circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Water and mills on the Manor

The manuscript discusses what Robert Livingston's will states concerning the use of mills and water on the Manor.

GLC03107.04794

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Questions relative to the mills on Daufnies falls

GLC03107.04796

January 27, 1783

Harrod, Joseph, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Harrod to Major General Knox. Is writing because he knew Knox had a friendship with his deceased "Brother Treat" (possibly Samuel Treat, d. 1777, Harrod's brother-in-law).. Is requesting his assistance in getting Treat's half-pay pension for his mother, who needs it. Also says that "the last time he was at Haverhill I think he told me he lost a Valluable Horse at the [battle of] Brandy Wine & did not know wheather it would be made up to him." Says his petitions have not been answered and hopes Knox can assist him.

GLC02437.01864

4 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Joseph Harrod

Discusses the affairs of the late Captain Lieutenant Samuel Treat, and how his heirs would receive the money and estate. Also includes a certificate giving his heirs the right to his possessions. Both the letter and the certificate are written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

GLC02437.01981

8 April 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Addressed to his "dear Sister." Mentions that he perused the letters she sent to Lucy Knox earlier in the year. Discusses his actions regarding "her father" Thomas Flucker's estate, especially regarding how favorable the government is to his claims. Comments on the debts "against" the estate, and presents some business plans for the Waldo patent lands. Mentions an agent in England, Thomas Longman.

GLC02437.04169

16 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Harwood [incomplete]

Top portion of page 1 is torn off. Appears to discuss financial arrangements regarding their shared business interest in the Waldo patent lands and the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.04291

8 January 1790

Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses issues with the Waldo patent and mentions the Winslow family. Also sends along news of her own family, a daughter and husband Richard. Appears to be Knox's sister-in-law.

GLC02437.04464

2 June 1790

Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing sooner, but declares she was ashamed to tell him that no progress had been made on their Waldo patent land dealings. However, is pleased to report that she "obliged the Creditors of my Father to consent to your receiving your demand without a chancery suit." Discusses business interests relating to the Waldo patent and debt repayment, including financial affairs with Thomas Longman in London, England. Also discusses family news, congratulating the Knox family on the birth of a new son.

GLC02437.04622

3 November 1790

Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mrs. Harwood tells Secretary of War Knox that she received his letter through William Knox ten days before. She discusses a dispute over whether Knox must provide a receipt to his creditors in London. Mrs. Harwood is acting as a liaison for Knox. There is concern over Knox's demands from the "Massachusetts state." Mrs. Harwood says, "I must desire you will send a receipt in full of all demands upon me, to Longman to be delivered by him." Mrs. Harwood will not pay her bond to Knox until she has received a receipt from him. She tells Knox she sees his brother William seldom because he has many…

GLC02437.04766

3 April 1793

Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wrote to her sister [Lucy] by the last packet and is now writing to reinforce what she said "relative to the legacy of my Uncle." Says "I have great reason to believe the Mortgage is taken of & consequently you are satisfied - if so I conjure you to inform me without delay as it is of the utmost consequence to me to know it." Says she has nothing to add other than she recently removed to town.

GLC02437.05864

3 June 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Initialled by Knox. References Harwood's letter of 3 April. Mentions a mortgage on a tract of land given by Harwood's mother and father to her uncle Tianus Waldo. References a late letter sent to his wife Lucy stating "that the creditors of your father in England expected to recover from the Commissioners of Bankruptcy, the public security what you held in trust and what passed into your husbands hands." Says that the letter inferred Hannah felt there was hope of the bonds being canceled to recover the securities belonging to Lucy. Notes if Hannah can get back her securities, then Lucy…

GLC02437.05896

February 13, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Long letter with great detail on financial issues over properties inherited by Knox's wife and her family. The arguments revolve around difficulties with Samuel Waldo's estate. Includes a few calculations regarding family finance. Knox also mentions his ill health. Harwood appears to be Knox's sister-in-law.

GLC02437.09216

22 March 1789

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he arrived home safely. Discusses the "business of electioneering" in publications, especially the apparent desire to slander General [Benjamin] Lincoln's name. Believes Mr. [Samuel] Adams has an equal chance of winning. Mentions business with the Flucker estate, including a bond that Mr. [Thomas] Flucker had against Gorham's brother, and another bond young Mr. [Isaac] Winslow had against Gorham's brother. Discusses financial negotiations and asks if Knox can intervene with Winslow on his brother's behalf. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04148

2 March 1790

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about what is due to an officer in Colonel Henry Jackson's regiment, Samuel Rogers, who was killed in the Battle of Yorktown, which Gerry calls "the seige of Cornwallis."

GLC02437.04524

1819-1820

Fayette County (Ky.)

Header Record

Title: Court documents re: settlement of various estates [Decimalized .01- .07]

1. Carr, Thomas, and Thomas W. Clagett. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] 27 January 1820. Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker, dec'd. With attached sheet ordering the inventory of Baker's estate. 4 p. + docket. 2. Randalph, Moses, and Jediah Stout. DS: [Fayette Co., Ky.?] 29 January 1820. Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper, dec'd. 4 p. 3. Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] January 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of John White. 2 p. 4. Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] March 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of Abraham Bird…

GLC07237

1800

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Pamphlet

Title: The Last Will & Testament of.... George Washington

Printed by Isaiah Thomas. Uncut.

GLC07425

circa 1783-1815

Antill, Edward, 1742-1789

Document

Title: List of the property of the late Richard Montgomery

The document states that the items on the list are to be handed over to Robert Livingston (1746-1813). Marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04197

31 March 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he has had a conversation with Dr. [William] Eustis, and that Eustis would find a particular (unnamed) circumstance highly pleasing if it came to pass. Informs Knox about the progress of Samuel Shaw, who is sailing again to China. Also discusses a 17- or 18- year-old debt owed to the Flucker estate. Reports that he should be able to secure its repayment if he can find the note explaining the debt, but asks if Knox has any knowledge of this issue or wishes about how to handle it. Adds that his father is still alive but "cannot continue many days."

GLC02437.04567

11 April 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that his father passed away the day before, stating that "he was calm & resigned, and died in full faith of perfect happiness in the world of spirits - this was a great consolation to my honored mother & to his Children & friends around him - my aged mother is very much afflicted, and cannot reconcile the separation they having live'd together fifty eight years last month, and but very little apart during that period - " Goes on to discuss matters regarding the raising of troops and a possible appointment in the military, though he states "but why do I mention QMG [Quarter…

GLC02437.04581

10 March 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 27 February and 2 March. Notes he delivered the letters enclosed for Mrs. Flucker. Has learned from the sheriff of the county that no part of the patent can be sold to pay taxes. States he can count on his watchfulness. Will wait for information respecting William Tudor, to whom Jackson owed money. Says "I will fight him thro' every stage of the law and subject myself to every and any inconvenience before I will submit to such a damn'd swindling trick." Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter to William Bingham (not included). Saw the supplementary report…

GLC02437.05848

15 December 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 4 and 7 December. Encloses a letter from William Knox (not included). Says William "mentioned he was unwell and did not feel happy nor contentd that the journey and change of air may be of service which operated on his mind in taking the measure - I believe it was sudden unexpected in him as I have reason to think it was not contemplated until that morning." Believes William is "as helpless as a Child, and unable to provide or take care of himself - you must and ought to take him instantly under your immediate Eye, and keep him in constant and steady employ or…

GLC02437.05995

January 19, 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 4 and 11 January. Says Knox's son will not be seeing a dancing master as those instructions arrived too late. If he must go to Philadelphia, he will, "but I am closing the settlement of my Fathers Estate which cannot be conveniently left in its present situation." Goes on to say "If from any cause you do not resign your Public Situation, or cannot attend yourself to the patent - only interest me one sixth or an eight in your late purchase and allow me what you may think reasonable p[er] annum, and I will undertake the whole management of the business, and will…

GLC02437.06029

17 October 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire attending to business on his father's estate. Recommends a gentleman for a position as a clerk of the shipyard in Portsmouth.

GLC02437.06225

21 November 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters between Knox, Betsy Winslow, and other members of the Winslow family. Reports Betsy Winslow is willing to accept Knox's terms, however, the other Winslow's are not. Also discusses Knox's finances concerning payments to the bank. Mentions several ships full of cargo have arrived.

GLC02437.06246

11 October 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the education of the son of a mutual friend [possibly named Sumner or Summer], whose legitimacy is suspect. Writes, "I am afraid whether I have any thing in writing that acknowledges him as his Son & that he ment [sic] to consider him as such with respect to his property." Forwards a letter from Dr. [William] Eustis concerning his desire to "have the charge of the Invalids" in Massachusetts (not present). Speaks highly of Eustis's integrity, and suggests Knox may want to appeal to Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton on Eustis's behalf, as Hamilton will be making the appointment.…

GLC02437.04386