is extremely desirous of your presence in order to tranquilize her..."

GLC02437.06261

15 September 1795

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for missing his letter and agrees to help Knox in any way that he can, but states that he is often busy with his own business.

GLC02437.06523

24 December 1795

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment on not being able to see Knox. Writes that he is preparing something for Christmas, together with other friends.

GLC02437.06582

23 March 1796

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to "unexpected embarrassments" they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.

GLC02437.06673

28 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Abijah Hammond

No addressee listed, but previous research lists the addressee as "Abijah Hammond at New York." This information was added later in pencil. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Mentions previous correspondence with Hammond and with Colonel [William Stephens] Smith. Asks about a deed to lands in the Waldo patent, and the financial transactions associated with the deed.

GLC02437.06678

6 April 1796

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to recent correspondence from Knox, and declares that it would be impossible for either him or Colonel [William Stephens] Smith to put into effect the accommodation Knox proposes. Adds that Colonel Smith is embarrassed by his situation but believes he will be able to recover financially. Colonel Smith's misfortunes have unfortunately made Hammond's own finances difficult, and he has had to rely on friends to help him stay afloat. Hopes Knox will be able to immediately give him back the note Knox owes. Briefly discusses other business and social matters.

GLC02437.06695

11 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abijah Hammond

Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond, Colonel [William Stephens] Smith, and his agent Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06700

22 April 1796

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose a letter to Knox that he had to update based on new information from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith (not present). Discusses several key political matters, such as a resolution suggested to Congress that is causing alarm in New York, as well as a petition to Congress for carrying a particular Treaty into effect. Writes that their opponents have created a counter-petition, but far fewer prominent citizens have signed that one than their petition. Also discusses upcoming elections for New York State Legislature, and reports that both parties are working hard to win…

GLC02437.06715

24 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering and George Hammond

Contains several letters. The first letter, to Mr. Pickering, is about Mr. [likely Christopher] Gore, who has delivered Pickering the letter. Gore has been appointed Commissioner of a body negotiating with Great Britain for captured Americans on British vessels (as part of Jay's Treaty). Explains Gore's character and political beliefs. The last two letters are apparently to Mr. [George] Hammond, a British minister to the United States. The first introduces Hammond to a Mr. [Tudor], who would like to visit Europe. The second sends his respects to Hammond's wife as well as to Mr. and Mrs…

GLC02437.06750

29 May 1796

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that since Knox's last letter, he has been very sick and therefore unable to conduct business. Reminds Knox that in a previous letter, he enclosed a statement from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith. Apparently sends condolences to Knox and his wife, likely for the recent deaths of two of Knox's children.

GLC02437.06753

21 June 1796

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing sooner to thank Knox for his last letter. Reports that the only statement he received from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith he has sent along to Knox. Smith is out of town at present but will get another copy when he returns.

GLC02437.06778

26 December 1799

Gray, Edward, fl. 1799-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gray renews his request that Knox "send to Mr. Jos. Peirce yr Deed to Mrs. Waldo who has been long anxiously waiting."

GLC02437.07346

12 May 1800

Gray, Edward, fl. 1799-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gray tells Knox, "On application to General Lincoln, he informs me that Mrs. Knox is Proprietor in her own right of one fifth of the land you conveyed to Mrs. Waldo." Gray has enclosed "a deed...to be executed by Mrs. Knox and yourself and acknowledged, which you will please to transmit to Mr. Peirce, who will deliver me the other deed and this also on receiving Mrs. Waldo's

GLC02437.07407

17 November 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by Abner Milliken and George Ulmer as Justice of the Peace. A sworn deposition by Abner Milliken swearing he heard Everton say the lot which Levi Gay resides on was signed over by Everton to Knox in 1798.

GLC02437.07672

17 May 1803

Hamlin, Perez, fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask Knox if he can purchase a specific tract of land in Maine, and asks what price Knox would charge.

GLC02437.07800

23 November 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to [Wales] & Beals

Signature clipped; handwriting and content suggest the author is Henry Knox. Writing to the merchant firm of [Wales] & Beale, Knox confirms that a shipment destined for his son, Henry Jackson Knox, and his son-in-law, E[benezer] Thatcher, has safely arrived. Discusses further orders of merchandise, as well as shipments of Knox's own product, casks of lime.

GLC02437.07895

31 December 1805

Hall, Bradshaw, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by B. Hall of Castine, Maine, likely Bradshaw Hall, the Register of Deeds for that town. Writes that he has received Knox's packet of deeds and will send them back by mail by the next post. Asks several questions regarding Knox's other instructions and asks for clarification (see GLC02437.07991 for Knox's letter).

GLC02437.07992

6 January 1806

Hall, Bradshaw, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Returns to Knox several deeds Knox sent him, as well as the certificates Knox requested. Explains in detail the contents of the packet of enclosures.

GLC02437.07993

16 October 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Hall

Asks Captain Hall to inquire, in the various parts of Virginia he plans to visit, whether he can set up contracts for the sale of Knox's lime. Suggests possible prices for which the lime could be sold.

GLC02437.08045

20 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Hancock

Knox writes to Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. Informs Hancock that Captain [Dewman?] was injured in the Battle of Germantown and is unfit for further service. Uses [Dewman's] case to encourage Hancock's support of a state law which would pay for the provision of wounded officers. Docketed by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.10052

8 November 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Littlefield Greene and Euphemia Morris Ogden

Two parts. First for Catharine Greene. Apologizes that something may prevent him from seeing her. Hopes she will "accept [his] sincere wishes for your happiness, and the happiness of your dear little family." Tells her that if she ever needs anything to ask him and he will do his best to accomplish it. Mentions her runaway servant, Ham [described in GLC02437.04021 as "molatto."] Second for Euphemia Ogden. Regrets not being able to see and play whist with her due to being "detained here by purpose more disagreeable than the employ [of] several apothecary vials." Wishes her well and that…

GLC02437.10215