January 11, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Benjamin Hichborn

Discusses a variety of business matters, largely focusing on the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Mentions their ability to get references, as well as legal judgments pertaining to their case. Refers to a letter from Mr. [likely Isaac] Winslow, outlining Hichborn's opinion on these matters. Also comments on the views of a Mr. Robbins (possibly Edward Hutchinson Robbins). Writes that Mrs. Knox sends her regards to Hichborn and his wife.

GLC02437.04087

January 17, 1789

Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written in Charlestown, possibly in Massachusetts. Writes to inform Knox that he purchased of Zachariah & Bethiah Fowle a house, barn and land in 1756. He bought them from Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, to whom the property had been mortgaged. Some time later, he happened to encounter Mr. Flucker and was told that everything regarding the mortgage was arranged to Henley's satisfaction. At the time of the purchase, he and Mr. Flucker were very close friends, and, being unused to buying property, Henley did not read the contract as closely as he should have. Twenty-five years…

GLC02437.04093

5 March 1789

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Declares that Knox must think him a "Barbarian" for not writing sooner, and apologizes. Briefly touches on Waldo patent business. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Frederick, a former naval officer, to the new government. Writes that Governor [John] Hancock is still sick, but less incapacitated than he had been. Mentions that Mr. [John] Adams, the new Vice President, has bought a coach through his agent, Colonel Smith, from Mr. [James] Swan. Sends Mrs. Hichborn's regards to Mrs. Knox, and reports that he should be arriving in New York some time next month.

GLC02437.04136

25 March 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Henley

Received his recent letter via Mr. [Nathaniel] Gorham. Declares that he was unable to find certain mortgage paperwork pertaining to Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's estate that Henley asked him for. Would have submitted it to Henley if he had found it. Discusses legal actions surrounding land claims on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.04155

23 April 1789

Hazen, Charlotte, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The wife of General Moses Hazen, Charlotte (she signs it "Charlot"), writes, "Mr Hazen I am informed has requested to see you about some business, I suppose from circumstances it is to consult you on the propriety of either going to Lake Champlain, or remaining in the neighbourhood of this City, If you have any compassion on me, pray advise him to the latter for the present, and in so doing, you will much oblige your Very Humble Servt. Charlot Hazen."

GLC02437.04187

21 June 1789

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not responding sooner to his recent letters. Comments on a variety of issues regarding the Waldo patent lands, including whether to bring the matter before the General Court and how to handle the petitioning residents of the territory. Refers to "Cousin Isaac," likely Isaac Winslow, Sr. Sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.04252

22 July 1789

Heth, William, fl. 1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help placing his brother, John Heth, in a government military position. Describes his gallant service during the war and the many generals he worked with and aided.

GLC02437.04300

28 July 1789

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter to the President from his "worthy friend and Nephew Majr. [likely Nathaniel] Fosdick," which asks for an appointment in Marblehead for Fosdick. Knows Fosdick to be an "honest worthy fellow." Sends his regards to Knox's wife and family.

GLC02437.04308

12 September 1789

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has heard that Rhode Island will soon "embrace the Federal Union," and the government will therefore need to appoint a Collector at Newport. Apparently offers himself as a candidate, as he relates that he plans to give his son control of his businesses when his son returns from Europe in the fall.

GLC02437.04355

20 September 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moses Michael Hayes

Would be happy to help Mr. Hays if he had the power to do so. However, it appears that Mr. Hays's not being a current resident of Rhode Island is a formidable barrier in securing him the appointment. Regardless of this problem, if he would like to submit a letter to the President about the position, Knox will present it to him.

GLC02437.04361

15 October 1789

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the upcoming visit to New York of their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson will likely render unnecessary the present letter. Discusses Knox's financial dealings in Maine, especially regarding a land ownership dispute with Mr. [William] Wetmore. Relates news of mutual acquaintances and mentions several people complaining that Knox has not written them in a while. Expresses his sympathy for the death of Knox's child and sends his respects, along with his wife's, to Knox and his family. Free frank signed by Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.04390

20 November 1789

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has browsed Knox's statement on the Flucker Estate and plans to attend to the matter of the creditors. Asks Knox to recommend that his friend [John] Tucker be appointed to the position of clerk of the Supreme Court, implying that the appointment would help Knox's case. Notes that Mr. Jay is already in support of Tucker. Stamped "Boston" and "Paid." Marked "private" on the address leaf.

GLC02437.04418

8 December 1789

Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes for a final settlement of his affairs, presumably his military accounts. Notes that when he entered the service, he was promised an indemnification of his losses in Canada, and a commission was appointed to hear related evidence. Congress has since failed to confirm the commission's findings, and Hazen does not know who is responsible for the long delay in settling his affairs.

GLC02437.04430

9 December 1789

Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Received a letter from Knox on the same day (GLC02437.04433). The letter included an enclosure from [Joseph] Howell. Agrees that there must be some mistake with his accounts, because he never received the sums Howell listed. Related to GLC02437.04430 and GLC02437.04431.

GLC02437.04432

9 December 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Moses Hazen

Forwards a letter from the pay office. Notes that Hazen was mistaken with respect to the proportion of pay which was advanced to the army in 1782 and 1783. Writes that it is not in his power to advance Hazen any funds. Related to GLC02437.04430, GLC02437.04431, and GLC02437.04432.

GLC02437.04433

10 December 1789

Hichborn, Joseph D., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses recent financial difficulties, and asks to borrow money from Knox "to appear a little decent as were I lodg'd they have taken all my Cloths I should have wait'd on you myself But my dress was such that I was asham'd..." Previously asked Knox's brother, William, for help in obtaining prize money he is owed for serving as an officer on the Alliance under Captain John Paul Jones. Requests Knox to advance him the sum.

GLC02437.04434

17 March 1790

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to help his son obtain a position in the military. Higginson's son, John, previously served as an Ensign under General Jackson. He is now employed as commander of a ship, overseeing its cargo, but wants to change careers and become a soldier again: "[B]efore he sailed last, he told me, that he should prefer being a Captain in the Army, to the situation of an [eminant] & wealthy merchant." Reports that his son is abroad, but will return in two months; asks that if Knox raises any new troops during that time, he reserve a spot for John Higginson, "if that be not improper."…

GLC02437.04553

7 April 1790

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests an appointment in government for his son. Discusses his, and the general population's, views on the current government. Writes that judging from the past, "there appears too much reason to fear yet further fluctuation, if not changes, in the tempers & dispositions of the people toward the Government of the Union. But it appears to me, that a great alteration in the habits & feelings of the people has take place for the better; & that many new circumstances have arisen, tending to increase the force & respectability of Government, & to give a strong impression…

GLC02437.04578

15 July 1790

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of General [John] Glover who wishes to fill the office of collection officer at Marblehead, Massachusetts. Mentions that a Mrs. Danforth "took herself from earthly trouble yesterday by strangling herself." For Glover's appeal to Knox, refer to GLC02437.04653.

GLC02437.04652

10 November 1790

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "with some difficulty" he "obtained the necessary Certificate, and the order of the Supreme Court at Cambridge for the Sale of the whole of Mrs. Flucker's real Estate." Before the sale Knox has to take an oath "and I think give hands for the faithful discharge of your duty." After a "small journey" Hichborn will see "whether that oath cannot be taken at Philadelphia."

GLC02437.04775

23 March 1791

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he has received a request from Mr. Peirce to give him his advice "respecting the Sale of the Patent Lands." States he thinks that land will sell "in the time limited by [Knox's] wishes." Provides his opinion on whom should be appointed to the 2nd regiment.

GLC02437.04889

4 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Hichborn

Encloses an appointment (not included) for Hichborn's son. Tells Hichborn, "Mr. Peirce will have commanded the plan for selling the estate - pray see that all is right."

GLC02437.04900

23 April 1791

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Know to give his son, who received an appointment, preferential treatment. Believes Harry [Henry Jackson] should be appointed district Marshall. Thinks Jackson will be a good appointment as Knox "possesses an unbounded influence" on him. Hichborn mentions that he has seen Joseph Peirce often. This letter is marked private. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04923

10 September 1791

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 4 September. Is pleased to find his several drafts on General Henry Jackson have "met due honor." Is happy he can now "draw on him as your Notes become due here, until the whole sum is exhausted." Has already taken up three notes for him, "but for reasons that weigh with me I suffer all to be protested before I meddle with them." Says this will make Mr. Mead legally accountable. Goes into further details about the notes and says "I again repeat it, I think from present appearances I can manage your business better than if you were present." Knows Mead is "…

GLC02437.05150

28 September 1791

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he has "at last settled the principles on which the account is to be closed very much to my satisfaction tho not exactly upon my first plan." Says their "friend" was not of service as expected and he had to come forward and negotiate for himself. Hopes to see Knox the following week. Reports that Madame de la Val and her party set off in a packet last Saturday. Writes, "they had a shocking time, but are well over it by this time." Concludes with "yours in more friend ship than I believe you have for me. -" Stamped "FREE" on verso.

GLC02437.05172