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to Henry Knox

Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of twenty dollars. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to...

GLC02437.07958

[Invoice of goods]

List of "sundry Stationary [sic] shipped on Board the John, John White" going to Boston. Items are all various types of paper. Includes a note dated 1 May, stating that Wright & Gill have shipped the order. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08284

[Invoice of goods]

List of stationery to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Mainly consists of various types of paper. Date previously inferred, written in red.

GLC02437.08328

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Wright & Gill, a London firm, by date, starting from 5 April 1771 to 6 July 1773. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08332

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for sugar. Knox paid £56.5. Yancey signed the document stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08489

[Receipt]

List of items Captain Spalding bought from Woodworth.

GLC02437.08713

[Extract]

Extract of a deed regarding land from Samuel Waldo to John [Oulton ?].

GLC02437.08868

[Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to Adam Winthrop.

GLC02437.08872

to Israiel Williams

Report regarding Indian raids. Noted as written at Fort Massachusetts, state unknown.

GLC02437.08980

[Relative to lands in Worcester]

Docket suggests the letter is a copy of a letter to [Major Denny]. Discusses lands belonging to Brigadier Waldo in the county of Worcester, which had apparently been sold to several other parties before his death.

GLC02437.09058

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses his interest in buying Winslow's share of the Waldo patent. Desires to buy the share because he wishes to consilidate the entire patent under one owner, making it more valuable, easier to manage, and better equiped to handle disputed...

GLC02437.09239

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]

Colonel Butler, of the First Connecticut Regiment, recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until 8 March 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09636

[Deed]

Signed by [Pelatiah] Freeman. Thomas L[illegible] and William Freeman signed as witnesses and Oliver Parker signed as a Justice of Peace. A land deed between Pelatiah Freeman and Isaac Jones Woodworth. Freeman acknowledges he received $180 from...

GLC02437.09865

to Robert Wyatt

Discusses business related to gardens and orchards. Mentions different fruit trees, including pear and cherry.

GLC02437.09990

[List of items Knox ordered from Wright & Gill]

Addressed to Henry Knox, "Mercht" [merchant]. Lists Knox's order, followed by a note at the bottom of the page: "The present serves to bring you the above Invoice which is all we could possibly get on board this Ship, will forward the remainder of...

GLC02437.09998

[Indenture between Winthrop, Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln]

Countersigned by George Richards Minot and John Heard as witnesses. Includes a 29 September 1801 note written by Minot, Justice of the Peace in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, attesting that Winthrop's statement was a "free act & deed." Judgment was...

GLC02437.10340

[Invoice]

Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, quills, boxes, pencils, and others. Also includes a note of receipt dated 20 February 1773.

GLC02437.10379

[Invoice]

Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, quills, blotting paper, ink, and others.

GLC02437.10383

[John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]

John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the...

GLC02437.10408

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Edward Winter]

Includes account information from 29 August- 15 December 1772. Signed on verso by Winter 3 February 1773, certifying that Flucker paid his account in full. Flucker purchased items such as hooks, staples, nails, and hinges from Winter.

GLC02437.10434

[Mortgage cancellation]

Authorization for the cancellation of a mortgage of land from the estate of the late Thomas Flucker. Witnessed by Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Noted as "Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of" Henry Jackson who has also signed. Authorized by...

GLC02437.10726

to Walter Patterson re: tenant relations

GLC03107.04510

to Walter Patterson re: need for financial assistance

Walter's brother writes that he must travel to Albany to solicit their mother for financial assistance. The letter is preceeded by a transcription of a court document concerning a case in which Walter acted as the plaintiff's attorney. Docketed on...

GLC03107.04511

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Joseph Whiting, relating that he and Whiting have a "mercantile connection." Recommends that George Washington grant Whiting permission to travel to New York to conduct business.

GLC02437.01109

to Henry Knox

Relates details of George Washington's visit to Boston in October 1789, and praises the Triumphal Arch that was erected to honor the occasion: "The Reception of the President in this Town, was beyond discription [sic] superb: you will see Accounts of...

GLC02437.04401

Report of the board of general officers for settling the rank of Colonels Crane, & Lamb

Date added later in pencil. Marked "copy." Writes, "That Colo [John] Crane serving as a Captain with the Army from the 8th May 1775 by Virtue of a State Commission of that date, and a General Order, requesting such Officers, to send in their...

GLC02437.01768

to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.02175. Discusses orders for officers to hand in returns in a timely manner concerning the "number of Officers ... and privates who will remain in service from the different corps at this post ... " Explains the return was...

GLC02437.02174

[Certificate of service for Florence Crowley]

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Certifies that retiring Lieutenant Florence Crowley served in the Corps of Artillery under General Knox from 1777 to 1783. Praises Crowley for being an "attentive, brave...

GLC02437.02268

to Henry Knox

Discusses transactions relating to the Falmouth lands, a tract of land belonging to Henry Knox's wife's family; they belonged to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, Lucy Knox's grandfather. Samuel Winslow describes negotiations between...

GLC02437.03240

to Henry Knox

Further discusses the negotiations for the lands belonging to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. Reports the news that a Mrs. W. [perhaps the wife of Francis Waldo, who died in 1784] has successfully received the amount owed to her...

GLC02437.03243

to John Pierce

Writes, "Please to pay into the hands of General Henry Knox all the certificates which may be found due to me on settlement of my accounts lodg'd in your Office, and his receipt will be your sufficient voucher."

GLC02437.03283

[Return of officers under Colonel John Crane]

Date added later in pencil. Lists officers who have partially settled their recruiting accounts, who served in Colonel John Crane's regiment of artillery.

GLC02437.03399

to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Winslow informs his cousin of the difficulty he has had in obtaining a confirmation of the Muscongus (Waldo) Patent. Writes that he and his brother have been corresponding with Henry Knox, and they trust him with the business of their deceased aunt's...

GLC02437.03554

to Henry Knox

Discusses the settlement of his accounts. Mentions being afraid that Mr. Peirce lost his accounts with the "certificates from My Officer and the accounts attested on Oath, [since] it will be very cruel to keep me out of my interest, it will be...

GLC02437.03738

Statement of Colonel John Crane's old emission accounts

Signed by Caleb Swan for John Pierce, Paymaster General, 17 June 1788 in the Pay Office at New York (front cover). Signed 19 June 1788 by Joseph Howell, [Junior] Assistant Commissary, in the Office of Army Accounts at New York (page 13). Includes...

GLC02437.03900

to Henry Knox

Collected payment on several accounts for Knox. Encloses papers (not included) related to the "appraisement" of the estate of [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's deceased father-in-law. Discusses back taxes related to Flucker's lands that have been sold.

GLC02437.04011

to Henry Knox

Date added later in pencil. Writes, "I deeply regret the impossibility of accompanying You in your Voyage; owing to my disappointment respecting the needful. I shall use the utmost endeavors to make arrangements to embark in the packet."

GLC02437.04064

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer stating that the citizens of the Waldo patent lands he manages are discontented. Discusses his dealings with several of these unhappy individuals, who brought petitions from the settlers of the Waldo...

GLC02437.04235

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has for sometime been unsure how to ask Knox whether he might help him find a position with the federal government, preferably near where he lives. Would like to bring up his sons to be educated and respectable enough to remain in...

GLC02437.04237

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition members of a committee are presenting to him about grievances in Thomaston, Maine, part of the Waldo patent lands. The petition is being presented by a Mr. Brown and a Mr. Thomas. Discusses meetings of the Court (the General...

GLC02437.04239

to Henry Knox

Received his last letter, which "excites in me the most grateful sensations." Did not know of any person who had a "superior Claim upon Government" office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made...

GLC02437.04259

to Henry Knox

Apologized for any errors present in his last letter, which he had to write quickly. Discussed his desire for a government appointment with Mr. Thomas Robison, "the most respectable Character in this place, with whom I have been upon very friendly...

GLC02437.04263

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's most recent letter, and hopes that Knox's youngest son's health will improve. Mentions that the General Court has not discussed the petitions from the Waldo patent lands, and describes a meeting he recently held with...

GLC02437.04294

to Henry Knox

Is unsure who else to forward a document (not present) from a French gentleman recently arrived from Guadeloupe regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, so encloses it to Knox and asks for his advice.

GLC02437.04309

to Henry Knox

Has recently returned from the Waldo patent lands. Relates that most of the people seem happy with the arrangements they worked out about living on the land. Discusses his interactions with Captain [George] Ulmer and Colonel [possibly Daniel] Shute...

GLC02437.04367

to Henry Knox

Discusses settling his account with the Paymasters Office. Mentions having written to Knox several times and has yet to receive a reply. Describes current financial difficulties, including suffering the loss of a saw mill in a fire. Noted as...

GLC02437.04377

to Henry Knox

Discusses a deed from the "administration of Lands in the County of Middesex" in England and how it relates to land deeds in the states. Also discusses securities.

GLC02437.04505

to Henry Knox

Discusses attending two committees of general court concerning their petition in relation to the [Waldo] patent lands. See GLC02437.04504 and .04500 for related letters. Informs Knox of the proceedings and the outcome. Writes that the petition...

GLC02437.04511

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is attending to their business at the general court concerning the Waldo patent lands. Writes, "As to the northern boundary - the report has been rejected in the senate."

GLC02437.04522

to Henry Knox

States that recent deliberations of Congress have led him to believe that new excises will be placed upon certain goods, and there will be a need for more collection officers. Asks for Knox's help in obtaining a position as a excise tax collector.

GLC02437.04636

to Henry Knox

Winslow reminds Secretary of War Knox that the General Court is convening 15 September 1790. Hopes to have a "final settlement" in their dispute with the settlers on the Waldo patent. Reports a visit from Mr. [David] Fales about petitions being...

GLC02437.04698

to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Secretary of War Henry Knox that two men, Samuel Noyes and Adams Merrill, want to buy some lots of land in Falmouth which Major Merrill had previously applied for. One is also interested in the 104 acres of Piscataqua that Winslow...

GLC02437.04726

to Henry Knox

Winslow acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Knox's letter written 14 October. Winslow mentions a "controversy between Mrs. Waldo and Us" believing that Knox "had a conviction either of the policy, or propriety of it." Winslow wishes to find...

GLC02437.04765

to Henry Knox

Writes he is disappointed that he has not had any response from Knox regarding the letters he sent him. Outlines the defense of a case concerning taxes on Thomas Flucker's estate. Understands that Knox is busy with "public business" but he needs to...

GLC02437.04844

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The melancholy misfortune which has lately befel [sic] our family in the death of Mr Isaac Winslow Senr will in some measure retard the business of the patent, but only for a short time as my brother Samuel Winslow who is now here is...

GLC02437.05299

to Henry Knox

Reports that the [Mass.] House of Representatives decided against them and makes it unlikely that they can proceed with part of their plans. Says that he will not write in great depth about it, as he expects Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn and General...

GLC02437.05331

to Joseph Peirce

Assures Peirce he will "promot[e] as far as possible the Views of Genl. Knox" in land negotiations related to the Waldo patent. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. May be the Winslow letter...

GLC02437.05584

to Henry Knox

They have been consulting on the Waldo patent business for the past several days and have brought Mr. Erving and Waldo "to a determination." Says they agreed in helping them dispose of the patent, but they wish to retain the island to accommodate Mr...

GLC02437.05806

to Isaac Winslow

Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo Patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their...

GLC02437.05827

to Henry Knox

Regrets he cannot give Knox more information on the land negotiations. States that a relapse of his "malady" kept him in New York 5 days longer than expected. Since his return he has gone to Beverly to meet with Nathan Dane. Goes into problems...

GLC02437.05922

to Henry Knox

Requests a favor (possibly a loan or a bonus) from Knox. Describes his current employment as being industrious. Discusses his concerns about sailing to the West Indies. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06106

Henry Knox

Informs Knox a gentleman has been calling on his mother (possibly Mary Winslow) regarding a lot of land (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) in Nottingham West, present day Hudson, New Hampshire. Notes the gentleman wants to pay half of his bill...

GLC02437.06252

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the purchase of a mare. Place writ from docket.

GLC02437.06414

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear the Knox and his family have arrived safely in Boston and hopes that their journey to Maine will be peaceful. Also forwards some papers (not included).

GLC02437.06443

to Samuel Winslow

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Writes that he received Winslow's earlier letter. Declares that he is not yet ready to sell the land in question, and if...

GLC02437.06838

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06970

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06976

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's business in New York and relays a message from his wife to Mrs. Knox. Also includes a table of the weather patterns, such as temperature and barometric pressure, for the month of May.

GLC02437.06993

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of land and possibly having yet another survey done to determine the acreage of plots.

GLC02437.07031

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance as he finds himself unable to provide adequately for himself and his family. Noted as written in Portland, most likely in Maine.

GLC02437.07039

to Samuel Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

GLC02437.07044

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for a man from Jamaica on his way to Boston. Noted as written in Portland, most likely Portland, Maine.

GLC02437.07055

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses land deeds.

GLC02437.08081

to William Crosby

Discusses a deed.

GLC02437.08091

[Memorial]

Discusses the command of the artillery and the payment of soldiers. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08101

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses previous letters. First page faded and may or may not go with the other pages. Last two pages extremely water damaged and illegible. Docket noted as addressed to Samuel Winslow, dated April 1799.

GLC02437.08144

[Report]

Discusses an expedition against the French fort at Crown Point. Warren approves Shirley's recommendation of Samuel Waldo to lead the expedition. Noted as a true copy by William Shirley, who also signs.

GLC02437.08931

[Relative to selling land in Nova Scotia]

Agreement in which the signatories, who are the heirs of Samuel Waldo, appoint John [Palianet] of London as their agent and attorney. They commission him to sell their lands in Nova Scotia. Also signed by several others as witnesses.

GLC02437.09016

[Thomas Flucker's obligation to Isaac Winslow]

Account of Flucker's debts to Winslow between April 1766 and December 1771.

GLC02437.09034

[Receipt]

Receipt for a bond Winslow received from Thomas Flucker, signed by Joseph [Barnet], John Moore, and several other parties. Lists the pay schedule for the bond.

GLC02437.09062

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his attendance and communication respecting business [likely regarding land] that affects them both. Notes he has called on another gentleman for opinion regarding Knox's affairs.

GLC02437.09206

Letter to Henry Knox

Informing Knox of various issues relating to Waldo's patent, a large tract of land he owns. Discusses petitions to the State Legislature against Knox from settlers who are attempting to win land from him.

GLC02437.09223

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the General Court of the State Legislature has put off ruling on pettitions regarding land Knox owns. Many residents on this land are petitioning. Also relates other information relating to property disputes over Waldo's Patent...

GLC02437.09224

to Henry Knox

Discussing financial issues and difficulties related to the Waldo patent, a large tract of land which Knox owns and which Winslow helps manage. Winslow also discusses his personal affairs.

GLC02437.09226

to Henry Knox

Discussing Knox's plans to purchase two fifths of the Waldo patent from him and his family. Asks Knox to at least purchase his smaller share, since his family is destitute, and discusses a price.

GLC02437.09238

to Henry Knox

Assuring Knox that Winslow will be able to provide him with a secure title to the large portion of the Waldo patent Knox wishes to buy from him. While Nathan Dale is worried that Winslow lacks the proper deeds for this land, Winslow tells Knox that...

GLC02437.09243

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to James and William Cunningham]

Note on verso indicates that Flucker paid in full for items such as lead, iron, and paper.

GLC02437.09473

[Return of officers and men belonging to the detachment under Major John Crane who have been left behind due to sickness]

Includes the names of men left behind from Captains Pierce, Foster, and Drury's companies (possibly Thomas Pierce, Thomas Waite Foster, and Jotham Drury).

GLC02437.09508

[List]

Appears to be an account or statement of interest. Various dates and currencies are listed.

GLC02437.09897

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses bringing his business in dealing with the Waldo patent to a safe and satisfying conclusion. Wishes Winslow and Dane would prepare a plan for "some safe remedy." Pages dotted with lots of black spots. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10268

to Henry Knox

Introduces a Colonel [John] Tyler to Knox as Tyler has been "appointed by the Electors of the State to carry on their votes of President and Vice President to Philadelphia, and by what I can learn they are unanimous for the present old servants,"...

GLC02437.05728

to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip he made to visit his mother, and asks about Mrs. Lucy Knox's health. Relates that there will be great opposition to Mr. Dalton's election, referring to Tristram Dalton's reelection to the United States Senate. Reports news from a...

GLC02437.04631

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Constant Freeman will be a good worker in Knox's department and discusses the election for senator. States that "Mr. George Cabot obtaind the vote by a majority of one, and was chosen - "

GLC02437.04633

to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from 20 June. Encloses some unspecified papers (not included). Notes that the [Massachusetts General] Court met Friday and have adjourned until January 1791. Reports that Thomas's party has been quiet, and the people are...

GLC02437.04638

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The time taken up by Congress in fixing the permanent seat of Government, and the situation of the Funding business has caused a great uneasiness & clamour amongst the people, and of that Class that have been the firmest supporters of the...

GLC02437.04644

to Henry Knox

Discusses a meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati where they elected officials, most of whom were the same as the ones they had the year before. Lists the delegates, including Knox, who were chosen to attend the general meeting the following May...

GLC02437.04650

to Henry Knox

Discusses his arrival in Portland en route to Burnt Coat Island. He is traveling with his "friend Ben" [possibly Benjamin Hichborn], and expects that they will return to Boston in ten to twelve days. Mentions his hope that a General [John] Glover...

GLC02437.04666

to Henry Knox

Jackson acknowledges Secretary of War Knox's letter of 15 August 1790. Mentions that he and "the Colonel" are making their way to Portland. Describes the journey, his sea sickness, and the help they received during the trip. Says a Mr. Gregory...

GLC02437.04699

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the status of the canal project, and informs him that the Bill of Incorporation for it has passed in the House of Representatives and soon should pass in the Senate. Declares that the project has popular support. Also mentions...

GLC02437.05332

to Henry Knox

Discusses possible amendments to the General Court's bill approving their canal project. Mentions his attempts to outbid Mr. [William] Tudor on a million acres of land (in Maine, in or near the Waldo patent lands). Also comments on the financial...

GLC02437.05361