circa 1756-1794

Flucker, Sarah Lyons, fl. 1784-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Writes to her sister about her children and asks about Lucy's family.

GLC02437.08223

circa 1793-1796

Flucker, Sarah Lyons, fl. 1784-1794

Autograph letter

Title: to [Henry Knox] [incomplete]

Discusses her children whom she calls her "little dependents" and thanks the recipient (most likely Henry Knox) for the care she and her family has received. Mentions a possible war with England and several mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.08243

circa 1793-1796

Flucker, Sarah Lyons, fl. 1784-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]

Appears to be writing to her niece and asks that she gives her regards to her parents.

GLC02437.08245

circa 1890

Printed document

Title: Declaration for Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Invalid Pension, Act of June 27, 1890. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.217

circa 1890

Printed document

Title: Declaration for Increase of an Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for an Increase of an Invalid Pension. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.218

circa 1890

Printed document

Title: Declaration for Increase of an Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for an Increase of an Invalid Pension (Old and New Disability).

GLC03523.10.219

2 February 1796-4 May 1796

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Discusses a final settlement with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks after Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 4 May 1796. Asks Knox to help him settle his business with Ogden.

GLC02437.06610

1 April 1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Claim of the children of Captain Thomas Flucker] [incomplete]

Creator unknown. Title added later in red pen. Date and location of writing in the hand of Henry Knox; same hand also apparently provides edits on page 14. Declares that Mrs. Beaumez, mother of Francis, Thomas and Harriet Flucker and widow of Captain Thomas Flucker, is claiming a portion of the Waldo Patent lands on behalf of her children, who are descendents of Samuel Waldo through their father. Document outlines how the lands were passed down to Henry Knox and another sister in law, Hannah Urquhart [Harwood]. Discusses whether or not the children are entitled to a claim on the lands,…

GLC02437.06687

9 April 1865-10 April 1865

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother from home. Says he has been working hard plowing the fields the past ten days and is very tired. Reports church services have been cancelled due to heavy rain. Mentions mother has a bad cold and asks Joe to write her and tell her to slow down on her activities. Writes he thinks "...the Southern Confederacy is about to crumble to atoms..." Discusses the purchase of a new horse. Letter continues the following day.

GLC03523.10.178

12 April 1866

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bell Maitland

Grier writes to Bell from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. Reports he is doing well in his business studies and received high scores on his examinations. Says he goes to Sunday School, Preaching and Class Meeting every Sunday. Inquires about mother.

GLC03523.10.188

September 1783

Merlet, H., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: List of Canadian refugees drawing provisions at Newburgh under the direction of Major Merlet by order of his Excellency Genl. Washington

Lists names and rank of 35 men and corresponding amounts of rations, men, women, and children (possibly with them). Contains some mathematical figures on docket page.

GLC02437.10152

1 December 1796

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas and Francis Flucker [incomplete]

Writes a loving letter to her sons, who are in the United States while she is abroad. Mentions making living arrangements and forming a circle of acquaintance in Calcutta. Discusses her love for her sons and tells them to listen to their kind uncle [Henry Knox] who is caring for them. Describes India and her experiences there.

GLC02437.06874

25 December 1796

Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1793-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter and heard about his and Mrs. Knox's "affliction," but was unable to visit them to comfort them. He and his family send their condolences for the serious blow to the Knox family.

GLC02437.06888

6 April 1797

Ware, Henry, fl. 1796-1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Expenses for board and instruction]

Lists expenses for Francis Flucker's education, such as stationery.

GLC02437.06944

10 May 1797

Flucker, Harriette, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Knox

Writes a letter to her cousin regarding her life in Calcutta. Sends her love to Julia's family and their friends in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06965

23 May 1797

Ware, Henry, fl. 1796-1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Expenses]

Lists the expenses for instructing Francis Flucker. Items listed by date.

GLC02437.06968

26 July 1797

Swan, Sally W., fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julia Knox

Sends her condolences about a still-born baby, possibly a sibling of Julia's and tries to comfort her.

GLC02437.07007

circa 5 March 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Accounts]

Writes that he sent his nephews Thomas and Francis Flucker to pay a Mr. Pemberton, but they only paid half the amount and kept the rest for themselves.

GLC02437.07098

23 April 1798

MacDonogh, Thomas, fl. 1798-1799

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate]

Certifies that Thomas and a George Francis Waldo Flucker, the sons of Thomas Flucker Esq. are now living in Boston, Massachusetts. George Francis Waldo is most likely Francis Flucker.

GLC02437.07118

12 August 1798

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in possibly obtaining a position in the revenue department as he is having difficulty supporting himself and his family in his current situation.

GLC02437.07162

14 June 1788

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Updates Lucy on the progress of her son, Henry. Writes, "Master Henry's advances in the Latin are such as I hope will please you sufficiently... His mind appears strong, and his judgment solid- his ideas are lively and his memory sufficiently retentive." Sends regards to the Knox family, and notes that the clothes she sent Henry have been safely delivered.

GLC02437.03893

14 February 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed money which he hopes Knox will send to England at his first opportunity. Refers to Mr. [possibly Joseph] Compson's letter authorizing him to draw on the money, and hopes Knox will remind Mr. [James] Webber to include the letter of advice with the bill. Discusses the illness of his wife, which has limited his traveling ability. Mentions also that his son David is enrolled in a good school. Has recently heard that Knox himself has been unwell and hopes he recovers quickly. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the children. See GLC02437.04114 and GLC02437.04113 for related…

GLC02437.04114

9 April 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I have the happiness to tell you that Mrs. Ogden is safely in Bed with a sweet little Girl." Adds that Mrs. Ogden would like Mrs. Knox to select a name for the child. Also mentions that he will receive information tomorrow about their mutual business interests. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.04172

26 May 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "We very much lament the occasion which hurryed you by us with out giving us a call, we hope to hear of the recovery of your Child without injury having happened to so precious a member as its Eye." He and his wife look forward to an upcoming visit with Knox and his wife. Writes that he will be leaving from Booneton [Boonton] (in New Jersey) on Monday morning, and while en route will send Knox a letter on the subject of a remittance for one of their business contacts. He and Mrs. Ogden send their love to Lucy and to "Uncle Billy," Knox's brother William. Written at Delaware Works…

GLC02437.04221

13 July 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has only just received his letter, so sent a Jacob Tuthill to Booneton [Boonton, NJ] as quickly as possible to make sure Knox got the necessary paperwork on time (likely referring to paperwork Knox asked for regarding Ogden's business with James Webber; see GLC02437.04275). Extends his congratulations on the recovery of Knox's youngest son, and comments that his own family is healthy and happy. Encourages Mrs. Knox to bring the children out to visit them and enjoy the fresh air. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.04279