circa 1776-1794

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08233

20 July 1773

Castin, Joseph, fl. 1773

Autograph note signed

Title: [Receipt]

Note of receipt from Boston.

GLC02437.08329

17 December 1793

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

List of goods received by George Bell on account of Samuel Shaw. Items mainly include various types of tea. Includes an illegible signature in the bottom right corner.

GLC02437.08359

January 24, 1781

Magee, James, fl. 1781

Printed document signed

Title: Bills of Lading for the Brigatine Amsterdam

2 copies of bill of lading for "2 Casks Merchandize." The ship Amsterdam will take the goods from Boston to Alexandria, Virginia. Signed twice by Captain James Magee.

GLC02437.08542

1784

Manuscript document

Title: Account receipt

Receipt for "Messrs Broome and Platt in Acct with James Webber & Co."

GLC02437.08565

circa February 14, 1783

Printed document

Title: A Bill for the Provisional Establishment and Regulation of Trade and Intercourse between the Subjects of Great Britain and those of the United States of North America

Printing of the bill being considered before the British Parliament to re-open trade between Britain and the United States. Divided into clauses A-I. This bill's provisions curtailed the United States's ability to trade with the British West Indies. There are two handwritten notes on page 4, but it is unclear if they are in Knox's hand. Next to clause H a note says "Query Is not this a law for ye United States?" The note on the bottom of page 4 says "The ports of America will Contain warehouses of every Species of West India productions, taken in exchange for their flour Lumber &c, should…

GLC02437.01920

February 5, 1862

Bates, Edward, 1793-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G. Welles

The recipient is possibly Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. Bates, United States Attorney General, asks Welles to return an essay by Mr. Binney (possible Horace Binney) on the suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. States "The work is in great demand, & somebody has hooked my last copy." Relates that he has been ill for several days.

GLC02490.01

23 October 1779

Nixon, John, 1741-1815

Document signed

Title: to Benjamin Heywood

Informs Heywood that he was chosen for a committee to settle payment for Massachusetts troops in arrears due to currency depreciation. Written at "Camp Pines Bridge"

GLC02499.16

1754-1801

Header Record

Title: Stamp Act Congress: 22 letters and documents by members [decimalized]

GLC02503

2 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Joseph Peirce

Unsigned, and written in two hands. One portion, and the docket, appear to be written in Henry Knox's hand. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Safely received his last letter and the merchandise Peirce sent. Discusses the lumber trade, particularly referring to a Mr. Pendleton, who apparently is taking wood from Knox's island without permission. Also mentions an arrangement with Captain [Thomas] Vose involving the purchase of articles to trade in the West Indies and Europe. Adds that he has asked General [Henry] Jackson to provide Vose with five hundred dollars to…

GLC02437.06860

3 January 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Swan

Thanks him for his last letters. Apologizes for not writing to him about private matters, but alludes to the fact that the custom in Europe (where Swan is) is for the post officers to open the mail, so he did not feel comfortable going into detail. Hopes very sincerely that Swan is able to extricate himself from financial difficulty and "avail yourself of the rising prosperity" of the United States. Mentions that he has been in Boston and Swan's wife and children are in perfect health. Discusses the new Constitution of the United States, explaining that the legislatures of New York and…

GLC02437.04068

2 April 1795

Swan, James, 1754-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes the trading patterns between France, Spain, Britain, and the United States. States that Europe does not generally see America, or even Spain as a market for goods, but rather goes to England.

GLC02437.06380

16 August 1794

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoice]

Invoice for a pipe and Madeira wine shipped by John Marsden Pintard for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08678

January 11, 1792

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript note signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt of Henry Knox £424, 3s. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08652

1 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Contract between Cobb and Knox stating that Cobb must deliver to Knox a supply of oak timber for Knox to sell in Europe. Specifies the price and terms of the deal. The arrangement also mentions Henry Jackson and David Fales. Signed by both Cobb and Knox.

GLC02437.06856

25 August 1794

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the death of their friend, Samuel Shaw (Knox's former aide-de-camp). Informs Knox the ship Washington arrived safely; however, the ship Industry has not arrived. Notes the voyage is not as lucrative since the Industry never arrived. Requests Knox to discharge his bond against them.

GLC02437.06184

14 June 1789

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Bombay, present-day Mumbai, India. Declares that he will be on his way to America before Knox reads this letter. Mentions he had arrived in Bombay ten days earlier, after an excruciating five-month-long journey from Batavia. After this he will sail for China. Mentions that his friend Mr. [Samuel] Shaw has long since arrived in America and will have told Knox about how Randall is doing. Describes a crewmember he had to suspend because his "pride and ignorance has rendered him so intolerable, as to make him quarrell [sic] with every officer on board." As he is uncertain…

GLC02437.04241

5 January 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transactions involving himself, Knox, William Crammond, Captain Anthony and several others. Requests Knox pays the balance on his bond that totals $12,000. Includes a detailed entry of the debt owing and the interest accrued. Thomas Randall also included a letter he wrote to Mr. Crammond on the same day concerning the same subject. Randall's letter to Crammond also discusses the arrival (either to or from Bombay) of the ship Industry. Other business transactions and property sales are also mentioned.

GLC02437.06294

January 14, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Henry Knox, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Appears to express disappointment in a proposition that Crammond offered regarding Randall selling his tea to pay off creditors. Notes he would be better off auctioning the tea.

GLC02437.06305

2 December 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports of a possible business venture in a foreign island (name is illegible, but it may be "Curacao"). According to the Consul there, the island is in great need of lumber for spars and masts, which Knox is selling. Encourages him to pursue the opportunity.

GLC02437.06875

4 March 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Discusses monies owed by Thomas Compson to [James] Webber, specifically the second payment owed to him. Sends love from himself and Mrs. Knox to Mrs. Ogden. Docketed by Henry Knox. Letter is significantly faded.

GLC02437.04135

15 August 1794

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked as a copy. Noted, "Copy original by the Brig Edward Capt Thomas Linnell." Informs Knox he shipped him some wine from the island. Notes it will cost 38 sterling if he chooses to accept the wine. Assures Knox, unlike the last shipment, this wine is of good quality. Promises he will always ship the best quality of wines. Letter has a watermark seal. Identical to GLC02437.06169.

GLC02437.06167

10 December 1794

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Makes a proposal for producing wines from Madeira. Notes he has contacted several societies in America regarding his proposition. Proposes to pay $4 on every pipe of wine he ships to the United States for the next two years. Notes the money will be used to assist fellow citizens who have or will become captives of the Algiers. Assures the quality of his wines and states, "no House on this Island can ship superior wines to those that I shall from hence forward..." Requests Knox relays his proposal to all of Knox's friends. Discusses the terms of shipment, payment, and orders already placed.…

GLC02437.06271

18 June 1795

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox two pipes from Madeira that Knox had requested and discusses sending other various goods. Asks after Knox and his family.

GLC02437.06444

February 14, 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed money which he hopes Knox will send to England at his first opportunity. Refers to Mr. [possibly Joseph] Compson's letter authorizing him to draw on the money, and hopes Knox will remind Mr. [James] Webber to include the letter of advice with the bill. Discusses the illness of his wife, which has limited his traveling ability. Mentions also that his son David is enrolled in a good school. Has recently heard that Knox himself has been unwell and hopes he recovers quickly. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the children. See GLC02437.04114 and GLC02437.04113 for related…

GLC02437.04114