8 November 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

GLC02437.07044

5 March 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver Wolcott

Discusses accounts and related financial business. Noted as private.

GLC02437.07099

10 March 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver Wolcott

Mentions the duties of a collector. First page is extremely faded and basically illegible. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07102

27 May 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Oliver Wolcott

Writes a recommendation for his friend Henry Jackson to the Naval department. Noted as a copy. Written at a later date.

GLC02437.07134

28 May 1798

Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses an issue between the War and Treasury departments concerning the navy and perhaps the building of ships.

GLC02437.07136

31 May 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine and an assessment of the rights to that land, which will be going up for auction.

GLC02437.07140

7 June 1798

Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1822

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks on behalf of the President, John Adams, for Knox's opinion concerning the ability of Samuel Nicholson and whether he should be appointed to a new command. At the time, Nicholson was assigned command of the USS Constitution. Noted as written at the Treasury department. Marked "private."

GLC02437.07147

16 December 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Knox that Nathaniel Hatch is eager to purchase land from Knox, but Knox's asking price is higher than Hatch had expected. Winslow also discusses other land issues and Thomas Flucker's estate.

GLC02437.07208

January 13, 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox that he is "suffering much injury from Pillagers upon your Lands in Falmouth." Winslow says that "the Secretary of the Treasury, has instituted an investigation of the Conduct of the Marshal of this District, in consequence of some complaints exhibited against Him, in a Letter to the President." Winslow asks that Knox not tell the attorney, Mr. Davis, that he wrote or knows about the matter. Winslow hopes that Knox could perhaps mention him to fill the position of Marshal of the District.

GLC02437.07223

February 13, 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox, "I have pursued unremittingly the Steps requisite to promote your desire of speedily commanding monies for some of your Lots in Falmouth, as express'd in your last Lettr." Winslow explains whom he has been in contact with and who has interest in purchasing the lots, including "Capt. S. Noyes." Land belonging to Mrs. Flucker and Mr. Waldo have been reduced, Winslow writes. Winlsow expects that Knox will keep to his word about deals and interest agreements he has made. Winslow breaks down how the Waldo land holding have been distributed among the Waldo heirs.

GLC02437.07233

27 March 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow received Knox's letter of 27 March 1799. Winslow tells Knox, "on the morrow shall inform Merrills and Bracket of your acceptance of their terms...." Winslow mentions a problem he has concerning his (Winslow's) problem.

GLC02437.07250

2 April 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Knox of the difficult time he had surveying Penobscot due to difficult woodland and stormy weather. Winslow is trying to secure payment from buyers, "Messrs Merril and Brackett," who are awaiting a survey of the area. The don't want to make a payment until they have a deed.

GLC02437.07251

01 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Agreement

Copy of an agreement between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and Thomas Lindall Winthrop. Knox, Lincoln, and Jackson agree to pay Winthrop debts due from land sales. Payment is preferred "in specie to the said Land." A postscript dated August 4, 1800 on the document mentions another illegible agreement made with someone else.

GLC02437.07439

06 October 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Debt to Thomas L. Winthrop]

The debt to Winthrop "may be satisfied by the appraisment one of any of the lands held by in the Towns of Hampden Bangor or Prospect on Penobscot River, or in the Towns of North Port or Ducktrap on Penobscot bay."

GLC02437.07467

25 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to Thomas S. Winthrop

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions the land in Hampden, Maine has been surveyed. Says [Winthrop and/or Sullivan?] need to decide whether he/they want the land conveyed by a fee or through a deed of mortgage. Discusses further details concerning the land and the deed. Docket notes the letter is to Thomas Winthrop and William Sullivan. Letter appears to be a draft.

GLC02437.07576

16 May 1804

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received a very disappointing letter from his cousin, Isaac Winslow. Had decided to follow the plan Knox was kind enough to arrange for him, determined to go to Louisiana, and declined an opportunity at a school. However, the letter from Winslow suggested Knox might not be in favor of the plan after all, and Winslow suggested he go to New York to consult with several sponsors of the expedition. Ultimately they all decided he should not travel to New Orleans without a guarantee of employment there. He has not heard from anyone in awhile and hopes Knox will tell him what to…

GLC02437.07855

1 August 1805

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of twenty dollars. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to his family members, but is unsure whether they will help him. Comments on his upcoming trip, and the help he will need.

GLC02437.07958

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Crosby

Discusses a deed.

GLC02437.08091

1792

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Memorial]

Discusses the command of the artillery and the payment of soldiers. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08101

24 March 1798 - April 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses previous letters. First page faded and may or may not go with the other pages. Last two pages extremely water damaged and illegible. Docket noted as addressed to Samuel Winslow, dated April 1799.

GLC02437.08144

6 November 1788

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his attendance and communication respecting business [likely regarding land] that affects them both. Notes he has called on another gentleman for opinion regarding Knox's affairs.

GLC02437.09206

24 November 1792

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discussing Knox's plans to purchase two fifths of the Waldo patent from him and his family. Asks Knox to at least purchase his smaller share, since his family is destitute, and discusses a price.

GLC02437.09238

7 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses his interest in buying Winslow's share of the Waldo patent. Desires to buy the share because he wishes to consilidate the entire patent under one owner, making it more valuable, easier to manage, and better equiped to handle disputed claims over property. Also wants to make sure he owns the property outright, without any other debts or claims on it, othewise may not go through with the deal. Offering ten thousand dollars up front and ten thousand more a year later for the full share. Gives Winslow sixty days to accept or reject his offer.

GLC02437.09239

25 June 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses bringing his business in dealing with the Waldo patent to a safe and satisfying conclusion. Wishes Winslow and Dane would prepare a plan for "some safe remedy." Pages dotted with lots of black spots. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10268

25 August 1801

Winthrop, Thomas Lindall, 1760-1841

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Indenture between Winthrop, Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln]

Countersigned by George Richards Minot and John Heard as witnesses. Includes a 29 September 1801 note written by Minot, Justice of the Peace in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, attesting that Winthrop's statement was a "free act & deed." Judgment was granted in Winthrop's favor to obtain money owed to him by Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln. Winthrop will accept payment in the form of land. Lucy Knox and Mary Lincoln have relinquished their right of dower.

GLC02437.10340