9 July 1794

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals in the eastern lands. Mentions dealings with James Wendell and Joseph Peirce.

GLC02437.06140

29 September 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Witherspoon

Discusses selling Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine) to a couple of gentlemen. States he knows Witherspoon owns a building there and hopes the sale does not cause an inconvenience to him. Notes he has directed one of the gentlemen to contact Witherspoon for details about the island.

GLC02437.07754

circa 1796-1806

Wendell, fl. 1796-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he believes his life and property are in danger and wishes to make such a statement before a magistrate.

GLC02437.08198

17 March 1793

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writing on behalf of his relative James Wendell, asking Knox to purchase a piece of land Wendell owns adjoining the Waldo patent. James Wendell claims to own about two thousand five hundred acres adjoining the Waldo patent which he wishes Knox to purchase. If he does so "on generous terms" John will give a piece of land in Portsmouth to the Flucker family, Knox's in-laws.

GLC02437.09240

February 17, 1742

Manuscript document

Title: [Extract]

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

GLC02437.08902

February 26, 1747

Burns, William, fl. 1747

Manuscript document signed

Title: [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 of a company of soldiers by Governor [William] Shirley, after which he and his family moved to a settlement of 40 or 50 "Protestant Familys from Germany" on the Madomock [Medomak] River. Notes that several German settlers, at Colonel Samuel Waldo's urging, joined the expedition against Cape Breton in [1745]. Asserts "That about the Middle of…

GLC02437.10410

February 26, 1747

Campbell, John, fl. 1747

Manuscript document signed

Title: [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 of Walpole, Massachusetts, where Campbell asserts "...they built houses and made some considerable Improvements in Farming and Lumbering, which all those who remained there and others that were added to the settlement of the remove aforementioned continued to do till the beginning of the Spanish War..." When war between Britain and France broke…

GLC02437.10411

February 26, 1798

Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to look over an enclosed document (not included), regarding their business in Maine.

GLC02437.07092

February 6, 1801

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions setting up a meeting with Knox to discuss the purchase or division of the Muscongus lands (part of the Waldo patent lands) in Maine. Also discusses hereditary rights and other legal complications associated with the land.

GLC02437.07503

February 16, 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that Mr. Denton has frequently called on him to discuss the plan for Knox's house. Says that Knox's delays on sending the alterations "will put back finishing the house by the time in contemplation." Says that Prince Edward left on the British packet for Halifax yesterday. The prince "did not incline to wait on Lt. Govr. Adams; which cause'd some difficulty." Says he dined at Mr. Russell's and accompanied Mrs. Russell to the assembly, where there were than 80 ladies. Says "your Sister Mrs. F is much Envy'd - the Prince was introduced to her in a large circle of Ladies at the…

GLC02437.06047

February 26, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses communications he received from French diplomats and encourages Henry Jackson to come to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plans to pay a portion of the money he owes to Jackson and refers to potential discounts. Asks Jackson to complete a business transaction regarding the St. George's House (possibly referring to the Waldo patent lands). Transmitted a final plan in his last letter.

GLC02437.06051

February 27, 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that [Samuel] Ogden is very disappointed that he has not been able to purchase "the western Lands" due to the breakdown in negotiations with the Gentlemen who were supposed to make that happen. Says he is confident that Ogden will ultimately succeed by calling on his powerful friends in the legislature. Informs Knox that "the petition respecting the Waldo patent will be refer'd over to the next Sessions of the Court." Notes the "General Heath resign'd his Commission of Major General of this Division, and on Friday the Senate chose me by a large majority but the House elected…

GLC02437.04868

February 7, 1792- February 8, 1792

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Contains two letters. The first, written on 7 February 1792, declares that he was informed by General [Benjamin] Lincoln that Lincoln has no openings under him and so will be unable to hire Peirce's son at present. However, he will keep him in mind for any future openings. Peirce's son, who is the bearer of the letter, intends to set up trade connections between Philadelphia and Boston. He also brings Knox a document from Henry Jackson related to their attempts to purchase land. Peirce discusses Jackson's attempts to get the legislature to approve the canal building project. The second…

GLC02437.05310

February 16, 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a legislative session relating to the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that the Petition of Waldoboro of 1785 involving the German settlers was brought up again.

GLC02437.06355

February 17, 1795

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and informs him about the progress on the house Knox is building [Montpelier]. Informs him of an unnamed man "the owner of a certain piece of land on the [Mill?] River" was about to sail for Boston but had some bad luck. He injured his hands "by blowing of lime rock" and his daughter died. Discusses some issue involving this man.

GLC02437.06356

February 27, 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Talks about his inability to send his letter by an earlier post. Mentions the illness of an unnamed associate, which he heard about from a Colonel [possibly Mason] Wheaton. Discusses the desire of some people in Maine to buy land from Knox.

GLC02437.06640

February 27, 1747

Fairfield, John, fl. 1747

Manuscript document

Title: [John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]

John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the time, forty families and householders lived in the settlement. Remarks on additional settlers in later years and sawmills located in the area. Recounts that in 1744, settlers felt vulnerable after hearing of the war that broke out in Europe between Britain and France, and many moved away from the settlement. In 1745, some settlers moved when…

GLC02437.10408

February 26, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Sr.

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. May be incomplete. Discusses several issues relating to the Waldo patent lands, including bonds forwarded to Knox by Mr. Sullivan, and the transfer of power of attorney.

GLC02437.09165

February 17, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Waterman Thomas concerning land in the Waldo Patent. Signed by both Thomas and Knox.

GLC02437.07088

February 27, 1796

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript letter

Title: [Resolve of the General Court of Massachusetts]

Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court and the Governor, Samuel Adams, to investigate and discover "disorderly and evil disposed persons" planning to take up arms and cause destruction as part of a rebellion in certain counties (likely referring to counties on which Knox had land; Knox asked the Governor for help and protection from these people in GLC02437.06630). Offers a reward for the apprehension and bringing to justice of any of the offenders, including Samuel Ely. Signed by Phillips, as President; Samuel Adams, as Governor; Edward H. Robbins; and one other party whose name is…

GLC02437.06641

February 27, 1796

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Committee report on petition of Henry Jackson]

Report describes an earlier agreement Henry Jackson and Royal Flint made with the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands, specifying which lands they purchased. Explains that Jackson petitioned the committee to reduce the amount of land he is buying. Authorizes Jackson and the committee to make a new contract. Signed by Samuel Phillips, as President (perhaps of the Committee), as well as Edward H. Robbins.

GLC02437.06642

February 27, 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land note]

Signed by [Catherine] Carter and Hezekiah [Thorndick] as witnesses. Document is not signed by but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from William Taggart to be paid in 1804 to Henry Knox in the sum of $444.72 for 200 acres of land in Hancock County, Maine. William Taggart notes on the last page that he relinquishes his right of the bond to Robert B. Cochran with the condition Cochran pays Taggart's note to Knox. There is another note below Cochran's note from Robert Houston regarding surveying the land. Date was added at later time in pencil.

GLC02437.07719

February 16, 1766

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion from the papers which I've seen how the opposition to the stamp act is likely to issue. IF it should end in allowing the Colonies a representation in Parliament I think it will be making bad, worse...But this is a dangerous subject to handle - & I'll quit it lest I should be brought to confession under the tree of liberty." Discusses his views on…

GLC02437.09033

February 17, 1772

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Thomas Goldthwait's June lease]

Documents a lease of land negotiated by Thomas Goldthwait between the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo on the one part, and [possibly his son] Thomas Goldthwait Jr. Signed by Thomas Goldthwait and Thomas Goldthwait Jr., as well as by Jonathan [Lowder] and Francis Archbald, Jr. as witnesses (though all signatures are in the same hand).

GLC02437.09073

February 6, 1765

Freeman, Enoch, 1706-1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Extract from the deed of division of lands]

Apparently addressed to Jedidiah Preble. Outlines the lands being given to Thomas Flucker on behalf of his wife, Hannah Waldo Flucker, as she is an heir to her father Brigadier Samuel Waldo's estate.

GLC02437.09023