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to Henry Knox

Requesting acceptance of his resignation from public office. Briefly explains his motivations for resigning.

GLC02437.05272

to John Stagg

Received his recent letter. Is ready to proceed, but is waiting for the "honorable Secretary" (Henry Knox, the Secretary of War) to accept his resignation. His request has not yet been sent in, so asks Stagg to forward it to Knox. (See GLC02437...

GLC02437.05275

[Certificate for Major John Burnham]

Certifies that Major John Burnham has settled his accounts with regards to his pay, subsistence, and monies given to him for recruitment purposes. Declares that Burnham's accounts are now balanced.

GLC02437.05277

to Samuel Shaw

Marked "true copy." Writes that per their discussions and correspondence regarding Shaw's trip to China, he agrees to receive "what Consignments you may be pleased to put under my care." Provides the details of the arrangement, including the value...

GLC02437.05291

to Samuel Ogden

Lists his location as "Niagara," in Western New York, as he refers to Indians from Geneseo, also in Western New York. Discusses his receipt of reports regarding General [Arthur] St. Clair's defeat at the hands of Indians. Comments on his...

GLC02437.05294

George Washington

Introduces Rufus Davenport, a Boston merchant, to Washington. Writes that he, "like myriads of others, cannot die in peace, nor live with satisfaction, until they see you, who has done so much for them and for their Country!" Briefly discusses news...

GLC02437.07342

to David Cobb

Knox offers effusive praise for the late George Washington. He speaks of the gratitude all the people of the United States owe Washington. Knox responds to Cobb's complaints of ill spirits and advises him to be active and trust that his body knows...

GLC02437.07384

to John Adams

Talbot thanks President Adams for receiving the commission of Captain of the Navy and "also another to Cotton Thayer as Second Lt. of Marines." Talbot has difficulty accepting this commission because he fears he will be a junior officer to someone...

GLC02437.07279

to Henry Knox

Bingham received Knox's letter of 30 June 1799. Bingham agrees with Knox that the "the Kennebec Tract has a fair chance of attracting a full Portion of Settlers." Bingham believes, however, that Knox needs to make the Lands attractive to purchasers...

GLC02437.07285

[Mortgage Agreement]

Agreement between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and Abijah Cheever about notes and mortgages.

GLC02437.07302

to Henry Knox

Blagge asks Knox to put in a good word about him to President Adams. Blagge wants to be Surveyor of the Port of New York.

GLC02437.07314

to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Beaumez writes her niece Lucy Knox. She says her last letter were "dismal" because here "health and spirits were bad." Now they are well. She speaks of missing her children back in America, of what she hears from them, and of the little gifts...

GLC02437.07322

to Henry Knox

Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed...

GLC02437.07323

[Contract]

This agreement says that "the subscriber expecting dayly to receive from Daniel Davis Esq. of Portland, an account of the sales of property in Falmouth hereby pledges himself as soon as he shall receive such account ...that he will transmit to Mrs...

GLC02437.07325

to Henry Knox

Blagge thanks Knox for writing to President Adams on his behalf. Blagge asks the Knoxes to remember in their prayers "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" whose daughter Antoinetta just that day died.

GLC02437.07328

[Certificate]

A certificate certifying that Bradford tendered to Henry Knox a deed of land "lying in the county of Hankock and State of Massachusetts...by a certain agreement made with James Swan." The price was $2 an acre. At the bottom of the document it reads...

GLC02437.07332

to Henry Knox

Bradford tells Knox that "Mr. Wood has returned from Boston without the volume, which I mentioned to you I expected." He wants Knox to pass on to Knox's daughter Lucy that he will "be on the last of December." Bradford also says "I heard it mentioned...

GLC02437.07336

[List of Appointments of Major Generals]

List of Major General appointments that include Alexander Hamilton as Inspector General of the Army, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Knox, Henry Lee, among others.

GLC02437.07350

[Mortgage form]

Mortgage involving Knox and Abiyah Cheever, who paid Knox a "sum of one hundred dollars."

GLC02437.07351

to Henry Knox

Bridge received Knox's letter of December 28, 1799. Bridge tells Knox he can safely send Bridge the money Knox needs to, and that either Bridge or his "deputy" David Fales will take it.

GLC02437.07358

to Henry Knox

Mrs. Beaumez writes to Knox about her sons Francis and Thomas and where their military orders might send them. She hoped they could be both sent to England, but she has heard that Thomas should be with the American convoy and Francis sent to India....

GLC02437.07370

to Henry Knox

Brimmer sends within a letter to Knox "described Tracts of Land...claimed by Mrs. Hannah Waterhouse, (widow of S. Waterhouse Esqr.) as sole heiress of her father Job Lewis-her situation in Life is such as calls for the assistance of all her friends."

GLC02437.07372

to James Barron

Knox's son has been under the command of Captain Barron as a lieutenant. Knox informs Barron that despite a recommendation from John Adams, "the Senate had declined to approve the nomination of the President of the United States of him as a...

GLC02437.07380

[Account of bricks delivered]

Account log of bricks delivered. Includes recipients, dates, and quantities.

GLC02437.07389

[Quit claim deed]

Partially printed agreement in which Samuel Anderson sells to Henry Knox "a certain Tract of land lying in Warren." John Gleason signed as a witness.

GLC02437.07394

to Henry Knox

Archbald tells Knox she is waiting for Mr. Peirce who said "he would discharge the note with pleasure if you had mention it."

GLC02437.07397

to Henry Knox

Biddle tells Knox that he "got the Certificate for the Bank share passed through as soon as I could after the full time allowed by the regulations at the bank had Expired and should have transferred it but your power to me for the purpose has been...

GLC02437.07402

[Quit Claim Deed]

David Bogs releases to Henry Knox "a Certain tract of land lying near the Great Falls of St. Georges River in Warren and near the Mills...." Josiah Reed and John Gleason sign as witnesses. Partially printed document.

GLC02437.07413

to Henry Jackson Knox

Burwell writes Henry Jackson Knox and invites him to visit him in Richmond when Henry Jackson Knox can spare leave time from his ship in Norfolk. Mentions that he has two nephews in the Navy who may also travel with Henry Jackson Knox to visit...

GLC02437.07414

to Henry Knox

Burwell tells Knox he received his letter through "Mr. Pope," who did not call on Burwell when he was first in town because he said he was in a rush. Mr. Pope informs Burwell that Knox's son "is on board of one our Frigates in Hampton Road" but has...

GLC02437.07415

to Henry Knox

Ames requests a loan of "fifty or 1 hundred dollars." Ames asks that Knox leave his answer with Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07417

[to Alden Bradford]

Knox tells Bradford that Knox's daughter just wrote Bradford a reply, seemingly to accept Bradford's invitation for her to stay with them. Knox says "I think it not improbable that my Daughter might incline to defer her visit until the Supreme Court...

GLC02437.07425

to Henry Knox

Bradford writes Knox that when Knox's daughter is ready, Bradford will travel to Thomaston to accompany her to Wiscasset where he lives. Mentions "Mr. Forsyth's" plans to travel there as well. Bradford says "the court is the second Tuesday in July...

GLC02437.07427

to Henry Knox

Bradford talks about Mr. Forsyth coming to see him and wishes for Knox to pass on the word Forsyth. Bradford says his wife would like to visit the Knoxes and asks if Knox's daughter will be visiting Bradford.

GLC02437.07429

Receipt

Receipt from Cheever indicating that he received of Henry Knox "two Notes with the corresponding mortgages" of Benjamin Packard and Jonathan Huskell. The agreement was made "between Henry Knox and Abijah Cheever dated at Thomaston the 26th day of...

GLC02437.07436

to Colonel Avery

Knox tells Avery that he should be receiving "five tons of seasoned oak timber" from Captain Hatevil Libbey "commanding the Schooner Jenny." Avery should pay the $35 freight fee. Knox will ship out more lime and lumber "in about a week or ten days...

GLC02437.07440

to Henry Knox

Bingham discusses in great detail contract issues with Knox that also concern Bingham. Mentions how outraged he is that Knox's surveyors on the Waldo Patent were attacked. Bingham thinks that it is good that Knox is going to be a member of the...

GLC02437.07443

to Henry Knox

Bradford laments having missed Knox in Rhode Island in August and waited on Knox in Boston to discuss the Muscongus lands. Bradford reminds Knox that Bradford's grandfather first initiated payment for those lands, and Bradford's father and himself...

GLC02437.07466

to Henry Knox

Captain Barron informs Knox that he will monitor Thomas Flucker and believes that Knox's "advice (admonition) had the desired affect."

GLC02437.07485

to James Barron

Knox thanks Captain Barron for taking Thomas Flucker on as a midshipman. Knox hopes Flucker behaves, but if he does not, Barron should feel free to admonish Flucker.

GLC02437.07486

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

to Henry Knox

Expresses his displeasure with the American sea captains in the Calcutta ports. Notes their actions reflect poorly on all Americans and that Calcutta society does not distinguish traders from gentleman. Discusses in great length what life is like in...

GLC02437.07509

to Lucy Knox

Writes to her sister-in-law. Inquires after her god-daughter and the rest of Lucy Knox's family. Appears to express her disappointment in [Henry] Knox's silence regarding her children (likely Francis and Thomas Flucker). Comments on Knox's...

GLC02437.07510

to Henry Knox

Introduces Samuel W. [Fisher] to Knox. Notes Fisher is a member of Knox's state legislature and will be visiting the "Eastward" area.

GLC02437.07515

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss land deals possibly located in Maine. Mentions the troubles Knox is having with squatters and the possibility of building roads and buildings on the land.

GLC02437.07517

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss Mr. [Dawees] Jeffrey's behavior and character during his two year stay in Annapolis, Maryland. Describes Dawees as being industrious. Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

GLC02437.07532

to Henry Knox

Discusses the results from the Board of Trustees meeting. Informs Knox the board discussed ways of raising funds and decided to furnish each member with a subscription.

GLC02437.07538

to Henry Knox

Mentions his mind has been "extremely agitated" over his experiences. Notes his friends have recommended a change of situation and he has decided to visit Europe. Goes on to discuss land values and dealings.

GLC02437.07558

to William Sterrit, Samuel Brown and Josiah Reed

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict with the settlers on the north part of the Waldo patent. Describes the issues of the conflict and the danger the surveyors are in. Requests the gentlemen show...

GLC02437.07568

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding the legal troubles he is having. Appears a suit has been brought against Bingham by Caboth and others for the recovery of cargo during the last war (Revolutionary War). Complains of "vile misrepresentations" and "prejudices"...

GLC02437.07572