22 September 1803

Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Prescott, is a young lawyer who recently completed his study of law at Blake's firm. Prescott plans to travel eastward [perhaps to Maine] and Blake hopes Knox will help him settle in and introduce him to others in the area.

GLC02437.07824

3 October 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elijah Brigham, Dwight Foster and Kilborn Whitman

Location added later in pen. Writes to Brigham Foster and Whitman, all prominent jurists or Congressmen, in answer to their previous letter. Knox assures them that he still fully intends to submit to their decisions regarding the settler's rights cases pertaining to his lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07828

14 October 1803

Brigham, Elijah, 1751-1816

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Brigham, Foster and Whitman, as Commissioners, have received Knox's letter. They will be happy to see Knox at Waldoborough on 18 October to hold a meeting.

GLC02437.07831

2 June 1804

Avery, John, 1739-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he was directed to inform Knox that both houses of the Legislature in Massachusetts have elected him to serve as "a Counsellor to advise the Governor in the executive part of Government the current year."

GLC02437.07858

22 June 1804

Carpenter, Benjamin, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that a financial note Knox owes to Carpenter is located in the Salem bank. Discusses payment of the note.

GLC02437.07864

June 1804

Civis, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caleb Strong

Written by "Civis," likely a pen name. Has enclosed a memoir about the state militia (not present). Explains briefly about the letter's content. Adds that he wished to have a member of the military present the letter to Governor Strong, but found he did not have the necessary connections to anyone who could see the Governor in person.

GLC02437.07867

9 July 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Financial agreement with R.G. Amory]

Outlines a financial agreement in which Knox borrows money from R.G. [possibly Rufus G.] Amory. Includes information on repayment.

GLC02437.07870

5 October 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: [Account with Benjamin Bussey]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses his financial accounts with Benjamin Bussey, Israel Thorndike, and Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07884

November 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: Proposal to Benjamin Bussey

Proposal to Benjamin Bussey of a financial arrangement between him and Knox.

GLC02437.07896

6 June 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Avery

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, who was John Avery. Writes, "I respectfully accept the honor conferred by the legislature electing me a member of the Council for advising the Governor in the executive part of the Government."

GLC02437.07939

7 June 1805

Avery, John, 1739-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that the Governor [Caleb Strong] requests Knox's presence in the Council Chamber as soon as convenient.

GLC02437.07940

8 July 1805

Bussey, Benjamin, 1757-1842

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement between Henry Knox and Benjamin Bussey]

Agreement describing the sale of various towns and townships from Knox to Bussey. Agreement also states that Samuel Dutton and Charles Turner will be hired to survey of the lands. Signed by Knox and Bussey, as well as by Charles Davis as a witness.

GLC02437.07953

12 September 1805

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that since Knox has declined to be a candidate for state Congress in the next election, many reputable men in his district are supporting a Mr. Orchard Cook. Provides some of his qualifications, including that he is a Federalist, and asks Knox to write his friends in support of Cook.

GLC02437.07971

12 October 1805

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends John Merrick of Hallowell, Maine, for a Justice of the Peace commission. Also suggests Jonathan Ellis of Topsham for a Special Justice position. Explains their qualifications.

GLC02437.07974

16 December 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Quincy Adams

Docket indicates the addressee is "J Q Adams," as Secretary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Writes in response to the academy's electing him a member; accepts the honor with gratitude.

GLC02437.07990

January 13, 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Breck

Marked as a copy. Writes a kind letter to his old friend Breck about keeping in touch as time passes. Also writes to reintroduce Breck to a Mr. Thomas Payson. He and Lucy Knox send their love to Breck and his family.

GLC02437.07998

January 14, 1806

Baylies & Howard, fl. 1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to inform Henry Jackson Knox of their receipt of a lime shipment, which leaves a balance due to him in his account of $366.91. Report they will draw on their debtors for the money and will use part of it to pay a debt Knox owes.

GLC02437.07999

February 5, 1806

Young, Stephen, fl. 1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Petition for Justice of Peace in Canaan]

Petition to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the part of Lincolnville formerly called Canaan. Recommend Jonathan Fletcher for the position. Addressed to the Governor [of Massachusetts] and his council. Signed by 19 citizens, including Stephen Young.

GLC02437.08004

12 March 1806

Baylies & Howard, fl. 1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to discuss financial matters with Henry Jackson Knox. Also include detailed ledger of financial exchanges.

GLC02437.08013

2 July 1806

Amory, Rufus G., 1760-1833

Manuscript document

Title: [Papers to Henry Knox from Rufus G. Amory]

Apparently a copy made in Knox's hand of a document written by Rufus G. Amory. Outlines and discusses a particular tract of land surveyed by John Gleason and Jonathan [Murgard] and mortgaged by Henry Jackson. Mentions Benjamin Lincoln as well.

GLC02437.08033

10 September 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Suggests that he appoint one surveyor, and the proprietors appoint another, and they perform a new survey, which Knox will pay for.

GLC02437.08042

12 September 1806

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 other in a long time, time has not lessened his affection for Knox. Would love to see Knox in person, but does not feel it likely in the near future, due to the considerable distance between them. Discusses news of the European war and the health of their respective families.

GLC02437.08044

17 March 1807

Blake, Martin, fl. 1806

Manuscript document

Title: [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 agree to the above" are written in a different hand at the bottom. Docket attributes these words to Blake as an agreement to the terms.

GLC02437.08059

24 October 1812

Bentley, William, ?-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 fighting the British.

GLC02437.08065

26 August 1821

Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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