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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he paid William Griffin for 30 sheep and grass seeds. Notes he also furnished Griffin with materials to finish Knox's house on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Discusses the election and comments it was magnificent....

GLC02437.06237

to Henry Knox

Discusses land and the possibility of it recovering. Notes a gentleman who is familiar with the "circumstances of them (land)" and believes it may be recovering. Encloses ( not included) the gentleman's letter and states he needs an answer from Knox.

GLC02437.06240

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mrs. [Lucy?] Flucker's creditors have agreed to accept Knox's offer. Discusses land negotiations. Notes the lowest he was able to get for a particular piece of property was $1700. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06245

to Henry Knox

Discusses legal difficulties involving land deals. Mentions having difficulties finding the original mortgages and/or deeds. Notes the courts are not wanting to accept copies. Appears to have negotiated some land for Knox in the sum of $1500. Marked...

GLC02437.06254

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that due to a string of difficulties he was not able to close the deal with the Brinleys until today. Notes he paid the Brinleys and now has the deed. Also mentions he is sending Knox a pair of does, a buck, some rabbits, and some oats...

GLC02437.06276

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received the case of marble and has shipped it off along with some rabbits. Discusses the sum of money owed to Mr. [possibly John] Smith. Also mentions some undisclosed business being completed with the Brinleys and the continuance of...

GLC02437.06280

to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals involving the Winslows, Fluckers, and Knox. Appears that land was jointly owned by the Winslows and Fluckers and Knox may be entitled to a claim from when the land was sold. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06282

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox it may be too late in the season to procure the quantity of poultry Knox had wanted. Notes he will procure the deer in June and advises Knox to have his park fixed before their arrival. Describes the quantity and type of land the deer...

GLC02437.06286

to Henry Knox

Discusses an undisclosed business matter and land deals located in the Eastern lands. Appears the Committee wants Knox to make an offer on some land.

GLC02437.06327

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses his wish that Knox be in Boston as he had planned, stressing the importance of his presence due to financial interests. Mentions a plan to buy poultry.

GLC02437.06337

to Henry Knox

Discusses a legislative session relating to the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that the Petition of Waldoboro of 1785 involving the German settlers was brought up again.

GLC02437.06355

to Henry Knox

Discusses the rulings of the committee regarding land transactions.

GLC02437.06360

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the progress of the Committee and discusses various land deeds. Notes the petitions can no longer be called upon from year to year.

GLC02437.06373

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on various business matters and land deeds. Says they are still waiting for a vessel to arrive and fears it may have been overtaken by the last storm and that Mr. Robinson may have been on the vessel. Asks Knox to bring him his...

GLC02437.06376

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business in Maine. Says he sent him a copy of "Sullivans History of Maine."

GLC02437.06377

to Henry Knox

Discusses the arrival of guests and the preparations made for them.

GLC02437.06381

to Henry Knox

Discusses some sort of business and mentions an assignment.

GLC02437.06386

to Henry Knox

Discusses a ship and mentions a purchase.

GLC02437.06397

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and sends one of four glasses that Lucy Knox had asked him to buy.

GLC02437.06450

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox articles noted in a list on the bottom half of the page.

GLC02437.06457

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of topics, including windows for a house, land and property and land shares. Asks Knox if he gets newspapers on a regular basis and includes a list of items and their costs.

GLC02437.06493

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, dealing with drafts and payments. Includes a list of names and amounts.

GLC02437.06521

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a number of items including pitch, tar, cider, and others. Describes unrest in the city where there has been a mob patrolling the streets.

GLC02437.06524

to Henry Knox

Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches...

GLC02437.06784

to Henry Knox

Discusses his plans to move Knox's furniture into a house Knox is renting in Boston. Also mentions business transactions, including rental payments.

GLC02437.06787

to Henry Knox

The first portion of the letter, dated 29 July, asks Knox some questions about poultry and chicken coops Knox owns. Also reports that one of Knox's attorneys, John Hale, has died. The second portion, dated 2 August, mentions furniture and finding...

GLC02437.06793

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letters. Discusses the prices for goods being sold, such as iron, beef, and corn, and relates the methods people are using to pay for these goods. Also mentions shipments being made via several different vessels.

GLC02437.06796

to Henry Knox

Extensive calculations appear on the back page, beside the address and docket. Writes to Knox on a variety of business and social matters. Relates that he has received a letter from Mrs. Knox, and explains about new living arrangements for Mr....

GLC02437.06799

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's recent letters and has followed his wishes regarding the arrangement of his furniture. Adds that the house now waits for the arrival of Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Wetmore as...

GLC02437.06809

to Henry Knox

Discusses transportation of Knox's furniture.

GLC02437.06811

to Henry Knox

Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Writes to advise Knox on business matters.

GLC02437.06818

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from his son (may be GLC02437.06818, which is signed, "Joseph Peirce & Son"). Asks Knox to send his reply as safely and quickly as possible. Also discusses his attempts to order a "hay screw" to be made for Knox, per his...

GLC02437.06819

to Henry Knox

Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Contains three notes. The first informs Knox what goods are being shipped to him on board Captain Keller's vessel. The second asks Knox to tell the Duc de Liancourt that letters of his were sent. The third tells...

GLC02437.06823

to Henry Knox

Two parts. First part from Samuel Ogden. Sends regards to Knox's children who have recovered from the measles. Writes about work done for a ship and land on the St. Lawrence river. Mentions that Mr. [Gouverneur] Morris "will be authorized to sell a...

GLC02437.10218

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"Have Grant, Smith and Pope been made Major Genls? I wish an answer immediately as I am organising corps d'armee & Divisions."

GLC05601.061

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"No. 42." "Lines down. Can get nothing South of the Ohio. Today line down to Cairo."

GLC05601.065

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Send the families of [Simon B.] Buckner, [Roger W.] Hanson & Madrid back to Columbus. They should not have been received without my orders. I can't ascertain where the parties named have been sent. When they are properly disposed of, it will be...

GLC05601.066

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"I am in immediate communication with Genl. Buell by telegraph. I cannot leave here to meet him, till Fort Henry, New Madrid and Ponton are connected by telegraph. Have strong parties at work to effect this. Genl. [Samuel R.] Curtis is again...

GLC05601.083

to: Edwin M. Stanton, Secty of War, Washington.

" The Depts. of the Ohio & the Missouri should be under one Genl. Head. If not, all south of the Cumberland River should be added to this Dept. If I can have the Genl. charge of the two, I would leave [strikeout] Genl. Buell in the particular...

GLC05601.087

to: Edwin M. Stanton, Secty of War, Washington.

"Col. Harding can be shared; but Genl. [William K.] Strong cannot at the present time without injury to the service."

GLC05601.088

to: E. M. Stanton, Washington.

"Please telegraph me the relative rank of the following Generals: Grant, Buell, Pope, C. F. Smith, McClernand, & Wallace. A question of rank has been raised which, unless settled immediately, may lead to serious embarrassment."

GLC05601.097

to: E. M. Stanton, Washington.

"We have possession of no point at the Memphis & Charleston R. R. My present purpose is to attack it somewhere in the vicinity of Corinth."

GLC05601.099

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that A.H. Lawrence & Co. would not make the endorsement because they claimed they did not have any authority to do so, "except in case of payment of the residue." Mentions he has written to Mr. Winslow so ask "what to return or keep...

GLC06313.04.052

to: Brigadier General [Benjamin M] Prentiss.

Can you spare me another infantry regt. say 26th Ill? and when can you spare yourself? I shall soon want you South."

GLC05601.052

to: Col. J. B. Wyman.

"Will send you reinforcements if absolutely necessary. We have plenty of sabers for Mood's Cavalry. Send requisitions to Col. Callender immediately."

GLC05601.053

to: Gov. S. J. Kirkwood, Des Moines, Iowa.

"Send me the fourth cavalry. Orders for Fort Leavenworth are countermanded."

GLC05601.054

to: General Strong, Benton Barracks.

"Have the Mich. cavalry armed & equipped immediately. Transporation must be dispensed with if they go in boats." [On telegraph form.]

GLC05601.055

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Paducah.

"Retain the transports with Genl. [William] Nelson's Division. I am only waiting to hear from Buell, to order the movement."

GLC05601.056

to: Clark Dunham, Burlington, Iowa.

"Blasting powder will be allowed to be taken to Colorado Territory, on giving bonds that shall be used only for blasting purposes."

GLC05601.057

to: Brigadier General [William T.] Sherman, Paducah, Ky.

"Send all troops from Kentucky[,] not required for defense of Paducah[,] to Clarksville [Tn]."

GLC05601.058