30 April 1793

Lee, Henry, 1756-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says his proposed trip across the Atlantic must take place soon. Is at a loss to describe the situation in France. Hopes Knox can send him information. Wants his intentions kept secret though. Asks "is there any danger in passing the Atlantic in an American bottom?" Writes, "I hate a jail & dislike the idea of captivity." Says he wrote to Knox yesterday and enclosed intelligence on the Indians. He also asked for the money promised his state in that letter.

GLC02437.05883

14 August 1793

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives legal answers to the questions Knox asked (see GLC024373.05907).

GLC02437.05912

28 December 1793

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says that if the only contract between the heirs of General Waldo and the ten proprietors is the bond, "I conceive that a Forfeiture of the Penalty would be the only Consequence of the former refusing to convey to the Letter." Believes the forfeiture can only be incurred 6 months after the patent is obtained for the lands mentioned in the resolution of 4 July 1785.

GLC02437.06007

26 November 1794

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss land negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Walker, and Samuel Ogden. Notes which appropriate forms and deeds need to be completed.

GLC02437.06257

circa December 1794

Lawrence, John, 1724-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he will not be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Requests Knox pays Mrs. [Elizabeth?] Lawrence the rent on Fairy Hill. The day of the year is not listed. Written from Longbridge Farm, present day South Brunswick Township, New Jersey.

GLC02437.06289

11 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lawrance

Informs Lawrance that he will be able to move out of his house in the near future.

GLC02437.06385

14 April 1795

Lawrance, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for informing him about his possible quitting of the house and asks that Knox lets him know definite dates when he can.

GLC02437.06389

16 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lawrance

Thanks Lawrance for his letter concerning the house.

GLC02437.06393

7 August 1795

Lathrop, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes to Knox and expresses his mortification on not being able to find a suitable and educated gentleman to tutor Knox's children. He also has been unable to find a priest for the town of Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.06485

9 August 1795

Lathrop, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of his son asking for Knox's hospitality as his daughter-in-law wishes to travel around Maine.

GLC02437.06490

3 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear

Discusses plans to burn lime in the coming year.

GLC02437.06511

28 December 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses an issue regarding a note for payment.

GLC02437.06583

1795

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the question of bail for William Duer's trial.

GLC02437.06591

1795

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses William Duer's trial, especially posting his bail. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06593

February 25, 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions a possible business deal with a Colonel Smith. Would like information on how Mr. [William] Bingham is handling Knox's affairs relative to the deal. Also discusses supplies, particularly lumber, for building his own house.

GLC02437.06638

22 March 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a recent negotiation he has been pursuing on behalf of Knox. Will forward a more complete statement about the negotiation soon. Will see Mr. [William] Bingham this morning and speak to him on the subject, but advises Knox to consult him as well, as "time is short, and requires immediate attention." Explains also that he has begun his own construction project, and hopes his lumber will arrive soon.

GLC02437.06670

5 April 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on a recent business arrangement he discussed with Mr. [William] Bingham on Knox's behalf, and declares that Bingham has arranged to make a provisional payment for Knox. Encloses a note from Bingham (not present). Discusses lumber he is trying to obtain for a construction project, and mentions that Colonel [Winthrop] Sargent has shipped the book Knox asked for. Touches on several other business matters.

GLC02437.06691

23 April 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that Mr. [likely George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") came to collect Knox's note from Hodgdon this morning. Asks that Knox please send him the note soon, as he wants to renew his credit at the banks. Discusses arrangements he is making with Colonel [Timothy] Pickering regarding Knox's furniture. Mentions a shipment of lumber he is waiting to receive and why he needs it.

GLC02437.06719

6 May 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about financial concerns. Declares that he has contacted Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") regarding Knox's bank concerns, and Meade has agreed to accept an arrangement with General [Henry] Jackson as part of their transaction. Relates the rest of the terms of the deal.

GLC02437.06733

18 May 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a furniture sale held for Knox and relates that Hodgdon is putting up his harpsichord for sale as well. Adds that Miss Knox's forte piano is safely on its way to Knox. Mentions sale results and transportation of merchandise.

GLC02437.06744

7 June 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that this morning a vessel sailed to Boston carrying all of Knox's furniture that remained with Hodgdon after the furniture sale. The only piece remaining was too large to put on a ship, and he is unsure how to transport it. Also reports that he suspects Knox's wine cellar was broken into, but is unsure whether anything was stolen. Discusses several other business transactions and accounts.

GLC02437.06766

8 June 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Per his promise, sends Knox a statement of his accounts with Hodgdon (not present). Seems to ask that Knox pay him a certain sum, so that Hodgdon can pay off one of Knox's creditors for him. Relates that the President will be traveling to Mount Vernon soon, but has nothing else new to report.

GLC02437.06768

2 July 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox he has made a tin case to hold the keys to all of Knox's furniture. Has given the case to a Mr. Dinsmore, who will pass it along to Knox upon Dinsmore's arrival in Boston. Discusses financial transactions with Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead"). Mentions waiting for the arrival of a ship so he can obtain new supplies.

GLC02437.06782

5 August 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that a court judgment was leveled against him requiring him to repay money to the Bank of Pennsylvania. Explains the financial distress this has put him in, especially because business associate Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") will not pay his portion. Discusses the financial arrangements Hodgdon has with Knox. Briefly touches on news about members of their acquaintance, and sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.06795

15 August 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Brief note by Hodgdon added on the last page, beside the address. Relates that a ship sailed for Thomaston yesterday, helmed by Captain Mathews, which carried a variety of goods being shipped to Knox, including Madeira wine, flour, and dining tables. Apparently also mentions that a little boy is being carried by the ship, along with items for his mother (the identity of the boy is unclear).

GLC02437.06798