2 July 1797

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be leaving to return to France next fall and thanks Knox for his kindness and friendship. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06999

7 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the Duke de Liancourt

Writes to correct the Duke's misconception of Knox's attitude toward the French and France as a country.

GLC02437.07000

6 June 1798

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the Corp of Marines, despite his preference for staying out of public service. Noted as written in Milton, state unknown.

GLC02437.07146

8 July 1801

Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.

GLC02437.07559

30 November 1802

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise & good." Requests Knox to make Cushing a kind offer.

GLC02437.07772

circa 1792-1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Lewis

Forwards a copy of articles of agreement regarding some business of Mr. William Duer.

GLC02437.08188

22 July 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to William Lewis

Asks Lewis to review papers that came with the letter in regards to an "estate in the eastern parts of Massachusetts." Wishes with his help to finish up the business with the Waldo patent. Writes that "[i]t is extremely important to me, to complete, immediately, the purchase of this estate, if it can be done with one security to myself; and as Mr. Samuel Winslow is now waiting in town for its conclusion, I take the liberty to request your early attention to the questions which are enclosed, and to any other collatial points which may tend to give me a full and complete possession of the…

GLC02437.10270

1802

Book

Title: A View of the Political Conduct of Aaron Burr, Esq. Vice-President of the United States

Printed by Denniston and Cheetham.

GLC03107.05332

18 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Request to supervise "the arrangement of the Cannon & Stores from the outposts agreeably to the directions which you have received from this day.. - You will request of the Fort Major the number of men which shall be necessary for your purposes, taking care that a proportion of them be Artillery men." Retained "copy" prepared for Knox's files, copied out in the hand of aide-de-camp John Lillie, and signed for Knox by him. Also bears Lillie's docket on verso.

GLC02437.02788

16 December 1783

Vose, Elijah, ?-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a fellow officer for discharge. Marked "granted" on address leaf.

GLC02437.02834

30 April 1785

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes that [Samuel Blachley] Webb will be appointed, referring to his previous suggestion that Knox appoint Webb to work for him in the War Office. Mentions the recent resignation of General Schuyler (possibly Philip Schuyler) from an unspecified post. Notes that he and a John Brown were nominated for the position, but Brown received the post. Criticizes Brown extensively.

GLC02437.03135

26 March 1786

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox as Secretary of the War Office to discuss the accusations against Major [John Plasgrave] Wyllys, Colonel Wadsworth's former assistant. Reports that Wyllys's friends received the news from Wyllys's brother-in-law, and are in great distress. Writes, "I hope the circumstances will prove more favorable than they did at first." Is surprised that Wyllys behaved this way, as it is out of character. Knows that Knox, when he begins an inquiry, will do so out of the noblest principles.

GLC02437.03253

9 November 1786

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he cannot remain any longer in New York. "Mr. Morris.s [sic] departure without finishing any thing has made it impossible for me to complete the business I came on. You may conclude the business with Mr. Rob Morris and consider me bound to perform as fully as if present my selfe" (referring to the sum of money Wadsworth and Morris are planning to loan to Congress; see GLC02437.03323). Adds that he does not know anything about Mr. Morris's opinions on the concerns of a Mr. Russel, but hopes that Knox will also attend to that issue.

GLC02437.03330

26 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Mitchell Varnum

Reports that Captain James Lees, who served under Varnum in "the gallant defence of [Mud] Island on the delaware," asked Knox to request from Varnum a certificate of Lees' eye injury. Knox asks Varnum to draft and sign a statement related to Lees' injury, and to obtain Major Thayer's signature (possibly Simeon Thayer).

GLC02437.03351

January 10, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Encloses an agreement based on their conversations together. Also encloses a power of attorney. Hopes that their arrangement will be mutually beneficial. Writes, "[m]y object is to have a faithful friend whom I can trust at all times and under all circumstances." Discusses his relations with the people of several towns in the Waldo patent lands. Wants to bring all the people to a compromise, and has engaged the help of David Fales of Thomaston in this regard (see GLC02437.04083). Has utmost confidence in Fales, who has been employed in the area for a long time. He is also a surveyor by…

GLC02437.04084

January 24, 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has finally read the agreement and sundry other papers Knox sent him. General [Henry] Jackson had received them and delivered them to the Winslows, forgetting that Vose was supposed to read them first. Mr. Isaac Winslow, Jr. did not seem inclined to discuss business with him until he had consulted with his cousin Isaac Winslow and Samuel Winslow. Discusses who should be an agent: Samuel Winslow, Mr. Price, or Captain Hall. Also mentions a recent meeting with Mr. Isaac Winslow, Sr.

GLC02437.04096

January 31, 1789

Vernon, F., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Demerara (he spells it "Demarara"), likely in present-day Guyana. Writes, "A Confidence in your goodness has embolden'd me to request of you to forward the inclosed to Mr [possibly Stephen] Bruce. I should not presume to trouble you did I know of any safe conveyance other ways - I must beg you to excuse the freedom."

GLC02437.04102

February 13, 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Watertown, likely in Massachusetts. Was prepared to travel eastward after his return from New York, but has been unable to find passage on a vessel. Boston Harbor is frozen over, so decided to travel by land in a sleigh with Captain Ludwig, a representative in the General Court from Waldosborough. It has taken longer than expected for the General Court to approve of a tax, so they have been unable to leave as yet, but it looks like they will be able to leave tomorrow. Reports that Captain Hall is feeling better from his Rheumatic disorder and might join Vose in his agency in…

GLC02437.04109

February 15, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has written to him about the agreement Vose made with Knox to be agent and collector in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the length of time of Vose's appointment and the sums of money he is charged with collecting during that time.

GLC02437.04115

15 April 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a "more accurate coppy of the agreement" apparently dealing with people living on the land Vose is managing for Knox in the Waldo patent properties. Also wonders if Knox will allow Captain Hall to assist Vose as an agent, noting that it is difficult for one person alone to do the job. Discusses issues related to farming the land, including procuring farm implements and tools.

GLC02437.04182

10 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Apologizes for not responding to a recent letter by Vose, but has been extremely busy with business matters. Comments that he assumed Vose would meet with difficulty regarding the fencing reforms on the Waldo patent lands, but feels sure he can overcome the issues. Apologizes for any errors in the copy of an agreement given to him and refers him to a copy in Mr. [David] Fales's possession. Discusses the provisions in the agreement, as well as the contents of a recent letter from Captain [George] Ulmer. Comments on the payment of taxes and the acquisition of deeds on the property.

GLC02437.04198

16 May 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Watertown, possibly in Massachusetts. Vose, Knox's agent in some of the Waldo patent lands, describes waiting longer than he expected for a communication from Knox. He then experienced frustration and had to handle the irritation of many citizens of the Waldo patent lands that he manages. Mentions leaving the area and waiting for word from Knox before returning. Discusses an agreement made with the Winslows, and describes extreme difficulty in contacting them and making arrangements. Indicates that he is very "unhappily circumstanced" and short of money.

GLC02437.04205

6 June 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that he recently arrived in the Waldo patent lands, and has found the people there mostly healthy, though grain is scarce and some people are quite destitute. Reports that Captain [George] Ulmer told him he had written to Knox regarding the discontentedness of the populace, but Vose has not found evidence of that yet. Declares that Isaac Winslow, Jr. and his cousin agreed to lease part of their farm on the patent, and that he would visit his brother in Portland soon to get his consent as well. Discusses his inability to collect enough money from the populace to purchase tools and…

GLC02437.04233

21 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Received his last letter, as well as one from Captain [George] Ulmer, which discusses some of the "discontents" living on the Waldo patent lands. Provides more discussion of land patent and settlers on the patent in greater detail. Comments on how best to deal with settlers who claim they deserve to own the land they have settled on.

GLC02437.04251

24 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. William McIntosh, would like to make a settlement for himself in the Waldo patent lands. Asks Vose to contact Mr. David Fales to help McIntosh find a suitable tract of land.

GLC02437.04254