29 November 1800

Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes a poetic letter reflecting on her current mood. On 1 December 1800 she writes her spirits are once again in tact. Also discusses clothing and notes the current style as being indecent. States, "in short I think the ladies have become (many of them) almost as indecent as Miss Bingham..." Goes on to discuss the latest clothing and hairstyles being worn. Also discusses the cold weather and an encounter she had with one of Lucy Knox's old friends. Speaks of Lucy Knox's upcoming visit and the future balls she will be attending. Place written from is not listed. Based on the content, the…

GLC02437.07491

20 December 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Writes about a soldier who was wounded during the late war (likely Revolutionary War). Appears to be seeking pay (possibly disability pay) for the wounded soldier. Date was added later in pen.

GLC02437.07497

6 January 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to Joseph Copeland

Letter is signed by Henry Knox, Joseph Copeland, and John Gleason as a witness. Appears to be an agreement between Henry Knox and Joseph Copeland regarding Knox's Eastern lands. Knox complains about people cutting his timber on the Warren lands and requests Copeland's assistance. Asks Joseph Copeland to find evidence and prosecute the trespassers. There is a note with Copeland's signature agreeing to Knox's request. A portion of the letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07498.

GLC02437.07499

8 February 1801

Hayer, Martha, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Inquires why she has not heard form her. Discusses various people and friends. Also inquires after Knox's mother and father.

GLC02437.07504

23 April 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Manuscript document

Title: [Appraisement of land]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Land dealings involving Thomas Winthrop, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, Charles Vaughan, George Ulmer, and Daniel Livermore. Also appears to be an agreement for the hiring of Daniel Livermore to assist Charles Vaughan and George Ulmer in appraising and surveying a tract of land in Hampden, Maine. Includes details of the features and boundaries of the land. Docket notes, "Transmitted by Charles Vaughan Esq. in a letter dated Hampden 25 June 1801..."

GLC02437.07522

23 April 1801

Winthrop, Thomas, fl. 1801

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson.

An agreement for the appraisal of lands in Hampden, Maine. Also involves land deals with Thomas Winthrop, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson. Note at bottom of letter that says, "see also p. 175." Docket notes received 7 May 1801.

GLC02437.07523

23 April 1801

Winthrop, Thomas, fl. 1801

Manuscript document

Title: to Charles Vaughan and George Ulmer

Noted as a copy. Formally requests an appraisal and description of the metes and bounds in the township of Hampden, Maine that is owned by Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07524

5 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement for land]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Document is unsigned but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be an agreement allowing Israel [Thorndale] to "enter" and "take hold" of a tract of land located in the back of Hampden, Maine (north of the Waldo patent). Includes details on the size of the land and the terms of the mortgage. Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln's names are noted on the second page. There is a note at the bottom of letter says "The same to Benjamin [Pickman]."

GLC02437.07527

1 June 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: [List of stock at St. Georges]

A list of stock at the farm in St. George, Maine. The list contains the number of horses, sheep, oxen, and so on.

GLC02437.07537

9 June 1801

Seobey, John, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Appears to be an official statement of events that took place in the county of Hancock, Maine. An informant reported there was a large gathering of armed men who intended to head to [Cartine?], Maine to release the prisoners. The informant reports the group of men were armed with muskets, bayonets, knapsacks, and swords and were trying to recruit followers and threatening those who refused to join them. Date was added at a later date in pen. There is a note written from George Ulmer on the bottom of the letter dated the same day stating Seobey made a solemn oath to the truth of his testimony.

GLC02437.07542

22 June 1801

McGlathery, William, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Receipt for highway taxes]

Receipt for highway taxes paid by Henry Knox on the Muscongus patent (also known as the Waldo patent) in the township of Frankfort, Maine for the year 1800.

GLC02437.07549

6 July 1801

Manuscript letter

Title: to unkown [illegible]

Letter is illegible due to fading. Name and date taken from a note added at a later date.

GLC02437.07557

11 July 1801

Welch, Abraham, fl. 1801

Manuscript letter

Title: to Esquire Elmore

Noted as a copy. Appears to be discussing an encounter he had with a "hellish gang" and reports on the information he learned. Mentions he was unwillingly "anisiated" [initiated?] this day into the "Diabolical Lodge" by one of the members of that society. Comments Elmore's and the others (likely the surveyors) lives are "very much exposed." Reports the people called "Liberty men" near the Waldo patent are gathering with the intention of releasing the prisoners and stopping the surveying. Notes the men received legal council and were told if they took 101 men it could not be called a riot.…

GLC02437.07563

11 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Letter is possibly a copy. The letter is not signed but based on the content it is likely from Knox. Continues to discuss the ongoing conflict with the settlers and the surveyors on the north part of the Waldo patent. Informs Knox of rumors of men gathering to head to Castine, Maine to release the prisoners but does not appear to take much stock in the reports. Says, "I cannot believe that a considerable number of men can be found who will go into direct rebellion against [the] laws of there country without [the] least cause who have no claim upon me, who are not upon my lands, & of…

GLC02437.07564

16 July 1801

Hall, Joseph, 1720-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he paid $750 and received the release on a note as Knox had instructed. Also mentions they arrested Knox's farrier but ended up releasing him. Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers and surveyors on the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.07569

March 12, 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript letter

Title: to Lemuel Trescott

Four parts. First part written in Boston, Massachusetts to Major Lemuel Trescott "to be communicated to Mr. Nathan Jones." Dated 12 March 1792. Writes that "[y]ou will please to proceed to Frenchmans Bay and with Mr. Nathan Jones endeavor to effect the purchase on my Acct. agreeable to the Inclosed Instructions directed to Mr. P. Bruce, Mr. Nathan Jones and yourself - " Goes on to say that the land must be looked after. Would like them to let him know any information they might have. Second part written in Trenton, New Jersey to Nathan Jones and Phineas Bruce. Dated 19 October 1791.…

GLC02437.10246

3 November 1792

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Manuscript document

Title: Legal document regarding dispute over land deeds

Discusses the decision made concerning a deed to a tract of land. Mr. De la Roche and Madame de Leval "went unto Henry Jackson ... and demanded of him title, to a tract of Land ... " which he refused to do so, saying "he has already assigned to Mr. De La Roche & Madame De Leval, a sufficient reason in his letter of the instant, for not Delivering the deeds in question, a survey of the Lands not having yet taken place, and the delay of the survey being occasioned by the parties contemplating a new contract touching the Lands in Question." Simmons ultimately sided with De la Roche and Leval…

GLC02437.10256

12 November 1792

Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841

Manuscript document signed

Title: Henry Knox Esq. Secretary at War in a/c with the United States for expenditures for Indian treaties.

Lists charges to Knox's account from Indian treaties. Total amounts to $3,479.39 ¼. Two notes. First dated 12 November. States "I certify that the above Acct. is a True Copy the original of which is filed on Record in this Office." Second dated 16 November. States "In addition to my Certificate of this date, I further Certify that that Balance of Three thousand four hundred and seventy six Dollars 39¼/100 has been accounted for by the Secretary of War as appear by Auditor Statement No. 1756 dated Nov. 16. 1791." Watermarked "S W L" and with a hunting horn.

GLC02437.10258

November 16, 1792

Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841

Manuscript document signed

Title: Henry Knox Esq. Secretary at War in a/c current with the United States

Three parts. First part dated 16 November. Lists expenditures due to Indian treaties as well as expenses incurred through different departments. Total amounts to $51,464.36. Note stating "By a Statement of this Transaction mark't A it appears that those warrants were negotiated upon Credit under the Controul of the Secretary at War and as it remains unaccounted for why the payment has not been inforced by him, the charge is considered as improper to be admitted to his Credit." Noted as from the Auditor's Office. Second part lists "[Sundry] Errors in [Knox's] a/c current." Total amounts to [$…

GLC02437.10259

January 23, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Waldo

Discusses a purchase for a patent and property. Document is largely illegible. Watermarked "C Patch."

GLC02437.10261

25 April 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

States that he would like Captain John Hills, "a celebrated and scientific Surveyor and draughts man" to "make a perfect plan of the Waldo patent which has now become to me very interesting as I have agreed to purchase out the Winslow family." Explains that he is having some difficulty with the patent and wishes the recipient to aid Hills in surveying the land. Content suggests Henry Knox as the creator. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10263

17 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to James Wilkinson

Marked private. Thanks General Wilkinson for his letters and states that he is "persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with general Wayne, and to promote a spirit of harmony throughout the several corps," hinting at some conflict between members of different groups within the army. Mentions conflict in Europe. Second page has lots of dark ink blots, some of which render words illegible. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10267

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Excerpt of a letter discussing national conflict] [incomplete]

Advocates a peaceful settlement in a national conflict. Hopes that the outcome will not be like a duel in the army "in which both parties expired." Waterstained, making ink blurry and difficult to read. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10279

5 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Writes to General Jackson about the goings on of the family. States that "I depnd on you about the taxes" and that the "yellow fever still conitues to rage." Mentions that his son is still studying. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10283

December 11, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Morris

Writes that he will leave papers with Morris and asks that he deliver them. Mentions a deed and how it should be handled, "signed before two or more witnesses." Goes on to give instructions on what to do with the papers. Ink is faded, especially on the first page. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10287