circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Crosby

Discusses a deed.

GLC02437.08091

20 November 1734

Manuscript document

Title: [Extract]

Extract of a deed regarding land from Samuel Waldo to John [Oulton ?].

GLC02437.08868

9 December 1735

Manuscript document

Title: [Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to Adam Winthrop.

GLC02437.08872

11 October 1793 - 22 October 1794

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Mortgage cancellation]

Authorization for the cancellation of a mortgage of land from the estate of the late Thomas Flucker. Witnessed by Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Noted as "Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of" Henry Jackson who has also signed. Authorized by Samuel Cooper, who has signed twice as justice of the peace, 17 October 1793. Also noted and signed as received and entered into the records by William Webber at Hancock Island on 6 October 1794 and Thomas Price at Lincoln Island on 22 October 1794.

GLC02437.10726

19 March 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Signature is partially missing. Knox says Samuel Winslow is planning to draw two bills, each for $250 at 15 days sight, upon him. The payment is supposed to be an advance for the money Samuel is set to receive for the buyout of their interest in the Waldo Patent. Knox will accept the bills. Has written to his attorney Nathan Dane of Beverly, Massachusetts to draw up the necessary papers for the sale of the Waldo lands. Dane will call upon the Winslows for information. Reports that Samuel said it would be too much trouble to find out if there are incumbrances on their portion of the Waldo…

GLC02437.05855

12 October 1793

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Indenture between Henry Knox and the Winslow brothers]

Copy. Legal document involving a land exchange between Knox and Samuel and Isaac Winslow.

GLC02437.05943

1 November 1793

Gross, Joseph, fl. 1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deed from Joseph Gross]

Legal document stating Joseph Gross sold Abel Curtis a lot of land in Frankfort, County of Hancock, District of Maine. Curtis paid £12. Witnessed by Francis Goodwin, Justice of the Peace. Also signed by William Webber, Register of Deeds.

GLC02437.05957

11 April 1794

Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of contract]

A receipt of $800 for an enclosed contract. Contract and money was delivered by Henry Jackson on behalf of Henry Knox to Ebenezer Dunton and Tileston Cushing. The document is marked as a copy. Another date was added in pencil of 17 April 1794. The original document was signed by Ebenezer Dunton, Tileston Cushing, and by Henry Knox's attorney, Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.06076

29 August 1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Deed to Hosea Cushing]

Authorizes the sale of a tract of Henry Knox's land to Hosea Cushing. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.07024

circa 1784-1806

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses land deeds.

GLC02437.08081

4 June 1763

Waldo, Francis, fl. 1728-1784

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Relative to selling land in Nova Scotia]

Agreement in which the signatories, who are the heirs of Samuel Waldo, appoint John [Palianet] of London as their agent and attorney. They commission him to sell their lands in Nova Scotia. Also signed by several others as witnesses.

GLC02437.09016

February 3, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement to employ men for the summer to work on canals or other buildings on his property.

GLC02437.06611

31 October 1800

Wilson, Life, fl. 1799-1800

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement

Agreement between Knox and Life Wilson. Wilson will take care of the saw mills, grist mills, locks, and canals in Warren County. Wilson is also in charge the employees of the these mills. They agree to split the shares of the grist mill. Knox agrees to pay Wilson $25 a month for his services.

GLC02437.07480

16 July 1801

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Autograph document signed

Title: [Quit Claim]

Letter signed by Edmund Winchester, and Aman Winchester and Joseph Hall as witnesses. A quit claim for two lots in Lincoln County, Maine. Document appears to be releasing all rights (title and claim) from Edmund Winchester to Knox and his heirs. Also appears a lot has been contracted to Joshua Palmer and one to Joseph Sherman. Date was added at a later date in pen. Docket notes received 10 August 1801.

GLC02437.07570

23 March 1804

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Mortgage cancelled]

Documents the cancellation of a mortgage made to Winchester by Henry Knox on a plot of land in Maine. Signed by Winchester and by David Russell as witness.

GLC02437.07851

16 September 1766

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement with Thomas Flucker]

Indicates that Flucker is bound to Winslow for a particular sum, based on previous agreements they had made. Signed by Thomas Flucker and Isaac Winslow, as well as a John [Cotton], perhaps as witness.

GLC02437.09038

26 November 1768

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Document

Title: [Bill of sale to David Winch]

Partially printed. Agreement between the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo and David Winch, in which Winch purchases a tract of land from the heirs. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, Thomas Flucker and Hannah Flucker. Indicates that Isaac Winslow and Thomas Flucker are acting as attorneys and signed the names of some of the heirs. Also signed by John Dennie and one other party whose signature is illegible. Extensive notes in an unknown hand on verso.

GLC02437.09055

4 June 1773

Wiley, Joseph, fl. 1773

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deed given to Joseph Wiley and William McFarland]

Declares that Wiley and McFarland purchased a tract of land from the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo in 1765, and explains financial transactions related to the purchase. Signed by Wiley and McFarland, as well as Timothy Paine and William Paine as witnesses.

GLC02437.09084

17 April 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

A rough draft of a document lisiting various claims on the Waldo patent, relating to Knox's attempts to buy these lands. Has gone over all available documents and notes any possible problems with the deeds, competing claims or lack of proper documentation on the lands Knox wishes to purchase.

GLC02437.09242

4 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Dane

Discusses difficulty with "Francis Waldo's proportion." Offers to "co-operate many reasonable measure on the part of the Flucker Family to prevent the Winslows from suffering by the omision of the bond, which I suppose they would have given if required." Asks Nathan Dane to "devise some safe remedy for the evil, if it can be done." Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10265

February 13, 1799

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Manuscript document

Title: [Mortgage deed cancellation]

Edmund Winchester agrees that when Knox pays a specified note, Winchester will "cancel the mortgage Deed which he has Executed to me of this Date."

GLC02437.10332

16 November 1788

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses routine War Office affairs and preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Comments on Ebenezer Hazard's assurances that a contract would be renewed to guarantee regular postal service. Forwarded some letters from Henry to Winthrop Sargent, Secretary of the Northwest Territory. Discusses the coordination of supplies, namely cartouch boxes, for the trip. Mentions Pratt, John Stagg, and [Samuel] Hodgdon. Covers other military matters, referring to Captains Savage and [Henry] Burbeck. Remarks on a visit of the Count de Moustier, French minister to the United States, and his…

GLC02437.04030

2 September 1788

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

William, attending business in Henry's absence, transmits two letters from Lucy Knox (possibly GLC02437.03976 and GLC02437.03979). Notes that Congress recently addressed the question of its permanent location. Six states were in favor of New York, while four were in favor of Philadelphia, "so the question was lost as seven states are necessary for the decision." Discusses military matters: Royal Flint's clothing contract with [the War Department?]; Joseph Howell's appointment as Commissioner of Army Accounts; correspondence with Arthur St. Clair and Josiah Harmar; business with William…

GLC02437.03980

7 November 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

References receiving two of Lucy's letters. Has enclosed a letter for Henry Jackson Knox (not included). Does not have a complaint about her leaving on Wednesday, just wants her to be happy and comfortable. Does not believe it prudent to go into Philadelphia until 25 November. Says there has been rain the past two days and unseasonable warm weather today. Notes "Some people who have lately gone into the city have fallen sacrifices either to their own imprudence or to the malignancy of the disorder." Has directed their house to be well aired. Mentions he received a letter from Mrs.…

GLC02437.05962

7 April 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

Encloses a work agreement (not present) with Phineas Whitney and others for employment at the lime works. Provides advice on how best to use the labor. Also consents to him residing on a particular house and farm for the season, and gives him advice about that. Also gives various instructions on issues related to the Knox estate, and asks him to discuss them with Mr. [John] Gleason, Knox's agent.

GLC02437.07929