29 June 1797

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for someone for the position of Purser of the freight building.

GLC02437.06997

10 February 1788

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the adoption of the Constitution by the state of Massachusetts and the ensuing celebration.

GLC02437.07087

30 September 1798

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment at not hearing from Knox and tells him about mutual friends and their families.

GLC02437.07174

20 December 1799

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that Knox's "statement and the hundred dollar bill enclosed came safe to hand." Jackson will be at Portland with Col. Hichborn January 1, 1800. Jackson demands that Knox be punctual in meeting them and says that nothing but death could prevent them from going to Portland. In a post script Jackson notes that he has just received a letter from Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Jackson tells Knox, "The Secretary of Navy order'd him onboard the Constitution."

GLC02437.07340

23 March 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson keeps Knox informed about the progress of their cases in the court. Jackson is confident "in the stability and firmness of the settlement, and the it cannot be broken up or shake in the least, let who will assail it.-we have the best Council in the Law." Mentions that he has not heard from Knox's son, Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07386

13 April 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that "Mr. Pickman of Salem" has called on Jackson to pay the interest due to him. Jackson suggests that Knox pay up. Jackson has not heard from Knox's son and cannot be sure what ship he boarded, if any. He knows Henry Jackson Knox was not in Philadelphia as of the 1st of April. He tells Knox to write his son, Henry Jackson Knox, until Knox knows of his son's situation and ship. Jackson expects Knox's daughter's wedding will not occur until "we have an arrival from Malaga" of food and wine.

GLC02437.07392

03 May 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson comments on Knox's daughter Caroline and her poor health. He hopes that bathing and exercise, as well as the coming summer will help her condition. Jackson "followed the remains of Mrs. David Greene" who died the previous Thursday. Her family is greatly distressed. Jackson believes Knox will do what he can for Mrs. Swan's business affairs. Docket notes that the letter included "Mr. Archbald's note."

GLC02437.07399

19 May 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson writes Knox about bricks and lime and who has requested them. Jackson sends Knox "the papers by which you will observe the Army is disbanded, and Timothy [Pickering] dismissed-and Mr. [Samuel] Dexter Secretary at War."

GLC02437.07408

08 June 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson received Knox's letter of June 1. He discusses with Knox the issue of paying the freight "out of the articles, if they are to be sold." This issue is connected to the business account with Mrs. Swan. Mentions the interest in seeing Knox take his seat in the legislature, but Jackson told people he doubted Knox would be able to do that.

GLC02437.07426

17 August 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson fills Knox in on the latest news concerning people they know and their comings and goings. Mentions that Mrs. Swan might be accompany "Mr. and Mrs. Howard" through St. Georges.

GLC02437.07450

19 October 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson discusses land business with Knox. He also informs Knox that Knox's nephew Francis Flucker "is again in Goal where he has been for several days on two writs for debt." Jackson admonishes Knox for his handling of his nephews: "You cannot be ignorant of the reflections that are made in consequence of those boys being so much at loose in society."

GLC02437.07475

15 November 1801

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the importance to pay Mr. Thomas C. Amory's note while in Boston. Says the note is due around the end of the month.

GLC02437.07669

31 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Writes regarding his wife's estate, sending related papers for Jackson to examine and to show to others.

GLC02437.09229

28 October 1804

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his house building business. Notes he is in the process of purchasing materials and engaging his mechanics to work on his buildings. Requests 200,000 to 300,000 bricks of lime from Knox. Describes the type and style of houses he wishes to build and his desire to use the best material.

GLC02437.09870

16 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they will join the Light Infantry commanded by Colonel Hull. As the senior officer, Jackson is to lead the corps which will take command "of the British posts of New York, long Island, &c." Expects the British to evacuate posts "on the north end of York Island" by 21 November, and the City 22 November. Advises Jackson that if anything happens to…

GLC02437.10189

9 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Reiterates that "Mr. Duer and I myself authorized you and Mr. Flint to purchase for us and not for any other person - " in relation to a land purchase. Continues discusses the circumstances surrounding the buying of the land. Mentions Madame la Val and that she is "still working in New York to see whether any advances can be made her. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.

GLC02437.10248

20 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.

GLC02437.10249

2 August 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses a problem with William Duer about Duer's "inablity to comply with his contract with me." Writes that Duer seems to want things to "remain on their former footing." Mentions that Duer raised $12,500 dollars and still promises $25,000 for Jackson to arrive at a later date. Continues on about the situation and mentions that he will be in New York soon. Letterpress copy. Watermarked.

GLC02437.10252

31 August 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the construction of a building. States that "I am persuaded that it would be chaper and perhaps better to defer the building until next year." Mentions the cold weather and that if it lasts, the digging of the foundation can begin. Last page missing lower left hand corner. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10280

7 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses financial situation in regards to taxes and the Waldo patent, a tract of land Knox inherited by marriage in present-day Maine. Mentions possibly making a trip out to the patent, but is uncertain whether or not he will be able to go and that he "would greatly prefer the addition to Voses house but ... know[s] not whether he can get another, neither [does he] know whether it would be agreable [sic] to him." Writes that "[t]he malignant fever ... continues to spread and desolate ... " Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10284

15 September 1796

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters in great detail. Mentions a visit from the Bingham family (referring to William Bingham), noting that they were "delighted with their tour to the Eastward."

GLC02437.10326

1675/09/23

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05015

1676/08/07

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05016

1676/08/21

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05017

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [fragment]

GLC03107.05018