5 December 1797

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates news about the development of Knox's many industries on Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.07060

January 21, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Rynier

Discusses various industries and expresses his trust in Rynier.

GLC02437.07080

January 31, 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's Island as well as a stock list.

GLC02437.07083

17 March 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the status of the estate and asks Knox to send goods such as rice and coffee.

GLC02437.07106

18 March 1798

Ripley, John P., fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in re-obtaining his position as a lieutenant in the corps of "Artillerists and Engineers." Apparently he had received his appointment while he was abroad and hurried back to America as soon as he could, only to find that the position had been filled, even though he had never declined the offer.

GLC02437.07107

24 March 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends the letter by a carpenter he has hired and discusses his plans for a farmyard.

GLC02437.07110

12 May 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the quality of the soil at Brigadier's Island and mentions shipping some barley. Also writes concerning taxes.

GLC02437.07126

31 May 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received his letter with $60 and a cask of seeds. Discusses feeding cattle, and the cows and oxen themselves.

GLC02437.07139

4 September 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be going to Boston the next day.

GLC02437.07169

14 November 1798

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes his efforts to keep Knox's property from "being ransacked & torn to peices [sic]."

GLC02437.07190

29 November 1798

Russell, Daniel, fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox letters from his nephew.

GLC02437.07196

January 14, 1799

Russell, Charles C., fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Russell thanks Knox for writing to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert on his behalf. Stoddert said he did not know that Captain Nicholson "should take on himself the right to retain the Lieutenants Commissions, only to Midshipman and petty officers."

GLC02437.07224

February 16, 1799

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Rynier is disappointed that Knox has not discharged Rynier's notes in nearly ninety days. Rynier writes, "And I have been called upon to fullfill and discharge my notes, by your disappointing me, I have not been enabled to do it." Rynier has to pay James Swan. Rynier does not want to be foreman of at Knox's St. Georges estate. He remembers the disagreement over management of Knox's Brigadier Island.

GLC02437.07235

12 May 1799

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Rynier tells Knox he has relieved "the Bearer Mr. Philip Davenport" of his duties on Brigadier Island before his time is up on May 29, 1799. He writes Knox that a "ballance" of $86 is due Davenport.

GLC02437.07265

19 August 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Rynier

Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.

GLC02437.07298

30 August 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Rynier

Knox directs Rynier to survey the Townships of Prospect, Frankfort, Hampden, and Bangor. Knox wants to know how many settlers are there. Knox expects Rynier to send his reports to him (Knox).

GLC02437.07305

18 September 1799

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Rynier informs Knox he has been bequeathed some land in Europe and must terminate his five-year contract with Knox. Rynier needs Knox's help tying up a case against him in Boston regard "cloathing" and needs "one hundred dollars."

GLC02437.07308

2 October 1799

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Rynier enclosed an account statement for Knox to see.

GLC02437.07313

22 March 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Richards

Knox congratulates John Richards on his recent marriage.

GLC02437.07383

22 November 1800

Ruggles, Joseph, fl. 1791-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ruggles sends this letter to Knox via a "Mr. Durant" whose brother Ruggles has recommended to Knox as a clerk.

GLC02437.07487

5 December 1801

Ritz, Augustus, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he translated an "old german Document" into English for him. Notes he observed that Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo had the "utmost Admiration" for the Germans. Written from "Waldoborough" [Waldoboro], Maine.

GLC02437.07690

15 May 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Roberts

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox writes a threatening letter to Roberts regarding Knox's lands. Informs Roberts it has been brought to Knox's attention that Roberts has taken possession of land different than Roberts' original location. Warns Roberts this behavior will not be tolerated and he will be held liable by the law. Notes he has tried accommodating all the settlers during the purchases but he "will not suffer disorderly practices." Describes the location of Roberts' bond and warns if Roberts persists in unlawful conduct he will suffer the…

GLC02437.07732

29 September 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Rynier

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Rynier he sold Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine, to Rowland Center. Requests Rynier to visit the island and to help John Witherspoon with his immediate removal from the island and to also assist Mr. Center. Mentions if Witherspoon cannot find another arrangement he can use the house formerly occupied by Nathan Griffin for the present time. Also discusses various livestock and other farm items Mr. Center may want.

GLC02437.07755

20 July 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan D. Robins

Writes that lime is being shipped to Robins aboard Captain [Edward] Kelleran's ship, and he hopes that Robins will be able to sell it. Discusses sales possibilities in Boston. Mentions business arrangements with several other individuals, such as David Russell and John Blackman, and also asks Robins to ship him an order of Bohea tea, coffee, and sugar.

GLC02437.07812

25 August 1803

Robins, Jonathan D., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses issues of credit and finance relating to Knox, John Haskins, and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Also reports that the lime Knox shipped him has arrived, and he believes he will have no trouble selling it.

GLC02437.07815