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to Henry Jackson

Informs Jackson that Joseph Peirce has agreed to purchase shares for Knox.

GLC02437.06447

to Henry Jackson

Asks Jackson to assist with a two orders of a firm and settle his accounts. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06454

to Henry Jackson

Discusses the arrival of a mare and finances.

GLC02437.06464

to Henry Jackson

Discusses an upcoming trip and attempts to find lodging.

GLC02437.06539

to Henry Knox

Relates that he paid several bills Knox owed, including one to Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton. Provides a summary of financial transactions he has performed on Knox's behalf. Also mentions that Dr. [William] Eustis has purchased for Knox a breeding mare.

GLC02437.06821

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's...

GLC02437.06828

to Henry Jackson

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Regrets that he has not had time, until now, to respond to Jackson's last letter. Reports that the vessels that usually transport their goods are detained on the river due to tides....

GLC02437.06841

to Henry Knox

Comments on financial transactions with Captain Robinson, and also refers to a possible visit in the coming months.

GLC02437.06854

to Henry Jackson

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Received his last letter as well as the money enclosed. Discusses his future financial prospects. Thanks Jackson for his...

GLC02437.06859

to Henry Knox

Seems to be wary of Knox's latest business venture. Will give Captain [Thomas] Vose as much money as he can for Knox to use, but does not believe it will come to a large sum, as money is scarce for him at present. Discusses financial crises at the...

GLC02437.06870

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for someone for the position of Purser of the freight building.

GLC02437.06997

to Henry Knox

Discusses the adoption of the Constitution by the state of Massachusetts and the ensuing celebration.

GLC02437.07087

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment at not hearing from Knox and tells him about mutual friends and their families.

GLC02437.07174

to Henry Jackson

Knox writes to Jackson of the letter he received from William Sullivan (GLC02437.07291). Discusses the case with Jackson. He asks Jackson to negotiate with those who owe him money. "General Lincoln will have to pay the heavy judgements of Dorr...

GLC02437.07296

to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that Knox's "statement and the hundred dollar bill enclosed came safe to hand." Jackson will be at Portland with Col. Hichborn January 1, 1800. Jackson demands that Knox be punctual in meeting them and says that nothing but death...

GLC02437.07340

to Henry Jackson

Knox acknowledges Jackson's letter of January 5. He tells Jackson that the business concerning the notes will be concluded by the following week if Joshua Head tends to it properly. Knox trusts that Jackson will make sure Knox does not pay more...

GLC02437.07356

to Jonathan Jackson

Knox has sent Jonathan Jackson and the Boston Harbour "for the use of the United States" oak plank and lumber "at the rate of eight Dollars per hundred feet."

GLC02437.07374

to Henry Knox

Jackson keeps Knox informed about the progress of their cases in the court. Jackson is confident "in the stability and firmness of the settlement, and the it cannot be broken up or shake in the least, let who will assail it.-we have the best Council...

GLC02437.07386

to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that "Mr. Pickman of Salem" has called on Jackson to pay the interest due to him. Jackson suggests that Knox pay up. Jackson has not heard from Knox's son and cannot be sure what ship he boarded, if any. He knows Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.07392

[to Henry Jackson]

Knox received Jackson's letter via Benjamin Lincoln and was happy to have news of his son. Knox says the family is very upset that his daughter seems to have consumption. He proclaims, "My God the misery of this world!"

GLC02437.07396

to Henry Knox

Jackson comments on Knox's daughter Caroline and her poor health. He hopes that bathing and exercise, as well as the coming summer will help her condition. Jackson "followed the remains of Mrs. David Greene" who died the previous Thursday. Her...

GLC02437.07399

to Henry Knox

Jackson writes Knox about bricks and lime and who has requested them. Jackson sends Knox "the papers by which you will observe the Army is disbanded, and Timothy [Pickering] dismissed-and Mr. [Samuel] Dexter Secretary at War."

GLC02437.07408

to Henry Jackson

Knox has received Jackson's two letters of May 19. Knox tells Jackson he is sending cargoes of [bricks] to Boston for Mrs. Swan. Talks about his debt to Mr. Gorham.

GLC02437.07420

to Henry Knox

Jackson received Knox's letter of June 1. He discusses with Knox the issue of paying the freight "out of the articles, if they are to be sold." This issue is connected to the business account with Mrs. Swan. Mentions the interest in seeing Knox...

GLC02437.07426

to Henry Knox

Jackson fills Knox in on the latest news concerning people they know and their comings and goings. Mentions that Mrs. Swan might be accompany "Mr. and Mrs. Howard" through St. Georges.

GLC02437.07450