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to Abijah Hammond

Expresses his sympathy on the death of [Abijah?] Hammond's child. Notes both him and Mrs. Knox know from experience the sorrow and "agony of the soul" the death of a child brings. Writes, "But such blows while they shake our hold of the world, do not...

GLC02437.06242

to Alexander Hamilton

Recommends Major Jay Craig to run a commissary. Notes Craig will handle all the disputes between Great Britain and the United States. Letter is marked as private.

GLC02437.06244

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mrs. [Lucy?] Flucker's creditors have agreed to accept Knox's offer. Discusses land negotiations. Notes the lowest he was able to get for a particular piece of property was $1700. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06245

to unknown

Expresses his satisfaction with some undisclosed business and wishes the rest of the business to be conducted in the same fashion. Discusses other financial matters. Marked "duplicate" in pencil.

GLC02437.06249

Henry Knox

Informs Knox a gentleman has been calling on his mother (possibly Mary Winslow) regarding a lot of land (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) in Nottingham West, present day Hudson, New Hampshire. Notes the gentleman wants to pay half of his bill...

GLC02437.06252

to Henry Knox

Discusses legal difficulties involving land deals. Mentions having difficulties finding the original mortgages and/or deeds. Notes the courts are not wanting to accept copies. Appears to have negotiated some land for Knox in the sum of $1500. Marked...

GLC02437.06254

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sold a tract of land and will be delivering the deed Saturday. Requests Knox forwards him his quick claim immediately.

GLC02437.06255

to Alexander Hamilton

Writes, "Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs. Hamiltons earnest desire. It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khan by whom she is attended with Doctor [Heplious]...

GLC02437.06261

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sails for London in two days. Requests Knox to notify Knox's friends in London of his visit. Mentions not being opposed to public employment in Europe and states, "should any of your friends have any private negotiations in that...

GLC02437.06263

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Alexander Stevenson. States he is a "young man" looking for an appointment in the Artillery. Notes he has never met the young man but believes he is from a "hardy breed." Describes Stevenson's age, physical condition, and notes...

GLC02437.06273

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox gives Colonel Clayborn his permission in writing to change the dimensions of timber used for building a frigate. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06274

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's advice and information on an establishment in the Province of [Maine]. Appears to involve Mr. [John?] William's settlement and Mr. [William?] Bingham. The dates, "16 December 1794" and "19 December 1794" and the names "John Vaughan"...

GLC02437.06275

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that due to a string of difficulties he was not able to close the deal with the Brinleys until today. Notes he paid the Brinleys and now has the deed. Also mentions he is sending Knox a pair of does, a buck, some rabbits, and some oats...

GLC02437.06276

to Thomas Vose

Instructs Vose to always notify General [Henry] Jackson beforehand if he intends to draw money. Notes both he and Jackson need to know the amount and purpose of the draw. Informs Vose he plans on visiting St. George, Maine in May and expects the...

GLC02437.06278

to Henry Jackson

Mentions his notes and engagements in Boston, Massachusetts depend upon Jackson's own "convenience." Discusses his preparation for his "political exit." States, "I hope to be a free man on the last day of January..."

GLC02437.06284

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox it may be too late in the season to procure the quantity of poultry Knox had wanted. Notes he will procure the deer in June and advises Knox to have his park fixed before their arrival. Describes the quantity and type of land the deer...

GLC02437.06286

[List of expenses for the year 1794]

A list of the sums of money disbursed throughout the year of 1794. The expenses include pay subsistence and Forage of the Legion, clothing, bounty, hospital department, repairs , defence protection, Indian department, quartermaster's department...

GLC02437.06291

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox to inquire about coining four tons of silver that Jackson has in ingots. States he is also curious if the Treasuring Department would be willing to purchase the silver from him for the same rate they pay per ounce. Notes he would...

GLC02437.06293

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transactions involving himself, Knox, William Crammond, Captain Anthony and several others. Requests Knox pays the balance on his bond that totals $12,000. Includes a detailed entry of the debt owing and the interest accrued....

GLC02437.06294

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement and bids him farewell. Writes, "It would be ingratitude in me to be silent on your leaving the office of Secretary at War, you have so long & so honorably filled, without expressing my most cordial thanks for the...

GLC02437.06296

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Writes, "When you once get engaged in your own personaly [sic] business you will then be fully convinced of the propriety of the measure & of the sacrifices you have made of your Interest & property for twenty...

GLC02437.06300

to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction (likely a debt) involving himself, Thomas Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Notes he is in the process of securing the payment on the demand. Appears to discuss possible discounts and notes his house was used as...

GLC02437.06304

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Henry Knox, [Joseph] Anthony, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Expresses his joy in hearing that Knox has settled his payment of $12,000 with Crammond. Continues to discuss the interest on the debt and...

GLC02437.06312

[An agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony]

Appears to be a draft of an agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony and his firm. The agreement possibly involves lands in Maine and the sale prices of the lands. Date was added later in pen but appears to be taken from...

GLC02437.06313

to Henry Knox

Discusses building a store in the Eastern lands. Notes the establishment would be created to serve the people and to add to "their happiness, ease, & comfort." Describes the traits and qualities the person in charge of the project should possess....

GLC02437.06321