12 November 1795

Thatcher, Lucy Flucker Knox, 1776-1854

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses fruit trees that have arrived from New York and other various landscaping. Also gives further instructions about a fence.

GLC02437.06568

19 December 1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Incomplete; letter has been torn in half, with the bottom half lost. Reports to Knox about an unfortunate financial case against General [Henry] Jackson, and encloses evidence for it for Knox to consider (not present).

GLC02437.06884

20 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses his search for a quality cook and gives instructions for construction. Last page and interspersed edits written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06952

24 September 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Mentions a farm and the sale of land.

GLC02437.07032

February 4, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes about the death of his daughter, Julia and business matters.

GLC02437.07084

18 February 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the importance of his business and logging.

GLC02437.07089

February 25, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses events on his estate, such as some of the mares having foals as well as his financial difficulties.

GLC02437.07091

28 May 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses payments.

GLC02437.07137

5 July 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses mills.

GLC02437.07157

8 December 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Knox acknowledges that he "received your note respecting Francis Flucker and the explanations of his conduct by McEllery." Knox believes that Francis must change his behavior sincerely, but as for now he had "no moral sense: wrong and right are the same to him." He has run away from school, and until he gets his act together, Knox insists that Knox is not "responsible either for his conduct or expences." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.07203

1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

This excerpt is probably a continuation of the GLC02437.07218. Knox explains to his reader why a certain position might not be a suitable fit for him.

GLC02437.07219

February 23, 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Knox addresses his letter to "Gentlemen" and explains that working to improve Penobscot Bay and rivers has left him with considerable debt reaching $8,000 "due to Mr. Thorndike and six thousand dollars to another Gentleman his associate." Knox has arranged a plan of payment that includes Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln endorsing Knox's notes. Knox goes on to describe his lands and how rapidly the population is increasing in the area.

GLC02437.07237

January 26, 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Knox has received his addressee's letter of January 19. He encloses "Mr. Joshua Head's receipts for Notes (negociable) and collaterally secured by mortgages to the amount of 3145 55/100." Knox requests that his addressee "obtain the discharge of the execution and also the old note." Mentions Henry Jackson. Letter appears to be cut off. Written on very thin paper.

GLC02437.07362

16 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Part of a copy of GLC02437.07445. Document is not complete and written on very thin paper.

GLC02437.07449

22 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Mentions a written report has been completed by the gentlemen Knox hired as an effort to deal with settlers located on the northern part of the Waldo patent. Reports the gentlemen spoke to numerous settlers and explained Knox's deed and interlines on the settlement. States, "The idea of a gov[ernment] belonging to the commonwealth was strongly impressed on all." Goes on to further discuss other points made to the settlers by the gentlemen. Notes it appears the majority of the settlers would not oppose the surveying but that there still is a group who are in opposition. Also discredits the…

GLC02437.07573

29 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the lumber business. Assures that his people would not send damaged goods. Also notes the prices of lumber.

GLC02437.07596

22 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses business transactions involving timber. States he has a parcel of logs in a pond and needs them shipped to the mills before winter sets in. Provides further instructions and details concerning the logs.

GLC02437.07641

18 November 1801

Ulmer, Philip, fl. 1798-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals between Joseph Thomas, Joseph Thomas Jr., and Henry Knox. Informs Knox that Joseph Thomas called on him regarding his land being referred to the committee.

GLC02437.07673

11 May 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Only just received Ulmer's last letter from 12 April, and laments the delay. Discusses local politics, as well as business and land deals.

GLC02437.08025

circa 1784-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards deeds to Knox (not included).

GLC02437.08136

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses ponds and boats along with financial business. Writing is extremely faded, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.08143

circa 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses business matters, pertaining to land in Maine. Mentions Captains Hall, Vose and Price, Mr. Fales and the Winslows. Possibly connected to GLC02437.04129.

GLC02437.08195

circa 1770-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Transport by ship]

Discusses travelling and the transport of goods by ship.

GLC02437.08207

circa 1786-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses the purchase of land from Madame Grégoire.

GLC02437.08212

circa 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses the transport of lumber and related business.

GLC02437.08215