19 October 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memorandum related to Joseph Peirce]

Reports on various issues Joseph Peirce was handling and mentions several deeds. Makes reference to the proprietors buying 9,000 acres, more than of which is occupied by squatters. Also states Peirce is to pay the £25 tax to the Hancock County Sheriff.

GLC02437.05949

20 October 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List of trees to be delivered to St. Georges, Maine]

List of fruit trees to be delivered to the site of his future house (Montpelier). Includes 200 apple trees, 100 pear trees, 50 peach trees, 50 cherry trees, as well as 200 currant and gooseberry bushes. Mentions cuttings of grape vines, 30 locust trees, a weeping willow tree, and various nut trees will be sent. Place written was made Boston because other letters (GLC02437.05952) show that Knox was there on this date.

GLC02437.05951

1794

Clifford, John, fl. 1793-1794

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for Henry Knox's contribution to the Philadelphia Dispensary]

Partially printed receipt stating that Knox "is entitled to all the Privileges of a Contributor to the Philadelphia Dispensary, having paid his Subscription for the present Year." Has an engraved image of the Good Samaritan at the top of the document, with the words "Go And Do Thou Likewise," beneath it. Signed by three people, although only the signatures of Thomas Fisher and John Clifford, the Treasurer, are legible. The third is unknown. Docket was created by Knox on 12 February 1794.

GLC02437.06016

January 30, 1794

Lawrence, John, 1724-1799

Autograph document signed

Title: [Rental terms for Henry Knox]

Henry Knox is renting the house and grounds on the Schuylkill River called Fairy Hill. The one year lease begins on 1 May and is for £100 and taxes. The gardener will remain in the small house on the premises as long as he cares for the garden and furnishes the Knox family with free vegetables.

GLC02437.06035

18 March 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Simpson

Writes his mason regarding the construction of his house (his future estate, Montpelier, in Maine). Requests Mr. [Henry] Simpson to provide General [Henry] Jackson with an estimate of the supplies that will be needed. Reminds him he wants a well built house, but also desires it to be plain and not made of expensive carvings or ornaments. Informs Mr. Simpson he will not be present during the beginning of construction and is relying on his expertise and reputation. Allows for him to choose which workmen to hire but insists all agreements are made in writing. Gives detailed instructions on…

GLC02437.06064

17 April 1794

Simpson, Henry Jr., fl. 1794-1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture contract]

An indenture contract made between Henry Knox, Henry Simpson Jr., and James Hearsey. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hearsey agree to perform the masonry work at St. George's [House] (Montpelier) in "Thomas Town" (present day Thomaston), Maine for Henry Knox. The contract includes specific instructions on materials, design, and the dimensions of the rooms, specifically the basement. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hearsey are instructed to contact Mr. Thomas Vose for materials and daily instructions. A detail list of wages for various phases of the work is provided. Travel expenses from Boston, Massachusetts to…

GLC02437.06081

22 April 1794

Graff, John, fl. 1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Receipt of a poor tax paid by Henry Knox for the year 1794. Document is signed by John Graff.

GLC02437.06083

27 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Assignment of land to Samuel Ogden]

Noted as a copy of the original. A legal agreement made by Henry Knox assigning property to Samuel Ogden and his heirs. The property includes all houses, land, and any other real estate associated with the said assignment. Docket notes 10,670 acres is assigned to Samuel Ogden.

GLC02437.06259

1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Administration of the Flucker Estate]

Discusses the distribution of the Flucker estate by Henry Knox. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06587

11 March 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

Promissory note to pay Samuel Hodgdson $1,390. Signature is struck.

GLC02437.08664

9 August 1793

Hills, Mary, fl. 1793-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for $50.

GLC02437.08666

5 November 1793

Lemaire, J.B., fl. 1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for J. B. Lemaire's services as a fencing master.

GLC02437.08667

30 March 1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account]

List of transactions by date between William Knox and Elizabeth [McEuen ?] regarding food and lodging. Noted as signed by [Thomas McEuen ?] on behalf of his mother.

GLC02437.08670

10 April 1794

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt from Knox for $200.

GLC02437.08671

6 May 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Expenses]

Abstract of expenses for the construction of Henry Knox's house in Thomaston, Maine, listed by date.

GLC02437.08672

circa 27 May 1794

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Drafts]

List of drafts Henry Knox has deposited with Samuel Hodgdson by date.

GLC02437.08674

16 August 1794

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoice]

Invoice for a pipe and Madeira wine shipped by John Marsden Pintard for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08678

6 October 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Printed document signed

Title: [Bill of lading for the schooner Paulina]

Partially printed. Attests that Henry Jackson is shipping two trunks, five boxes, a keg and some cheese from Boston to Philadelphia. The goods are to be picked up in Philadelphia by Knox or his assigns.

GLC02437.08682

circa 14 May 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

List of notes by date that Henry Knox endorsed.

GLC02437.08683

12 December 1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Note of receipt from Henry Knox for $200 of rent. Signed by a John [Laurance ?].

GLC02437.08684

circa 14 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Notes]

Notes regarding various business, listed by date. Includes a drawing of a pointing hand on the first page.

GLC02437.08685

29 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with Sarah Waldo, William & Sarah Wetmore]

Document relating to Knox's attempt to purchase a large portion of the Waldo estate. Part of the estate is being given by William Wetmore to Sarah Waldo, as payment for a debt, and will then be sold to Henry Knox. Signed by Knox on the second page, also signed there by Sarah Waldo and William Wetmore, and signed and witnessed by Samuel W. Bayliss and William Lewison. The third page is a later note, dated 29 September 1794, stating that the pact has been completed, and signed by Sarah Waldo and William Wetmore.

GLC02437.09246

May 20, 1793 - December 1, 1793

Jennison, E., fl. 1793

Autograph document signed

Title: Copy of journal kept while on a tour, surveying the Waldo Patent

A journal taken while surveying the Waldo patent, along with Captain Jonathan Hill, Surveyor, for Henry Knox. Written in various locations throughout Maine. Contains "A General description of the land - the Situation - the Various Soils, Timber Rivers Ponds and Principal Stream upon the Patent." Notes that they are being prevented from surveying the shore near Ducktrap by Samuel Ely and his disciples, under the threat of severe punishment. Last entry dated 12 August 1793.

GLC02437.09250

22 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with the 20 Associates]

Agreement between Knox and "the twenty associates" represented by Charles Barrett regarding lands in the Waldo patent. Establishes the boundaries of the lands owned by the associates, and lists other rules reragding this property. The twenty associates were the group that initially owned the Waldo patent, with Samuel Waldo being a member. Also signed by Charless Barrett, David Cobb, John Wills and Thomas Cobb.

GLC02437.09253

February 13, 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Invitation]

Invitation to Henry Knox, "late Secretary of War," to join a group of merchants for dinner at the City Tavern on Wednesday, the 18th of this month.

GLC02437.09954