31 August 1802

Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.

GLC02437.07750

29 September 1802

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he sent Knox a horse that has only been ridden for two miles. Asks Knox to send him $50 either in gold or silver. Also discusses various people visiting them including Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.07753

4 October 1802

Clark, John Innes, 1745-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the safe arrival of Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Notes he was happy to assist Knox in delivering Henry Jackson Knox into his family's protection. Writes, "That the future conduct of your son may be such as to meet the approbation of his Parents and become a useful member to society is the sincere wish of [Clark]." Date taken from docket.

GLC02437.07756

circa 1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Later copy. Appears to be an account Knox's has or owes with Bussy and Ingalls concerning land and money.

GLC02437.07779

1802

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Manuscript document signed

Title: [List]

Noted as a copy. A list of settlers in the town of Bangor, Maine. The list contain the names of settlers who settled before 17 February 1790 and the names of the present owners. The year was added at later date in pencel.

GLC02437.07780

February 14, 1803

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox to discuss why Adams "dissented from the vote for an address to remove the two Judges." Includes the major reasons as to why he dissented, such as that the judges were only accused of "official misdemeanors," and that the Constitution does not provide for the removal of judges except by the impeachment procedure.

GLC02437.07788

30 May 1803

Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Invitation to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing]

On behalf of the "religious society in Federal Street," Wright invites Knox to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing.

GLC02437.07802

3 June 1803

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a Mr. Copeland of Warren for an appointment as Special Justice, but also believes that Colonel Head or Josiah Reed would be an acceptable choice. Discusses the local bank as well.

GLC02437.07805

15 September 1803

Andrews, Stephen, fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for help about a land deed conflict between him and a Mr. [possibly David] Fales or Fails, on or around the Waldo patent lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07821

22 September 1803

Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Prescott, is a young lawyer who recently completed his study of law at Blake's firm. Prescott plans to travel eastward [perhaps to Maine] and Blake hopes Knox will help him settle in and introduce him to others in the area.

GLC02437.07824

3 October 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elijah Brigham, Dwight Foster and Kilborn Whitman

Location added later in pen. Writes to Brigham Foster and Whitman, all prominent jurists or Congressmen, in answer to their previous letter. Knox assures them that he still fully intends to submit to their decisions regarding the settler's rights cases pertaining to his lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07828

14 October 1803

Brigham, Elijah, 1751-1816

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Brigham, Foster and Whitman, as Commissioners, have received Knox's letter. They will be happy to see Knox at Waldoborough on 18 October to hold a meeting.

GLC02437.07831

2 June 1804

Avery, John, 1739-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he was directed to inform Knox that both houses of the Legislature in Massachusetts have elected him to serve as "a Counsellor to advise the Governor in the executive part of Government the current year."

GLC02437.07858

22 June 1804

Carpenter, Benjamin, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that a financial note Knox owes to Carpenter is located in the Salem bank. Discusses payment of the note.

GLC02437.07864

June 1804

Civis, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caleb Strong

Written by "Civis," likely a pen name. Has enclosed a memoir about the state militia (not present). Explains briefly about the letter's content. Adds that he wished to have a member of the military present the letter to Governor Strong, but found he did not have the necessary connections to anyone who could see the Governor in person.

GLC02437.07867

9 July 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Financial agreement with R.G. Amory]

Outlines a financial agreement in which Knox borrows money from R.G. [possibly Rufus G.] Amory. Includes information on repayment.

GLC02437.07870

5 October 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: [Account with Benjamin Bussey]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses his financial accounts with Benjamin Bussey, Israel Thorndike, and Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07884

November 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: Proposal to Benjamin Bussey

Proposal to Benjamin Bussey of a financial arrangement between him and Knox.

GLC02437.07896

6 June 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Avery

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, who was John Avery. Writes, "I respectfully accept the honor conferred by the legislature electing me a member of the Council for advising the Governor in the executive part of the Government."

GLC02437.07939

7 June 1805

Avery, John, 1739-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that the Governor [Caleb Strong] requests Knox's presence in the Council Chamber as soon as convenient.

GLC02437.07940

8 July 1805

Bussey, Benjamin, 1757-1842

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement between Henry Knox and Benjamin Bussey]

Agreement describing the sale of various towns and townships from Knox to Bussey. Agreement also states that Samuel Dutton and Charles Turner will be hired to survey of the lands. Signed by Knox and Bussey, as well as by Charles Davis as a witness.

GLC02437.07953

12 September 1805

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that since Knox has declined to be a candidate for state Congress in the next election, many reputable men in his district are supporting a Mr. Orchard Cook. Provides some of his qualifications, including that he is a Federalist, and asks Knox to write his friends in support of Cook.

GLC02437.07971

12 October 1805

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends John Merrick of Hallowell, Maine, for a Justice of the Peace commission. Also suggests Jonathan Ellis of Topsham for a Special Justice position. Explains their qualifications.

GLC02437.07974

16 December 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Quincy Adams

Docket indicates the addressee is "J Q Adams," as Secretary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Writes in response to the academy's electing him a member; accepts the honor with gratitude.

GLC02437.07990

January 13, 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Breck

Marked as a copy. Writes a kind letter to his old friend Breck about keeping in touch as time passes. Also writes to reintroduce Breck to a Mr. Thomas Payson. He and Lucy Knox send their love to Breck and his family.

GLC02437.07998