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12 September 1806

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each other in a long time, time has not lessened his affection for Knox. Would love to see Knox in person, but does not feel it likely in the near future, due to the considerable distance between them. Discusses news of the European war and the health of their respective families.

GLC02437.08044

17 March 1807

Blake, Martin, fl. 1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement with Henry Jackson Knox]

Indicates that Blake has purchased Knox's house and the land surrounding it. Enumerates the details of the purchase, including the right of Knox to buy the house back within a particular period of time. Unsigned by Blake or Knox, but the words "I agree to the above" are written in a different hand at the bottom. Docket attributes these words to Blake as an agreement to the terms.

GLC02437.08059

24 October 1812

Bentley, William, ?-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in fighting the British.

GLC02437.08065

26 August 1821

Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.

GLC02437.08068

circa 1861-1862

Wilde, George C., 1800-?

Manuscript document

Title: [Biographic sketch]

Gives a brief biographical sketch of his grandfather, David Cobb. Note on verso, "J. Willard Esq."

GLC02437.08071

circa 1776-1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Rule for batteries]

Two very detailed charts citing dimensions, costs, etc. for constructing, equipping, and manning batteries.

GLC02437.08082

circa 1784-1820

Bond, F., fl. 1784-1820

Autograph note

Title: to Lucy Knox

Explains that a Miss Bond will be unable to keep her engagement with Mrs. Lucy Knox, but that Miss F. Bond is happy to accept Mrs. Knox's invitation.

GLC02437.08085

circa 1770-1804

Autograph note

Title: [Letter fragment] [in French]

Discusses some sort of business involving Mr. William Bingham.

GLC02437.08092

circa 1784-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition]

Petition before the legislature regarding land in Maine.

GLC02437.08106

30 November 1801

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Map of land]

Notes as a copy. A detailed hand drawn map of a plan for settlers' lots in Bangor, Maine. Shows rivers, creeks, and each lot is numbered. Docket notes, "Park Holland Esq [his] letter February 1802 - John Gleasons extract."

GLC02437.10605

circa 29 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]

This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the members of his Cabinet, Washington asked for opinions as to the proper response to take if the British asked for permission to travel across U.S. territory, from Detroit to the Mississippi, in order to attack Spanish posts. See GLC02437.04709, GLC02437.08217, and GLC02437.09449 for related drafts.

GLC02437.08216

circa 1794

Molineaux, John, fl. 1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: Boundaries of land belonging to the twenty associates

Describes the borders of land with landmarks. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08114

February 10, 1789

Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to dine with him at two o'clock. Year unknown. Noted as written at Beacon Street, which is most likely Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.08118

circa 1768

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of a petition]

Discusses a petition regarding deeds of land.

GLC02437.08129

circa 1770-1804

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses an exchange for a bond and related financial matters.

GLC02437.08149

circa 1776-1804

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses interring Knox's deceased child in a vault.

GLC02437.08162

circa 1770-1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham [incomplete]

Discusses thoughts on legacies and how estates should be divided amongst heirs. Recipient previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08187

circa 1790-1820

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Estimate of expenses]

Lists the calculations for the expenses of creating a lock made of timber and the expenses for a canal.

GLC02437.08194

circa 1798

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how she has not heard from her sons in a while and since being apart from them for more than two years, feels like a stranger to them. Also discusses some business matters.

GLC02437.08224

20 October 1794

Rice, Thomas, fl. 1765-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [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 for the "planting, ruling ordering and governing of New England in America - " This first portion is dated 1629, with the following parts indicating the dates of receipt and whom received it.

GLC02437.08231

circa 1776-1794

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08233