January 14, 1802

Lee, John, fl. 1801-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the progress of obtaining subscriptions to build a turnpike road in Maine. Encloses (not included) the subscriptions and petitions for the turn pike road. Mentions they did not get as many subscribers as he had hoped. Says he wants the business accomplished while Knox is in the Legislature so Knox can influence the subscribers. Also mentions Knox should plan on attending the incorporating act of the votes. Written from "Buckstown," present day Turner, Maine.

GLC02437.07706

17 December 1788

Platt, Richard, 1755-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to a matter he and Knox discussed "at Club" the previous Saturday evening regarding Knox's St. Lawrence lands. Asks if the matter meets Knox's approbation.

GLC02437.04055

17 December 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Platt

Replies to Colonel Platt's letter (GLC02437.04055). Intends to see Platt the following morning, when they will discuss Knox's St. Lawrence lands.

GLC02437.04056

7 March 1794

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes the purchase of lands (possibly in Maine) from Colonel [probably Benjamin] Walker. Also mentions the potential land sale to Mr. [William] Duer. Verifies whether the agreement suits Knox and asks for permission to sign the deed on his behalf. He and his wife send their regards to Knox and his family.

GLC02437.06057

14 July 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Prospect Selectmen

Announces he would like to see a road built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Date taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07740

December 11, 1787

Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Noted as written in "Rutland," possibly in Ohio or Massachusetts. Discusses a survey of the Muscongus patent completed by Captain Stone and Mr. [possibly Enoch] Titcomb.

GLC02437.09170

20 June 1792

Monvel, fl. 1792

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Monsieur Monvel discusses a visit to Thomaston, Maine. Reports his findings in detail, noting the geological features of the area. Mentions limestone, granite, quartz, mica, ore, and other rock formations as well as the surrounding land features.

GLC02437.05513

23 July 1792

Monvel, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his findings concerning the lay of the land and waterways and mineral deposits, namely iron, in Maine. Notes that he will next be surveying the area of Pleasant Mountain, Maine.

GLC02437.05555

24 August 1801

Minot, George Richards, 1758-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a mortgage he drew up for Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop (likely for land in Maine). Notes the corrections in terminology that he would like Knox to change on the indenture. A note from William Sullivan written at the bottom of the letter states Knox will undoubtedly agree to the above request.

GLC02437.07590

30 December 1803

Miller, Frank, fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding a claim for settlement on Knox's lands. Declares that he was an original settler of the Waldo patent under Samuel Waldo in 1752 or 1753, and would like to continue living on these lands.

GLC02437.07841

28 April 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George R. Minot

Thanks him for his kind letter regarding the report on the Muscongus patent. Offers his services to Minot whenever he may need them.

GLC02437.09124

23 December 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished "his brother" Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have "passed through the measles," and that two of his other children (Henry Jackson and Lucy) have a fever. Asks if Ogden, who operates the Delaware Works, has sent Samuel Shaw's iron to Boston. Asks how he should reply to a letter from James Webber, a London merchant, who wishes to collect a debt owed to him by Ogden. In a post script, comments on the sale of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton's St. Lawrence lands at…

GLC02437.04060

23 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Knox signs with his initials. References Ogden's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05010). Says that William Constable probably knows about his intentions although he never communicated with him on the subject. Believes Constable is suspicious of Henry Jackson. Says "Nothing conclusive is done." Says Jackson had been in Boston. Place written not noted on the document, although other letters from this date place Knox in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05023

19 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Ogden

References Ogden's letter of 15 July. Is happy he is going to visit and claims "The weather is charming for the purpose." Says the bargain in Massachusetts has been completed for 2 million by Royal Flint and Henry Jackson at 10 cents. Will go to New York in a few days and will inform him of the particulars when he returns.

GLC02437.05074

14 March 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Discusses delivering a deed for 10,000 acres on a township (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands). Mentions making business arrangements with several parties including Mr. [William] Duer and Colonel [Benjamin] Walker.

GLC02437.06062

2 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Nesmith

Addressed to James Nesmith and several other parties, who are the town leaders of Ducktrap, Maine. Writes to express his relief that the Samuel Ely conspiracy was much more minor than initially expected. Extensive notes and calculations on third page.

GLC02437.06688

5 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Neal

Asks Neal to manage his land on the northern part of the Waldo patent in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Describes what the job entails. Also requests Neal to attend to the settlers lots in Bangor.

GLC02437.07528

27 September 1784-4 October 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph North

Contains two letters. The first, dated 27 September, focuses on issues relating to the Waldo patent and the lands belonging to the deceased Thomas Flucker. The second letter, dated 4 October, discusses the prior letter.

GLC02437.09110

1 January 1785

North, Joseph, fl. 1738-1785

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with the research he asked for regarding deeds and transactions on record for the Muscongus patent. Lists some information regarding ownership of lands by Samuel Waldo and by Mr. [Thomas] and Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker. See GLC02437.09110 for a related letter.

GLC02437.09114

6 January 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to Joseph North

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes with urgency about the value of lands in the Waldo patent, referencing North's previous letter. See GLC02437.09114.

GLC02437.09115

January 29, 1792

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his attention to his son, especially for his help in getting his son a job with General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Discusses taxation on estates and refers to General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn (may be alluding to the Waldo patent lands). Mentions that he hasn't heard from his brother in some time, and asks whether the brother has traveled into the Indian Country.

GLC02437.05301

February 25, 1792

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not received a reply from Knox. Reports that a Mr. Holt provided new information about the Flucker estate and the Waldo patent lands in Maine, specifically who owns the deeds to certain tracts of land. Provides advice from Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn on how they should proceed with the General Court.

GLC02437.05325

30 March 1792

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss business about the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Relays a report from Captain [George] Ulmer about arrangements Knox had made with the residents of the patent. Discusses Isaac Winslow's decision to begin selling his portion of the patent; Winslow may visit Knox in Philadelphia for help and advice in this endeavor. Encloses a deed (not present) for lands in Maine. Touches on other business matters, particularly pertaining to the Secretary of State of New Hampshire.

GLC02437.05387

20 May 1792

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments that he received Knox's letter about the deed. Informs him that Mrs. Knox arrived safely to Dorchester and everyone is well. Thanks him for the information about his brother, and also looks forward to hearing from Knox about the estate and to seeing Knox in September. Marked "Private" on address leaf.

GLC02437.05472

20 August 1792

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed some documents for Knox to send to Peirce's brother to ensure their safe arrival. Reports that he has received Colonel Richard Gridley's deed to Mr. Flucker. Hopes Knox will have time to "make application for Administr[ator] on his Estate in Hampshire." Also has received a letter from Samuel Winslow, but will have to summarize its contents in another letter when he has more time to write. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05583