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20 October 1778

Clark, Jonas, fl. 1778

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill to William Knox]

Bill for purchases by William Knox from "Wm & Jno Molineux." William bought super fine broad cloth, silk hose, and shoes. The total came to £46.10. It is noted that Knox paid for the goods and signed by Jonas Clark, who seems to be an agent for the Molineuxs.

GLC02437.08451

8 October 1778

Manuscript document

Title: [Bill from DuBois]

Receipt for clothing and making shirts. Total came to £45.2.12.

GLC02437.08452

1778

Sturgis, Russell, fl. 1778

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill to William Knox]

Bill for two hats. One appears to have been for William. The other was "1 Beaver hat for the Genl. Delivered to Colo Jackson." The total for the hats came to £13. Signed by Sturgis, who notes payment was made.

GLC02437.08455

1778

Shaw, Francis, fl. 1778

Printed document signed

Title: [Tax bill for William Knox]

Tax bill is divided into state tax and town tax. The state tax includes: £2 poll tax, £1.13.6 house and land tax, £4.10.0 personal estate and faculty tax, for a total of £8.3.6. The town tax includes: £0.1.6 poll tax, £0.10.0 house and land tax, and £0.5.0 personal estate and faculty tax, for a total of £0.8.4. William owed £8.11.10 in total.

GLC02437.08457

12 January 1779

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: Katy's account for washing at Valley Forge

Laundry bill from time at Valley Forge. The total was for slightly over 17 dollars. Gives a detailed list of items and how much each cost to clean. Docket notes that this includes "5 Dozzen Clothes for Mrs Knox a Dollar pr Dozzen." Shaw also had washing done. It is noted on the document that Katy the washwoman was the wife of Marshall Saxe.

GLC02437.08459

20-24 January 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of William Knox with Joseph Pierce]

Peirce worked the bookstore, moved goods from the King Street location, as well as providing linen, snuff, and almonds. The total came to £5.14.0. Pierce signed the document stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08461

22 January 1779

Procter, Thomas, 1739-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of William Knox's payment]

Receipt indicating William Knox's payment received by Proctor and Lowell.

GLC02437.08464

26 February 1779

Fellows, C. & N., fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for William Knox]

Receipt that William Knox paid "C & N Fellows" £58.15.

GLC02437.08467

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [List of prices of bank stock]

List of bank stock prices. Note about the progression of the prices.

GLC02437.08468

24 February 1779

Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of William Knox]

Receipt for one "back Gammon Table" for £24 bought from James Lamb.

GLC02437.08469

1779

Manuscript document

Title: [List of land ownership by acres]

Account of land sales and ownerships associated with a long list of various people, including several family members of Captain William Pendleton's family.

GLC02437.08470

27 February 1779

Molineaux, Jonathan, fl. 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of William Knox]

William Knox's receipt for £30 of cord that he paid [Jonathan] Molineux.

GLC02437.08471

circa 1784-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: [List of settlers]

Lists of settlers "in the Plantation Knox" and "in the Plantation Lincoln."

GLC02437.08473

27 February 1779

Rogers, Daniel, 1749-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill for a half dozen pair of cotton hose and seven pairs of thread hose. The total was for £49.3.4. Signed by Thomas Rogers that he received payment for Daniel D. Rogers.

GLC02437.08476

9 March 1779

Proctor, John, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill for fine cotton, coarse cotton, calico, and interest for a total of £643. Page 2 notes that £300 was received from Knox on 23 March and that full payment was delivered by 30 March. Signed twice by Proctor.

GLC02437.08477

10 March 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [William Knox's account with Otis and Henley]

The account is for a total £1176.2. Items purchased include books, paper, linen, quills, etc.

GLC02437.08478

1 April 1779

Depon, Theodore, fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill seems to be for one-quarter of the year's rent at £8.8. Signed by Depon that it was paid in full by "Mr. Nox."

GLC02437.08480

5 April 1779

Vose, Daniel, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Knox bought paper from Vose. The total of the bill was £174. Signed by Vose stating payment was received.

GLC02437.08481

Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of William Knox with Benjamin Edes]

Edes was one of founders and owners of the Boston Gazette and Country Journal. Edes billed Knox for advertisements in the newspaper. Items being sold included sealing wax, books, and a chaise. The total account came to £12.16.8. Edes signed the document noting payment was made.

GLC02437.08482