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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that since Colonel Robert Troup was unable to make the trip to Albany, he made plans to go himself but has been delayed due to Judge [John] Jay's recent illness. Notes Judge Jay was in route to Virginia when he became ill and had to...

GLC02437.05629

to Constant Freeman

Notes he has received Col. [Robert] Troup's and Mr. Lewis's letters'. Asks that he contacts and obtains an answer from [William] Duer to Knox's letters. Date previously inferred, written in red. State not listed, however, based on another letter...

GLC02437.05641

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for letting her know that his wife and children arrived in New York safely. Looks forward to hearing "of your arrival at Philadelphia - again in the full enjoyment of Domestick [sic] Bliss." Discusses the weather and her recent travel...

GLC02437.05660

to Henry Knox

Mentions the eastern lands and states that he assumes William Duer has written him about the negotiations. Is sorry Knox's agreement with Mr. Green did not go through yet. Believes that Congress should enact a bankruptcy law and attempts to persuade...

GLC02437.05709

to Royal Flint

References receiving three letters from Flint, two since he was confined. Says the promised acres that were Flint's payment for his help in the purchase of the 2 million acres has been secured in the agreements and covenants with William Bingham....

GLC02437.05858

to Royal Flint

Has endeavored in vain to get William Bingham to change the bond into a note for Flint. Bingham would have been willing to accede to the request "had it been for your own [Flint's] accommodation but he knows to the contrary." Reports that Bingham...

GLC02437.05881

to Thomas FitzSimons

Later copy. Encloses estimates of expenses for building and equipping frigates (not included). First estimate was from 1790 and is the most perfect, although the wage rates were too low. The second estimate is accurate, but does not comprehend all...

GLC02437.06019

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

References receiving news of his victory in Fitzhugh's lottery for 3,000 acres of land in Kentucky. Asks for a deed and maps. Notices there are two tracts with similar descriptions and asks for clarification. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06031

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

Discusses a prize of land for three [thousand] acres in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Requests the description and deeds to the land.

GLC02437.06122

to Henry Knox

Expresses her pleasure over their upcoming meeting. Mentions Thomas [Flucker?] has been in a great deal of pain from his accident (from falling into boiling water). Comments the wound proved far worst than everyone first thought. Notes he can now...

GLC02437.06148

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to gentleman from Livonia who is currently visiting the United States. Notes that a friend from England recommended the gentleman and Eustis was introduced to him in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06228

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter (not included) regarding the eastern lands. Says he believes the land could be sold to settlers from half a dollar to a dollar an acre. States Mr. Timothy Green can provide further information on the lands when he is in town...

GLC02437.06292

to Henry Knox

Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo Patent. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06352

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

Asks for a land deed and discusses similar business.

GLC02437.06405

to Henry Knox

Forwards to his uncle Knox some of his bills and thanks him for the books he sent, though he still needs a Greek lexicon. Expresses his concern for his cousin Julia, who has been ill.

GLC02437.07056

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle Henry Knox to ask if it would be alright if he came to Boston for Christmas and spend some days with him. Also asks for a book on geography, his skates, a blanket, a fur cap and some cravats.

GLC02437.07057

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle, Henry Knox, forwarding his accounts that he paid with the money Knox sent him. Also asks Knox to send him a pair of pistols which he will pay for right away. Creator could possibly be George Francis Waldo Flucker, more often...

GLC02437.07120

to Henry Knox

Asks his uncle Henry to sell his watch in order to pay for his expenses as he is desperately in need of funds. Creator possibly George Francis Waldo Flucker, more commonly called Francis Flucker.

GLC02437.07149

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle Knox, telling him that he is studying hard and apologizes for the misbehavior of his brother, who ran away yesterday.

GLC02437.07168

to Henry Knox

Sends his uncle Knox the list of bills with receipts (not included).

GLC02437.07192

to Henry Knox

Knox's nephew Thomas asks if Knox will send his weekly allowance to him via "Mr. Pemberton."

GLC02437.07210

to Henry Knox

Dr. Eustis discusses with Knox the proper diagnosis and treatment plans for Knox's cows and the potential profitability of such an enterprise. There is a possibility that Knox could breed horses, "if hay and pasturage are plenty," but for now the...

GLC02437.07213

to Henry Knox

Francis Flucker requests that Knox send him clothing that Flucker is lacking on board the U.S. Frigate Constitution. Says the lieutenant has told him "I must dress decenter or not come on the quarterdeck..." Signs as "Fluker."

GLC02437.07269

to Henry Knox

Francis writes his uncle Henry Knox to tell him the item of clothes he received on the Constitution noting that "we sail on Monday." Signs as "Fluker."

GLC02437.07286

to Francis W. Flucker

Knox tells his nephew Francis, "It is untrue that I refused to pay Dansforth for any authorized articles. I refused to pay for Ginn and brandy." Knox warns Francis "if you shall adhere to drinking such liquid fire, you will ruin your health, and...

GLC02437.07287

to Henry Knox

Thomas Flucker writes his uncle Henry Knox to tell him that he has just learned navigation and is set to learn a few things in his training. Flucker is determined to join the navy and is eager to have Knox help that happen.

GLC02437.07324

to Henry Knox

Copy of notes on letter from Francis Flucker to Henry Knox. Full letter is GLC02437.07456. Mentions that Flucker is in the "goal" for debt.

GLC02437.07455

to Henry Knox

Flucker says, "the ship Mount Vivian sails from Salem, for Calcutta, fourteen days from this date." Flucker needs to know what arrangements he should make. He has lawsuits pending against him and say "honour" compels him to stay in Boston. "Prison"...

GLC02437.07461

to Thomas Flucker

Copy of a letter Henry sent to his nephew Thomas Flucker instructing Flucker that he will meet Captain Talbot. Talbot will give Flucker money and clothing. Knox demands that Flucker return to Thomaston "immediately" if Flucker does not get on the...

GLC02437.07471

to Henry Knox

Describes his sea voyage and food rations to his uncle Henry Knox. Says they eat beef and beans one day and pork and beans the other day. Mentions one of the vessels has the fever but believes they will not get it. Sends his regards to his aunt...

GLC02437.07502

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he just arrived at his destination and has received Knox's letter informing him to depart to London immediately. Asks Knox to send his belongings to him. Sends his love to Mrs. [Lucy] Knox and his cousins. Apologizes for his past...

GLC02437.07539

to Mr. Fletcher

Asks Mr. Fletcher to deal with several business matters once he arrives in Boston.

GLC02437.08127

to Hannah Flucker

Writing to his mother-in-law, Knox discusses the lands in the Waldo patent and other business matters.

GLC02437.09103

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle, Henry Knox, with a list of bills that were not paid from his last school term along with his upcoming expenses for the next school term. Letter is not signed but is likely written from either Francis or Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.09862

to Henry Knox

Apologizes profusely to Knox for not writing often enough. Discusses her family and Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox. Also informs him about various other acquaintances. Dated only 16 August, no year. Year range inferred from the life spans of Henry...

GLC02437.09895

to Thomas Flucker

Knox, Commander of West Point, writes to Thomas Flucker, brother of Knox's wife Lucy. Notes that Thomas is still very dear to Lucy, despite the "turbulence of the times" (Lucy's family were Loyalists, and her parents had left America for England at...

GLC02437.10110

to Mrs. Flucker

Writes to thank her for her concern during his illness and to let her know he is now recovered. Expresses concern about unrest in Europe. Hopes that the U.S. will remain "undisturbed notwithstanding the concussions of Europe," but states that "when...

GLC02437.10264

to Thomas Fitzsimons

Per the request of a House Committee, Knox submits, "an Estimate of the probable Expences which would be incurred in securing the SeaPorts, that have been enumerated, from insult or surprize." States that the batteries and redoubts, in order to keep...

GLC02437.10292

Receipt of wheat from Zackriah Teler for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04717

Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Jonson for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04718

Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Boush for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04719

Receipt of wheat from William Haulenback for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04720

Receipt of wheat from James Langdon for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04721

Receipt of wheat from Simon Milian for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04722

Receipt of wheat from James Van Deusen for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04723

Receipt of wheat from Nicholas Harman for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04724

Receipt of wheat from Peter Miller for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04725

Receipt of wheat from Daniel Erkanbrach for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04726

Receipt of wheat from Peter Harmen for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04727

Receipt of wheat from Nicholas Harmall for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04728

Receipt of wheat as rent due Robert, Walter, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04729

Receipt of wheat from Nicolas Feler for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04730

Receipt of payment for an account with Philip Livingston

GLC03107.04731

to Henry Knox

Reports that they have enough planks, but there has been an objection by Major Bauman and Mr. Thorp to the plans of General Mordecai Gist and the French generals to cut the planks and transport them with the troops. The planks were part of the...

GLC02437.01184

to Henry Knox

Written by Captain Brewster to Major General Knox. Claims Knox is the "Commanding Officer of the Corps to which I have the honor of being annexed." Sends along the account of a sea battle he had with Captain Hoit in Long Island Sound. While in...

GLC02437.01755

[Letter to officers defending himself against accusations]

Written by Lieutenant Wheaton of the Rhode Island Battalion. Long letter describing his service in the army and denouncing the accusations made in "envy" against him. Says he has been in the army close to eight years and has not seen his family. Says...

GLC02437.02204

to Joseph Wheaton

Expresses his objection to improper orders.

GLC02437.02365

[Testimony]

Testimony concerning a lieutenant Wheaton. States that Wheaton "directed me to sell the same [rum] by retail at a cheaper rate than any person in of about the place, (which I did) ... "

GLC02437.02556

[Testimony and observations of Lieutenant Pratt]

Lieutenant William Pratt's testimony for the trial of Lieutenant Wheaton. Accuses Wheaton of shirking his duty and of arresting him without due cause. According to Pratt, despite being the commanding officer, Wheaton had tried to pass command to...

GLC02437.02597

[Charges against Lieutenant Wheaton]

Lists the charges brought against Lieutenant Wheaton, including "unofficer & ungentleman-like behaviour in defrauding the Non-commission'd officers and Soldiers of the Battalion (for his own private benefit) ... " Addressed to the President and other...

GLC02437.02599

[Report regarding orders previously given]

Explanation of orders given as he only had a limited number of officers to command.

GLC02437.02706

to [Joseph] Wheaton

To Lieutenant Wheaton, possibly Joseph Wheaton. Pratt informs Wheaton "I neither conceive that I have the honor to Command the first Compy nor do I think it my duty to sign any return of it, or to give any General directions respecting it- while an...

GLC02437.02880

[Testimony related to Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton]

Lieutenant Greenman gives testimony regarding Lieutenant [Joseph] Wheaton. Describes a conflict between Wheaton and Lieutenant Pratt. Wheaton ordered Pratt to take command of a company, threatening to arrest him if he refused. Also complains that...

GLC02437.02890

to Mason Wheaton

Knox had been in correspondence with Wheaton, who was handling matters related to the division of the Waldo Patent among Samuel Waldo's heirs. Encourages Colonel Wheaton to "come up to this place as soon as possible, that we may finally agree upon...

GLC02437.03077

to Sylvanus Bourne

Signed, "H.K." Replies to a letter from Bourne (GLC02437.10212). Writes, "... my future [prospects] of continuing in public employment are too uncertain for me to pledge myself specifically for any purpose whatever I can only say that if any [object...

GLC02437.03850

to Mason Wheaton

Writes that the bearer, Captain Thomas Vose, has arranged with Knox to occupy and apparently rent farmland belonging to Knox. Asks Wheaton to deliver him to the territory at a time he and Vose can agree upon.

GLC02437.04082

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox that he is concerned that a Mr. Keith is trying to get the marshalship of Massachusetts. Expresses confusion because he felt it likely that he would be appointed to that position. Bourne reaffirms his interest in the position, and...

GLC02437.04694

William Duers receipt for stock of the United States 28th April 1791

Lists stocks received of Henry Knox on 26 April 1791 transferred to Messrs Le Roy and Bayard. Title from docket.

GLC02437.04930

[Land purchase instructions for Henry Jackson and other agents]

Document is apparently written in Duer's hand and signed by both Knox and Duer. Docket is in Knox's hand. Document provides instructions to their agents for the purchase of a tract of land in Maine. Docket suggests General Henry Jackson was one of...

GLC02437.04970

[Principles of agreement between Henry Knox and William Duer and the state of Massachusetts]

Agreement of Knox and Duer to purchase lands in the District of Maine from the state of Massachusetts. Written in Duer's hand. The major stipulations include: an equal stake in the investment for both parties, a desire to pay only 12 cents per acre...

GLC02437.04971

to William Duer

Intended to leave for New York today, but circumstances will prevent him from going until next week. Says he cannot give an exact day "as I am not entirely master of my own time." Will go at the first opportunity. Place written assumed from...

GLC02437.05064

[Agreement to purchase one million acres of land in Maine]

Legal document written in William Duer's hand. Signed by Duer, Henry Knox, Royal Flint. Knox also signed for Henry Jackson. The document states the four parties to the agreement "agree with each other upon honor to be equally concerned in the...

GLC02437.05084

to William Duer and Benjamin Walker

Pages 1-2 contains a letter to William Duer. Pages 2-3 contains a letter to Benjamin Walker. Knox signed the Duer letter and initialed the Walker letter. Hopes Duer received the maps and that he will be in Boston with Royal Flint by 14 August....

GLC02437.05101

to William Duer

Initialed by Knox. Encloses Mr. Bruce's report on the eastern lands (not included). Congratulates him on their purchase of the Mount Desert lands. Says "This is decidedly a good thing." Mentions that Duer will see from Bruce's report "that it...

GLC02437.05103

[Legal document involving land agreement with William Duer and Henry Knox]

This document is in the hand of William Duer, but the last sentence on page 3 is written by Knox, who also signed it. States that Duer and Knox accede to the forming of a French colony on their land in Maine, probably in reference to Madame de la...

GLC02437.05141

to William Duer

Says he wrote to Duer earlier about the provisional articles for the French colony on the land they have purchased in Maine. Believes that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche were supposed to have seen the property yesterday, but believes they were...

GLC02437.05145

to William Duer

Knox signs with his initials. Knows that Duer understands the "modification of our purchase in Massachusetts yet I confess I wish we could make some definitive arrangement, to enable us to pay for a considerable portion of it that we might be freed...

GLC02437.05185

[Receipt]

Knox outlines monies Duer owes him for accommodations. Duer writes that he promises to repay the monies, and signs his name at the bottom.

GLC02437.05259

[Notes on his accounts with William Duer]

Chronicles financial transactions between Henry Knox and William Duer from December 1791 to mid-February 1792. Information on page 2 indicates that a Francis Ingraham is willing to "take up Mr. Duer's note."

GLC02437.05322

to William Duer

Appears to be making arrangements with Duer for his portion of lands in the Waldo patent. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson, as well as debates in the Legislature regarding the lands.

GLC02437.05336

to William Duer or Royal Flint

Marked "copy." Explains the offer he made to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands the day before, describing what lands he asked for and the terms by which he intends to purchase them.

GLC02437.05342

to Henry Knox

Catharine Alexander Duer, also known as Lady Kitty Duer, wife of William Duer, writes that she and her husband have sent the bearer, their old servant Henry, to Philadelphia so he could check on his petition to Congress. Hopes Knox will extend his...

GLC02437.05366

to Catharine Alexander Duer

Marked "copy." Received her letter, and will try to help her servant Henry if possible. Largely illegible, but may be discussing the financial troubles of Mrs. Duer's husband, William Duer. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05384...

GLC02437.05386

to William Duer

Urges Duer to make a decision with respect to the purchase of lands in Maine. Suggests he speak to General [Henry] Jackson about it, who will report faithfully back to Knox. Would like to travel to New York but is unable to do so, due to the...

GLC02437.05431

to William Duer

Wrote to Duer a week ago asking him to see Henry Jackson in New York City regarding their project to purchase lands in Maine. Stresses the importance of their making a decision on the lands, as their financial situation is dire. Will not personally...

GLC02437.05447

to Henry Knox

Money order to pay fifty dollars to a Peter Hasenfrats.

GLC02437.05455

[Indenture between Henry Knox and William Duer]

An important land transaction of Knox's involving more than one million acres of land. Agreement of indenture between Henry Knox and William Duer. Signed by Richard Harrison and [Benjamin] Walker. Henry Knox signature has been crossed out.

GLC02437.05492

[Obligation between Henry Knox, Samuel Ogden and William Duer]

Knox signs with his initials. Outlines a financial transaction between Knox, Ogden and Duer regarding their purchase of townships (in Maine).

GLC02437.05495

[Obligation between Henry Knox, Samuel Ogden and William Duer]

Copy of GLC02437.05495. Includes a note written and signed by William Duer authorizing delivery of "the deed within mentioned to Benjamin Walker in his own name." On page two, contains a note written and signed by Benjamin Walker authorizing...

GLC02437.05496

[Account between William Duer and Henry Knox]

Ledger outlines accounts between Duer and Knox from 1791-1792.

GLC02437.05498

[Proposition for Henry Knox]

Duer signs in text as "Mr. Duer." Presents a proposal for Knox to relinquish to Duer "his Right in the Pre Emption of Two million acres of land made of the State of Massachusetts of by Henry Jackson and Royal Flint..." Discusses in detail seven...

GLC02437.05524

to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has received the letter informing Knox that their agreement "is to be considered as conclusive." Will be travelling to New York City to finalize their arrangements.

GLC02437.05569

to William Duer

Informs Duer that he will not be able to make their previous appointment as he cannot leave Philadelphia at this time due to some "public business." Adds that he does not think this will disappoint Duer, though, because he understands that it is...

GLC02437.05574

to William Duer

Discusses an agreement between them concerning land. Notes he was in hopes of hearing Duer's decision on whether he will be selling his land.

GLC02437.05612

[Copy of correspondence and documents]

Copies of correspondence related to Henry Knox's agreement with William Duer concerning land. Includes various legal documents from the Circuit Court in the Pennsylvania District of the Middle Circuit. Various witnesses and judges include Samuel...

GLC02437.05615

to Mason Wheaton

Replies to Wheaton's request for money owed him by the late Mr. Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. States that while he would like to help Wheaton, he is only responsible for affairs under his control and refers him to someone in Boston.

GLC02437.05639

to Henry Knox

Marked "Confidential." Apologizes for not answering Knox's letter sooner. Discusses his difficulty in keeping to his part of the contract with Knox. Is unable to find funds to buy a tract of land. Describes his circumstances and why he is unable...

GLC02437.05643

to Henry Jackson

Informs Jackson that Henry Knox has agreed to give Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche deeds for portions of Trenton and "No. 8" (both in present-day Maine). Instructs Jackson, "To enable her further to place the Germans, you will assist her to take...

GLC02437.05655

to Henry Knox

States that [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall are considered "transient merchants," thus their credit is not considered good for long engagements. Discusses a financial matter with Knox, and notes that he hopes to see Knox before he leaves.

GLC02437.05656

to William Duer

Asks if Duer approves of the joint bonds between Knox and William Greene as security for the $40,000. Instructs Duer to let him know by sending a note to Mr. King's, where Knox will be having dinner.

GLC02437.05657