27 September 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvanus Bourne

Received his recent letter. Did not reply because he expected to see Bourne in New York. Discusses appointments to the position of Marshal, and provides advice about Bourne's political career. Briefly comments on the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.04368

12 November 1789

Bacon, John, 1738-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a demand made by a Mr. Goldthwait regarding the Waldo patent. Wishes to know if there is any "certain prospect of [the estate] being selled [sold] within a short time? We are unwilling our demand should lye any longer in the situation in which it now is."

GLC02437.04413

13 December 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bacon

Discusses the Waldo patent. Refers to difficulties in having the patent authorized by the Legislature of Massachusetts. Mentions struggles with settlers who believe they have claims upon the land.

GLC02437.04437

20 February 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the actions of "Mr. Waterman Thomas" in "our House of Representatives," which are unfavorable to Knox. Thomas "has made several motions in the House with intentions to procure other terms for the letters on your patent than were expressly stipulated in the settlement you made with our Government." Writes he has been Thomas's opposition on this matter in the House and intends to defeat "Mr. Thomas's designs."

GLC02437.04864

6 March 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "the joint committee on the subject of your Lands has not met, and the session is so far advanced as to prevent any thing being done about them, this circumstance is favourable to your interest." Notes Henry Jackson will give Knox more details on this matter.

GLC02437.04872

2 September 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Breck

Reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche are "respectable emigrants from France [and] are desirous of visiting the province of Maine." They are traveling through Boston for this purpose. Asks Breck to offer civilities to them.

GLC02437.05139

27 September 1791

Bruce, Phineas, 1762-1809

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Jackson

This is a copy of Bruce's letter in Jackson's hand (includes Jackson's signature). Discusses the purchase Knox is about to make of the "million of Acres between the Rivers Penobscot & Schoodie." Says the tract has fewer swamps and better soil than their adjoining purchase made earlier. Describes the country as "beautiful & romantick, interspersed with small hills, Valleys & fine fresh meadows." The timber consists of rock maple, beech, black and yellow birch, oak, elm, and some cedar and pines. Reports that the lakes are numerous, but only two or three of any magnitude have been…

GLC02437.05170

2 October 1791

Beckwith, George, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he did himself the honor to visit Knox this morning in order to invite him to dinner at the City Tavern the following Tuesday at 4 o'clock. Notes that Knox will have the opportunity to "meet your neighbour & friend Mr. Laurence." States that he is "Anxious to promote the benign purposes of peace! good humour! and intercourse! I am happy at all times in the being employed in whatever may have a tendency to promote such objects, which cannot conclude better than by a little eating and drinking."

GLC02437.05181

10 November 1791

Bullock, Joseph, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Provides some information on a land plot in Walnut Street Meade is apparently interested in purchasing. Includes dimensions of the lot, its price (1000 pounds), and its terms.

GLC02437.05234

3 May 1792

Chambers, Joseph G., fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The letter, in its entirety, reads: "The place we thought of is Mr Hamiltons Seat as I understand. A grove of Cedar Trees and some Statues behind it about a Mile Northwest from the City. I thought proper to mention it farther to prevent Mistakes. I will expect you Sir at the end of the Cedar walk."

GLC02437.05443

24 April 1792-19 May 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of funds from Henry Knox, partially in French]

Document includes an extract of a letter from Mr. [William] Duer written in French on 24 April. Also includes a receipt from Henry Knox of fifty dollars, dated 19 May. Lastly, letter includes a section in French apparently signed by a Mr. Bancel. Signed also by R.J. Vanden Brock as witness.

GLC02437.05469

10 June 1792

Pearce, William, fl. 1783

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate] [in German]

Partially printed with names written in by hand. Certifies that Carl Wilhelm de Schmidsfelden is employed in a certain regiment with a yearly wage of 1500 Spanish dollars which should be delivered to him should he leave the regiment, but is now to receive land as payment instead. Contains a seal.

GLC02437.05502

8 August 1792

Cazenove, Théophile, 1740-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to R. J. Vanden Brock

Asks Vanden Brock to send his respects to Henry Knox and expresses his hope that Knox will be able to finish business so he can spare the time to visit him. Adds, "I have reason to believe that we will find ways to arrange the business for the land of Maine to the Satisfaction of both parties." Noted as an extract, with an Autograph Note in Knox's hand at the conclusion identifying writer and date.

GLC02437.05575

25 September 1792

Boulogne, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes concerning an agreement to purchase one million acres of land in Maine from William Duer. Mentions that Duer "hath told me that there was some private agreement between you and him by which he was at leisure to dispose of the sd Lands alone" and is now asking Knox whether he should enter into this agreement with Duer or not.

GLC02437.05627

19 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Chevalier Boulogne

Discusses a proposed land agreement between Boulogne and William Duer. Also mentions Madame de Leval.

GLC02437.05705

18 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Informs Bingham he cannot agree to vest full authority of all of the property to Bingham as had been suggested. Believes that step is "unnecessary and improper."

GLC02437.05743

20 December 1792

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text in third person. Advances to Knox $6,000 over eight months. In return, Knox agrees to give Bingham a bond for the same sum, and to mortgage his property in Maine as collateral. This is in addition of a $9,000 loan which it to be paid in two years with the same terms.

GLC02437.05745

20 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: [Memorandum of Notes]

First page full of various notes endorsed by Knox to [William] Bingham. Second page discusses the terms of an agreement between William Duer and Bingham for Duer's land in Maine.

GLC02437.05746

24 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to William Bingham

Asks Bingham for the best time to call on him to discuss principles to be given to Mr. Lewis.

GLC02437.05754

24 December 1792

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be available this morning to see him as he is preparing a letter to send to Europe and has guests. He should have time, however, after his guests leave.

GLC02437.05755

December 31, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: Memorandums for William Bingham

Lists memorandums for William Bingham dealing with purchasing land in Maine, obtaining land deeds, and land deals. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.05765

January 12, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.

GLC02437.05780

January 13, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a favorable Termination of the Difficulties." Reports that from inquiries he has made, the land appears to be excellent. Is charmed with the manners of the people of Boston. Has still not sent the titles to Madame de Leval. Docket notes the letter was received by Knox on 21 January. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05781

January 21,1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from Colonel Febiger. Believes the only way to get an accurate account of the soil and situation of the country "is by an actual Survey into Townships." Claims there is no doubt of the Penobscot tract being excellent. To make their deals work, he has had to spend much time in "excessive Hospitalities," which has delayed the handling of other parts of…

GLC02437.05789

February 12, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants Knox to send him a copy of Pierpont's report on the soil of the Penobscot tract. Bingham forgot his copy in Boston.

GLC02437.05814