19 July 1792

Harvey & Deaves, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Wishes William an agreeable voyage and prosperous return. Asks him to recommend their firm to his friends in America. Requests him to deliver a letter.

GLC02437.05549

19 July 1792

Forbes, Edward, fl. 1792

Autograph document signed

Title: [Price current of lumber at Dublin, Ireland]

Lists the prices for various types of wood and other items, including white oak, pine, bees wax, and whale and cod oil. Addressed to William Knox.

GLC02437.05550

29 October 1779

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William. Discusses mutual female friends in America, deeming the company of American women superior to that of European ladies. Declares, "I cannot my dear Friend get rid of the Idea of our meeting & that soon, our tastes pleasures & pursuits are so much alike that we shall magnifie every enjoyment amazingly... there is a vast difference between this…

GLC02437.10013

8 March 1780

Knowles, Charles, ?-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account between Henry Knox and Charles Knowles]

Knowles signs as paymaster. Lists Knox's accounts regarding several companies.

GLC02437.10478

15 October - 9 December 1792

Albee, William, fl. 1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Survey and exploration journal of one million acres in Maine]

Full title: "A journal over 1,000,000 acres of land in the County of Hancock & Washington, sold by government to General Jackson & others- containing a description of the soil, growth river, lakes, ponds, brooks, mountains, plains, swamps, meadows & commencing Monday 15 October 1792." Created by William Albee and Joseph Pierpont, with additional notes by John Peters. Lists the names of inhabitants of specific areas of the land. Meticulous in detail, the survey includes numbers of trees, etc., and presents analyses of the land for potential use.

GLC02437.05654

January 18, 1793 - January 21, 1793

Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Shaw and Randall

Page 1-2 contains a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to Shaw and Randall and is dated 18 January. Page 3 contains Shaw and Randall's answer and is dated 21 January. Philips, Crammond & Co. are concerned about insurance coverage. In response, Shaw and Randall are forwarding the bills of lading and invoices for the ship "Washington." Shaw and Randall report that "Gen. Knox and Mr. Anthony are informed fully of the state of our concerns with G Bell & Co - and are ready for the issue."

GLC02437.05786

28 April 1793

Kerby, Jane Byam, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

This was written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Lucy and Henry Knox. Expresses gratitude for previous hospitality. Reports on hearing about a fever in New York in a letter from 10 April. Comments on the terrible heat in Antigua. Reminiscences about home. Reports that a Mr. Burke said he dined with Henry Knox at Dr. Shippen's home. Would like an update on the family and on politics. Is including a few bottles of Indian Arrow Root, which is nutritious for the young children. Says her mother is sending a cask of yams. Says "Our Islands, are likely to be one of the Active Scenes, of our…

GLC02437.05882

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Abraham Ogden

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05965

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Pierpoint Edwards

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05966

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter

Title: to Richard Harrison

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05967

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George Read, Jr.

Letterpress copy, but signed by Jefferson. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in…

GLC02437.05969

23 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he seemed undecided whether he should return until the fall - but I hope he will as his stay here will excite disa[illegible] sensations in the minds of some people." Also talks about officers who lost their horses in action at the Battle of Wabash (St. Claire's defeat, 4 November 1791) and have not been compensated yet. The last page is a later copy…

GLC02437.05556

31 July 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Informs Jackson that William Duer "has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres." Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who has also signed for Flint.

GLC02437.05564

15 August 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "Mr. Cazenove is absent, but is expected this day. all negotiations are suspended until you & he arrives - " Extensively discusses business regarding their land holdings especially in regards to Mr. William Duer.

GLC02437.05581

21 August 1792

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Joseph Peirce

Copy of GLC02437.05584. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.05585

21 August 1792

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Inventory of various tracts of land]

Briefly describes each tract of land from Thomas Flucker's estate, including information on the acreage of each tract. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05586

23 August 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter

Title: to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval

Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.

GLC02437.05588

12 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Statement regarding a land purchase]

A draft statement by Knox admitting "WG" as a partner. Discusses the purchase of a tract of land and payment. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05608

18 September 1792

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his attempt at publishing several sermons. Forwards one of his subscriptions for Knox's review and opinion: "If sir, you approve of it, I shall be gratified to have it honor'd with the name of so dear & valuable a friend." Notes how the people in his area need books and asks for donations. Mentions he has just returned from the commencement ceremony at Dartmouth College.

GLC02437.05620

20 September 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Expresses his hope that Madame de Laval has arrived so they can finish their business. Asks Jackson to do everything he can to have the Committee agree with Madame de Laval in a contract. Noted as a copy. Written in Jackson's hand.

GLC02437.05621

1-2 October 1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Salaries for the Department of War]

Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of July, August and September. Dated 1 October at the War Office. Verso dated 2 October and lists the names of the members and their signatures, indicating that they have received the proper amount of pay for those months. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock. Written from the War Office.

GLC02437.05635

2 October 1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of salaries]

States that the members of the War Department have received their full salaries from the time of their appointment to 13 September 1792. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock.

GLC02437.05637

8 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled and to accomodate all differences to Mr. Fales." Also discusses the possibility of having a house built (the future Montpelier).

GLC02437.05647

14 October 1792

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes to her niece Lucy Flucker Knox (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox) informing her that she received her letter from Shrewsbury. Mentions being in Boston, and discusses the weather and mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.05652

19 October 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from the same day, stating that he does not approve of the bonds Knox offered as security for the $40,000. Explains that William Greene's involvement complicates matters because "part of his fortune is involved in a Lawsuit."

GLC02437.05658