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to Henry Knox

Addressed to "My Best and dearest friend." Reports that the day she left Henry, she arrived in New York to a great reception. Says her enjoyment is clouded by her fear Henry will be exposed to the yellow fever. Expresses displeasure at the thought...

GLC02437.05956

to Henry Knox

Discusses the meeting they had last night regarding appointing a brigade general to command the troops in Georgia. Notes it is his opinion to keep the position open until they decide to raise additional troops in Georgia.

Signer of the U.S...

GLC02437.06115

to Henry Knox

Discusses a rumor he heard regarding a confrontation between the Indians and part of Anthony Wayne's Army. Says it is has been reported "that the Indians were victorious and had brought Forty Scalps into Detroit - that the savages had collected...

GLC02437.06136

to Henry Knox

Mentions he will inform Knox if an unnamed gentleman accepts the ensigncy Knox has offered him. Also mentions he has not had time to read the publication made by the Yazoo company or the time to look into the complaints involving the company. King...

GLC02437.06216

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent him a letter describing in detail the reason why he cannot produce all of his vouchers for the payment and expenditures of the old Continental money. Notes he will solicit Knox's successor (Timothy Pickering) to explain the...

GLC02437.06328

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has arrived in Jamaica. Had dinner with Knox's brother William before he left Ireland.

GLC02437.06353

to unknown

Discusses problems among several of the southern states regarding border disputes. Writes that "[t]here is reason to believe that Georgia does not possess a legal title to any of the Lands south of the north Carolina southern Boundary line, & west of...

GLC02437.06438

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox a great deal for his letter and attention. Sends love to Lucy Knox and asks about Mrs. Flucker, presumably Sarah Lyons Flucker, who once lived in Antigua.

GLC02437.06487

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to bring some things back from Boston for her, among other various topics.

GLC02437.06509

to Henry Knox

Expresses her desire to see Knox again and worries about her son.

GLC02437.06595

to Henry Knox

Signed by Knowlton, Nesmith, and several other parties. Write to inform Knox that they have heard from Alexander Campbell that the inhabitants of Ducktrap, Maine, have joined together to oppose Knox's land ownership rights in the region. Wanted to...

GLC02437.06664

to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by William Simmons. Writes to ask for Knox's help. Knew Knox from service during the war. Explains that due to a recent act of Congress, he will be among a number of soldiers to be "deranged" [released] from...

GLC02437.06781

to Edward Kelleran

Three letters written by Knox to various people. First to Captain Edward Kelleran discussing the cargo of a ship and payment of the crew. Second to John Gleason regarding the delivery of letters to Kelleran. Last to Waterman Thomas about the sale...

GLC02437.07182

to Benjamin Joy

Knox received Joy's letter of 6 August 1799. Knox's financial woes are preventing him from making payments presently. He, himself, is owed money. Knox mentions that his sawmills are not at work right now. He has discussed these matters with Henry...

GLC02437.07301

to Henry Knox

Lucy Knox writes to her husband Henry to say he left some provisions behind because he left so suddenly. Lucy could Knox was harried and distressed. She talks of her daughter not feeling well. Lucy does not know when she should expect to hear from...

GLC02437.07483

to Benjamin Joy

Informs Joy his timber will be shipped to him this week. Also informs Joy that he hired a surveyor for Joy's lands.

GLC02437.07544

to Henry Knox

Discusses business transactions involving timber and lime. Appears to complain about a shipment of timber being short and the long pieces being cut. Threatens to prosecute the shipper who delivered the timber unless the shipper can replace the...

GLC02437.07577

to Henry Knox

Joy mentions he is desirous to have a description of the land he purchased from Knox. Notes he would like as detailed of a description on the lands as possible. Says he would like the information to be "backed" by Knox's "declaration" and would like...

GLC02437.07636

to General [Stevens]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox explains the financial difficulties he is having. Describes his limestone business and boasts over its quality. Requests Steven's takes Knox's limestone under his protection and...

GLC02437.07637

to Nathaniel Kidder

Noted as a copy. Instructions given to Kidder regarding the sale of Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine) to [Rowland] Center.

GLC02437.07760

to Mr. Kerby

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses their mutual friend Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) and the loss of her husband. Mentions Beaumez's sons (Thomas and Francis Flucker) and how he hopes they...

GLC02437.07761

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the advertisement he listed for Knox's personal property on the newly purchased Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Informs Knox he tried negotiating with the new owners (Messrs [Rowland] Center and Jenkins) as...

GLC02437.07768

to Henry Knox

Says the "post" left earlier than expected and he was not able to mail the letters last week. Notes he enclosed (not included) an account of the sale from the auction. Also mentions William Staples applied to him about paying Knox's current years'...

GLC02437.07771

to Henry Knox

Written from "St. Georges," likely in or near present-day Thomaston, Maine. Writes to ask for an appointment to be keeper of the new lighthouse to be built on Franklin Island. Explains that he and his son are in financial trouble, and if he obtains...

GLC02437.08037

to Henry Knox

Asks for his help in obtaining an extract of a letter. Dated added later in pencil.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.08156