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to Henry Knox

Gives notice that there is a military guard at all the entrances into Boston stopping all persons coming from Philadelphia. All those people are being forced to stay on an island in the harbor 12-15 days to make sure they are not sick. Tells Knox...

GLC02437.05929

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 22 September from Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mentions his previous letters that are supposed to meet him on the road to Boston. Notes military guards were stationed outside the city to prevent people from Philadelphia...

GLC02437.05931

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox not to come within 15-20 miles of Boston without informing him. Does not want Knox to "fall into the hands of the Police of this Town, [if so] you will be conducted in a small boat by two Black men to Rainsford Island, figure to yourself...

GLC02437.05935

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for opening the enclosed letter (not included). References receiving two letters from Knox. Tells Knox his desire for an oval room instead of a square one can be effected. Mentions a vessel that shipwrecked going from Kennebeck to...

GLC02437.05954

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 29 October. Is pleased with accounts of the yellow fever abating in Philadelphia. Hears "the inhabitants are returning with great confidence that all danger of taking it, is at an end." Makes reference to the logistics...

GLC02437.05959

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 13 November. Claims his life is "deranged" since "the change in my situation." This is in reference to Jackson selling his house and furniture. Hopes to have his papers put in order soon. Says Henry Jackson Knox...

GLC02437.05981

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 20 November. Hopes his return this early into Philadelphia will be safe. Notes he will ship four loads of potatoes along with beef and butter and that he has arranged to have newspapers forwarded to him. Believes...

GLC02437.05985

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 21 November. Reports that William Knox "wants as much care & attention paid to him as a Child, as he certainly is unable to govern or conduct himself." Says the 10 proprietors met last Thursday. Reports that Joseph...

GLC02437.05990

to Henry Knox

Was disappointed not to receive a letter from Knox yesterday. Reports that the ten proprietors have sued Knox over his bond. Says the sheriff left a summons for Knox at his house, "it being your last place of residence in his County." Reports that...

GLC02437.05993

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 4 and 7 December. Encloses a letter from William Knox (not included). Says William "mentioned he was unwell and did not feel happy nor contentd that the journey and change of air may be of service which operated on his...

GLC02437.05995

to Henry Knox

Called on Mr. [Stephen?] Higginson about a bill, but he declined accepting it. Received a letter from Colonel Tyler on his tour of Knox's Maine lands. Says "he will write you again respecting the conduct of some persons on the patent and the manner...

GLC02437.06003

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 18 and 21 December. Says "your determination to make your brother work is of the first importance to you & him - and the only means in my opinion to drive of his gloom and the inactivity of his mind." Says Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.06011

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 25 December. Sends holiday wishes. Will try to give Madame Laval's draft to Mr. Higginson, but fears it will go badly. The trial involving the ten proprietors will be handled with due care. Says an error in the summons...

GLC02437.06020

to Henry Knox

Heard that Dr. Appleton leaves today by stage for Philadelphia. It is rumored that his father "has sent on by him to resign his office as Loan Officer in this state - and from the influence of the Father, the son expects that appointment." Jackson...

GLC02437.06022

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 31 December with a note for $2,000 enclosed. Reports that Colonel Tyler is in Vermont and will write Knox fully when he returns. Wants Knox to examine the enclosed plans on his house in Maine. Says that Knox's son is...

GLC02437.06025

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 4 and 11 January. Says Knox's son will not be seeing a dancing master as those instructions arrived too late. If he must go to Philadelphia, he will, "but I am closing the settlement of my Fathers Estate which cannot...

GLC02437.06029

to Henry Knox

Reports he parted with bills worth $1,636 to pay one note for $1,000 and two other notes for $300 each.

GLC02437.06030

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 15 January. Makes references to various financial transactions. Forwarded the whole of Peters's survey to William Bingham last week. Says the weather is so cold the ink is freezing in his pen. Reports that the new...

GLC02437.06033

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 29 January and 1 February. Claims his last letters have lacked detail becuase he has been working on the accounts of the theatre. Says that Nathan Dane is heading the committee on taxes. Says he has gone with Joseph...

GLC02437.06042

to Henry Knox

Reports that Mr. Denton has frequently called on him to discuss the plan for Knox's house. Says that Knox's delays on sending the alterations "will put back finishing the house by the time in contemplation." Says that Prince Edward left on the...

GLC02437.06047

to Henry Knox

Initialed by Jackson. Tells of meeting the committee of both houses on the taxes assessed on the Waldo Patent. Jackson, Peirce, and the two Winslows were there. It was decided that it will be referred to the next session of the legislature. At...

GLC02437.06048

to Henry Knox

Discusses the contractors he has hired to build a house in the spring (most likely the future estate of Henry Knox, Montpelier, in Maine). Expects half of the construction to be completed by the beginning of next month. Asks questions about the...

GLC02437.06053

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he did not receive his note or Mr. Swan's letter until last Saturday. Explains he is unable to make a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unless it is absolutely necessary. Requests Knox to mention his name to an unnamed minister if an...

GLC02437.06060

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox to deliver the enclosed (a letter?) to the French Minister, Mr. Fauchet. Asks Knox to speak highly of him when he speaks with Mr. Fauchet or Mr. [LaForet], believes it will give him additional strength to his situation. Reports he and...

GLC02437.06061

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the construction of Knox's house. Reports on the return of Captain Robinson from St. George's [House] (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) and on Mr. Henry Simpson', the mason, consultation with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding...

GLC02437.06067

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he will deliver Captain [Thomas] Vose and Mr. Ebenezer Dunton their letters once he copies them. Cautions Knox on how large and costly his house will be. Writes the house "will be much larger than a Country meeting house and with all...

GLC02437.06069

to Henry Knox

Discusses attending a public exhibition at the Highland Academy where Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, will be performing. Also mentions he will be taking Henry Jackson Knox to dance lessons like Knox requested. Believes the cost of Knox's house...

GLC02437.06070

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of war with the British. States while he hopes war is avoidable, the British should be held accountable for the depredation done to their property. Reports Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton says the alterations Knox requested to the...

GLC02437.06075

to Henry Knox

Reports Mr. Robinson, Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, and several laborers have set sail for St. George's [House]. Informs Knox he sent Mr. [Thomas] Vose a new ox cart and Mr. Vose expects the workmen to keep two teams in constant employ...

GLC02437.06078

to Henry Knox

Discusses the cost of Knox's house and mentions he hopes he is wrong and Knox is correct on the estimated cost. Informs Knox he got a second opinion on the construction of Knox's basement and they all agree the basement should be made of stone....

GLC02437.06082

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the contractors and Masons; set the house in its current spot instead of moving it as Knox had requested. Discusses the letter he sent to Mr. [Thomas] Vose regarding supplies. Notes he informed Vose to purchase supplies from suppliers...

GLC02437.06087

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has enclosed original agreements with this letter but wants Knox to return them. Requests Knox contacts Mr. [Thomas] Vose about purchasing material (most likely for his house, Montpelier, being built in Maine). Also notes he will...

GLC02437.06090

to Henry Knox

Discusses bank notes (most likely belonging to Knox) that are due. Encloses an abstract of expenses for the construction of Knox's house (Montpelier). Mentions he purchased the materials for Knox's house at the best rate. Writes, "This said house...

GLC02437.06091

to Henry Knox

Discusses discounts on bank notes and drawing money from Knox's exchange account. Mentions receiving a letter from Jon David and that he says he enjoys being a sailor. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06097

to Henry Knox

Reports Knox's house (most likely future estate at Montpelier) should be completed by September. Mentions they have as many hands working as possible and as Captain [Thomas] Vose can keep employed. Notes he can hire more hands if Knox wishes....

GLC02437.06099

to Henry Knox

Mentions he has been dining, drinking freely, and enjoying the evening. Informs Knox he enclosed a letter from Captain Thomas Vose and Captain Gamaliel Bradford Jr. Describes Bradford's character and his past military experience. Recommends...

GLC02437.06100

to Henry Knox

Mentions continuing construction on Knox's house (Montpelier) as planned. Discusses elections held in Boston, Massachusetts. Reports [Samuel] Adams won the Governor's seat with two thirds of the vote and Moses Gill is leading over Mr. [Nathaniel]...

GLC02437.06107

to Henry Knox

Advises Knox to prepare his plans for the barn and stables (Montpelier). Mentions Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton will be on hand to prepare for the work and to secure the timber. Notes the left over timber from the house might be salvaged and used on the...

GLC02437.06110

to Henry Knox

Complains about having a headache from yesterday's travels. Informs Knox he will be leaving for Boston, Massachusetts today. Requests Knox to send him the instructions for the agents, along with materials (possibly for Knox's future estate...

GLC02437.06133

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he can obtain a Hingham Packet (boat passage) if Knox gives him a few days warning. Recommends Knox obtains a Newport Packet over a Hingham Packet, regardless of the higher price. Notes the Newport Packet comes fully furnished and...

GLC02437.06144

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox one of his principal Masons;, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, is interested in buying some land in St. George, Maine. Discusses a gentleman who will be visiting Knox to discuss a township.

GLC02437.06181

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent him and the doctor some melons. Discusses the progress Knox is making with the people on the patent lands (possibly the Waldo patent lands). Mentions he can forward Knox an addition to his stores (funds) if he stays another month...

GLC02437.06196

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their newborn son. Wishes both mother and son well. Requests Knox to purchase for him at the cheapest possible price, plate glass for the new Assembly Room, in dimensions of 44 x 80 inches if possible.

GLC02437.06217

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox his baggage is on board the schooner Pauline. Also mentions Henry Jackson [Knox?] will sail either tomorrow or the next day. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06218

to Henry Knox

States he is happy to hear that Knox and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker arrived safely. Informs Knox about a captain who just returned from a 42 day passage from London. Notes his ship, along with all of the other fall ships, is full of goods. Writes, "...

GLC02437.06223

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire attending to business on his father's estate. Recommends a gentleman for a position as a clerk of the shipyard in Portsmouth.

GLC02437.06225

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction involving [Thomas?] Goldthwait, [Thomas?] Edwards, Mr. [John] Bacon, and [Joseph] Peirce. Also mentions the amount of [bank?] notes paid out to various parties. Writes there is a gentleman here from the [Waldo]...

GLC02437.06230

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Mentions Henry Jackson Knox is on his way to see Knox in New York. Comments about furnishing Mr. [Ebenezer?] Dunton with money instead of giving it to Knox's son. Writes, "the value of money he [Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.06238

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters between Knox, Betsy Winslow, and other members of the Winslow family. Reports Betsy Winslow is willing to accept Knox's terms, however, the other Winslow's are not. Also discusses Knox's finances concerning payments to...

GLC02437.06246

to Henry Knox

Mentions he received Knox's note for $2400. Also speaks of paying an additional few hundred pounds more on an undisclosed item. Mentions the surveying is completed (possibly for lands in Maine) and the committee is now preparing the deed and...

GLC02437.06272