7 May 1786

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inquire about an unsettled account against the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Recently looked over his old account books and found that goods which were taken up by Flucker after Williams's departure (he apparently went abroad in 1770), but before the "Lexington Business put an End to all commercial Concerns in the Town." There is no record of the debt having been paid, and his business agents think it was not. Would like to know whether this account might be "admitted in the Settlement of the Estate?" Has enclosed the account information. Sends his…

GLC02437.03265

8 May 1791

Dawes, Thomas, 1731-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: Answers to six questions proposed by General Knox

Dawes, apparently an attorney, responds to Secretary of War Knox's questions about settling the Flucker estate. Mentions issues about claims on the estate, insolvency, taxes, and the sale of "a disputed estate."

GLC02437.04943

5 December 1802

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes the land owned by the "late Mrs. [Hannah?] Flucker." Lists the amount of land and who either currently owns or resides on the land.

GLC02437.07775

15 May 1787

Collings, Lydia, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to do something about Mr. Flucker's note of hand in her favor as she is presently in need of funds.

GLC02437.03550

January 28, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Sr.

Has received from a Mr. Sullivan certain bonds (not present) relating to the Flucker estate. Writes that he told Mr. Sullivan he could not sign the bonds until he asked Winslow questions as to their history, particularly how the bonds originally came into the possession of Winslow and his late uncle (likely Thomas Flucker). Also refers to a letter he wrote to Winslow's cousin, Isaac Winslow, Jr. (see GLC02437.09162), about taxes assessed to the Waldo patent lands; asks Winslow to give advice to his cousin on the matter.

GLC02437.09163

13 December 1805

Willing, Thomas, 1731-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by Thomas Willing and [C. W. Harr]. Writes to Knox concerning the estate of the late William Bingham. Discusses legal issues and financial obligations involving Bingham's settlement. Asks Knox for advise and his influence.

GLC02437.09873

January 14, 1785

Fales, Nathaniel, 1727-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for permission to continue burning lime in a kiln he built, apparently on land he bought from Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Writes, "I am gratly regoyst to hear your honer thinkes of coming to live amonst us which I beleve will be much for your entrest and a grat blesen to the inhabitants... i have don the best i cold to rase the credit of your Lime..."

GLC02437.03086

3 June 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Shirley Erving

Knox acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Erving on 22 May 1787 related to a claim of the descendants of General [William] Shirley to a portion of General Samuel Waldo's Penobscot lands (present-day Maine). Knox promises to investigate the claim, but does not think it will turn out to be valid.

GLC02437.03564

30 June 1792

Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox, "The time proposed, when you was at St Georges for giving Deeds to those persons who then agreed for their Lands, is sometime since elapsed..." States that some of the settlers have made considerable payments for the land, and they refuse to pay more until they receive their deeds. Encloses Samuel Watt's deed for land which was formerly part of the Flucker estate. Notes that some persons want to purchase lands, and settlers that are already on the land are desirous "of accommodating their matters."

GLC02437.05521

January 17, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Mrs. Ferguson

References receiving Mrs. Ferguson's letter of 17 January. Believes the widows and orphans of all army officers killed in the line of public duty deserve to be supported by the government. If she cannot get assistance, he will speak to some gentleman about her story as "you are richly entitled to the poor pittance."

GLC02437.05785

1 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Fales

Discusses a variety of subjects related to the Flucker estate and the Waldo patent lands. Signs also on behalf of Isaac Winslow, his brother Samuel Winslow, and their cousin the elder Isaac Winslow, all of whom are also executors on the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.09116

2 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to David Fales

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. However, the author mentions Knox in the third person, so it is unclear whether it is Knox writing about himself in the third person, or Knox copied a letter written by another party. Refers to an agreement made with Fales's brother Nathaniel Fales, apparently regarding the upcoming sale of lands in Maine to Isaac Winslow. Also discusses the status of the Flucker estate, to which Knox is an executor.

GLC02437.09118

1 October 1799

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Davis notes to Knox that he (Davis) has the task of selling the lands from the estate of "the late Mr. Flucker." Davis relates to Knox how the process is coming along and notes the difficulties involved, especially with selling the Duckpond Lands.

GLC02437.07312

9 November 1845

Edwards, Cabel G., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus Edwards

Reports that their father is dead and describes his last weeks. Includes the surrender of his father's estate to his brother. Discusses his financial and legal troubles. Invites his brother and family in Ohio to go west to California, where they can escape the oppressive, violent government of the established United States. Mentions Mormonism and the saints moving west en masse.

GLC05691

2 April 1836

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet Henry

Buchanan writes to his sister because he is concerned for her health. He writes: "let me strongly urge you to resist the gloomy feelings & apprehensions which I fear you indulge." He asks her to submit to the will of God, but also acknowledges he is not a model Christian. Buchanan assures Harriet that should he survive her, he will comply with any requests she makes of him.

GLC05508.054

December 21, 1785

Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813

Autograph document signed

Title: [Manumission of mulatto slave Robert Cowley from the estate of Peter Randolph]

Signed and sealed in the presence of Beverly Randolph, Martha Randolph, and James Rim. Randolph purchases the slave, Robert Cowley, from Peter Randolph, deceased, with the intention of freeing the slave. Cowley purchased his freedom from Randolph for fifty pounds. Notes that Cowley is older than forty-five years. Document is a court copy.

GLC05490

19 September 1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Fragment]

The lower half of an agreement regarding executors and administration, possibly for a will.

GLC02437.08979

February 13, 1789-May 1, 1789

Compson, Thomas, fl. 1789

Manuscript document

Title: [Financial settlement]

Marked "copy." Written from several locations. In a letter written from Worcester Shire, England, Thomas Compson asks his brother Joseph to pay Samuel Ogden a sum of money due Ogden from a debt owed by their father. The next letter, dated 13 February 1789 and written from Booneton [Boonton], New Jersey, declares that the money should be paid to James Webber on order of Samuel Ogden. Below is a letter dated 8 April 1789 and signed by William Gibson, Notary Public, testifying to terms under which the Compson brothers owe money to the firm of Webber and Bicknell of London. Last is a note…

GLC02437.04110

18 April 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks him whether he is still in Boston, when he plans to depart for St. George's (likely in Maine), and whether he has any news from Boston or from their friends in Philadelphia. Writes that he has been in town to handle his father's estate but will be leaving soon. Asks after the well-being of Knox's family.

GLC02437.06709

26 May 1787

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Winslow informs his cousin of the difficulty he has had in obtaining a confirmation of the Muscongus (Waldo) Patent. Writes that he and his brother have been corresponding with Henry Knox, and they trust him with the business of their deceased aunt's estate.

GLC02437.03554

20 August 1788

Winthrop, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winthrop informs Knox he has examined county records regarding the estate of the late Thomas Flucker and Flucker's father. Encloses minutes pertaining to the records (GLC02437.03967). Instructs Knox to pay D. Rand.

GLC02437.03966

23 October 1788

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Collected payment on several accounts for Knox. Encloses papers (not included) related to the "appraisement" of the estate of [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's deceased father-in-law. Discusses back taxes related to Flucker's lands that have been sold.

GLC02437.04011

1 November 1790

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Knox's letter written 14 October. Winslow mentions a "controversy between Mrs. Waldo and Us" believing that Knox "had a conviction either of the policy, or propriety of it." Winslow wishes to find employment but is unable to find anything. No doubt Knox will "be ever near the Fountain of Federal business" and Winslow hopes to get a position. Says he has not gone to the [Waldo] patent, as Knox wished, due to the hostile disposition of some inhabitants there and his own "present embarrass'd condition." Discusses Cox's petition, land sales, and…

GLC02437.04765

20 February 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo Patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their land, Knox is willing to oblige. Will pay $12,500, half the selling price, to the Winslows by 1 May. Place writ is not listed; however, another letter (GLC02437.02828) from Henry dated the same day places him in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05827

9 March 1793

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes since receiving Knox's reply (no date given) he has been trying to negotiate a loan "upon the strength of my Expectations; not having yet been able to accomplish my purpose." Reports that Henry Jackson encouraged him to make a draft upon Knox. Accordingly he has drawn up a bill for $250. Will leave another bill for $250 in the hands of his brother. Has only done this because of the "most pressing demands." Will consider the money an advance "towards my part of the Consideration money of the patent Contract." Does not think Knox will need the legal paper work for the land as "I…

GLC02437.05846