circa 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Report on relations between the United States and Native Americans]

Circa date previously estimated. "The measure adopted by the general government, relative to the Indian tribes within the lands of the United States, are replete with moderation... and humanity. Philosophers and the intelligent part of humankind will approve the wisdom of such conduct... Instead of an oppressive system having for its object the extirpation of a race of men more sinned against, than sinning, it appears to be the design of the [general] government, to impart to the Indians, who were the original lords of the soil, all the blessings of Life of which their situation will admit…

GLC02437.09446

27 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Printed document

Title: [Advertisement]

Broadside by Henry Knox warning the people that "No usurpation of his lands will be tolerated" in Maine.

GLC02437.10604

1850

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Pamphlet signed

Title: Daniel Webster's oration on the Compromise Bill

Published in Washington, D.C. by Gideon & Co., printers. Includes a dedication written on the front cover, likely to his brother-in-law James William Paige, stating "My dear friend & brother, accept this, as a copy of my last speech in Congress. Yours affectionately ... " Signed by Daniel Webster. Webster's speech supported the Compromise Bill of 1850, focusing on the following points: admission of California to the Union as a free state, the organization of New Mexico and Utah territories with no mention of slavery (the institution was to be decided upon by inhabitants of the…

GLC01946.47

circa 1842

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriette Story Paige

Writes to his sister-in-law, enclosing a note of introduction for British foreign minister Lord Alexander Ashburton and James Paige, Harriette's husband. Instructs Harriette to have the note "sealed and presented on [Ashburton's] arrival." States, "You will hear that the the [sic] Treaty is done! and I am almost done, too," referring to the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, which defined the North Eastern boundary between the United States and Canada and resulted in a lasting peace agreement between Britain and America. Reports that the only issue not negotiated with Ashburton was that of…

GLC01946.22

1826

Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858

Manuscript

Title: The Creek and Cherokee lands of Georgia and Alabama

Contemporary copy likely written by a staff member of a speech regarding removal that Benton delivered to the Senate. Argues that tribal chiefs should be given "gratuities" to convince them to sign treateis and clarifies troubles in negotiations resulting from confusion over the border between Georgia and Alabama. Manuscript is pasted into a book that also contains a typed transcription of the speech. Book is 29 x 22 cm. Document states that the document is "The original autograph manuscript," however this is unlikely, both because the manuscript is written in the third person, and…

GLC08995

31 July 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's joint letter with William Duer of 26 July. Is happy he was able to anticipate their desires by concluding the deal on Thursday (this was for the purchase of half of Mount Desert and various islands off the coast of Maine). Goes on to describe the terms of the purchase. Says he is giving Mr. Gregorie, the seller, $100 to attend to the surveys to ensure that each settler has the exact quantity of land they are entitled to. Is also going to appoint a surveyor to attend to the entire purchase for Knox and Duer. When Jackson made this latest purchase for Knox, he had to use a…

GLC02437.05094

14 October 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Nathan Jones

This is a copy of two letters and one paper. The letters were written on 14 and 19 October 1791, and the paper is undated. Jackson signs twice, once after each letter. The first letter is from Jackson to Nathan Jones. Jackson reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will ask for necessary supplies for their people settled at Trenton, District of Maine. Asks Jones to buy the supplies on his own [Jackson's] account and to make triplicate receipts. Instructs Jones to retain one and send the other two from time to time. Also asks him to get the supplies at cash price, noting, "perfect…

GLC02437.05196

January 22, 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Complains that Knox has not written to him by the most recent post. Declares that they will be able to purchase certain townships in the Waldo patent lands, and describes how he is negotiating the price. Touches on Indian claims to the land. Discusses his plans to have an agent purchase the land on their behalf, and explains how their application will be handled by the Committee and the Court.

GLC02437.05297

8 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled and to accomodate all differences to Mr. Fales." Also discusses the possibility of having a house built (the future Montpelier).

GLC02437.05647

31 October - 4 November 1792

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript document

Title: [Correspondence and document dealing with land speculation]

Contains seven sections. The first section was written in Boston, on 31 October, to Henry Jackson from Jean-Baptiste de la Roche and Rosalie Bacler de Leval. They received correspondence from settlers who have threatened to leave the colony at Frenchman's Bay, Maine. They request land titles from Jackson, so that they can comply with the "just demand of [the] settlers." The second section, from Jackson to de Leval and de la Roche, was written in Boston, 1 November. Says it is impossible for him to ascertain the quantity of acres, which is necessary information for the deed, so he will…

GLC02437.05681

2 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to William Bingham

Describes the purchasing of land in Maine. Metions Henry Jackson, Royal Flint, William Duer, Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval. Includes accounts and costs. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05721

3 January 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable this next spring..." In order to facilitate the business, she stresses the need of settling their business with Knox and having their petitions recorded by the General Court. Continues to discuss the stress the business has had on her and the sacrifices she has made. Notes the suspense she has had to keep the young recruitments in because of the…

GLC02437.05773

8 January 1793

Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1793-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses in great detail various land claims against the Muscongus patent in Maine along with Knox's proposal to purchase the land. States both he and Samuel Winslow looked over Knox's proposal and were surprised by the amount of land deducted for impending claims. Believes in some instances Knox has allocated more land than the claimants will ever demand. States he is apprehensive of releasing all interest without knowing the exact quantity of land being purchased. He has also advised the Winslow family that their interest is well worth $30,000. Says although the claim may appear high…

GLC02437.05777

February 16, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Notes on instructions to commissioners negotiating treaties with the northern and western Indians]

Later copy. A set of notes made in 1848 from the original instructions from Knox to commissioners negotiating a treaty with the Northwestern Indians (see GLC02437.05823). The top of page one is marked "1848" in a different hand. The commissioners are to be knowledgeable on previous treaties with the Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. There is a concern that the Indian tribes will come forward with new claims. Expresses a desire to be "liberal in granting additional considerations." If the tribes do not like the boundaries, the commissioners are to find out what…

GLC02437.05822

February 16, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Instructions sent to the treaty commissioners regarding negotiations with the northern and western Indians]

Instructions tell commissioners to be knowledgeable of previous treaties with the northern and western Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. If there are conflicting claims desires them "to be liberal in granting additional considerations." Wants them to tell the Indians "That the remaining Lands of the Indians within the lands of the US shall be [guaranteed] solemnly by the General Governt." Boundary changes must be reported to the president and the Senate for final approval. Wants the commissioners to ask for a truce while the president and Senate consider the…

GLC02437.05823

6 November 1793

Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Reports on Mr. Vesey's health. Says Vesey was so ill that they took a small craft to Thomaston and that Captain Vose thought it best for them to remain a few days. Continues letter on 8 November and says Vesey is better. Reports he has spent 70 dollars thus far. Says it will take 20 fair days to complete "the business," which appears to be something to do with squatters on Knox's Maine lands. Believes he will need another 50 dollars. Notes he is "disagreeably situated not knowing what to do."

GLC02437.05961

6 August 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Questions to the Tallisee King respecting the Treaty of Galphinton

Transcript of an interview with king of the Tallassees of the Creek Nation with an edit (p.2) in Henry Knox's hand. When asked if the king consented to ceding certain lands "eastwards of a line to be drawn from the Oconee...River to the head of the St. Mary's River" in the Treaty of Galphinton in 1785, the king reports he did not. The king adds that the Tallassees did not have such a right without the consent of the whole Creek nation. The king is also asked about Shoulder Bone Treaty of 1784 to which the king was a party. Mentions Alexander McGillivray, the part white Creek leader who…

GLC02437.04672

7 August 1790

Manuscript document

Title: [A treaty of peace]

Treaty negotiated with the Creek nation in Georgia stipulating land cessions and prisoner releases on the part of Creeks. In a secretarial hand.

GLC02437.04674

8 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Minutes of Spanish treaty with Creeks]

Minutes of the Spanish treaty with the Creeks prepared for Creek chief Alexander McGillivray.

GLC02437.04680

December 1790

Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816

Autograph document

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Hawkins relates the events surrounding the negotiations between the Creeks and the United States government. Writes that the Creeks have expressed disapprobation of the treaty at Augusta in 1785 (Treaty of Galphinton). Discusses the negotiations that followed. Docketed by Knox with a note "important papers - to elucidate the early disapprobation of the Georgian tribes."

GLC02437.04813

26 June 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 17 and 19 June. Also references the letter he sent Knox on 23 June (GLC02437.05026). Encloses a copy of the preliminary agreement (not included) made with the committee for the sale of lands. Says the agreement will be completed next Tuesday when Mr. Phillips, the committee chairman, returns to Boston. Believes they will make few alterations. Has sent Mr. Bruce, a member of the Court from Machias, to get as much information as he can. He is to return in 30 days. Goes on to discuss the location of the tract. Says if the tract borders on the British lines "we…

GLC02437.05030

3 July 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 26 June. After much difficulty and jealousy with the committee, the contract was signed, sealed, and delivered. Encloses a copy for Knox (see GLC02437.05043, a copy of this contract or a slightly earlier version of it). Says the original for the second party is in the hands of Royal Flint who is taking it to New York. Says there is a small change in the contract in their favor, "as they have permitted us to take 23 miles on the east, & 18 miles on the west side of Kennebec - this gives us eleven miles more in width than they first proposed." Reports that…

GLC02437.05049

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Regarding interest in the borders of the Waldo patent]

States that two men are interested in the boundaries of the Waldo patent, and discusses the surveys used to establish these bounds.

GLC02437.09299

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Discussing proposal regarding settlers on Waldo patent]

Regarding the terms on which the settlers on the Waldo patent can continue to live on their lands. There was an ongoing debate between Knox and these settlers over who these lands belonged to.

GLC02437.09300

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: Observations on the lands adjacent to the Bay of Fundy, its make, produce, inhabitants &c.

Geographical survey of the lands and waters around the Bay of Fundy in Maine. Also counts the number of inhabitants on the land.

GLC02437.09301