1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Mortgage form]

Mortgage involving Knox and Abiyah Cheever, who paid Knox a "sum of one hundred dollars."

GLC02437.07351

28 May 1800

Bogs, David, fl. 1800

Document signed

Title: [Quit Claim Deed]

David Bogs releases to Henry Knox "a Certain tract of land lying near the Great Falls of St. Georges River in Warren and near the Mills...." Josiah Reed and John Gleason sign as witnesses. Partially printed document.

GLC02437.07413

July 1800

Cheever, Abijah, 1760-1843

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt

Receipt from Cheever indicating that he received of Henry Knox "two Notes with the corresponding mortgages" of Benjamin Packard and Jonathan Huskell. The agreement was made "between Henry Knox and Abijah Cheever dated at Thomaston the 26th day of August 1799."

GLC02437.07436

13 August 1800

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bingham discusses in great detail contract issues with Knox that also concern Bingham. Mentions how outraged he is that Knox's surveyors on the Waldo Patent were attacked. Bingham thinks that it is good that Knox is going to be a member of the legislature, "where you may under essential services to the Property in Maine."

GLC02437.07443

14 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Sterrit, Samuel Brown and Josiah Reed

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict with the settlers on the north part of the Waldo patent. Describes the issues of the conflict and the danger the surveyors are in. Requests the gentlemen show and explain the legal title of Brigadier Waldo and the heirs of that title to the settlers. Explains how the title and map will show who the land legally belongs too. Requests they also explain and show how Knox's lands are separate from the Plymouth Company lands, and that they have been surveyed and delivered by the Commonwealth to Knox.

GLC02437.07568

26 September 1801

Carpenter, William, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land negotiations for a lot of land located in Hancock County, Maine. Appears to question the rightful owners of the lot and requests Knox gives them a title to prevent trespassers. Written from "Buckstown" which is likely in Maine.

GLC02437.07626

20 October 1801

Brooks, Martin, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Quit Claim]

Signed by Martin Brooks and George and Polly Ulmer who are likely witnesses. A sworn statement by Martin Brooks attesting that Caleb Brooks paid him $300 for a "grant Bargain" and the sell of over 85 acres of land in Ducktrap, Maine. There is also a note at the bottom of the letter from George Ulmer.

GLC02437.07640

5 April 1802

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received Knox's letter and has executed a deed and sent it to Judge Davies. Discusses other legal matters regarding the deed.

GLC02437.07725

5 April 1802

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Power of Attorney]

The letter is signed by William Bradford. James D[illegible] signed as a witness and Joseph Rawson signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. William Bradford appoints Henry Knox to be his "true and lawful" attorney (Power of Attorney). Appears that the legal agreement is particularly pertaining to land in Penobscot [County?], Maine. There is a note from Joseph Rawson at the bottom of the letter certifying the agreement.

GLC02437.07726

19 June 1801

Cheever, Abijah, 1760-1843

Manuscript document signed

Title: to unknown

William Sullivan signed the letter as a witness. Discusses various business transactions concerning notes and mortgages. Appears Cheever is vowing that a mortgage deed has not been discharged to him.

GLC02437.07736

15 September 1803

Andrews, Stephen, fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for help about a land deed conflict between him and a Mr. [possibly David] Fales or Fails, on or around the Waldo patent lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07821

8 July 1805

Bussey, Benjamin, 1757-1842

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement between Henry Knox and Benjamin Bussey]

Agreement describing the sale of various towns and townships from Knox to Bussey. Agreement also states that Samuel Dutton and Charles Turner will be hired to survey of the lands. Signed by Knox and Bussey, as well as by Charles Davis as a witness.

GLC02437.07953

2 July 1806

Amory, Rufus G., 1760-1833

Manuscript document

Title: [Papers to Henry Knox from Rufus G. Amory]

Apparently a copy made in Knox's hand of a document written by Rufus G. Amory. Outlines and discusses a particular tract of land surveyed by John Gleason and Jonathan [Murgard] and mortgaged by Henry Jackson. Mentions Benjamin Lincoln as well.

GLC02437.08033

17 March 1807

Blake, Martin, fl. 1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement with Henry Jackson Knox]

Indicates that Blake has purchased Knox's house and the land surrounding it. Enumerates the details of the purchase, including the right of Knox to buy the house back within a particular period of time. Unsigned by Blake or Knox, but the words "I agree to the above" are written in a different hand at the bottom. Docket attributes these words to Blake as an agreement to the terms.

GLC02437.08059

26 August 1821

Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.

GLC02437.08068

27 July 1794

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even popularity" to guard the property. Encloses the deeds to the property and asks them to be recorded in the proper offices. Speaks of the articles that were agreed upon by the committee and the terms for payment on the land.

GLC02437.06153

29 August 1794

Griffin, William, fl. 1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deed on Brigadiers Island]

A deed of sale for Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island) in the Bay of Penobscot in present-day Maine. The deed is from William Griffin, Nathan Griffin, William Staples, Alexander Young, Jotham Staples, and Thomas Pendleton to Henry Knox. The island is between 700 and 800 acres of land and is being sold to Henry Knox for ten shillings to each party. The deed is signed by each party, excluding Knox.

GLC02437.06188

8 September 1794

Barrett, Amos, fl. 1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement for survey work]

An agreement made by Amos Barrett and James Malcom regarding survey work for Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. The agreement states which areas will be explored and surveyed to determine the placement of a 100 foot road. The road will run from the Belfast river to the west line of the Waldo patent in Maine. Streams, rivers, and the condition of the land will also be noted in the survey. A plan of the proposed road will be delivered to both Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. Knox will pay Amos Barrett and Malcom $67 and Charles Barrett will pay $33. The agreement is signed by Amos Barrett and…

GLC02437.06197

January 20, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [An agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony]

Appears to be a draft of an agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony and his firm. The agreement possibly involves lands in Maine and the sale prices of the lands. Date was added later in pen but appears to be taken from the content of letter written at the end of the last page.

GLC02437.06313

7 March 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Articles of Agreement between William Bingham and David Cobb]

An agreement made between Bingham and Cobb for "several large and valuable tracts of Land in Sundry parts of the district Main" of Bingham's land. Cobb is named agent and superintendent of the land and agrees to reside on the land where he can manage the land to the best of his abilities. In addition, Cobb agrees to devote all of his time "to enhance the value of the said lands." He also agrees not to participate or interfere with any object of speculation or with the interests of the proprietors. In return, Bingham agrees to provide Cobb with a lot (2000 acres) of land in Goldsborough,…

GLC02437.06368

27 June 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Statement for the survey of land]

First part is a statement where John Harkness and James Malcolm swear to perform their duties as surveyors to the best of their ability. Second part states that Mason Wheaton served as a witness to Harkness and Malcolm's oath. Noted as written on Lincoln Island of Thomaston, Maine. Docket written and signed by Knox.

GLC02437.06432

4 November 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement that the other party will pay Knox for a portion of land. Noted as witnessed and signed by a John [Storaker ?] Signature and bottom right corner clipped.

GLC02437.06561

May 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement with Henry Knox]

Discusses Knox and his financial status.

GLC02437.06588

11 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Contract]

Noted as a copy. An indenture contract between Henry Knox and Joseph Anthony. Appears Knox is purchasing land from Anthony in Penobscot and Hancock County, Maine for $26,000. Document is partially printed with information written by hand.

GLC02437.10597

9 December 1735

Manuscript document

Title: [Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to Francis Brindley.

GLC02437.08871