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to Jonathan Williams

Thanks him for his two recent letters relating to Judge [Thomas] McKean (see GLC02437.04285) and to Captain Newman (see GLC02437.04330). Writes that he will not compliment him on his public letter to the judge, but whenever he has heard merchants...

GLC02437.04351

to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for his replies to his recent letters. Mentions that he and his wife are happy to announce they will be "permanent Citizens[s] of these States," and hopes to be close enough to Knox to renew their friendship. Thanks him for his...

GLC02437.04353

to Henry Knox

Highly recommends a Mr. Alexander Thomas, who is applying for a position in Knox's department. Notes that Thomas was committed once to the prison limits for not settling a town tax he had to collect, but this incidence was the result of "an ill timed...

GLC02437.04648

Answers to six questions proposed by General Knox

Dawes, apparently an attorney, responds to Secretary of War Knox's questions about settling the Flucker estate. Mentions issues about claims on the estate, insolvency, taxes, and the sale of "a disputed estate."

GLC02437.04943

to Jonathan Williams

References Williams's letter of 27 May (GLC02437.04961). Has forwarded Mr. Bradford's letter. Says that he cannot say much about his application other than he "esteems him highly, and it would afford me real satisfaction to serve him." Writes,...

GLC02437.05028

to Henry Knox

Provides an opinion of John Houston of Georgia, as Knox requested. Does not doubt that Houston has talents of the first order, together with a cultivated mind improved by a liberal education. Believes he completed his education at the Temple in...

GLC02437.05085

to Henry Knox

Reports that Knox's agent, Nathan Dane, called on him yesterday to inspect the power of attorney Mr. and Mrs. [John] Wall gave to Mr. Winslow. Dane believes that Winslow can not use the power of attorney to sign over Wall's interest in the patent....

GLC02437.05904

to Henry Knox

Writes to apologize for losing a letter he was given to pass along to Knox. Describes the incident, and relates that he received it from Nicholas Sprague of Waldoborough, and believes Sprague received it originally from someone in Wiscasset. Is...

GLC02437.06864

to Mr. White

Letterpress copy. Discusses his concerns about the navy, and mentions a "few ships of War, and the french [sic] have a few, would in a few days convey an army of ten thousand blacks and people of color in Vessels seized from our own citizens."...

GLC02437.07154

to Ebenezer Preble

Deering writes Preble about the possibility of buying Knox's land.

GLC02437.07283

to Henry Knox

Davis discusses Knox's lands and possible buyers, particularly about the Duck-pond lands. Much depends on whether the "timber and wood has not been intirely plundered." Davis offers Knox his help if Knox wants to sell his land, but Davis insists he...

GLC02437.07307

to Henry Knox

Davis tells Knox that he has just returned from Boston. He goes over the progress he has made in selling Knox's land and encloses $200 to Knox. Davis tells Knox he could do more to facilitate sales if he were not so busy in court.

GLC02437.07317

to Daniel Davis

Knox has received Davis's letter of October 15 with $200. Knox tells Davis to sell the Duck pond lands for cash if possible. Knox says it will take him some time to divide the lands.

GLC02437.07319

to Henry Knox

Davis tells Knox about the progress he is making in his negotiations over Knox's land. In a postscript, Davis tells Knox he received his letter of October 20 (GLC02437.07319). Davis says, "I have been offered what the Duck pond lands were sold at...

GLC02437.07320

to Daniel Davis

Knox has received Davis's letter of November 6, "but has not had time to have prepared and executed power of attorney for the sale of Mrs. Knox's lands." He says he business with Mr. Bridge requires "good faith." Discusses the Duck pond lands. Knox...

GLC02437.07326

to Henry Knox

Davis says he forgot to mention in another letter to Knox that he inquired about lumber purchases. Davis tells Knox that "the danger of being froze for the winter in your river will prevent any sale of lumber for vessells now in this port for this...

GLC02437.07327

to Henry Knox

Davis discusses bank notes and Mrs. Knox's lands. Davis has been in discussions with Samuel Winslow and James Deering, which Davis relates to Knox. He cannot be fully sure that all the information is accurate. "Mr. Merrill," Davis says "wishes you to...

GLC02437.07331

to Daniel Davis

Knox received Davis's letter of November 27. Knox gives Davis orders as to how to pay Henry Jackson and what money to send to him (Knox). Knox thinks differently than Davis about Mrs. Knox's lands. Knox believes they are valuable. Discusses with...

GLC02437.07333

to Henry Knox

Davis tells Knox that he paid the sheriff of Lincoln $1500 as Knox requested. Davis says he was deceived by a man named "Truky" with whom he made a contract. Davis says, "I thought I had sold the 65 acres well, considering the title was disputed...

GLC02437.07339

to Daniel Davis

Knox received "yesterday by the post your favor the 18th instant with the sheriff's endorsement on the back of the order of the 1500 Dollars which you paid him." Knox also tells Davis, "I think you are more competent to decide the case of Tuckey than...

GLC02437.07341

to Jonathan Williams

Knox explains to Williams the situation surround Henry Jackson Knox and his refusal to accept midshipman status after being refused promotion to lieutenant. Knox's son "appears to have no proper value for money, and is therefore very extravagant."...

GLC02437.07406

to Daniel Davis

Knox asks Davis to represent "in behalf of Mrs. Knox, the right of one of the heirs of the said Brigadier Waldo...the right of Mrs. Hannah Flucker deceased." Knox and his wife will give power of attorney to Davis to do this.

GLC02437.07411

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he can now hold both the Solicitor General's and District Attorney's position due to a bill that recently passed in Congress. Discusses the concerns he has of people's view of him accepting both positions. Asks for Knox's assistance in...

GLC02437.07526

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they accept Knox's invitation to call on him on their way to Castine, Maine.

GLC02437.07546

[Journal of Whiting & Brackett]

An abstract of a journal. Appears the journal was kept by [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin?] Brackett who are either associates or land agents of [George] Ulmer and/or Henry Knox. The journal was likely kept to be used as evidence (probably in...

GLC02437.07591

to Henry Knox

Describes a meetings they had with the settlers in various towns in Maine regarding the surveying. Regretfully informs Knox that the settlers were not responsive to what they had to say. States the settlers are determined to prevent the survey on...

GLC02437.07593

to Thurston Whiting and Benjamin Brackett

Informs the gentlemen their services are no longer needed and they can return to their families. Mentions they did not encounter any settlers during their last survey until they left the woods. Also mentions they received reinforcements who have...

GLC02437.07602

to the Solicitor General

States George Ulmer will present the state of affairs regarding the insurrections by the insurgents in Kennebec County and that northern part of Lincoln County, Maine which borders Knox's patent (likely the Waldo patent). Mentions the affairs have...

GLC02437.07628

to Henry Knox

Says he showed Knox's letter (GLC02437.07628) to Judge Paine regarding the insurrections of the insurgents in Maine. Notes the judge included Knox's letter as part of his "charge" to the Grand Jury. Encloses (not included) a list of names of men...

GLC02437.07632

[Quit Claim]

Signed by Joseph Dean. David Fales and John Gleason signed as witnesses. A land deed for 11acres of land in "Newcanaan" (possibly New Canaan, Connecticut) for the sum of $10 paid by Henry Knox to Joseph Dean.

GLC02437.07665

to Henry Knox

Notes the land owned by the "late Mrs. [Hannah?] Flucker." Lists the amount of land and who either currently owns or resides on the land.

GLC02437.07775

Agreement with Gen. Knox

Agreement between Knox and Wilbar that Wilbar will design two houses in Thomaston for Knox, over the next year. Lists the terms of the arrangement and the details of the buildings Knox needs to be built. Signed by Knox, Wilbar, and John Blackman as...

GLC02437.07826

to Henry Knox

Recommends Mr. Charles Coffin of Buxton for the position of Justice of the Peace for York County.

GLC02437.07904

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition, currently in front of the Legislature, about the recent loss of the Hallowell Academy. Writes that an accident demolished the building, and hope the Legislature will provide some assistance. Thinks they will help the academy...

GLC02437.07908

to Henry Knox

Writes that his client, a General Derby, insists on him bringing suit against Knox, General [Benjamin] Lincoln and General [Henry] Jackson for monies owed to Derby. Assures Knox that he means no ill will but has to follow the wishes of his client.

GLC02437.07922

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a housing problem with Knox. Was told by Knox's agent, Mr. [John] Gleason, that he could rent a particular house for the year, and made arrangements to move there, giving up his current residence. Then discovered Knox had already...

GLC02437.07927

to Daniel Davis [incomplete]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Possibly incomplete. Discusses recent land sales he has made to a variety of individuals, such as a General Derby. Mentions his wife, Lucy Knox, as well as co-landowners General [Henry]...

GLC02437.07954

to Henry Knox

Written and signed by John Heard, Jr., on behalf of Barney Wild. Discusses the financial woes of Barney Wild, stemming from Wild's loss of a draft note Knox gave him, which drew on the firm of Wales & Beale. Asks if Knox can send another draft note...

GLC02437.07959

to Henry Knox

Discusses a land sale between Knox, General [Henry] Jackson and General [Benjamin] Lincoln on the one part, and a General Derby on the other. Declares that Jackson's and Lincoln's deeds have been executed, but Davis has found a discrepancy in the...

GLC02437.07962

to Henry Jackson Knox

Discusses his travels to Portland, Maine, as well as correspondence relating to land surveys and purchases. Mentions [Israel] Thorndike, General [Henry] Jackson, Mr. Prescott, and [John] Gleason, among many others.

GLC02437.08051

to Lucy Knox

Writes to ask Lucy to repay money she owes him for land.

GLC02437.08067

Receipt to Henry Knox

Receipt of payment for goods such as coffee, tea, salt, etc. to Edward Davis.

GLC02437.08564

[Jonathan Wild's receipt to Henry Jackson]

Henry Jackson paid Jonathan Wild £24 "on a/c for mr Ziphion Shayer."

GLC02437.08587

[Receipt]

Receipt for items Henry Knox bought from John White, including peaches and apricots.

GLC02437.08726

[Note]

Note of payment.

GLC02437.08784

[Receipts]

Three notes of receipt. The first dated 16 June 1803 signed by Bradstreet Wiggins for $10. The second dated 18 July 1803, signed by Nathaniel Robinson for $44 and change on behalf of Wiggins. The last, written on the verso, is dated 23 December...

GLC02437.08812

to Henry Knox

Supports Knox's idea to appoint a permanent clegyman and missionary to cater to settlers on his lands in the Waldo Patent. Also likes Knox's idea of establishing a school.

GLC02437.09232

to Henry Knox

Reporting to Knox on their mission to calm the people living on his lands on the Waldo patent. State that they have told the settlers there that Knox intends them no hard, and while some are convinced, otheres are still suspicious, and others even...

GLC02437.09277

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Thomas Dawes]

Possibly related to Dawes, the Boston architect and patriot. Account information pertains to 1771. Signed by Dawes on verso 26 February 1772, noting receipt of payment from Flucker. Flucker hired Dawes to complete various tasks, including chimney...

GLC02437.09470

[Account of work completed by Thomas Dawes for Admiral Graves]

Possibly refers to Admiral Samuel Graves. Graves pays Dawes for sweeping the chimney, laying a hearth, and other tasks.

GLC02437.09485

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Reed]

Recommends Reed for a leave of absence until 15 March 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09625

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant DeForrest]

Colonel Swift recommends DeForrest, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09658

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Nathaniel Osborn]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Osborn for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09691

[Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account through 16 November 1797 to 14 April 1798. Noted a payment was received from Henry Knox for Thomas and Francis Waldo Flucker.

GLC02437.09837

[Account]

Appears to be a statement on Francis Flucker's account with Samuel Whiting from 2 November 1797 to 18 April 1798. Whiting signed he received payment at the bottom of the document.

GLC02437.09843

[Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Francis Flucker's account with Samuel Whiting from 25 July 1798 to 5 September 1798. Whiting signed he received payment at the bottom of the document. Docket notes "April 23 1798 [or 1799].

GLC02437.09849

[Statement]

Appears to be a statement of Henry Knox's account with Thomas Dawes for surveying the Waldo patent land in 1798.

GLC02437.09864

to Henry Knox

Discusses a payment and sales. Year of creation unknown. Most likely written in Portland, Maine.

GLC02437.09914

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is "much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson." Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his "Opinion of the requisite...

GLC02437.10229

to Walter Patterson re: desire for a seat in a political council

Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04515

to Walter Patterson re: family news

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04516

Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04517

Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04518

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04519

Document [in French]

GLC03107.04520

Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04521

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04522

Account of Mr. Patterson

GLC03107.04523

Collection of financial documents [in French]

The documents are bound together with string.

GLC03107.04524

to Walter Patterson re: financial concerns

J.W. Patterson discusses his debts and financial concerns, and complains that he is too old to try himself at a new career.

GLC03107.04525

Account of Mr. Patterson

GLC03107.04526

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04527

Document [in French]

GLC03107.04528

to Walter [Patterson] re: trade arrangements

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04529

to Walter Patterson re: naval promotion

Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04530

To: Major M. Smith.

Siezing supply of Confederate Bacon, directing operations before Shiloh. "You are particularly cautioned against fighting an enemy of your own, or superior power . . . nothing could be gained by a small victory which would cost us a single man."

GLC07961

To: George Joy Esqr.

Jay's treaty, French revolution, whiskey rebellion

GLC07964

to Henry Knox

Discusses the ratification convention for the United States Constitution, and the chances of it being accepted. Writes, "I have been waiting the event of our Elections here of Delegates for the Convention, which have men more in favor of the...

GLC02437.03742

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Reports that he went to Boston to complete the legal business with the Winslow brothers. Found that Samuel has not returned from Philadelphia and says the business will be completed in Beverly next week. There were several issues surrounding the...

GLC02437.05919

to Henry Knox

Sends instructions for Knox's attorneys to deliver and receive deeds for lands in Maine. This involves squatters on his land. "Free" stamped and handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05947

to Nathan Dane

Discusses having the legislature right mistakes made by the land surveyors in relation to the Waldo Patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06343

to Henry Knox

Discusses a resolve concerning a dispute between Knox and the settlers on the Waldo patent. Docket written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06987

to Henry Knox

Discusses possibly settling on the Waldo Patent.

GLC02437.07166

to Nathan Dane

Knox writes Dane asking him and his fellow Commissioners to move quickly deciding Knox's case. Paper is very thin and writing very faded.

GLC02437.07419

[Quit Claim]

Letter signed by Edmund Winchester, and Aman Winchester and Joseph Hall as witnesses. A quit claim for two lots in Lincoln County, Maine. Document appears to be releasing all rights (title and claim) from Edmund Winchester to Knox and his heirs. Also...

GLC02437.07570

[Mortgage cancelled]

Documents the cancellation of a mortgage made to Winchester by Henry Knox on a plot of land in Maine. Signed by Winchester and by David Russell as witness.

GLC02437.07851

[Receipt]

Receipt for Hatevil Libby from Edmund Winchester, relating to freight and shipping. Includes a note of receipt signed by Libby.

GLC02437.08773

to Henry Knox

Provides his opinion on the legal haggling over the boundaries of the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the legal authority of the courts to be involved in the disputes.

GLC02437.09167

to Henry Knox

Promises to give his attention to a letter he has just received from Knox, regarding "certain conveyances &c" on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09241

to Henry Knox

A rough draft of a document lisiting various claims on the Waldo patent, relating to Knox's attempts to buy these lands. Has gone over all available documents and notes any possible problems with the deeds, competing claims or lack of proper...

GLC02437.09242

to Nathan Dane

Asks Dane to give General Jackson any advice concerning a petition to the General Court over land. Also allows him to make any modifications to the petition as he sees fit. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London."...

GLC02437.10278

to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Winslow informs his cousin of the difficulty he has had in obtaining a confirmation of the Muscongus (Waldo) Patent. Writes that he and his brother have been corresponding with Henry Knox, and they trust him with the business of their deceased aunt's...

GLC02437.03554

to Henry Knox

Discusses the settlement of his accounts. Mentions being afraid that Mr. Peirce lost his accounts with the "certificates from My Officer and the accounts attested on Oath, [since] it will be very cruel to keep me out of my interest, it will be...

GLC02437.03738

to Henry Knox

Collected payment on several accounts for Knox. Encloses papers (not included) related to the "appraisement" of the estate of [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's deceased father-in-law. Discusses back taxes related to Flucker's lands that have been sold.

GLC02437.04011

to Henry Knox

Discusses settling his account with the Paymasters Office. Mentions having written to Knox several times and has yet to receive a reply. Describes current financial difficulties, including suffering the loss of a saw mill in a fire. Noted as...

GLC02437.04377

[Memorial]

Discusses the command of the artillery and the payment of soldiers. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08101

Cabinet card issued by Herbert Wells Fay, circa 1920 with legend on verso

Retouced variant of Ostendorf O-41 with features strengthened. Based off of a wet plate negative negative taken by McNulta, March 1861, just prior to Lincoln's departure for Washington, D.C.

GLC07090

Parole of West H. Humphreys for participating in Confederate government

A former TN Attorney General and Federal Judge who was impeached for taking similar positions in Confederate government; also cleared on charge he ordered confiscation of Johnson's property. Scribal document on Executive Office stationery.

GLC07092

to John H. B. Latrobe

Concerning an American Colonization Society legal settlement arising from the transportation of cargo and colonists. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and member of the society, brainstorms ideas for diminishing their liability. Latrobe was also a lawyer...

GLC07100

to Rev. Herman Dyer

Secretary of War Stanton writes to his friend Reverend Dyer about Union strategy in Peninsula Campaign, responding to criticism in the press. He expresses condemnation of General McClellan. Stanton insists that Lincoln agrees with him concerning the...

GLC07102