20 February 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he was somewhat alarmed not to receive a letter from Knox, but believes that if he were dangerously ill, Knox's brother or someone else would send word to him. Therefore assumes that business or a visit from friends prevented his writing. Is enclosing Knox's agreement with Mr. [Thomas] Vose, who has now gone eastward, presumably to Knox's property in Maine. Writes that Mr. Hall will join Vose on the return trip.

GLC02437.04122

29 March 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent letter. Comments on Knox's accusation that Jackson did not write him when he was supposed to, but provides an excuse. Writes, "What a misfortune, that the new government is not yet formed - the Feds are uneasy, & the Antis are rising tip toe in consequence of the delay - however, we keep up our spirits and hope for the best." Discusses the election of the Vice President, and the desire of the people of Boston to support the Federal Government. Reports that he and Benjamin Hichborn are delayed in departing for their visit to New York because Hichborn must…

GLC02437.04158

24 May 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he arrived in Boston yesterday after a pleasant journey, and found all of his friends well. Found that his parents were both quite ill and confined to their bedchamber, and fears particularly for his father, who seems to be declining fast. Mentions that when he passed through Watertown, Captain [Thomas] Vose approached him to discuss concerns about Vose's trip eastward to the Waldo patent lands. Reports that Vose was distressed because Knox took so long to respond to Vose's letter that Vose has been unable to proceed eastward to begin his work as Knox's agent. Vose is also…

GLC02437.04217

31 May 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter. Is sorry to hear that Knox injured himself at the game of fives. Hopes his recovery will not be long, but advises him to take care of himself: "it will be a good lesson to you, when you exercise, to do it with less violence." Discusses a visit by Captain [Thomas] Vose, in which he helped Vose to prepare to depart for the Waldo patent lands, so that Vose could work as an agent for Knox. Delivered a letter to Vose from Knox, and watched Vose and his family pack their belongings and depart on a ship. Vose seemed to feel happy about the arrangements they made.…

GLC02437.04227

14 June 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter. Is glad to hear that his health is improving, though he imagines his confinement must have been "tedious & disagreeable." Discusses a recent letter "Cousin Isaac" [possibly Isaac Winslow, Sr.] wrote to Knox about a petition regarding the Waldo patent lands, and promises that their friend Ben [Benjamin Hichborn] will attend to it (see GLC02437.04239 for related information). Describes a recent social engagement, in which a Captain Linsee invited a party of gentlemen on board his boat. Lastly, mentions that he heard that Congress passed a measure to appoint…

GLC02437.04240

1 October 1796

Hunnewell, Richard, fl. 1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that in conversation with Major [George] Ulmer, he has learned that Mr. [Samuel] Ely has gone to Boston to plead his innocence to the General Court. Adds that he will give Ulmer the warrant against Ely so Ely may be immediately apprehended if he returns.

GLC02437.06833

22 November 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ralph Izard

References Izard's letter of 17 November. Says it is the general opinion that Congress can meet in Philadelphia at the next appointed time. Says President Washington is staying in Germantown, although he comes to town often. Reports that Germantown is destitute of proper accommodations and says Izard and Smith will prefer their own house in the city. Mentions that if Congress decides to meet in Germantown, he can easily ride there from Philadelphia. Notes Izard's house is free from danger. Sends a note from Mrs. Cortright, Izard's housekeeper. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.05980

18 November 1834

Johnson, Francis W., 1799-1884

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of Major Harman Runnell]

Lists expenses related to room, board, and clothing. A note at the bottom indicates that Johnson accepted payment.

GLC06623.12

January 10,1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mason Wheaton

Writes that the bearer, Captain Thomas Vose, has arranged with Knox to occupy and apparently rent farmland belonging to Knox. Asks Wheaton to deliver him to the territory at a time he and Vose can agree upon.

GLC02437.04082

January 27, 1796

Drinkwater, Samuel, fl. 1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition]

Petition from the citizens of Ducktrap, Maine regarding land rights. Signed by Samuel Drinkwater, among others.

GLC02437.06603

26 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement with inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port]

Asks the inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port to deliver to George or Philip Ulmer any lumber they have, in order to pay money they owe for land they inhabit.

GLC02437.06871

January 23, 1790

Eustis, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses pensioners of the Revolution, especially the fact that he feels that "this State has judged her citizens so grudgingly & so exclusively that she has not her just number & those who are pensioned do not receive enough." Also states that many soldiers were cut off from their pensions, leaving especially those who have been disabled from the war, without a means of support. Asks Knox for his help in supporting this cause. Mentions the Waldo patent, saying without fully understanding the subject he does believe the settlers pose any danger to the heirs of the patent.

GLC02437.04479

6 March 1790

Eustis, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the pensioners and mentions: "...it is evident there are about one fifth of the pensioners of this Common Wealth who can receive no benefit from the years pay granted by Congress - their names are by some means not included in the return & they will neither receive this, not a years pay granted them by the General Court this session - To effect a thorough remedy for this evil it is absolutely necessary there should be a new inspection & return of the whole..." Also suggests that the inspection be run by the federal government and to perhaps conduct an inspection in every…

GLC02437.04531

25 August 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829

Manuscript document

Title: [Journal of Whiting & Brackett]

An abstract of a journal. Appears the journal was kept by [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin?] Brackett who are either associates or land agents of [George] Ulmer and/or Henry Knox. The journal was likely kept to be used as evidence (probably in court) against the insurgents in Maine. The journal was kept between the dates 25 August 1801 to 5 September 1801.

GLC02437.07591

28 August 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes a meetings they had with the settlers in various towns in Maine regarding the surveying. Regretfully informs Knox that the settlers were not responsive to what they had to say. States the settlers are determined to prevent the survey on Knox's patent (likely the Waldo) and on the Plymouth Company Says the settlers further warns Knox not to send any more surveyors out. Written from Davistown, Maine which is possibly present day Liberty, Maine.

GLC02437.07593

3 September 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Thurston Whiting and Benjamin Brackett

Informs the gentlemen their services are no longer needed and they can return to their families. Mentions they did not encounter any settlers during their last survey until they left the woods. Also mentions they received reinforcements who have been ordered to scour the woods for any insurgents. Notes George Ulmer's health is doing much better. Letter is signed by George Ulmer & Company.

GLC02437.07602

28 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Solicitor General

States George Ulmer will present the state of affairs regarding the insurrections by the insurgents in Kennebec County and that northern part of Lincoln County, Maine which borders Knox's patent (likely the Waldo patent). Mentions the affairs have led to a state of destruction of rights and properties and to the shedding of blood. Says a prior arrangement made between himself and his settlers prevents him from leaving home.

GLC02437.07628

1 October 1801

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he showed Knox's letter (GLC02437.07628) to Judge Paine regarding the insurrections of the insurgents in Maine. Notes the judge included Knox's letter as part of his "charge" to the Grand Jury. Encloses (not included) a list of names of men being charged for the riot that took place on the 4th of July [1801?]. Says the evidence against the men is "positive and unequivocal." Also informs Knox he furnished [George] Ulmer with summons for the next court date. Discusses the witnesses, noting many of them knew nothing or have lied before the jury. Mentions Reverend W. Pickles was the…

GLC02437.07632

5 December 1802

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes the land owned by the "late Mrs. [Hannah?] Flucker." Lists the amount of land and who either currently owns or resides on the land.

GLC02437.07775

5 April 1805

Dawes, William M., fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a housing problem with Knox. Was told by Knox's agent, Mr. [John] Gleason, that he could rent a particular house for the year, and made arrangements to move there, giving up his current residence. Then discovered Knox had already let the house to someone else. Has been told that another house is available for rent, and hopes Knox will allow him to rent it, as he is now without accommodations, due to the misunderstanding.

GLC02437.07927

18 July 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of 20 associates discussing a possible adjustment in the terms of settlement between Knox and settlers.

GLC02437.07004

13 May 1790

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph note signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for money for accommodation.

GLC02437.08632

January 31, 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Replies to Eustis's letters written on the 17th and 23rd (see GLC02437.04479). Discusses the situation of the invalids, particularly the invalid pensioners. Upon reviewing the subject with other general members, believes it to be impracticable to obtain a new inspection of the invalids. States that "the subjects of invalid pensions had better remain on its present footing for the following reasons..." Goes on to list the reasons, most of which deal with how the individual states handle their own invalids and finances. Also discusses his legal trouble with the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.04492

16 May 1796

Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Place written is illegible. Dunton, one of Knox's employees in the Waldo patent lands in Maine, writes about a dispute between himself and a Mr. Parsons regarding living arrangements. Both Dunton's and Parsons's families are sharing one unfinished house. Parsons is currently out of town, but Dunton begs that when he returns, Knox relocate Parsons to an empty schoolhouse nearby.

GLC02437.06741

7 August 1791

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 24 June, which found him "in these back woods near the top of the Alleghany mountains." Tells Knox "I have long thought, with you, that your talents and disposition were not of a kind to be a very able manager in operations of interest & avarice; I cannot therefore form any great expectations of your success." Does not mean to disrespect him, but he has a cynical outlook because of his own situation as an "unsuccessfull merchant." Would like an appointment in the government, but he doesn't trust himself anymore. Asks why the public should trust him if he…

GLC02437.05111