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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be going to Boston the next day.

GLC02437.07169

to Henry Knox

Describes his efforts to keep Knox's property from "being ransacked & torn to peices [sic]."

GLC02437.07190

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox letters from his nephew.

GLC02437.07196

to Henry Knox

Russell thanks Knox for writing to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert on his behalf. Stoddert said he did not know that Captain Nicholson "should take on himself the right to retain the Lieutenants Commissions, only to Midshipman and petty officers...

GLC02437.07224

to Henry Knox

Rynier is disappointed that Knox has not discharged Rynier's notes in nearly ninety days. Rynier writes, "And I have been called upon to fullfill and discharge my notes, by your disappointing me, I have not been enabled to do it." Rynier has to pay...

GLC02437.07235

to Henry Knox

Rynier tells Knox he has relieved "the Bearer Mr. Philip Davenport" of his duties on Brigadier Island before his time is up on May 29, 1799. He writes Knox that a "ballance" of $86 is due Davenport.

GLC02437.07265

to John Rynier

Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.

GLC02437.07298

to John Rynier

Knox directs Rynier to survey the Townships of Prospect, Frankfort, Hampden, and Bangor. Knox wants to know how many settlers are there. Knox expects Rynier to send his reports to him (Knox).

GLC02437.07305

to Henry Knox

Rynier informs Knox he has been bequeathed some land in Europe and must terminate his five-year contract with Knox. Rynier needs Knox's help tying up a case against him in Boston regard "cloathing" and needs "one hundred dollars."

GLC02437.07308

to Henry Knox

Rynier enclosed an account statement for Knox to see.

GLC02437.07313

to Henry Knox

Ruggles sends this letter to Knox via a "Mr. Durant" whose brother Ruggles has recommended to Knox as a clerk.

GLC02437.07487

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he translated an "old german Document" into English for him. Notes he observed that Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo had the "utmost Admiration" for the Germans. Written from "Waldoborough" [Waldoboro], Maine.

GLC02437.07690

to Joseph Roberts

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox writes a threatening letter to Roberts regarding Knox's lands. Informs Roberts it has been brought to Knox's attention that Roberts has taken possession of land different than...

GLC02437.07732

to John Rynier

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Rynier he sold Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine, to Rowland Center. Requests Rynier to visit the island and to help John Witherspoon with his immediate removal...

GLC02437.07755

to Jonathan D. Robins

Writes that lime is being shipped to Robins aboard Captain [Edward] Kelleran's ship, and he hopes that Robins will be able to sell it. Discusses sales possibilities in Boston. Mentions business arrangements with several other individuals, such as...

GLC02437.07812

to Henry Knox

Discusses issues of credit and finance relating to Knox, John Haskins, and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Also reports that the lime Knox shipped him has arrived, and he believes he will have no trouble selling it.

GLC02437.07815

to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain [Edward] Kelleran arrived today on board his ship, without having sold any of Knox's lime en route from Thomaston. However, Robins has arranged a deal with a Mr. Cotting for him to buy a large amount of the lime, and he relates...

GLC02437.07819

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he received Knox's last several letters, and updates him on financial arrangements, such as with Joseph Peirce. Discusses other business transactions and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07833

to Jonathan D. Robins

Has received Robins's note via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, and thanks him for his punctual payment. Reports that Captain Kelleran is departing with a full cargo of casks of lime. Does not believe he will be able to stop at Portsmouth to sell some of...

GLC02437.07835

to Henry Knox

Forwards a document (not included) to Knox.

GLC02437.08112

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Informs Knox of his efforts to find sheep and that many are suffering from rot and dying nasty deaths. Mentions the possibility of finding more oxen if Knox needs them and discusses business relating to several other crops and goods such as salt...

GLC02437.08203

[Account]

Discusses an account with Henry Knox regarding his term of services and salary.

GLC02437.08758

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a copy of the bond between the heirs of the Waldo patent and the ten proprietors (not present). Discusses delays in processing the paperwork and executing the bond. Comments on a variety of other matters related to the patent.

GLC02437.09144

to Edward H. Robbins

Unsigned, but handwriting indicates the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive commentary on the legal battles between the ten proprietors and the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo over the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.09149

to Henry Knox [in French]

Docket, in English, notes "From the Marquis Rostaing acknowledging the receipt of two mortars taken in the enemy redoubts at York Town in Virginia... "

GLC02437.09556