8 December 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Knox acknowledges that he "received your note respecting Francis Flucker and the explanations of his conduct by McEllery." Knox believes that Francis must change his behavior sincerely, but as for now he had "no moral sense: wrong and right are the same to him." He has run away from school, and until he gets his act together, Knox insists that Knox is not "responsible either for his conduct or expences." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.07203

1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

This excerpt is probably a continuation of the GLC02437.07218. Knox explains to his reader why a certain position might not be a suitable fit for him.

GLC02437.07219

February 23, 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Knox addresses his letter to "Gentlemen" and explains that working to improve Penobscot Bay and rivers has left him with considerable debt reaching $8,000 "due to Mr. Thorndike and six thousand dollars to another Gentleman his associate." Knox has arranged a plan of payment that includes Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln endorsing Knox's notes. Knox goes on to describe his lands and how rapidly the population is increasing in the area.

GLC02437.07237

January 26, 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Knox has received his addressee's letter of January 19. He encloses "Mr. Joshua Head's receipts for Notes (negociable) and collaterally secured by mortgages to the amount of 3145 55/100." Knox requests that his addressee "obtain the discharge of the execution and also the old note." Mentions Henry Jackson. Letter appears to be cut off. Written on very thin paper.

GLC02437.07362

16 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Part of a copy of GLC02437.07445. Document is not complete and written on very thin paper.

GLC02437.07449

22 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Mentions a written report has been completed by the gentlemen Knox hired as an effort to deal with settlers located on the northern part of the Waldo patent. Reports the gentlemen spoke to numerous settlers and explained Knox's deed and interlines on the settlement. States, "The idea of a gov[ernment] belonging to the commonwealth was strongly impressed on all." Goes on to further discuss other points made to the settlers by the gentlemen. Notes it appears the majority of the settlers would not oppose the surveying but that there still is a group who are in opposition. Also discredits the…

GLC02437.07573

29 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the lumber business. Assures that his people would not send damaged goods. Also notes the prices of lumber.

GLC02437.07596

22 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses business transactions involving timber. States he has a parcel of logs in a pond and needs them shipped to the mills before winter sets in. Provides further instructions and details concerning the logs.

GLC02437.07641

18 November 1801

Ulmer, Philip, fl. 1798-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals between Joseph Thomas, Joseph Thomas Jr., and Henry Knox. Informs Knox that Joseph Thomas called on him regarding his land being referred to the committee.

GLC02437.07673

11 May 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Only just received Ulmer's last letter from 12 April, and laments the delay. Discusses local politics, as well as business and land deals.

GLC02437.08025

circa 1784-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards deeds to Knox (not included).

GLC02437.08136

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses ponds and boats along with financial business. Writing is extremely faded, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.08143

circa 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses business matters, pertaining to land in Maine. Mentions Captains Hall, Vose and Price, Mr. Fales and the Winslows. Possibly connected to GLC02437.04129.

GLC02437.08195

circa 1786-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses the purchase of land from Madame Grégoire.

GLC02437.08212

circa 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses the transport of lumber and related business.

GLC02437.08215

8 December 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Brown

Discusses flooring, hay, and other household maintenance business. Date and place writ noted on verso page 5 and recipient noted as [Jone ?] Edward Brown.

GLC02437.08221

2 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Ulmer

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses the value of lands in the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09119

12 December 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Writes that after he received the addressee's letter, he wrote to his friend General [Henry] Jackson for advice. Relates the advice Jackson provided, which pertains to land and finances.

GLC02437.09143

29 August 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Ulmer

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Major & Captain Ulmer at Ducktrap." Previous research suggests the addressee is John Ulmer, though it could also include George Ulmer, as it seems to be addressed to more than one individual. Discusses negotiations with settlers in the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09156

6 July 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [fragment]

Telling Knox that Isaac Winslow and other family members who are attempting to sell Knox a large share of the Waldo patent cannot give Knox "a clear title" to the land at present. This is because of two issues. The first concerns difficulties related to Winslow's inheritance of the property from Francis Waldo's estate. The second is the fact that one of the relatives now appears unwilling to sell their portion of the estate. However, believes there are ways to rectify these difficulties. The final pages of the letter are missing.

GLC02437.09244

7 June 1793

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the province of West Florida. Notes the boundaries that were ceded to Britain and the Treaty that was made with Spain. Mentions Britains then ceded [West Florida] to Spain and disposed the better part of the land to another country causing the dispute.

GLC02437.09828

1 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his disappointment with his son [likely Henry Jackson Knox]. Notes his friend [Henry] Jackson, informed Knox that his son "fell into the vilest of company male, and female, and [practiced] gambling and drinking excessively." Notes, "it is highly probable that his connection with bad women may have diseased him.

GLC02437.09829

January 20, 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Gorham signs with his initials. Discusses the ongoing Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution. Applauds the resolutions of the "Boston Trades men" and asks Knox to see that they are published in New York, as they will convert or silence the delegates there. Analyzes the prospects for ratification, enclosing a list of names [not present] of supporters, opposers, and undecided delegates. Says whoever wins will do so by only a small majority. Warns that the "temper which creates the difficulty here ought to alarm all the other States who wish for good Government." Describes a heated…

GLC02437.09886

circa 1788-1820

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Urquhart Harwood

Discusses the Waldo estate and legacy.

GLC02437.09945

2 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Thanks the recipient for sending duplicate copies of a document and discusses business.

GLC02437.09988