February 3, 1803

Sullivan, John L., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about a parcel of land that forms a portion of the Waldo patent. Claims his employer (who is unnamed) has a right to the land, and asks Knox a variety of questions about the land, such as its location and who its proprietors are.

GLC02437.07786

25 March 1803

Sullivan, John L., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that there is only one vessel preparing to sail for England in the next few days, and that he would like to send some information via this vessel about the land of the ten proprietors. Would like information about the ship that is about to sail, so that he may send a letter on it.

GLC02437.07792

28 August 1803

Taitt, D., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Cape Briton," possibly Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia, Canada. Declares that several years ago, he contacted Knox to find out about the fate of a boy left under Knox's care by the late Mr. Alexander McGillivray. As he did not hear back from Knox, he writes again to ask about the boy's fate, how much schooling he undertook, or if perhaps he had not survived.

GLC02437.07816

11 October 1803

Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is unsure whether judgment will be rendered in a case for or against Knox, or whether judgment will be postponed. Believes that if judgment is rendered against Knox, the judgment will not be executed before 15 December. Promises to communicate to Knox any more information he might learn.

GLC02437.07830

30 July 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Elisha Sumner

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial and business transactions, including his shipment to Sumner of casks of lime.

GLC02437.07873

1 August 1804

Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter via Captain [Edward] Kelleran. Discusses complaints that Knox's lime is of poor quality.

GLC02437.07875

20 August 1804

Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of the letter is one of four coopers he has engaged for Knox. Believes they are good men who will do a good job.

GLC02437.07876

10 September 1804

Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

No addressee is listed, but based on previous letters, may be written to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Writes a lengthy letter about her life in Paris. Talks about the luxuries of the city, as well as the wealth disparities between the rich and poor. Discusses her difficult voyage to Paris, and her stop in Holland. Compares Paris to Holland. Asks about her wedding, and whether it has happened yet (Lucy Knox married Ebenezer Thatcher in January, 1804).

GLC02437.07877

10 November 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elisha Sumner

Mentions his receipt of Sumner's letters, which apparently crossed his in the post. Discusses the hiring of workmen for his estate, and his instructions to Mr. [John] Gleason on the subject. Also provides information about the upcoming arrival of Captain [Edward] Kelleran, who is bringing on his vessel a shipment of lime.

GLC02437.07893

13 November 1804

Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements, including payment of workmen employed by Knox. Mentions Mr. [John] Gleason and General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07894

February 11, 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hepzibah Swan

Writes to Mrs. Hepzibah Swan, wife of his friend James Swan, to discuss money due to her. Mentions dealings with General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07906

15 April 1805

Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a court case brought by a Mr. Storer against Knox, and the likelihood of a final judgment against Knox.

GLC02437.07931

18 May 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elisha Sumner

Largely illegible. Discusses financial arrangements between Knox, Sumner, and the firm of Wales & Beale, particularly regarding Knox's shipping business.

GLC02437.07934

8 May 1806

Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that John W. Hulbert has sent a memorial to him that he says will be highly interesting to the people of Berkshire. Forwards it to Knox so that Knox may send it along to the Governor.

GLC02437.08024

1792

Swan, James, 1754-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the price of wood, among other business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08077

1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to H. Swan

Informs Swan that he was unable to pay back some money and discusses other financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08095

1790

Swan, James, 1754-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards several notes to Knox (not included). Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08122

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Objections]

Lists his objections regarding land deals.

GLC02437.08154

circa 1776-1806

Swan, James, 1754-1830

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters regarding bills.

GLC02437.08174

circa 1776-1795

Temple, R., fl., 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Asks Knox to dispatch a servant and mentions some financial business.

GLC02437.08175

21 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Thatcher

Inquiring whether is it better "to bring the action in the right of" Lucy Knox or Henry Knox for the purposes of ejecting an intruder from the Waldo patent. Also explains how he and Lucy came to be in possession of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09273

27 December 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Sullivan

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses a land agreement involving M. T. Winthrop. Notes Winthrop returned the land according to a clause in the agreement. Mentions the legalities of the case and suggests postponing the business.

GLC02437.09877

26 July 1782

Smith, Paschal Nelson, ?-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Smith, who seems to be a merchant in Boston, to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 10 July (which was an answer to Smith's letter at GLC02437.01468). Thanks him for the trouble he took in looking for his "Servant Boy" Prince. From late information, Smith believes he is not with the army, but "is lurking about at Salem, or some where in this neighbourhood, you will therefore please to take no further trouble about him, only if you hear anything of his being in the Army from the measures you have taken you will please to advise me of it, & I will take the necessary…

GLC02437.01505

4 September 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Elisha Sheldon

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed with initials by Shaw on behalf of Henry Knox. Writes that a Mr. [possibly Peter] Corne, disobeying recent regulations, was detained en route from New York to Stamford and was sent to West Point. After hearing the case, the Commander in Chief [General George Washington] has permitted him to return, and has sent him with a garrison to Colonel Sheldon's post. Asks that Colonel Sheldon send him with a sergeant to Colonel Canfield, commanding officer at Stamford, for whom he has a letter from General Washington. Note on page 2 in the hand of Samuel…

GLC02437.01574

3 January 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Unsigned. Writes that he received Shaw's letters and enclosures, and was delighted and satisfied to hear of his health and the prospect of advancing his interests. Has no hope that Shaw will receive the letter, but addresses it to him on the "bare possibility" he will receive it, hoping that if he does not, "our dear friend Randall may for whom it is equally intended." Focuses primarily on business matters. Discusses the sale of merchandise Shaw arranged for Knox before he left for China, and describes a transfer of this merchandise from Samuel Ogden because Ogden went out of town. Also…

GLC02437.04073