26 September 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Wales & Beale

Has received their recent letter. Reports that "neither BK or EK" [probably Benjamin Kelleran and Edward Kelleran] have yet arrived, the weather being windy enough to make sailing difficult.

GLC02437.07973

27 October 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wales & Beale

Received recent letters from the firm of Wales & Beale via Captain Edward Kelleran's ship. Answers several of their questions regarding his lime business.

GLC02437.07978

20 October 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Wales & Beale

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Reports on the state of his lime business and mentions Captain [possibly Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran.

GLC02437.08047

20 September 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to the Waldoborough inhabitants

A letter to the citizens of Waldoborough, Maine regarding supplying the citizens with written warrantee deeds. The letter describes the terms of the agreements including payment terms and resources on the land such as lumber and cattle. Written from St. Georges River, possibly present day Thomaston, Maine. A portion of another letter is pasted on the last page of the letter.

GLC02437.09186

8 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Benjamin Walker [incomplete]

Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an "embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other." Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase of land. Attempts to clear up some misunderstanding concerning this land, since it was purchased "for us, and not for any other person." Second part bears the same date as the first. States that he believes "W Duer meant well...relatively to the eastern Land ... " Mentions Henry Jackson and his sudden demand for money. Goes on to discuss more…

GLC02437.10247

23 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Walker

Discusses more business with William Duer, along with various other financial transactions. Mentions purchasing a tract of land and the Penobscots in Maine. Watermarked "G R" inside a crest.

GLC02437.10250

8 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.

GLC02437.02822

11 June 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of instructions to the commander of West Point]

Provides detailed instructions for the commander of West Point following the Congressional order to reduce the number of troops at that garrison to one company of 55 men. Notes that "the great principle upon which this company is retained is the preservation of the Stores at this place and the other Magazines..." Title from docket.

GLC02437.03012

circa 29 September 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses the Constitution of the United States. Declares, "But a candid examination of [the Constitution], will most probably produce a conviction that it is one of the best models of a republican government ever presented to the sons of men." Comments on different groups' opposition to the Constitution, noting that the southern states will oppose it because they think it will support the commercial interest of the north. Remarks that the Constitution will affect "the projects of the paper money..." Notes that America is seen with contempt abroad. Of the current government writes, "The…

GLC02437.03778

21 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Thanks the recipient for sending "some nuts, and two vennison hams-" via Lieutenant Armstrong. Reports, "The new Constitution has been adopted by ten states, and it is most probable that New York will also adopt it in such a manner as to be received into the Union- She has been more averse to the system than any other state Rhode-Island excepted." Relates that North Carolina's convention meets on the same day he writes. Says it is expected the new government "will promote the happiness & prosperity of this country in a very [eminent] manner."

GLC02437.03943

10 January 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer and Moses Copeland

Writes that the bearer, Thomas Vose, will be residing on some of his lands in Maine and collecting payments for the lands according to an agreement he and Vose had established. Asks that they provide Vose with advice and help. Hopes that his collection of payments will promote the general interests of the country.

GLC02437.04086

7 March 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Letter addressed only to "My dear friend," responding to a letter of 24 February 1789. Discusses Waldo patent business, specifically responding to the mistaken claims of Mr. Parkman regarding a sum of 2000 dollars.

GLC02437.04137

8 March 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Edward Carrington

Unsigned, but authorship inferred from handwriting. Discusses Carrington's last letter, in which he reported the winners of the Virginia elections and described his prediction that the electorate would "change their sentiments" to support federalism (see GLC02437.04119). Comments on the New York legislature, specifically the Senate and individual members. Also lists the number of Senators and Representatives from each state present in New York. Lastly, discusses Carrington's query about an appointment with the new government (see GLC02437.04119). Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04139

23 March 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Thanks him for his letter of 21 March offering to work in Knox's department. Replies that there are no openings in his department at present, but if there were he would offer them to the addressee. (Addressee may be Isaac Sherman, who wrote Knox with this request on 21 March; see GLC02437.04147.)

GLC02437.04151

16 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Received his recent letter. Declares that he is sorry that so much of the Waldo patent populace is still "under the influence of bad Counsellors. The land belongs to us and to our constituents - It cannot be taken from us while Society and Laws shall exist - If the people will be so blind to their true interest, and so unjust as to desire to wrest the property from the rightful owners they must take the consequences." Adds that he and the Winslows have "made reasonable offers - we cannot enforce them But we shall hold the right of the Land." Mentions that the Winslows will be visiting the…

GLC02437.04242

13 May 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Mr. Doughty

Writes to inform the addressee that a report is circulating "on the frontiers" that the addressee's son ,Major [John] Doughty, may have been fired upon by a party of Indians while traveling on the Tennessee River. Is not sure of the details of the situation; fears the reports have been exaggerated. Believes it is likely that the boat was indeed fired upon, that Major Doughty "thought it prudent to retire," and that the boat did not ultimately fall into enemy hands. Resolves to provide further information when he receives it. (See GLC02437.04628 for what may be a follow-up letter.)

GLC02437.04606

16 June 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Mr. Doughty

Writes in reply to an earlier inquiry regarding the recipient's son (Major John Doughty). Wishes he could relieve the recipient's stress. Encloses a letter he originally sent via Mr. David Ogden, but believes at the time it was "not delivered lest it should excite in your breast fears which might be groundless." In the month since the letter was originally written, he feels more hopeful for the fate of the son: "My last letters from Genl Harmar were dated the 5th of April - and the boat was said to have been fired upon the 2d of March - If the fact was true of your sons being killed as has…

GLC02437.04628

1 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Received his favor of 30 June. Had previously sent a pair of letters and expects to get an answer that day or the next. Needs something subscribed and wonders if recipient can help him. Says he wishes to "make a considerable subscription, on the expectation of the sale of my lands." Wonders if recipient can discount them in the Bank of New York next Tuesday. Refers to what appears to be notes of William Duer's and hopes to get the proceeds by Wednesday. Asks the addressee to do this only if it is convenient. Knox notes in a struck-out section that the recipient is to go to Thomas…

GLC02437.05044

5 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

References receiving "several favors" from Ulmer up to 5 August. Is anxious to know if the lines of the state survey "contain the whole quantity of thirty miles square exclusive of the islands of the deduction of 39088 acres." Goes on to say "As to any mobs fear them not." Claims they will have to answer for any opposition. In response to Ely's opposition, Knox cites his own good intentions and the good laws of the nation. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.05921

13 September 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses complaints from the people on the [Waldo] patent lands. Informs Ulmer he now represents the entire patent, except for Orphan Island (present day Verona Island, Maine) and 6,000 acres on the Northwest part of Belfast, Maine. Notes he is willing to execute the agreement from 1788. Writes, "That while I endeavor the disposition and kindness of a father on the one hand, I possess on the other, a fixed determination to defend my just and legal rights in all respects whatever - " Says the people who did not compromise in 1788 shall be given a reasonable quantity of land and the deeds to…

GLC02437.06206

22 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Expresses his satisfaction with some undisclosed business and wishes the rest of the business to be conducted in the same fashion. Discusses other financial matters. Marked "duplicate" in pencil.

GLC02437.06249

27 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Samuel Ogden]

Encloses an assignment (not included) to Ogden and a deed (not included) for 32,994 acres to Benjamin Walker. Mentions he has been informed that it is not necessary to process a quick claim. Requests receipts for the above transactions. Recipient attributed from content of letter and a pencel note added at a later date.

GLC02437.06260

1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unkown [incomplete]

Discusses a debt or cost of a house. Possibly referring to a house Knox had rented or wanted to rent through the summer for his family. There appears to be missing pages. Possibly a letterpress draft.

GLC02437.06290

18 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses business matters and mentions a purchase.

GLC02437.06395

27 July 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses various business, including finances. Ink difficult to read due to water damage. Noted as written at Montpelier St Georges River, which is the home of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06474