6 May 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Noted as a copy on the docket. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses the sum Joseph Jones and [Benjamin?] Bartlett received for the loss of their barns (the barns were burnt down by the settlers). Also mentions how he had hoped to see Ulmer before his departure from Boston, Massachusetts. A portion of the bottom right corner of the letter is missing causing minor text loss and the loss of Knox's signature.

GLC02437.07731

23 July 1802

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Acknowledges the receipt of two copies; one for the incorporation of the plantations in Maine, the other to enable himself and others to build a bridge over Ducktrap, Maine. Says he will gather the inhabitants together to choose town officers and will also let the inhabitants know the trouble Knox has taken on their behalf.

GLC02437.07743

7 June 1803

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Cambden," likely Camden, Maine. Informs Knox that a "poor unfortunate man" named John Thomas has asked the Amity Lodge of the FreeMasons; to recommend him for an appointment as lighthouse-keeper for the new lighthouse at Whitehead Island. The undersigned are members of a committee charged with asking Knox to recommend Mr. Thomas to Knox's good friend General [Benjamin] Lincoln. The document also lists Mr. Thomas's qualifications.

GLC02437.07806

30 June 1805

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for Knox's advice. Upon returning home from Boston, he discovered that the U.S. Bank had won a judgment against him for his estate. Is unable to pay the mortgage on his estate but does not want to leave his home or the Waldo patent. Suggests a possible solution involving Knox's help. Also reports on the mortgage of Henry Jackson and several others.

GLC02437.07949

10 November 1805

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial judgment rendered against Ulmer. Comments on financial arrangements between himself, Knox, and Mr. Ebenezer Parsons, to whom Ulmer owes money.

GLC02437.07981

13 February 1806

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to endorse the reappointment of Samuel Jacobs for Justice of the Peace in Lincoln County, Maine (where his commission has expired). Also endorses William Parkman for a Justice of the Peace position in Lincoln County.

GLC02437.08007

20 February 1806

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the conflict in the town of Lincolnville [Maine] over which of two candidates should be appointed Justice of the Peace: Samuel Miller or Jonathan Fletcher.

GLC02437.08009

12 April 1806

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his application to the governor for wages owed to a Captain Knowlton and his men, and a trip to Boston related to the issue.

GLC02437.08019

11 May 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Only just received Ulmer's last letter from 12 April, and laments the delay. Discusses local politics, as well as business and land deals.

GLC02437.08025

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses ponds and boats along with financial business. Writing is extremely faded, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.08143

circa 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses the transport of lumber and related business.

GLC02437.08215

2 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Ulmer

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses the value of lands in the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09119

12 December 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Writes that after he received the addressee's letter, he wrote to his friend General [Henry] Jackson for advice. Relates the advice Jackson provided, which pertains to land and finances.

GLC02437.09143

29 August 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Ulmer

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Major & Captain Ulmer at Ducktrap." Previous research suggests the addressee is John Ulmer, though it could also include George Ulmer, as it seems to be addressed to more than one individual. Discusses negotiations with settlers in the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09156

29 September 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Most of the document is in Henry Knox's handwriting. Noted as a copy. Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow request Ulmer gather information on lands near Belfast, Maine. Provides instructions to Ulmer regarding land settlements and surveying the land.

GLC02437.09195

23 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discussing the surveying and defense of his lands in the Waldo patent. Hopes to visit some of his settlements to meet with the people, and has sent out men to meet with settlers in other towns, in effort to peaceably settle all issues regarding his lands. Also addressed to "Robert Houston and John Gleason."

GLC02437.09276

1 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his disappointment with his son [likely Henry Jackson Knox]. Notes his friend [Henry] Jackson, informed Knox that his son "fell into the vilest of company male, and female, and [practiced] gambling and drinking excessively." Notes, "it is highly probable that his connection with bad women may have diseased him.

GLC02437.09829

2 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Thanks the recipient for sending duplicate copies of a document and discusses business.

GLC02437.09988

31 August 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses financial business.

GLC02437.09989

5 November 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to [Samuel Cooper Johonnot]

Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that "at present all vacancies are filled by the States..." and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war breaks out. Adds that "the troops in service will of course in a year or two be modified agreably to the powers of the new government..." Watermarked "C Taylor." Recipient inferred from content of this document and GLC02437.04014.

GLC02437.10214

22 August 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses the layout of his house. Comments that he "do[es] not think it too large - it has only [three ?] rooms on a floor. I want a comfortable house." States that Mrs. Lucy Knox wants a bigger house. Lists corrections for building. Mentions that he wants the roof to be pitched at a certain level and to let Thomas Vose know about the alterations. Second page is cut off on the right side. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/ London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10276

10 May 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses his trees and that he would like the recipient to "make some considerable addtions to them." Also mentions a conflict or disagreement with someone. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10298

4 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses business and mentions forwarding letters. Ink is faded making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.10444

28 December 1783

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Conveys information from Governor George Clinton of New York about enabling officers of the New York Levies to retire from service.

GLC02437.10575

25 February 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Has arrived in Philadelphia, but has not yet seen Mr. Morris. Describes a meeting he had with General George Washington in Alexandria. Notes that Washington received Knox's letter and that Washington was "highly delighted with the prospect of Peace and good order."

GLC02437.03470