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GLC03107.05072

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GLC03107.05073

to Aaron Hobart

Informing Aaron Hobart that the Secretary of the Navy is considering his application but has not decided anything.

GLC06313.04.024

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of "an abstract of which is contained in the paper enclosed." Shares his views of the abstract and states that he is opposed to the bill, and thus, afraid it will become a law.

GLC06313.04.028

to Aaron Hobart

Shares Hobart's sentiment of missing home and friends. Explains that his folks have moved to another house and that trade has been opened for "people living on each side of Penobscot Bay." Mentions that "a Bill for Banks, a Bill for Classifying the...

GLC06313.04.039

to Aaron Hobart

Sends his condolence to Hobart for the death of his child, as well as his congratulations for "Sister M. on the birth." Discusses political matters of the day, commenting on the correspondence of John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, and J.A....

GLC06313.04.040

[Account of books and magazines sent to Henry Knox]

Invoice lists items sent from London and their costs. Beneath it is an autograph note indicating that magazines from May 1772 have been included with this shipment, which was sent aboard the Boscawen under Captain Jackson. Longman was a London...

GLC02437.00011

to Henry Knox

Two letters written on the same page. The first, dated 18 July, acknowledges the receipt of payment for stationery ordered from Wright & Gill and reminds Knox of an outstanding bill for non-stationery items (see GLC02437.00010). The second, written...

GLC02437.00012

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he enclosed an order for books. Reports that Thomas Boydston's bill against Lane & Co. has been credited to Knox's account. Discusses a complaint made by other booksellers that Knox is undercutting their prices, and is able to do so...

GLC02437.00013

to Henry Knox

Reverend Parsons requests a subscription to the London Magazine, and inquires about arrivals of other books.

GLC02437.00047

to Henry Knox

Sends the payment owed to Knox (see GLC02437.00044) and a requests a copy of Shebbear's Practice of Physick.

GLC02437.00048

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he has sent six pounds to settle his account and lists books and periodicals he would like to purchase.

GLC02437.00049

to Henry Knox

Understands that Knox has not received works by Goldsmith that Clarke has requested (see GLC02437.00021 and GLC02437.00045). Makes a new request for Hume's Essays. Asks for his books to be packed and delivered carefully and discretely, because the...

GLC02437.00050

to Henry Knox

Confirms receipt of payment. Wright & Gill was a London stationery company operated by Thomas Wright and William Gill.

GLC02437.00051

to Henry Knox

Lists books he would like to purchase and indicates that he has sent twelve dollars to be credited to his account. Asks to be informed of books that come in from London in the Spring.

GLC02437.00052

to Henry Knox

Written on same sheet as Knox's reply to Oliver's last letter (see GLC02437.00046), in which Oliver requested a new copy of the Nautical Almanac for 1774 because pages were missing. Knox promises to return Oliver's Almanac to him with a fixed page....

GLC02437.00053

to Henry Knox

An invoice listing books and magazines shipped to Knox aboard the Dartmouth appears on the top of the page. The bottom of the page discusses the settling of bills and placement of additional book orders. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00054

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to edit a magazine subscription so that it is sent to William Morland instead of himself, William Miller.

GLC02437.00055

to Henry Knox

Places an order for books, and expresses desire to settle account next week in Boston.

GLC02437.00056

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to bind a copy of Chamber's Dictionary that Flagg will send to him. Advises Knox to pay attention to the moisture in the air, and its effect on book binding. Also informs Knox that he will send him some sugar or molasses. Dr. Flagg later...

GLC02437.00057

to Henry Knox

Inquiries about a book order, giving some delivery instructions.

GLC02437.00058

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send the London Magazine or the Town and Country Magazine. Asks about prices for binding. Orders marble covered notebooks.

GLC02437.00059

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the bearer of this letter, Dr. James Bradish, should be allowed to select any books he wishes, and the cost charged to Warner & McIntyre's account. The cost can be subtracted from the money Knox owes Warner & McIntyre.

GLC02437.00060

to Henry Knox

Orders stationary.

GLC02437.00061

to Henry Knox

Explains that during a visit with Col. Oliver, Mr. Quincy, and Mr. Williams, Knox's name came up as a potential business contact in Boston. Proposes to have Knox advertise some medicine and books that Rivington would like to sell. An inventory of...

GLC02437.00062

to Henry Knox

Explains that he has recently gone bankrupt. Explains that his creditors seized all the assets in his shop and "scarce left me the necessities of life." Asks Knox for leniency in regard to the money he owes him.

GLC02437.00063

to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Knox with an apology for not fully paying a debt. Comments that it is the nature of the business conducted by him and his kinsman, Robert Fowle, "to credit out the chief of it for twelve months--without interest." Also...

GLC02437.00064

to Henry Knox

Inquires about books. Asks Knox if Wilkins' "Anglo-Saxon Laws" is the latest edition and who the author of the tragedy "Adulateur" is. Wetmore was a lawyer in Salem, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.00065

to Henry Knox

Follow-up to his 15 May 1773 letter (see GLC02437.00059) in which he requested magazines and notebooks. Asks Knox if he received the letter.

GLC02437.00071

to Henry Knox

Orders ledgers and paper, and comments on a mistake in a previous bill. Emerson was a bookseller.

GLC02437.00072

to Henry Knox

Lightheartedly discusses hearing that Knox was "confoundedly peeked" by not hearing from Troutbeck for a long time. Reaffirms their friendship, informs Knox of an upcoming trip to the country, and promises future correspondence upon his return....

GLC02437.00073

to Aaron Hobart

Shares his view and experiences in Hanover, Massachusetts, because he has heard that Hobart is planning on settling and opening a law office there.

GLC06313.04.023

to Aaron Hobart

Asks his son if he can get from Judge Thomas the sum of his father's estate. Also mentions that several cases have been settled.

GLC06313.04.025

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is moving to Massachusetts. Thus, he offers his real estate in Gray, Maine to Hobart, "a gentleman of .... political character and professional talents." Describes the business there and mentions he "will sell from $2500 to...

GLC06313.04.026

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his a debt he owed to Judge Mitebills

GLC06313.04.027

to Aaron Hobart

Asks Hobart to verify in the next letter whether it is true or not true that Albert Smith has stolen $20,000 from the public.

GLC06313.04.034

to Aaron Hobart

Albert Smith has sent the papers by Albert (his son) with his signature and would like Hobart to finish them and mail "them in a neat package" by Monday. The papers were in regard to Smith being replaced as a "collector," probably of taxes. He...

GLC06313.04.035

to Aaron Hobart

Shares his views with Hobart on "the nomination of my [Albert Smith] successor as Collector," Mr. Cary. Asks Hobart to inform his successor, whoever it ends up being, of the Revenue Department's instructions and everything else that pertains to...

GLC06313.04.036

to Aaron Hobart

Explains that "his fate is hard indeed." Notes that R. Eells has Hobart's account and that "the money for the sales of the stamps" has been received. Smith was being replaced as a "collector," probably of taxes. He was earlier accused of stealing...

GLC06313.04.037

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of Job Cobb's bond. Explains what to do if a suit arises and wishes Hobart will attend to this matter as soon as possible.

GLC06313.04.038

to: Brigadier General Montgomery C. Meigs, Washington

"Your telegram to Maj. Allen referred. No transportation can be spared at present - probably in a few weeks. We are crippled by your order to Maj. Allen fixing price of horses & mules. No contract can be made at present at that price. Perhaps...

GLC05601.003

to: Major General [George B.] McClellan, Washington.

"Genl. [David S.] Stanley is not able to take the field on account of a broken leg. He is barely able to do duty on Courts martial &c."

GLC05601.019

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions he will send Aaron a copy of the Bill and informs Aaron of what is going on with such Bill. Mentions that the "Federalist do but little, & leave it with the Republicans to conduct the Bills thro' the details." Also, shares his opinion on...

GLC06313.04.029

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Aaron Hobart that he is enclosing "Custie's Oration 2 Robert Goodloe Harper's Address at our Russian Celebration." Mentions a confidential message from the President which its effect "may be known in a few days."

GLC06313.04.030

to Aaron Hobart

On the political matters of the day he describes Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, who later that year was appointed one of the commissioners to negotiate the Treaty of Ghent, "as the Political index to guide us in the path to be pursued...

GLC06313.04.031

to Aaron Hobart

Asks Hobart for recommendation letters "addressed to the President" and to "call on Judge Adams & get him to write." Mentions that he believes "Ch. Willis" has been nominated by the president to a (unspecified) post.

GLC06313.04.032

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of President Madison's approval of the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.. Shares his insight on the war by stating that "we have ... not obtained Peace by War,... but have lost much of that we possessed".

GLC06313.04.042

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he received an order of magazines and will deliver them. His daughter will bring the payment, for which he requests a receipt. Emerson was a bookseller.

GLC02437.00066

to Henry Knox

Humbly asks Knox for a loan of five or six dollars. Indicates that he will explain the circumstances that brought him to ask in a personal meeting.

GLC02437.00067

to Henry Knox

Discusses the settling of a bill and a new order for books. Indicates that he has shipped four trunks of books to Boston. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00068