10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter

Title: to Richard Harrison

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05967

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George Read, Jr.

Letterpress copy, but signed by Jefferson. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in…

GLC02437.05969

23 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he seemed undecided whether he should return until the fall - but I hope he will as his stay here will excite disa[illegible] sensations in the minds of some people." Also talks about officers who lost their horses in action at the Battle of Wabash (St. Claire's defeat, 4 November 1791) and have not been compensated yet. The last page is a later copy…

GLC02437.05556

31 July 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Informs Jackson that William Duer "has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres." Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who has also signed for Flint.

GLC02437.05564

15 August 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "Mr. Cazenove is absent, but is expected this day. all negotiations are suspended until you & he arrives - " Extensively discusses business regarding their land holdings especially in regards to Mr. William Duer.

GLC02437.05581

21 August 1792

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Joseph Peirce

Copy of GLC02437.05584. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.05585

21 August 1792

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Inventory of various tracts of land]

Briefly describes each tract of land from Thomas Flucker's estate, including information on the acreage of each tract. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05586

23 August 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter

Title: to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval

Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.

GLC02437.05588

12 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Statement regarding a land purchase]

A draft statement by Knox admitting "WG" as a partner. Discusses the purchase of a tract of land and payment. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05608

18 September 1792

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his attempt at publishing several sermons. Forwards one of his subscriptions for Knox's review and opinion: "If sir, you approve of it, I shall be gratified to have it honor'd with the name of so dear & valuable a friend." Notes how the people in his area need books and asks for donations. Mentions he has just returned from the commencement ceremony at Dartmouth College.

GLC02437.05620

20 September 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Expresses his hope that Madame de Laval has arrived so they can finish their business. Asks Jackson to do everything he can to have the Committee agree with Madame de Laval in a contract. Noted as a copy. Written in Jackson's hand.

GLC02437.05621

1-2 October 1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Salaries for the Department of War]

Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of July, August and September. Dated 1 October at the War Office. Verso dated 2 October and lists the names of the members and their signatures, indicating that they have received the proper amount of pay for those months. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock. Written from the War Office.

GLC02437.05635

2 October 1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of salaries]

States that the members of the War Department have received their full salaries from the time of their appointment to 13 September 1792. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock.

GLC02437.05637

8 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled and to accomodate all differences to Mr. Fales." Also discusses the possibility of having a house built (the future Montpelier).

GLC02437.05647

14 October 1792

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes to her niece Lucy Flucker Knox (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox) informing her that she received her letter from Shrewsbury. Mentions being in Boston, and discusses the weather and mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.05652

19 October 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from the same day, stating that he does not approve of the bonds Knox offered as security for the $40,000. Explains that William Greene's involvement complicates matters because "part of his fortune is involved in a Lawsuit."

GLC02437.05658

28 October 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox an edited draft of a memorandum Knox had sent him before (not included). Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.05672

31 October - 4 November 1792

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript document

Title: [Correspondence and document dealing with land speculation]

Contains seven sections. The first section was written in Boston, on 31 October, to Henry Jackson from Jean-Baptiste de la Roche and Rosalie Bacler de Leval. They received correspondence from settlers who have threatened to leave the colony at Frenchman's Bay, Maine. They request land titles from Jackson, so that they can comply with the "just demand of [the] settlers." The second section, from Jackson to de Leval and de la Roche, was written in Boston, 1 November. Says it is impossible for him to ascertain the quantity of acres, which is necessary information for the deed, so he will…

GLC02437.05681

17 November 1792

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas FitzSimons

Contains two letters, written in the same hand. The first, from FitzSimons to Hodgdon, informs Hodgdon that his business has been referred to a committee of the House of Representatives and will be discussed on 19 November. The second portion is from Hodgdon to FitzSimons, acknowledging the above infformation.

GLC02437.05702

2 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to William Bingham

Describes the purchasing of land in Maine. Metions Henry Jackson, Royal Flint, William Duer, Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval. Includes accounts and costs. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05721

17 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Discusses business regarding land. States he received Duer's express today with his terms and has given them to Mr. [William] Bingham who is taking them under consideration. Has no doubt that the terms will be accepted. Tells him to "Be of good courage - it shall go - even if I [sacrifice] still more for your sake..."

GLC02437.05740

20 December 1792

Manuscript document

Title: [Notes]

Later copy. Discusses financial and land dealings involving Henry Knox, William Duer, and William Bingham. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.05747

23 December 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends an acquaintance, Mr. James Henry Laugier de [Tassy?], to fill a position in Knox's department, which requires "a person who understands the different European Languages, a good accountant and well acquainted with mercantile transactions." Reports that Knox may know this man as he married a Miss Minot, who Jackson believes is related to Mrs. Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.05752

23 December 1792

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes that she is doing much better, since she was suffering from an illness. Her son was ill as well. Mentions that Henry, presumably Henry Jackson Knox, spent some time with her and is now out with his cousins, though he will be back in time for tea. Gives her love to Lucy and all her family.

GLC02437.05753

28 December 1792

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Describes how her son Tom is feeling unwell and discusses his illness. Expresses her wish to see "my Dear Brother and Lucy with the little Flock" though states that she cannot travel at the moment. Continues with news of family and mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.05760