22 July 1792

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his trip to various towns while surveying land to connect a canal to the Connecticut River.

GLC02437.05552

5 August 1792

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he had, under the direction of General [David] Cobb, "begun to Survey the road from Worcester to the head of Long pond," along with the surrounding areas. Continues with a description of the lay of the land, including the brooks and ponds nearby.

GLC02437.05567

16 September 1792

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox on his progress of surveying land for a canal. Discusses people he has met and writes saying that he will endeavor to reach Connecticut as fast as possible and that he will send letters from either Boston or Dartmouth College.

GLC02437.05614

4 October 1792

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Thanks Knox for his financial assistance and letters. Discusses financial business and describes the land he is travelling through including the various trees in the area. Notes he is unsure how much further he will able to travel due to the thick spruce. Removal of seal caused minor text loss.

GLC02437.05640

February 15, 1793

Hobby, John, 1749-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Feels bad having to ask for a favor from Knox. Says that Henry Dearborn, the present marshall for the District of Maine, has been elected to Congress, and Hobby wants Knox to use his influence to help [Hobby] become Dearborn's successor. As the President and Senate need to approve it, he thinks he stands a good chance with Knox's good word.

GLC02437.05818

18 October 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hills

Says things have been so "busy" during the summer that he hasn't had time to consider the survey reports. Hopes he conformed to instructions especially with "the Townships to the northward of the Land belonging to the 20 associates." Is confused about road surveys and says they "could have been executed by other people." Wants Hills to finish his work for the season as it is starting to get cold. Asks him to survey the spot where his house is being built before he leaves. Reports that Hills's family is doing well in Philadelphia, although "the City is inexpressibly distressed by the…

GLC02437.05946

8 July 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139

25 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hills [Incomplete]

Discusses wanting information about the quality of land. Also mentions the inhabitants on the land and treating them well. However, Knox also appears to be stressing that he is the land owner and will not tolerate any insurgencies. Provides a list of goods he wants shipped. Letter appears to be missing the first page.

GLC02437.06183

22 September 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a draft to Henry Knox for $54 on behalf of Abraham Wilson. Docket notes on verso Wilson's order for a "Negro Women (Cook)." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06209

29 September 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hills

Requests Hills delivers a complete survey for a 6000 acre tract of land that is part of the Waldo [patent land].

GLC02437.06211

9 October 1794

Hills, Mary, fl. 1793-1794

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for a favor from Knox to advance her $100.

GLC02437.06222

10 December 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Yorkshire, England. Writes, "as he is a stranger in your city I beg leave to recommend him to your notice and civility."

GLC02437.06270

16 April 1795

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has hired four farmers to work the land for him and offers his services as a surveyor should Knox need it, as long as he is given enough notice. Noted as written in Belcherstown, most likely in Maine.

GLC02437.06394

15 May 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.

GLC02437.06416

25 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Asks Hodgdon to notify him concerning any information regarding a payment so he (Knox) can make preparations to go to Boston.

GLC02437.06423

15 June 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business concerning rates. Asks after Knox's children and Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.06442

7 July 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and reassures Knox that all of the business that he is handling for Knox is going well.

GLC02437.06458

21 July 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox several documents and discusses his accounts.

GLC02437.06469

25 July 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.

GLC02437.06473

29 July 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter that is of great importance to an unnamed lady.

GLC02437.06477

24 August 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business and warns him about entering into a business relationship with Mr. [George] Meade, stating "Mr. Mead[e] means to fail you altogether, and it appears to me it was his intention, before any of his acceptances became due, to do so - for he has not paid one of them ..."

GLC02437.06499

27 August 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06502

29 August 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, particularly bills and their payment.

GLC02437.06505

7 September 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for Knox having to come to Boston to settle financial issues but states that he is happy to see him. Informs Knox that his wagon arrived and that he will forward it to his friends in Boston as soon as possible.

GLC02437.06520

4 January 1796

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his regret on not being able to see Knox when Knox was here but is happy to hear that he and his family are doing well. Writes about timber and transportation.

GLC02437.06594