22 March 1782

Cutting, John Browne, fl. 1782-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thoughts on various topics of the day, including the ways people understand the war and military strategy; shifting American perceptions of the war, especially those of people in Massachusetts; financial problems and supply shortages; squabbles among political leadership; the structure of the new government; taxes; and religion. Congratulates Knox on the arrival of his new son, musing, "Pray what kind of features has the late additional young gentleman? Do they indicate peace or war? Has his brow the military scowl of defiance, or do smiles of pacification expand in rosy dimples? If an…

GLC02437.01374

8 August 1785

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Isaac Winslow, a relation of Knox's through his wife, Lucy, discusses a variety of business propositions with Knox. Mentions that he wishes he could have had time to visit with Knox. Describes ways to get the Court to accept a resolve. Discusses dealings with a Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn and Captain Hall regarding a lime rock farm Knox has invested in; Winslow reports on General George Washington's order for limestone and General Benjamin Lincoln's involvement with the dealings. Also discusses struggles about the amount of "persons settled on the patent," likely the Waldo Patent, a tract…

GLC02437.03173

1 August 1787

Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses business regarding a payment of £90, stating "I should not perhaps have been so severe in demanding it, had not you thought fit to insist so strenuously on having the bond - " Writes that since Winslow "seem[s] willing to leave [the matter] to Genl Knox, I will agree to his decision, I have as high an opinion as yourself of his honor and integrity -" The docket notes that the business matter is in regards to interest "given by Mr & Mrs Flucker to Francis Waldo Esqr for [procuring ?] a certain sum therein specified to the surviving children of the said Mr & Mrs Flucker."…

GLC02437.03632

21 August 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Apologizes for not writing sooner but says the sickness, then death, of his youngest child prevented him from doing so. Says that his wife (Lucy Knox) and eldest daughter have also been sick. Discusses submitting a complaint to a committee to rectify an unspecified error regarding a patent, most likely the Waldo Patent. Also mentions Mr. William Wetmore's claim to the land, which appears to be a point of conflict. Requests Winslow to gather some information on the late Colonel Waldo's holdings. Asks to be informed if Captain Hall plans on going to St. Georges (possibly in Maine).

GLC02437.03642

30 October 1787

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes that the current session of the Massachusetts General Court will help "settle the Limits of the Patent." Reports that his contacts on the Eastern Committee, who will be deciding the matter, do not seem to think it will be difficult to draw suitable boundaries on the Waldo patent. Mentions that several members of the Committee, such as General [Rufus] Putnam, are friendly to their cause. Also discusses surveying the Waldo lands, collecting taxes on them, and handling inheritance claims by other members of their extended family (Isaac Winslow was a distant cousin to Henry Knox through…

GLC02437.03688

2 November 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Marked as a copy. Discusses financial matters. Instructs Winslow to pay back taxes on Flucker estate lands "in the manner precisely pointed out by the law." Gives Winslow detailed instructions as to how to carry out the transaction.

GLC02437.04022

14 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Writes that he received Winslow's letter but was unable to reply due to absence. Explains that his youngest child has been gravely ill. Discusses the General Court's debates on a petition, apparently regarding their Waldo patent lands, as well as other business concerns.

GLC02437.04282

28 January 1792

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 included in the powers of attorney with my cousin. Mr Waldo we daily expect, he is still of opinion that your offer is far short the value; but the first post his arrival we shall [certainty?] give you our answer." Stamped "FREE."

GLC02437.05299

9 June 1787

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various issues relating to the Waldo patent, including correspondence with his cousins Isaac and Samuel Winslow, and Mr. [Edward H.] Robinson.

GLC02437.09166

26 January 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Discusses documents he has recently examined which suggest a dispute over the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo between his son Samuel Waldo, and his sons-in-law Isaac Winslow (father of the addressee) and Thomas Flucker (father-in-law of Henry Knox).

GLC02437.09172

17 March 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Declares that the papers he and Winslow have on the claim of Mrs. [possibly Sarah] Waldo on the Waldo estate are likely all the papers that exist. Discusses Mrs. Waldo's claim, and asks that Winslow, his brother [Samuel Winslow], and his cousin [Isaac Winslow, Sr.] get all their papers on the subject in order, as Knox will be visiting and would like to meet with them about it. Also discusses claims on the Muscongus patent by the Plymouth Company, as well as monies owed on the Muscongus patent.

GLC02437.09174

10 October 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses legal issues concerning the land owned and taxes owed by his late mother-in-law, Hannah Flucker, in Falmouth, Maine. Extracts are included which list out who the land was sold to and the amount of taxes paid. Expresses his desire to prevent future lands from being sold for taxes in the future.

GLC02437.09202

14 November 1786

Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to offer himself as "a candidate to your Excellency, for an appointment to command a Company of Artillery" in the expedition to "quell" the Indians in the Western territories or any other expedition. Writes that Knox knows of his service in the war as well as the suffering he endured. Has "lost all that was dear to me in this world (my children excepted)" and would like to "remove my person from the scene of my late unhappy loss." Writes that since he is not at present engaged in any business, he would be able to raise a company at short notice.

GLC02437.03337

1807/12/22

Patterson, Robert L., fl. 1807-1808

Letter signed

Title: to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns

Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

GLC03107.04468

1833/08/08

Livingston, Robert M., fl. 1833-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Crawfurd Livingston re: writing samples

Robert M. Livingston shares some of his poetry and prose with Crawfurd Livingston.

GLC03107.04476

[18]34/04/29

Livingston, Robert M., fl. 1833-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Crawfurd Livingston re: frustration over lack of correspondence

Robert scolds Crawfurd for his failure to write.

GLC03107.04477

1779/05/23

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Gilbert Livingston] re: the health of his neice

GLC03107.04359

1799/03/27

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gilbert Livingston re: dispute concerning their father's will

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04361

1799/03/28

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gilbert Livingston re: confirmation of their father's will

J[ohn] writes about ways that he and Gilbert may confirm the authenticity of the will in Gilbert's possession. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04362

1800/08/20

Livingston, John H., fl. 1779-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G[ilbert] Livingston re: desire to conclude family dispute

J[ohn] writes that he is eager to conclude a dispute over their father's will, and also states that his wife has contracted cholera.

GLC03107.04365

1783/11/14

Livingston, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Promise to make payment to Gertrude Livingston

GLC03107.04376

1780/10/18

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Sylvester re: bill to prevent the completion of a mill

Peter R. writes that his father is very anxious to file a bill to prevent Robert Livingston (1746-1813) from building a mill on his property. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04399

1795/12/16

Livingston, Robert T., fl. 1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement made between Robert [T.] Livingston and Margaret Livingston

The document states that Margaret Livingston, the executrix of the late Peter R. Livingston, agrees with Robert [T.] Livingston to uphold an agreement previously made between Peter and Robert in which the latter is entitled to any and all rents, issues, and profits belonging to the former, including those accrued after Peter R.'s death.

GLC03107.04403

24 October 1962

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Header Record

Title: [John F. Kennedy letter and certificate] [decimalized]

See descriptions in GLC05508.155.01-.02.

GLC05508.155

4 October 1870

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George M. Fillmore

Fillmore offers condolence upon the death of his nephew's child. He urges his nephew to submit to the dictates of Providence. 1 black and white full length seated engraving of Millard Fillmore included.

GLC05508.102