February 2, 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses his wish that Knox be in Boston as he had planned, stressing the importance of his presence due to financial interests. Mentions a plan to buy poultry.

GLC02437.06337

February 23, 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the rulings of the committee regarding land transactions.

GLC02437.06360

19 March 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the progress of the Committee and discusses various land deeds. Notes the petitions can no longer be called upon from year to year.

GLC02437.06373

23 March 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on various business matters and land deeds. Says they are still waiting for a vessel to arrive and fears it may have been overtaken by the last storm and that Mr. Robinson may have been on the vessel. Asks Knox to bring him his receipts when Knox visits next.

GLC02437.06376

26 March 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business in Maine. Says he sent him a copy of "Sullivans History of Maine."

GLC02437.06377

2 April 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the arrival of guests and the preparations made for them.

GLC02437.06381

13 April 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses some sort of business and mentions an assignment.

GLC02437.06386

20 April 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a ship and mentions a purchase.

GLC02437.06397

24 June 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and sends one of four glasses that Lucy Knox had asked him to buy.

GLC02437.06450

6 July 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox articles noted in a list on the bottom half of the page.

GLC02437.06457

17 August 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of topics, including windows for a house, land and property and land shares. Asks Knox if he gets newspapers on a regular basis and includes a list of items and their costs.

GLC02437.06493

8-9 September 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, dealing with drafts and payments. Includes a list of names and amounts.

GLC02437.06521

15 September 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a number of items including pitch, tar, cider, and others. Describes unrest in the city where there has been a mob patrolling the streets.

GLC02437.06524

6 July 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches on other business matters.

GLC02437.06784

18 July 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his plans to move Knox's furniture into a house Knox is renting in Boston. Also mentions business transactions, including rental payments.

GLC02437.06787

29 July 1796-2 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The first portion of the letter, dated 29 July, asks Knox some questions about poultry and chicken coops Knox owns. Also reports that one of Knox's attorneys, John Hale, has died. The second portion, dated 2 August, mentions furniture and finding a tenant for a house. Also reports on several other matters, including the arrival of a vessel and the imminent return of William Bingham and family. Includes a list of goods shipped as well.

GLC02437.06793

9 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letters. Discusses the prices for goods being sold, such as iron, beef, and corn, and relates the methods people are using to pay for these goods. Also mentions shipments being made via several different vessels.

GLC02437.06796

17 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Extensive calculations appear on the back page, beside the address and docket. Writes to Knox on a variety of business and social matters. Relates that he has received a letter from Mrs. Knox, and explains about new living arrangements for Mr. [possibly William] Wetmore and his family. Also discusses financial matters, including negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing"), and encloses two letters from Baring (not present).

GLC02437.06799

31 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's recent letters and has followed his wishes regarding the arrangement of his furniture. Adds that the house now waits for the arrival of Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Wetmore as well as several other vessels. Comments on several other financial matters.

GLC02437.06809

3 September 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses transportation of Knox's furniture.

GLC02437.06811

15 September 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Writes to advise Knox on business matters.

GLC02437.06818

18 September 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from his son (may be GLC02437.06818, which is signed, "Joseph Peirce & Son"). Asks Knox to send his reply as safely and quickly as possible. Also discusses his attempts to order a "hay screw" to be made for Knox, per his wishes; after it is built, it will be delivered to Brigadiers Island.

GLC02437.06819

23 September 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Contains three notes. The first informs Knox what goods are being shipped to him on board Captain Keller's vessel. The second asks Knox to tell the Duc de Liancourt that letters of his were sent. The third tells Knox that Peirce expects that his son is on his way home, which is why he has not written to him. However, if his son is not on his way home, and Knox should see him, asks that Knox tell him the Peirce family is all well and looking forward to seeing him.

GLC02437.06823

3 November 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by Joseph Peirce & Son. Declares that he received Knox's letter too late to be able to satisfy some of his requests. Relates that he did acquire a variety of products for Knox, including apples from an excellent orchard. Second page lists merchandise being shipped to Knox, as well as its price.

GLC02437.06861

15 November 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses arrival and departure of cargo vessels in the Boston area. Mentions working with Captain [Thomas] Vose to acquire goods on Knox's behalf and arrange Knox's financial accounts. Worries that Knox is getting himself involved in too many financial schemes.

GLC02437.06869