26 December 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Reacts to an article in the Hartford Courant that describes the 8th Regiment as poorly organized and Colonel Harland as absent much of the time. Defends Harland and discusses how much the citizens of Annapolis like his regiment. Writes that he does not like two of the tenants in George's building. Requests a map of the southern states.

GLC03603.057

19 December 1861

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family ("Dear old Anne and all there")

Describes a package he received from his cousin Ellen, which contained food. Also asks that his brother, George, tell him what rooms and stores are rented.

GLC03603.056

3 January 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Worries about money matters at home. Promises to send money as soon as he can and requests that his brother, George, keep very careful account of the money coming in from rent. Writes about the poor condition of his horse and hopes that the government will give him money for a new one as The Governor was "spent in the service." Writes about his father's past military service and wonders about his early life. Mentions the promotion of Captain (Hiram) Appelman to Senior Captain. This letter was dated by Coit as January 1861 but it was actually written in 1862.

GLC03603.062

24 April 1862

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Responds to news from home by saying that one of his family's boarders should be kicked out. Further says that the boarder's sons are despicable soldiers and write home with lies that are then transmitted to his family. Complains of body lice and hopes they can be treated with an ointment provided by the doctor.

GLC03603.098

23 May 1737

Harding, Abraham, fl. 1734-1737

Autograph document signed

Title: [Meeting notification for the Township of New Medford].

All concerned are requested to attend a meeting on the second Wednesday of June at ten o'clock in the morning at which land will be allotted by the proprietors, and to hear how they shall dispose of charges accrued during division of lands. Signed as Clerk.

GLC02891.07

10 May 1870

Williams, J., fl. 1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John T. Caine

Comments on managing the Salt Lake Theatre with Hiram Clawson, and having to pay all the proceeds to the landlord. He mentions that Clawson brought up Caine's situation (taking up residence in Washington, D.C. in order to protest anti-Mormon federal legislation) to Brigham Young, who wishes that Caine stay in the capital. Williams is sending what money he is able. Discusses Leo Hudson playing at the theatre while sick, and their difficulties in their business interactions with her. Mentions that "the Japs were nice people" when they played at the theatre. Williams and Clawson spoke with…

GLC05493.03

January 16, 1860

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Reports that General Albert S. Johnston sent him to make a professional visit on Bill Hickman, a Mormon who had been shot. Describes meeting Brigham Young's first wife. Disparages Young's wife and the other Mormon ladies he met. Comments on dancing halls. Reports that Mormons are making a great profit from the gentile merchants due to high rents. Mentions that Judge Eckles often takes care of families with attractive women. Moore considers Eckles "a humbug," but keeps it to himself. Written at Camp Floyd.

GLC04194.27

January 12, 1785

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document

Title: [Mount Vernon account page].

Account page from Mount Vernon listing monies paid to George Washington by Lewis Lamart, one of his rent collectors.

GLC08228

2 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Patrick Peeples

Writes that he has heard Peeples is planning to set up a saw mill at St. George's Falls. Declares that though he tries to accommode all residents of the area, he must forbid construction of the mill. Provides his reasons as well as other options Peeples might consider.

GLC02437.09117

22 August 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the progress of the surveying and updates Knox on his schedule. Mentions the committee's presence may help keep the peace with the settlers. Letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07585.

GLC02437.07588

22 August 1801

Manuscript letter

Title: to Unknown

Discusses the progress of the surveying. Notes Mr. [John?] Gleason and his party will be with [George?] Ulmer on Monday. Also mentions Thomas and Major [Benjamin?] Bracket will be assembling the people on Monday to explain the surveying and to try to obtain men to accompany the surveyors. Addressor name is not listed. Based on the content of the letter it is possible the addressor is Henry Knox, however, the letter is not in Henry Knox's handwriting. Docket notes the letter was written to George Ulmer.

GLC02437.07589

28 August 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829.

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be reporting on the activities of the settlers. States "they [the settlers and/or bandits?] act upon system - that they have their spies out - that they occupy certain posts - & keep up a frequent communication between different parties." Date was taken from the docket. Written from Davistown, Maine which is possibly present day Liberty, Maine.

GLC02437.07594

3 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to unknown

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses a large barn full of various items such as hay and rye. Also discusses a shed adjoining the barn and the total value of the goods. Letter is likely referring to Mr. Joseph Jones or Mr. Benjamin Bartlett's barn that was burnt down by the settlers in retaliation of Knox's surveying. See George Ulmer's letter to Henry Knox informing him about the fire (GLC02437.07605). Written on verso of a printed document: "Know all men by these presents..."

GLC02437.07603

10 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [A list of insurgents]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the insurgents. Relays a conversation between James [Cates] and William Whitney (who is one of the names listed as an insurgent). Appears Whitney was trying to find out the whereabouts of the surveyors from Cates who refused to tell him. On the last page there is also a list of names of the residents of Jackson, Maine. Docket suggests letter is written to Joseph Jones. Date was written at a later date in pen.

GLC02437.07609

16 September 1801

Towle, Simon, fl. 1801-1805

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Captain Hunter

Noted as a copy. Reports on conversation he had with an old acquaintance regarding the settlers' opinions about Knox's lands being surveyed. His friend says the settlers are determined to butcher the Ulmer's, Houston, and Wilson with bayonets. Also reports the settlers had 60 to 70 men out on Sunday and the settlers expect to receive information the next time Ulmer's party goes. Says the settlers swore revenge against Wilson who they say abused the prisoners. Reports on several incidences where the insurgent have threaten other settlers at gun point for not joining them. Appears to be…

GLC02437.07616

1 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Indictments found by the Grand Jury]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the men who were indicted by the Grand Jury for riots that took place 4 July 1801. Also includes two different lists of "evidences" (possibly witnesses) the first which is a list of names of men who were summoned to court and the second is a list of names of men who actually appeared at court.

GLC02437.07633

30 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the Senate and House of Representatives

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A letter from Henry Knox to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding Joseph Jones' petition. Knox appears to be seeking help from the government for Joseph Jones and Benjamin Bartlett whose barns and goods were burnt down by the insurgents in Maine. Letter is possibly a draft.

GLC02437.07650

31 October 1801

Cates, Benjamin, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Written deposition]

Signed by Benjamin Cates, James Cates, John Cates, and Andrew Cates. Also signed by David Fales as the Justice of the Peace. A written deposition regarding the defacement of surveyed land on Henry Knox's patent in Maine. The deposition describes the amount of land and type of defacement committed by the settlers. Also describes other hostile acts the settlers committed. A note at the bottom of the letter states the above mentioned names made an oath to the truth.

GLC02437.07653

26 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Land notes]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A statement of land notes. Statement includes a list of people's names and the amounts paid. Date range is possibly from November 1801 to November "1803."

GLC02437.07683

25 June 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Account information]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A list of notes assigned to B. Pickman and Israel Thorndike from Henry Knox. The notes include due dates, amounts, and the plantations.

GLC02437.07737

28 October 1803

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript document

Title: [Report pertaining to the payment of mortgages by various residents]

Contains information regarding the payments made by various residents of their mortgages and other bills.

GLC02437.07834

1 April 1779

Depon, Theodore, fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill seems to be for one-quarter of the year's rent at £8.8. Signed by Depon that it was paid in full by "Mr. Nox."

GLC02437.08480

February 23, 1780- March 2, 1780

Norman, Mary, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [William Knox's acccount with James Norman]

Room and board for 9 days in Amsterdam. Total came to £16.11. Signed by Mary Norman stating the payment was received.

GLC02437.08529

May 1782

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Payment for board in Burlington, New Jersey]

Payment to Elizabeth Peck for board in Burlington, New Jersey. Purchases include butter, milk, cream, asparagus, and eggs. Total came to £1.13. In Samuel Shaw's hand is written "Burlington Paid." Docket also in Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08559

May 1782

Manuscript document

Title: Wanting for Mrs. Ritchie

List of articles to be replaced at "Mrs. Ritchie's." Items include coffee pots, wine glasses, plates, etc.

GLC02437.08561