29 October 1792

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox news regarding Mr. Monvel, noting that Monvel "has been very fruitfull in the business that he was engaged in." Hopes Knox will visit the [Waldo] Patent in the following year. Reports that he can not begin construction of Knox's house, because he needs to obtain boards and brick from Boston.

GLC02437.05676

25 April 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Says the duties of his office and a recent illness have kept him from writing. Says it is his "firm determination" to be with him in June or July. Says as the house cannot be built for occupation this season, "I would prefer that the digging of the cellars should be defered [sic] until my arrival," as he would like to pick the spot himself. Wants the stone and brick delivered to "the place you should judge near the spot." Will speedily send a plan to Henry Jackson and will tell him to collect workmen. Says there will not be any difficulty as he recently purchased the patent from the…

GLC02437.05877

13 September 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Thanks Vose for his time and energy in overseeing the construction of his house (Montpelier). Requests Vose to continue supervising the construction and to push for the completion by May, when Knox's family arrives. Also requests Vose to assist the gardener. Instructs Vose on further details he would like to see completed on the house. Advises him to seek as much of the material and labor as possible from people who are indebted to him. Comments he will transmit them their deeds as soon as they have made the stipulated payments and the land has been surveyed. Discusses further land deals (…

GLC02437.06204

14 November 1794

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he enclosed a survey from Mr. [Noah] Miller. Also informs him he hired Mr. [James] Malcom to survey the [Waldo patent] land. Discusses the progress of the survey work, marking the road, and laying out the township. Mentions he was planning on sending him potatoes but they were small and watery.

GLC02437.06243

16 December 1794

Vaughn, John, fl. 1783-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's advice and information on an establishment in the Province of [Maine]. Appears to involve Mr. [John?] William's settlement and Mr. [William?] Bingham. The dates, "16 December 1794" and "19 December 1794" and the names "John Vaughan" and "John [Geo] William" were added at a later date in pen at the top of the letter.

GLC02437.06275

20 December 1794

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he was unable to secure a price for "ground" on the Mill River in Maine. Notes the owner says he will have a referral for the "grounds" upon Knox's arrival. Also mentions the owner was pleased about Knox's idea of building some mills. Discusses a land deal between Knox and another gentleman named Dorton Dodge. The land is likely located in Maine. Updates Knox on the construction of Knox's house (possibly Montpelier). Informs Knox Mr. Ebenezer Dunton will not begin building the ice house until next year. Discusses his family and wishes Knox's family well. "Free" stamped…

GLC02437.06277

12 March 1795

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business and politics within the towns of the Waldo Patent. Believes the outcome of a court proceeding will be favorable but still advises Knox to visit for a short time to appease the people after the proceedings. Mentions hearing of a gentleman named Ely spreading rumors about Knox. Says Knox is rumored to be in extreme poverty and "about to leave the world."

GLC02437.06370

January 17, 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the status of his estate in Maine.

GLC02437.06599

10 February 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letters but was kept from answering them by important business matters. Describes attempts by several groups to harm Knox's prospects in his land speculation project in Maine. Mentions one group led by Mr. [Samuel] Ely. Writes that he is "much alarm[ed]." Refers also to Captain [George] Ulmer, one of Knox's other agents in Maine, and describes how he is helping stop these conspirators (see GLC02437.06622 for related information).

GLC02437.06623

February 13, 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to update Knox on the status of his landholdings in Maine. Provides reports of a possible insurrection, including the possibility of burning Knox's house down. Details the various rumors he has heard. Is a bit worried for the welfare of his wife and children.

GLC02437.06627

5 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Warren, possibly in Maine. Writes that he visited a mutual friend, Captain G., that morning for information, but did not receive learn anything useful. Discusses government intervention to convince the people in Knox's territories in Maine that Knox is rightful and legal owner of the territories. Comments on ways to capture and punish Mr. [Samuel] Ely, leader of the insurgents against Knox. Mentions some business concerns.

GLC02437.06651

6 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports several stories about townspeople who live on Knox's land in Maine, and discusses whether the townspeople believe Knox to be the rightful owner of the lands on which they live. Also touches on financial matters.

GLC02437.06654

19 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he saw Knox's instructions to Mr. [likely Ebenezer] Dunton regarding the building of a store. Discusses his plans, including his difficulty obtaining lumber during the winter season. Also mentions several individuals who have claimed Knox hired them to work on the farm. Vose is uncertain whether Knox really did hire them. Provides information on a variety of subjects pertaining to his area of the Waldo patent lands. Mentions Captain [George] Ulmer's arrival in Ducktrap and encloses a letter from him (not present).

GLC02437.06668

21 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports about an unsuccessful attempt made to apprehend the insurgent [Samuel] Ely. Describes when the warrants against him were sent out, and relates how one of Ely's associates might have told Ely there were warrants out against him. Discusses other matters of local importance, such as the amount of corn available to feed animals on Knox's estate and Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton's plans for building Knox's barn.

GLC02437.06669

31 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Vaughan

Appears to discuss a land agreement made between Henry Knox, Charles Vaughan, Thomas Winthrop, and George Ulmer.

GLC02437.07536

7 June 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy on the docket. Informs Knox he cannot make it to Knox's house until the 17th. Notes once he is at Knox's house he will proceed to the lands with [George?] Ulmer.

GLC02437.07541

25 June 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) the commissioner's report on some land in Maine. Notes the low value is due to the poor quality of land. Says all the good land has already been claimed by the settlers.

GLC02437.07550

5 July 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to send the gentleman (unspecified) who is interested in settling on Vaughan lands to Vaughan.

GLC02437.07556

20 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Vaughan

Appears to discuss Vaughan's nephew. Also mentions a balance on a commission being due regarding land in Hampden, Maine.

GLC02437.07571

8 July 1802

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces John Shoby to Knox. States Shoby was a soldier during the [Revolutionary] War and he would like 200 acres of land.

GLC02437.07739

25 August 1802

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the period for adjusting with settlers on the Plymouth Company land is almost near. Asks Knox various questions about the land, mainly concerning Knox's terms and sale price.

GLC02437.07747

14 December 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discussing his attempts to earn payment from settlers for lands belonging to Knox and other financial affiars of Knox's. Discusses purchase of materials, the poor outcome of a merchant voyage by Captain Henderson, construction on Knox's estate, his plans to make pot ash and sell it. Inquires if Knox still plans to visit the Waldo Patent "the ensuing year." Asks "If it were possible for you to be able to give Deeds the next summer to those who have been forward in making payment, it would have an excellent effect on those that are at present indifferent about trying to pay any part." Many…

GLC02437.09231

3 September 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Vaughan

Discusses commissioners, settlers, and prices related to his lands in Maine.

GLC02437.10346

10 April 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anthony Wayne

Discusses the troops in Georgia and the pending decision in Congress regarding Georgia's pre-emption of the western lands. Says that all the troops within the power of the President, George Washington, have been sent to Georgia. Hopes the troop's arrival will ease apprehensions of "the good people of Georgia" and offer them some form of protection. Notes the Governor of Georgia has informed them "that the Creeks are peaceably disposed." States that only the federal goverment can make treaties. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04580

23 September 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing many issues regarding the military and Congress. Among the issues discussed are compensation from Congress for officers who served during the revolution, his affection for these officers, the division of Western lands among the states, the Society of the Cincinnati, the possible resignation of General Lincoln, and the future of the army. Copy made 5 February 1854.

GLC02437.09325