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[Land agreement]

Document is signed by Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow, and numerous others inhabitants. A land agreement involving Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow (the heirs and representatives of the late Brigadier General Samuel Waldo), and...

GLC02437.09188

[William Burns's declaration regarding the Muscongus settlement]

Burns discusses his settlement on Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent (also known as the Waldo or Linconshire Patent, land in present-day Maine). Discusses improvements Burns made to a stone house, and mentions his black cattle. Burns was given command...

GLC02437.10410

[John Campbell's declaration regarding the Damariscotta River settlement]

Attests that he took up land in an area under the charge of Colonel [David] Dunbar. Dunbar was replaced by Colonel Samuel Waldo, and some families left the area while others remained. The greatest concentration of settlers dwelled in the township...

GLC02437.10411

[List]

Noted as a copy. A list of settlers at St. Georges River, "Medumcook" [Meduncook], and Broadbay, Maine. Settlers are listed by town. Docket notes the list was supposedly written by Captain John North the original list is in Samuel Winslow's...

GLC02437.10641

to Timothy Pickering

Washington instructs Pickering, Quartermaster General, to extract 150 lbs. from the "British Military Chest" to pay General Henry Knox for use in his artillery department. Docket, in the hand of William Knox, indicates this order is a copy. A...

GLC02437.09308

to Henry Knox and Gouvenor Morris

Discusses Morris and Knox's progress regarding "the commission you were charged with by me" (possibly a commission to negotiate prisoner exchange with the British in Elizabethtown, New Jersey). Has received Morris and Knox's dispatches, as well as...

GLC02437.09309

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written from military Headquarters in New York. Washington, Commander in Chief of Continental forces, writes to Lincoln, Secretary at War. Discusses extra allowances requested by General Henry Knox, declaring the allowances "perfectly reasonable...

GLC02437.09310

to Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Alexander Hamilton

Washington provides instructions for his ministers to follow in his absence from the seat of government. Plans to travel to Savannah, Georgia. Presents an itinerary for his travels, noting the days he plans to pass through specific cities. Asserts...

GLC02437.09311

to Henry Knox

Later copy. Wishes to postpone a certain undiscussed matter until the next day, and perhaps put it off entirely.

GLC02437.09313

to Henry Knox

Later copy. Has discussed with members of Congress "in time of Peace of Uniting the Offices of Secty for War and Master of Ordinance in one person." Also upset with "stupidity of the Postmaster at Princeton" due to a great deal of his mail being...

GLC02437.09314

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter written to Henry Knox, briefly discussing the begining of the Constitutional Convention, and his election as chair of the Convention. Copy made on 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.

GLC02437.09315

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing the Constitution, its level of support and the level of wisdom and foresight possesed by the Constitution's authors. Admits the document may have flaws, but believes it should be accepted, and then...

GLC02437.09316

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter by Washington condoling Knox on the death of his son. Copied 3 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.

GLC02437.09318

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, informing Knox that he will arrive later than he expected to or had hoped for in Philedelphia. States that his later than expected arrival means he will have very little time to prepare for his...

GLC02437.09319

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter in which he informs Knox that he has sent him the draft of a letter to Captain Brandt, allowing him to let stand any corrections he may chose to make. Along left margin, "Recd from Lt. Henry Knox Thatcher Aug 9 1855 by mail."

GLC02437.09320

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for his valuable public service, as Knox is about to retire as Secretary of War. Copied from original 7 February 1854 according to note on first page.

GLC02437.09321

to Henry Knox

Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige....

GLC02437.09323

to Henry Knox

Realizes that supplies are badly needed in many locations, but wishes to transport supplies as little as possible. Also mentions how well Knox has performed as superintendent of his division. Washington's signature has been clipped out of the...

GLC02437.09353

to Henry Knox

Transmits a requisition from New York for ammunition and says to send only what stock is deficient to Fort Schuyler. Written at "Head Quarters." At bottom, a note in the hand of Samuel Shaw reads, "Answered and the papers returned to the man who...

GLC02437.09354

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possible evacuation of New York and various issues regarding supplies. Requests an estimate of articles needed for Knox's department and asks Knox to attend to supplies needed by General Clinton and Captain Moodie. "I have only to...

GLC02437.09355

to Henry Knox

Does not yet know the route Colonel Lamb's regiment will take, and has ordered the sappers and miners to West Point. "I am so totally in the dark at this Time, respecting the scene of our operations for the ensuing Campaign, that I cannot at present...

GLC02437.09356

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's opinion on the "proposed arrangement of the office of Field Commissary of Military Stores." Includes an extract from a letter by the Secretary of War at the end of his letter, which he wants Knox's opinion on. The extract is...

GLC02437.09357

to Henry Knox

Proposes use of prisoners as armorers, discusses trial of Sergeant Spinoza [Spinosa] for treason, requests help organizing the Department of the Commissary of Military Stores and wonders if "it be possible to get the field pieces directed to be...

GLC02437.09358

to Henry Knox

Refuses to grant leave to Captain Machin while he is on trial. "Captain Machin being under Arrest there would be an impropriety in his transacting any public business - or in granting him leave of absence from Camp. His Trial must soon come on in...

GLC02437.09359

to Henry Knox

Suggesting stationary duty for an Invalid Regiment. Instructs Knox to "keep Van Schaick's Artificers," and fill the rest of his need for artificers with carpenters and Masons;. Also discusses movement of materials from Fishkill, condition of "the...

GLC02437.09360

to Henry Knox

Suggests the Fourth Connecticut Regiment be used to lay wood for a hospital being built. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09361

to Henry Knox

Enclosing a note regarding a case that he wishes Knox to deal with. "You will be pleased to take up the matter in question, have a fair investigation made into the Merits of it, and cause justice to be done to the Individual concerned, as well as...

GLC02437.09362

to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox "furnish me with an Estimate of every thing in the Ordnance and Artillery Department which will be necessary to carry on an Offensive and vigorous Campaign - considering also the Seige of New York as a probable Operation." Written...

GLC02437.09363

to Henry Knox

The wives and children of soldiers in the New York Artillery regiment who are living in camp are to be provisioned by the army, in order to make sure they do not leave and take their soldier husbands with them. This provision only applies to women...

GLC02437.09364

to Henry Knox

Discusses the distribution of artillery at American garrisons, now that most hostilities have ceased. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09365

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox to order "that a stop should be put to the movement of the Troops & Stores which were destined for the Western Posts." Also asks him to forward letters he has enclosed. Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09366

to Henry Knox

States that while some men do not have proper winter clothing, Congress does not want to lose manpower, so they should remain in camp. Instead hopes to get as much use out of men whose enlistments expire soon, and then send them home. Also encloses...

GLC02437.09367

to Henry Knox

Washington, Commander in Chief of Continental forces, orders Knox to examine the state of Continental artillery. Instructs Knox to travel to New York City and Ticonderoga, and even to Quebec if necessary, to procure necessary artillery articles....

GLC02437.09369

to Henry Knox

General Washington writes to Knox, Chief of Artillery for the Continental Army. Informs Knox he will soon be called to a council of War, and will be asked his opinion on several issues: whether the Continental Army should engage in a general attack...

GLC02437.09370

to Henry Knox

Expresses the need for supplies for Mr. De Granger to carry out Military experiments. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.09371

to Henry Knox

General Washington writes a letter marked "private" to Knox, Chief of Artillery for the Continental Army. Recently consulted the Count de Rochambeau, a French General, and through France's aid, the Continental Army may be able to gain naval...

GLC02437.09372

to Henry Knox

Encloses request for ammunition from the State of New Jersey, and requests Knox's opinion on how much ammunition can be granted to the state. Docketed in Knox's hand. "On public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.09373

to Henry Knox

Sending Knox an extract of a letter he has received from the Board of War, regarding funds for Knox. The Board states that it has petitioned Congress for the funds Knox needs for military stores and transportation, but has not yet received the funds...

GLC02437.09374

to Henry Knox

Hopes General Lincoln can carry out a successful surprise attack on York Island (Manhattan) that night. Gives details on the plans for this attack, and what will be done to follow it up, including Knox reinforcing the position. Also discusses...

GLC02437.09375

to Henry Knox

Appointing Knox in command of West Point "and its Dependencies." Notes matters requiring specific attention, including "visit the Redoubts frequently" and keep them furnished with supplies, call the rolls often. Also requests that Knox deal with...

GLC02437.09376

to Henry Knox

Writes regarding the release of a prisoner. Informing Knox that "As Mr. Corne was ignorant of the regulations respecting Flags, when he came out, he may be permitted to return with the other Prisoners." Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by...

GLC02437.09377

to Henry Knox

Wondering if armourers and materials can be sent from West Point to Washington's camp to repair damaged heavy Arms. Washington's forces lack the men, forges, and supplies to repair these Arms. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw...

GLC02437.09378

to Henry Knox

Will soon inform Knox "whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau." Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is "appointed fort Major of West point & its...

GLC02437.09379

to Henry Knox

Consents to stopping work on the magazine and instead having the men work on the barracks. "I shall inform the Secretary at War, who seemed to have the completion of the Magazine much at heart, of the reasons which have hindered us from proceeding."...

GLC02437.09380

to the inhabitants

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Writes a letter to the inhabitants of Canaan, Maine assuring them that the agreement they made with [likely Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, and Samuel Winslow] will be a great advantage to...

GLC02437.09205

[List of islands and inhabitants east of Carver's Island]

List of three islands and the people who live on them.

GLC02437.09213

[Agreement with inhabitants of Canaan]

Long list of names of the inhabitants of Canaan and an agreement regarding "the lot on which [each] has made improvements" and "Mill privileges." Signed by Knox with just his last name, as well as Samuel and Isaac Winslow.

GLC02437.09214

[Agreement between Henry Knox and the twenty associates regarding land sale]

Agreement between Henry Knox and the "Twenty Associates of the Lincolnshire Company" regarding the sale of land within the Waldo patent. Also signed by Thomas Crafts, Nathaniel Appleton, William Walter, Joseph Peirce and Thomas C. London.

GLC02437.09258

[Deed of sale for land to Robert Blood]

A deed attesting to the sale of a lot of land to Robert Blood.

GLC02437.09293

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making a jacket. Also for thread and mending a coat and a pair of breeches. Total came to £5.8.

GLC02437.08479

[Bill for William Knox]

William Knox bought 15 dozen shoe brushes and 3 dozen scrubbing brushes. The total was £167.2. Bird signed the document noting that full payment was made.

GLC02437.08485

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making breeches as well as buttons and silk. The total came to £5.1. Signed by Callender stating payment was received.

GLC02437.08486

[Receipt for payment from William Knox]

Signed by Clement stating he received £200 from William Knox. The money was "sound & free from all Blemishes whatever."

GLC02437.08487

[William Knox's account with Daniel Bell]

William bought 10 hogsheads of tobacco. The total came to £3787. Bell signed off that he received payment.

GLC02437.08491

[William Knox's account with Beckes] [in French]

William Knox purchased various items for a total of £167.2.

GLC02437.08496

Receipt

Partially printed receipt for hosiery purchased from William Burford at the Golden Fleece for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08513

Receipt

Receipt for material bought from Thomas Bowen for Mrs. John Timmins. Signed by William Bidwell.

GLC02437.08518

[Books bought of John Bell]

Bought a copy of Halley's Astronomical Tables, a copy of the court calender, a copy of the list of the army, and a lead pencil. Total came to £1.3.

GLC02437.08527

Receipt

Receipt of Henry Knox's payments to various merchants for goods such as foodstuffs, bearskins, clothing, etc.

GLC02437.08533

Bills of Lading for the Brigatine Amsterdam

2 copies of bill of lading for "2 Casks Merchandize." The ship Amsterdam will take the goods from Boston to Alexandria, Virginia. Signed twice by Captain James Magee.

GLC02437.08542

[Bill to Henry Knox from L. Blaine & Wagner]

Knox's bill for various items, including a traveling case, hair powder, perfume, shaving soap, shaving brushes, etc. The total came to £16.5. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08543

Account receipt

Receipt for "Messrs Broome and Platt in Acct with James Webber & Co."

GLC02437.08565

Receipt for Henry Knox

Receipt of Henry Knox's account with Stephen Badlam. Notes that £3.6.0 was paid in full.

GLC02437.08569

Receipt

Henry Jackson's receipt from Edward Blanchard.

GLC02437.08574

to Giles Alexander

Bill from Henry Jackson to Giles Alexander. Noted that it was paid in full.

GLC02437.08577

Money order to Thomas Bolten

Henry Knox tells Henry Jackson to pay Thomas Bolten and charge it to Knox's account.

GLC02437.08578

[Money order to Benjamin Callender]

Knox says that Benjamin Callender is to be paid £15.10.4 in cash and £3.6 in state notes of 1784 or 1785. Verso signed by Callender stating that he "Recd payment in full." It is also noted that the state notes cost £1.10.10.

GLC02437.08582

[Money order to Hetty Atkins]

Knox orders Hetty Atkins to receive £4.19. Verso is signed twice by a Cyrus Forbes stating he partial payments on 8 July and 18 July.

GLC02437.08583

General Henry Knox in account with Broome & Platt

Knox owed £1346.18 "For Sundry merchadize as per Invoice." Provides a breakdown of how payment was made.

GLC02437.08591

[Account]

Lists the transactions between the firms of Broome & Platt and Webber, Addington & [Bicknell ?] from 1 August 1784 to 12 September 1785.

GLC02437.08596

[Note]

Note of receipt from Thomas Wally. Also includes a package for Henry Knox with a promise of delivery.

GLC02437.08627

[Note]

Promise to pay Henry Knox $20 from David Cook and Thomas Proctor.

GLC02437.08637

[Receipt]

Receipt for $3.50 from Henry Knox for the use of John Barwell's hackney coach travelling from New York to Philadelphia, and the damage of two coach glasses.

GLC02437.08641

[Receipt]

Receipt for items Henry Knox bought from Robert Campbell with a note of receipt from Campbell. Date from docket.

GLC02437.08655

[Receipt]

List of transactions between Robert Campbell and Henry Knox. Noted as signed by Daniel Rapine on behalf of Campbell.

GLC02437.08669

[Receipt]

Receipt for a grand piano Henry Knox bought from Barr & Co.

GLC02437.08673

[Notes]

Later copy. List of notes concerning Brigadier's Island, Maine taken from Henry Knox's account book. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08679

[Account]

Lists transactions by date between Thomas Cobb and William Bingham. Docket signed by Henry Knox stating that Joseph Peirce made a payment on behalf of Cobb.

GLC02437.08680

[Receipt]

Receipt of payment in the sum of $14.66 for a saddle and bridle.

GLC02437.08694

[Estimate]

Cosigned by John Harkness. Docket appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. Estimate of expenses for survey work.

GLC02437.08696

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Clement Biddle regarding various sales, notes and other financial matters.

GLC02437.08701

[Account]

Lists transactions between Joseph Anthony and Henry Knox by date and including interest. Date from docket.

GLC02437.08708

[Account]

Lists transactions between Joseph Anthony and Henry Knox by date.

GLC02437.08709

[Receipt]

Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Receipt of Henry Knox for $200 for repairs of the Boston Theatre. Signed by E. [Sigonmey ?].

GLC02437.08731

[Receipt]

Lists items in a transaction between Henry Knox and Abraham Child, including cloth and buttons. Includes a note of receipt on behalf of Child from Henry Smith, signed and dated Boston, 22 May 1798.

GLC02437.08736

[Account]

List of items sent to John Witherspoon from John Rynier. Items listed by date, type and amount, including beef, tea, rum, butter, and molasses.

GLC02437.08754

[Account]

Lists transactions between Thomas Flucker and Josiah Bowen for room, board and damages, including a broken mirror. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08755

[Receipt]

Receipt for mortgages and other financial transactions of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08756

[Sales auction]

Inventory of goods Knox either bought or sold at a public auction at Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.08806

[Receipt]

List of transactions between David Conner and Henry Knox, mostly relating to boards. Date previously inferred, written in pencil on the verso.

GLC02437.08808

[Receipt]

Receipt for payment regarding a new house.

GLC02437.08829

[Certificate]

Certifies that William Biskey cut wood from a certain lot. Signed by John Gleason and William H. Wiggins.

GLC02437.08850

[Note]

Note of $38 for Charles Bryant. Includes notes of receipt on the verso.

GLC02437.08855

[Claim sale]

Partially printed document (first page) with subsequent information filled in by hand. Authorizes the sale of land by James Capen to Robert Luist and James Flucker. Includes notes of receipt dating from 6 October 1733 to 20 April 1741.

GLC02437.08861

[Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to Francis Brindley.

GLC02437.08871

[Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to William Caldwell.

GLC02437.08873

[Petition]

Petition to Governor Jonathan Belcher regarding conflicts with the Indians in Massachusetts. Includes a list of names of people supporting the petition.

GLC02437.08881

[Bond]

Bond between Philip Dumaresq and James Bowdoin, with J. Marion and William Story signing as witnesses. Includes a note signed by Bowdoin.

GLC02437.08883

[Extract]

Extract of a deed to Jonas Clarke from Samuel Waldo, discussing the borders for a plot of land.

GLC02437.08902

[Bond]

Bond discussing land proprietorship and mortgages. Signed by Edward Hutchinson, among others, with Thomas Flucker and [Hezekiah ?] Brown as witnesses. Also includes two notes. The first note is from Daniel Henckman, verifying the above and dated 13...

GLC02437.08909