16 June 1773

Miller, William, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Confirms the receipt of an order. Reiterates a question about the costs of bookbinding. Is pleased that Knox sent Town & Country Magazine, because Miller prefers it to the others periodicals he asked about (see GLC02437.00059).

GLC02437.00076

20 June 1773

Bradbury, Theophilus, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that he is sending Knox his magazines from 1772 for binding. Requests additional magazines and places an order for stationary.

GLC02437.00077

24 June 1773

Hopkins, David, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions hearing that Knox lost his pocketbook and a Mr. Mumford recovered it. Asks if Knox would like some Tenerife wine Hopkins has on hand. Seeks a recommendation for a young man to work as a bookbinder. Indicates that he will forward some chairs when they are finished.

GLC02437.00078

7 June 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Memorandum of conversation with Edmond-Charles Genêt]

Initialled by Knox. Reports on a conversation with French Minister Genet. Mentions news about Guadalupe and Martinique. Says Admiral Gardener made an appearance there and was told that the defenders were in need of muskets, cannon, and ammunition. Notes that if the U.S. would provide the items, the amount would be deducted from the debt with France. Adds that Genet said "the US could not but be sensible that france had the right to demand our guarantee of those islands," because of the connections those islands have with American commerce. Told Genet that their own arsenals were deficient and…

GLC02437.05897

16 August 1794

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoice]

Invoice for a pipe and Madeira wine shipped by John Marsden Pintard for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08678

6 October 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Printed document signed

Title: [Bill of lading for the schooner Paulina]

Partially printed. Attests that Henry Jackson is shipping two trunks, five boxes, a keg and some cheese from Boston to Philadelphia. The goods are to be picked up in Philadelphia by Knox or his assigns.

GLC02437.08682

8 April 1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: Articles of agreement between H Knox and J. Hills

Indenture agreement between John Hills and Henry Knox for a survey between the Connecticut River and the Charles River. They agree that all the results shall be sent to Knox and no one else under the penalty of "one thousand dollars." The agreement also states that Knox has sent Hills "the sum of three hundred Dollars which is for the purpose of defraying the necessary expences of chain men and other necessary assistance in prosecution the said survey." Finally, Knox agrees to pay Hills three dollars a day for his work. There is a note at the end written in Knox's handwriting and signed by…

GLC02437.04910

24 March 1792-4 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Bond for Shaw & Randall]

Several documents detailing financial arrangements between the firm of Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall, and a firm called Philips, Cramond & Co. of Philadelphia. A copy of the original, including the signatures. See GLC02437.05375 for the letter that originally accompanied the document.

GLC02437.05374

15 June 1791

Gordon, John, fl. 1775-1791

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for two hats Henry Knox bought from John Gordon, with a note of receipt from Gordon.

GLC02437.08643

January 11, 1792

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript note signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt of Henry Knox £424, 3s. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08652

1 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Contract between Cobb and Knox stating that Cobb must deliver to Knox a supply of oak timber for Knox to sell in Europe. Specifies the price and terms of the deal. The arrangement also mentions Henry Jackson and David Fales. Signed by both Cobb and Knox.

GLC02437.06856

8 May 1795

Johnson, Thomas, 1732-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for items Henry Knox bought from Thomas Johnson, including a large bay mare for $250.

GLC02437.08688

17 April 1794

Way, George, fl. 1794-1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill]

List of items Henry Knox bought from George Way, including a coach.

GLC02437.08710

21 August 1771

Moss, Thomas, fl. 1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Grimanney & Co.

Also signed by Henry Knox. A bill of exchange for sterling. Requests that a sum of thirteen pounds, twelve shillings be paid to John Langdon. A note on the verso by Knox orders the payment be made. Like Knox, Langdon was a Boston bookseller.

GLC02437.00005

7 March 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph document

Title: [Account of books and magazines sent to Henry Knox]

Invoice lists items sent from London and their costs. The second page has an autograph letter identical to GLC02437.00008. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00009

14 October 1797

Lowe, Samuel, fl. 1797-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt of a pair of pens worth about $70 from Joseph Dean on behalf of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08722

6 January 1799

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Lists transactions regarding the amount of beef killed at Montpelier farm in Thomaston, Maine by weight of the cattle, person who gave the meat, the rate received and amount.

GLC02437.08730

24 April 1798

Kenrich, J. Jr., fl. 1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for five dozen peach trees and three dozen plum trees that Henry Knox bought from J. Kendrick Jr.

GLC02437.08733

7 November 1797-1 August 1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Accounts for the disposal of salt for Henry Knox by John Lillie. Lists transactions by date, recipient and number of bushels.

GLC02437.08744

4 November 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Lists transactions regarding lumber sawed on a weekly basis at Henry Knox's mills for the month of October 1798. Transactions listed by week and location.

GLC02437.08750

10 June 1772 and 13 June 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph document

Title: [Account of books and magazines sent to Henry Knox]

Invoice lists items sent from London and their costs. Beneath it is an autograph note indicating that magazines from May 1772 have been included with this shipment, which was sent aboard the Boscawen under Captain Jackson. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00011

18 July 1772

Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Two letters written on the same page. The first, dated 18 July, acknowledges the receipt of payment for stationery ordered from Wright & Gill and reminds Knox of an outstanding bill for non-stationery items (see GLC02437.00010). The second, written a few days later, acknowledges the receipt of payment for those non-stationery items. Wright & Gill was a London stationery company operated by Thomas Wright and William Gill.

GLC02437.00012

21 July 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that he enclosed an order for books. Reports that Thomas Boydston's bill against Lane & Co. has been credited to Knox's account. Discusses a complaint made by other booksellers that Knox is undercutting their prices, and is able to do so because of favorable treatment by Longman, which Longman denies. Indicates that he is sending Knox four trunks and a case of books, which have been bound in canvass because of the rising cost of leather. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00013

February 15, 1773

Haven, Jason, 1733-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Book order for "6 of Baxter's Call." Haven was the pastor of the First Church in Dedham.

GLC02437.00033

8 March 1773

Hopkins, David, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Order for stationary supplies for Daniel Hopkins in Salem, Massachusetts. Placed by David Hopkins.

GLC02437.00038