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to Henry Knox

Discusses purchasing and transporting cattle and sheep, as well as other materials needed for Knox's estate.

GLC02437.07046

to Henry Knox

Discusses sheep and carpenters for Knox's estate, Montpelier, in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07050

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he went up to see the logging and discusses the boards and lumber, along with other estate related business.

GLC02437.07068

to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness that David Wells has returned to help take care of the horses and that he is helping Wells settle in.

GLC02437.07082

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is preparing for transporting logs down the river and writes about the general status of the lumber and logs in general.

GLC02437.07097

to Henry Knox

Discusses the transporting of logs.

GLC02437.07143

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.

GLC02437.07144

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07177

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of two brigs that have arrived and discusses the loading process and their cargo.

GLC02437.07198

to Henry Knox

Discusses two brigs and their cargo

GLC02437.07199

to Henry Knox

John Gleason discusses with Knox the cargos of Brigs William and General Wayne. Gleason explains the arrangements he will make to access and pay for the cargo [of lumber].

GLC02437.07212

to Henry Knox

Gleason discusses with Knox planks and their lots of land. Knox asks Gleason to send him "some sugar, coffee, tea and mollasses."

GLC02437.07247

to Henry Knox

Discusses the lumber and lime business. Notes one kiln of lumber has been burnt and the lime has not yet gone into affect. Also discusses production at numerous mills. Mentions various men who are working on the farm and lists materials and goods...

GLC02437.07519

to Henry Knox

An account of the surveying that took place between the 16th and the 23rd of September at various areas in Maine. Says they had to stop surveying in Jackson, Maine due to the insurgents removing all traces of their markings. Describes the areas he...

GLC02437.07623

to Henry Knox

Signed by George Ulmer, Robert Houston, and John Gleason. Josiah Reed, who is the Justice of the Peace, signed the letter stating the three gentlemen took an oath to the written report. Document is possibly a copy. Writes to Knox telling him of...

GLC02437.07652

to John Gleason

Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Maine that shows the settlers lots, the names of the settlers before 17 February 1798, and the names of...

GLC02437.07720

to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to...

GLC02437.07795

to Henry Knox

Vose and Gleason declare they have examined land cleared by a Mr. Healy and believe that he should be able to "have" (possibly rent) it at a certain rate.

GLC02437.07799

to Henry Knox

Discusses the shipping of items shipped to and from Knox's estate, such as lime and meat. Provides a list of items they need at the estate, including coffee and Bohea tea.

GLC02437.07850

to Henry Knox

Would like offer himself as a candidate for sheriff of the new county of Oxford, and hopes Knox will support his candidacy. Writes that he has spent time as Deputy Sheriff, and relates his qualifications. Hopes Knox will use his influence to help...

GLC02437.07917

to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain Benjamin Killeran [possibly "Kelleran," a relation of Captain Edward Kelleran] arrived at Thomaston with a delivery of pork and beef in barrels; discloses that the beef is very good but the pork is very poor. The Captain will...

GLC02437.07938

to Henry Knox

Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled "Kelleran"- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent...

GLC02437.07944

to Henry Knox

Provides the results of a survey of lands in the town of Prospect, [Maine].

GLC02437.07996

to Nathanael Greene

Knox, Commander at West Point, congratulates General Greene, Commander of the Southern Department. Recently received news of Greene through Major Burnet. Writes, "To say only I congratulate you on the enemys total evacuation of the Southern States...

GLC02437.10091

to Catharine Littlefield Greene and Euphemia Morris Ogden

Two parts. First for Catharine Greene. Apologizes that something may prevent him from seeing her. Hopes she will "accept [his] sincere wishes for your happiness, and the happiness of your dear little family." Tells her that if she ever needs...

GLC02437.10215