February 12, 1795

Eustis, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo Patent. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06352

18 December 1799

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Davis tells Knox that he paid the sheriff of Lincoln $1500 as Knox requested. Davis says he was deceived by a man named "Truky" with whom he made a contract. Davis says, "I thought I had sold the 65 acres well, considering the title was disputed-But the people in possession, have, since my stipulation with Trukey (more perhaps from revenge than any thing else) offered me more than I agreed to take for it." Davis says he will hold him to the first agreement. Davis insists he has been deceived by Samuel Winslow as well and does not trust his information. Notes that he received word from Mr…

GLC02437.07339

25 August 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829

Manuscript document

Title: [Journal of Whiting & Brackett]

An abstract of a journal. Appears the journal was kept by [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin?] Brackett who are either associates or land agents of [George] Ulmer and/or Henry Knox. The journal was likely kept to be used as evidence (probably in court) against the insurgents in Maine. The journal was kept between the dates 25 August 1801 to 5 September 1801.

GLC02437.07591

28 August 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes a meetings they had with the settlers in various towns in Maine regarding the surveying. Regretfully informs Knox that the settlers were not responsive to what they had to say. States the settlers are determined to prevent the survey on Knox's patent (likely the Waldo) and on the Plymouth Company Says the settlers further warns Knox not to send any more surveyors out. Written from Davistown, Maine which is possibly present day Liberty, Maine.

GLC02437.07593

3 September 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Thurston Whiting and Benjamin Brackett

Informs the gentlemen their services are no longer needed and they can return to their families. Mentions they did not encounter any settlers during their last survey until they left the woods. Also mentions they received reinforcements who have been ordered to scour the woods for any insurgents. Notes George Ulmer's health is doing much better. Letter is signed by George Ulmer & Company.

GLC02437.07602

28 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Solicitor General

States George Ulmer will present the state of affairs regarding the insurrections by the insurgents in Kennebec County and that northern part of Lincoln County, Maine which borders Knox's patent (likely the Waldo patent). Mentions the affairs have led to a state of destruction of rights and properties and to the shedding of blood. Says a prior arrangement made between himself and his settlers prevents him from leaving home.

GLC02437.07628

1 October 1801

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he showed Knox's letter (GLC02437.07628) to Judge Paine regarding the insurrections of the insurgents in Maine. Notes the judge included Knox's letter as part of his "charge" to the Grand Jury. Encloses (not included) a list of names of men being charged for the riot that took place on the 4th of July [1801?]. Says the evidence against the men is "positive and unequivocal." Also informs Knox he furnished [George] Ulmer with summons for the next court date. Discusses the witnesses, noting many of them knew nothing or have lied before the jury. Mentions Reverend W. Pickles was the…

GLC02437.07632

7 September 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Reporting to Knox on their mission to calm the people living on his lands on the Waldo patent. State that they have told the settlers there that Knox intends them no hard, and while some are convinced, otheres are still suspicious, and others even threaten violence. Those leaving near Knox's lands also distrust his intentions. Informs Knox that many of these citizens had been told that Knox and his surveyors were looking to take their land. The last four pages are slightly smaller, and are sewn onto the front eight pages.

GLC02437.09277

2 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the purchase of land in Maine and the boundaries.

GLC02437.05720

23 August 1796

Appleton, Nathaniel, 1731-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by several members of the Standing Committee of the 20 Associates. Committee writes to ask Knox for a complete survey of the entirety of their territory. The committee explains the nature of the survey they want, the boundaries of what they would like to be surveyed, as well as why they need a survey.

GLC02437.06803

18 July 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of 20 associates discussing a possible adjustment in the terms of settlement between Knox and settlers.

GLC02437.07004

February 4, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Asks for support as he will be going before the legislature, about mistakes made by the surveyors related to the Waldo patent lands. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06344

16 May 1796

Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Place written is illegible. Dunton, one of Knox's employees in the Waldo patent lands in Maine, writes about a dispute between himself and a Mr. Parsons regarding living arrangements. Both Dunton's and Parsons's families are sharing one unfinished house. Parsons is currently out of town, but Dunton begs that when he returns, Knox relocate Parsons to an empty schoolhouse nearby.

GLC02437.06741

4 August 1801

Durant, Jackson, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be a short reply to a note Knox sent him regarding Durant's lack of response to Knox's expectations or demands. Assures Knox he will remove his family if another situation occurs.

GLC02437.07578

24 September 1803

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he just returned from attending the examination of Knox's settlers' land claims (see GLC02437.07822). Declares that it "has been an arduous and disagreeable undertaking." Touches briefly on the claims heard by General [Salem] Towne (he spells it "Town") and mentions that he will send a more thorough communication on the subject soon. Discusses payment for the witnesses Knox sent along, such as a Mr. Mudgit. Also declares that Judge Towne is showing himself to be honest and upright.

GLC02437.07827

26 December 1803

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Long letter detailing judicial hearings and decisions regarding Knox's claims to lands in the Waldo patent which have been claimed by squatters.

GLC02437.07838

24 October 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses signing the bond with the ten proprietors on behalf of the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo; declares that he has empowered Henry Jackson to sign on their behalf. Encloses a bond related to the Waldo patent (not present), and summarizes some information about it.

GLC02437.09138

1791

Williamson, Charles, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business relating to land on Lake Ontario and mentions that he is expecting to have some of his boats seized by the British. Expresses his opinion that a post on Lake Ontario would be beneficial. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09949

3 April 1789

Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his letter via Captain [Thomas] Vose, and is happy to hear that an "Establishment is making at the Fort and Block-House Farms." Has helped Vose set up a fence around the property, and also helped him explain to the people that they now have "an opportunity of discharging their Debts to him [Vose] as your Agent." Believes Vose to be "a Man of a good Disposition and Genius" and will help him in matters likely to promote Knox's interests. Reports that he has discussed the "affairs at Waldoborough" with Mr. Waterman Thomas and Mr. Jacob Ludwig. Discusses the local opinions about the…

GLC02437.04164

21 August 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to David Fales

Asks Fales to go to Long Island, most likely Long Island, Maine, to greet members of the legislature. Also provides a list of important residents. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07021

January 31, 1805

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has determined that it would be unnecessary to further examine a particular township's land quality, so he has not done it. Discusses hearings related to rightful ownership of Knox's land's in Maine, mentioning the head of the Commission, General [Salem] Towne (he spells it "Town"). Provides some insights and suggestions. Also writes about taxes and other issues in the Bangor area.

GLC02437.07903

4 October 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Fales

Signed by Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, and Samuel Winslow on page 13. Noted as a copy. A long letter to Fales with instructions regarding surveying land in Maine. Offers Fales a position to work as their agent and to deal with the settlers in Maine.

GLC02437.09201

20 February 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George W. Irving

Writes that he has received a letter "in which you offer to relingquish to me the entire right of the Winslow Families in the muscongus [Waldo] Patent for the Sum of twenty five thousand dollars." States that the $25,000 offered is far more than he expected, since he does not think the land in its present condition is worth the amount but will accept it since he might need it to settle disputes. Goes on to formally accept the terms of the agreement to claim the land. Watermarked "[J ?] Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10262

November 20, 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his distress concerning the worsening situation of the Maine Eastern Lands. Feels pressure to meet the demands of everyone, especially Madame de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05708

1821

Header Record

Title: Northwest Boundary: with 4 letters, printed report and folding map

Fixing the Northwest boundary between the U.S. and Canada, as far as Oregon Territory. Including complete record of American and British exploration parties. Manuscript book accompanied by map (#8) and 7 other items,starting with early preliminaries.

GLC05634