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to Louis de Tousard

Knox explains to Tousard that he has been away for awhile, so he has not received Tousard's letters. In this incomplete letter Knox discusses his contracts to sell lime and oak.

GLC02437.07378

to Louis de Tousard

Knox discusses his shipments of lime and lumber with Tousard. Mentions the difficulty in getting a "vessel to go to Newport."

GLC02437.07412

to Henry Knox

Titcomb writes Knox, "I hereby inform you the Commissioners have made their Reports into the Secretary's office, on one hundred and fifty one lots, referred to them by you and the settlers on the Waldo Patent which the Secretary will proceed to make...

GLC02437.07428

to Henry Knox

Ticknor expresses his disappointment in not receiving a "consinement" from Knox "sufficiently large by the 15th ult. [June] to discharge the half of the Note" that Ticknor holds against Knox. Ticknor reminds Knox that "this Note has been due a long...

GLC02437.07433

to Silas Talbot

Knox asks Talbot "to receive on board of the Constitution on the pay of an ordinary seaman, but to act as a midshipman Master Thomas Fluker, brother to Francis Fluker who has heretofore sailed under your orders."

GLC02437.07468

to Silas Talbot

Copy of a letter from Knox brought to Talbot by Knox's nephew Thomas Flucker. Knox asks that Talbot accept Thomas as a midshipman.

GLC02437.07474

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Lt. James Wilson. Requests Knox signs his "Diploma of the Association of the Cincinnati."

GLC02437.07525

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss his brief meeting with [Thurston] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett. Also updates Knox on the settlers he has encountered.

GLC02437.07597

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has been unable to meet up with two gentlemen like he expected. Says he will head out towards the land [likely in Maine?] as long as his health permits it. Mentions he will provide Knox with as much information about the surveying...

GLC02437.07604

to Waterman Thomas

Expresses his displeasure with Thomas for not sending a written report that Thomas promised Knox.

GLC02437.07618

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he did not make a written report due to [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett's report on the back country (possibly near the north part of the Waldo patent). Reports on a incident where he met up with approximately 70 armed...

GLC02437.07621

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent a young gentleman to collect on a note that Knox owes.

GLC02437.07727

to Henry Knox

Written from "Cape Briton," possibly Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia, Canada. Declares that several years ago, he contacted Knox to find out about the fate of a boy left under Knox's care by the late Mr. Alexander McGillivray. As he did not hear back...

GLC02437.07816

to Henry Knox

Writes that per the (possibly Congressional) resolve, he has gone to the Waldo patent lands and re-examined the settlers's land claims. Explains that he has entered the names of those individuals who are entitled to their land, on a particular plan...

GLC02437.07849

to Hepzibah Swan

Writes to Mrs. Hepzibah Swan, wife of his friend James Swan, to discuss money due to her. Mentions dealings with General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07906

to Henry Knox

Written from "Chester," which is likely in Maine, but may also be in New Hampshire. Writes about a tract of land he would like to purchase from Knox near Belfast, Maine.

GLC02437.07919

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has recently returned from a trip and was preoccupied with business, which prevented him from accepting Knox's invitation for a visit. Discusses financial matters, as well as a possible land purchase he will make from Knox.

GLC02437.07956

to Israel Thorndike

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his...

GLC02437.07963

to Henry Knox

Has recently received Knox's letter. Explains how he will provide payments on a financial note. Relates that a ship has recently arrived from the East Indies "under rather unpleasant circumstances," and he must attend to that business.

GLC02437.07980

to Henry Knox

Discusses the price of wood, among other business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08077

to H. Swan

Informs Swan that he was unable to pay back some money and discusses other financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08095

to Henry Knox

Forwards several notes to Knox (not included). Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08122

[Objections]

Lists his objections regarding land deals.

GLC02437.08154

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters regarding bills.

GLC02437.08174

to William Knox

Asks Knox to dispatch a servant and mentions some financial business.

GLC02437.08175