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to the Proprietors of the Town of Belfast

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Mr. Patterson and the other proprietors of Belfast" on page 2. Declares that he has learned that his survey and the Proprietors's survey of the town of Belfast differ....

GLC02437.08042

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...

GLC02437.08044

[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...

GLC02437.08059

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...

GLC02437.08065

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

[Biographic sketch]

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

GLC02437.08071

[Rule for batteries]

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

GLC02437.08082

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

[Letter fragment] [in French]

Discusses some sort of business involving Mr. William Bingham.

GLC02437.08092

[Petition]

Petition before the legislature regarding land in Maine.

GLC02437.08106

Boundaries of land belonging to the twenty associates

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

GLC02437.08114

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

[Copy of a petition]

Discusses a petition regarding deeds of land.

GLC02437.08129

to Henry Knox

Discusses an exchange for a bond and related financial matters.

GLC02437.08149

to Henry Knox

Discusses interring Knox's deceased child in a vault.

GLC02437.08162

to William Bingham [incomplete]

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

GLC02437.08187

[Estimate of expenses]

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

GLC02437.08194

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

[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...

GLC02437.08231

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

[Regarding a canal] [incomplete]

Updates Knox regarding the process of building a canal, complete with lock mechanisms.

GLC02437.08239

[Fragment]

Discusses certificates and payments.

GLC02437.08242

to Belfast proprietors

Discusses land surveys and deeds.

GLC02437.08251

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that a cart of hay has been weighed.

GLC02437.08252

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that a cart of hay has been weighed.

GLC02437.08253