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[Duties of the army adjutant]

Discusses the duties and importance of the army adjutant position.

GLC02437.08200

[Regarding Creek Indians] [incomplete]

Discusses land claims and the conflict and wars this is causing with the Creek Indians. Vigorously argues in favor of a treaty (probably the 1790 Treaty of New York).

GLC02437.08201

Sketches of the characters of kings [incomplete]

Brief character sketches of the kings and rulers of Britain, starting with Julius Caesar in 54 B. C. and going all the way to Henry V. Title from docket.

GLC02437.08204

[Petitions]

Discusses a petition made by two widows for assistance as they now have to support their families by themselves.

GLC02437.08205

to the Senate and House of Representatives

Informs the Legislature that the sum currently set aside for the fortification of certain seaports and harbors is not enough.

GLC02437.08206

[Notes]

Discusses land for grazing, fencing, wood, gutters, and other various items related to farming and estate maintenance.

GLC02437.08208

[Fragment]

Appears to be a fragment from a longer document. Discusses the collection of personal items such as bedding and blankets.

GLC02437.08209

[Vessels and treaties with France]

Lists items regarding treaties between the United States and France, particularly regarding ships and other vessels. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08210

[Indian relations]

Discusses relations with the Indians and the possibility that, if united, they could raise a force of 15,000 warriors.

GLC02437.08211

[Letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin]

A set of copied letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin regarding treaties with the Indians. The first is addressed to Charles Thomson and signed by both Hawkins and Andrew Pickens. The second is addressed to Hancock, dated 4 January 1786 and...

GLC02437.08213

[Notes]

Docketed as "some minutes respecting the terms of the proposed loan to the U.S - for [illegible] the troops to be raised by virtues of the resolve of Congress of the 20th October 1786." The loan is for $500,000. (The troops were being raised to...

GLC02437.08214

[Fragment]

Fragment of a longer document. Discusses the value of land.

GLC02437.08218

to unknown

Informs the recipient of his arrival and the status of his voyage thus far. Place writ noted as "Near Sandy Hook."

GLC02437.08219

[Thoughts on settlers and related business.]

Discusses an issue regarding what appears to be the possession of mules and also business regarding settlers. Mentions the Plymouth Patent.

GLC02437.08220

[The character of the clergy]

Describes his ideas on the character of the clergy. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08222

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Writes to her sister about her children and asks about Lucy's family.

GLC02437.08223

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the process of moving and making sure personal belongings arrive safely.

GLC02437.08225

[Complaint]

Lodges a complaint that some individuals are "usurping and possessing the lands belonging to the legal proprietors."

GLC02437.08226

[Land business]

Discusses land surveys and other related business.

GLC02437.08227

[Resolve regarding duties and wages of Secretary at War]

States that the Secretary at War is to be allowed $3,000 a year to operate the War Office.

GLC02437.08229

[Notes in relation to land business]

Discusses business relating to land deals.

GLC02437.08230

Cash in the indian department

Lists amounts owed by several departments, including what the Secretary of the Treasury and Surveyor's department owes. Title taken from docket. Circa date is based on Knox's time as Secretary of War as well as the content of the letter.

GLC02437.08232

[Fragment]

Appears to discusses some sort of business.

GLC02437.08235

[Fragment]

Discusses the status of several towns likely related to Knox's land dealings in Maine.

GLC02437.08236

[The Prussian militia] [incomplete]

Discusses the militia system in Prussia.

GLC02437.08237

[Fragment]

Discusses financial business.

GLC02437.08238

[Abstracts of letters regarding the Indian War]

List of abstracts from letters relating to the Indian Wars, ranging from 29 May to 18 September, though the year is unknown. Circa date based on the content of the letter.

GLC02437.08240

[Regarding the Waldo estate] [incomplete]

Discusses business in relation to the Waldo estate and appears to give an account of the heirs and perhaps who should inherit what.

GLC02437.08241

to [Henry Knox] [incomplete]

Discusses her children whom she calls her "little dependents" and thanks the recipient (most likely Henry Knox) for the care she and her family has received. Mentions a possible war with England and several mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.08243

[List]

List of some business involving trade and shipping.

GLC02437.08244

to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]

Appears to be writing to her niece and asks that she gives her regards to her parents.

GLC02437.08245

to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses his farm and how to manage it properly. Appears to inform the recipient of his expectations regarding his duties and of the farm itself.

GLC02437.08246

[Sketch] [incomplete]

Lists items related to the sale of land to Madame de Leval. Includes surveys, roads and payments. Docket written in Henry Knox's hand.

GLC02437.08248

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that a cart of hay has been weighed.

GLC02437.08254

[Account]

Accounts relating to land of the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.08255

[Request]

Asks the recipient to send several items, including a history of England, and a copy of Paradise Lost. Date previously inferred, written on pencil.

GLC02437.08256

[Account]

Lists various items and their prices, including mariner's compasses, parchment books, ink, dictionaries and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08257

Fragment [receipts]

Notes of receipts, the first dated 7 January 1771 and the next dated 13 February.

GLC02437.08258

[Plan]

A diagram of a plan for land, with dimensions and includes a compass with the cardinal directions.

GLC02437.08259

[Promissory note]

Promissory note to pay Thomas Flucker money for fencing or clearing land. Noted as written in Hopkinton, state unknown.

GLC02437.08260

[Receipts]

List of three notes of receipt for various amounts of money. The first is signed by Russell and dated 5 September. The second is signed by Charles Williams and dated 6 September. The last is signed by George Lush and dated 10 September.

GLC02437.08261

[Memorandum]

List of books, which includes bibles, histories, hymnals, poetry and Paradise Lost.

GLC02437.08264

[Account]

List of books bought from Thomas Longman, including books on shipping, medicine, the church and sailing.

GLC02437.08266

[Receipt]

Lists quantities of sulphur.

GLC02437.08267

[Account]

Lists an account William Knox has with Benjamin Callender concerning cloth and sewing materials, most for tailoring.

GLC02437.08269

[Receipt]

Receipt for unspecified goods bought in London, England.

GLC02437.08274

[Receipt]

List of items and their amounts, including flowers, ribbon, lace, postage for letters and gold wire.

GLC02437.08275

[List]

List of books on a variety of subjects to ship from London to Boston. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08276

[List]

List of books and prices covering a variety of topics. Items include bibles, Greek mythology and philosophy, Aesop's fables, and dictionaries.

GLC02437.08278

[Receipt for wine, rum, cider, etc.]

List of items and their costs. Includes wine, rum, cider, oats, hay, and other goods.

GLC02437.08281