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21 October 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memorandum]

Memorandum concerning a soldier.

GLC02437.06545

27 October 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Land deed]

Grants a land deed to Henry Jackson from Knox and his wife. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.06552

2 November 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement with a Zenas Lathrop regarding the occupation of Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.06559

2 November 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: Directions to William MacIntosh [incomplete]

Gives directions to a William MacIntosh, who Knox has left in charge of taking care of his house. Bottom of the third and fourth pages are clipped.

GLC02437.06560

18 November 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement to pay for work on a canal]

Receipt regarding work done on a canal and payment for the workers.

GLC02437.06571

1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Agreement with George Meade]

Agreement to sell 100,000 acres of land to George Meade for $50,000.

GLC02437.06589

April 27, 1796-January 31, 1798

Manuscript document

Title: [Obituary notices of children of Henry Knox]

Contains three items. The first, labeled "From the Centinel- April 27th, 1796," is an obituary for two of Knox's children, Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham. The second, from 24 January 1798, is an obituary for Knox's fourteen-year-old daughter, Julia Wadsworth. The last, labeled "From the Centinel, Jany 31st 1798," is a poem about the loss of Julia Wadsworth.

GLC02437.06724

June 1796

Manuscript document

Title: List of stock bought for Genl. Knox

Lists livestock purchased for General Henry Knox and sent to his property in Maine. List includes oxen, cows, heifers, and calves. Livestock is also described and the price paid is included.

GLC02437.06780

1 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Contract between Cobb and Knox stating that Cobb must deliver to Knox a supply of oak timber for Knox to sell in Europe. Specifies the price and terms of the deal. The arrangement also mentions Henry Jackson and David Fales. Signed by both Cobb and Knox.

GLC02437.06856

1 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Estimate of monies to be paid]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Document contains extensive calculations of financial accounts Knox has with different individuals, including Miles Cobb.

GLC02437.06858

January 20, 1797

Ware, Henry, fl. 1796-1797

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill]

Account for boarding and teaching.

GLC02437.06902

1 March 1797

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph document signed

Title: [Endorsed note]

An endorsed note for $4,125 with interest.

GLC02437.06921

4 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement with John Lillie]

Agreement with John Lillie regarding fisheries at Brigadier's Island. Countersigned by John Lillie, with Richard Waterhouse and Friederick Gottman signing as witnesses.

GLC02437.06943

5 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memorial to Legislature]

Discusses the survey of the Waldo patent done in 1786. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06981

17 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memorial to Senate]

Discusses a contract between the Massachusetts legislature and the heirs of the Waldo estate regarding the land. Mentions the surveys conducted and various resolves.

GLC02437.06988