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30 May 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Discusses his late arrival to Portland, and adds that Captain [Edward] Kelleran has not yet arrived. Provides instructions for his shipping and lime works business.

GLC02437.07935

1 June 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Has received Gleason's letter via John Robinson. Discusses financial transactions between Gleason, Alexander Lermond, and Captain Edward Kelleran. Comments on an order Gleason placed, in his letter via John Robinson, for iron and other articles. Complains that the casks of lime recently shipped via Captain Kelleran were treated with extreme carelessness.

GLC02437.07937

24 June 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Discusses the travels of Benjamin and Edward Kelleran on their respective vessels, and the cargo they are transporting. Mentions at some length shipping arrangements with John Robinson and Captain [Thomas] Vose.

GLC02437.07945

25 June 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Gleason

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses issues with the workmen at the Knox estate and lime works, apparently suggesting Gleason has sent some of them to jail (he spells it "goal"). Asserts that he plans to arrive at Thomaston by next week. Also comments on shipments by Captains Benjamin and Edward Kelleran on their respective ships.

GLC02437.07946

1 July 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes an angry letter about the negligence of workmen in his lime plant. Also discusses the shipments being made by both Captain [Edward] Kelleran and Captain [Benjamin] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07950

3 July 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes a brief note to Gleason mentioning his travel plans.

GLC02437.07951

25 October 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Discusses problems he is having with Captain B[enjamin] Kelleran, who he has employed to carry cargo for him, such as casks of lime. Mentions he does not know when he will be able to return to Thomaston. Touches on several other business issues.

GLC02437.07977

22 November 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Is sad to say he cannot yet leave Boston. Plans to send Gleason a sum of money via Captain E[dward] Kelleran. Discusses monies owed to a variety of people, possibly workers on Knox's estate; is apparently instructing Gleason on how much to pay each worker. Specifically discusses woodcutters.

GLC02437.07987

3 February 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes that he arrived to Boston on the evening of 31 January, and found the sleighing difficult. Considers the ways he depends on Gleason's help. Provides instructions regarding the receipt of shipments of articles, as well as the hauling of wood.

GLC02437.08002

17 February 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes in response to two of Gleason's previous letters. Reports that the articles a Mr. Bentley ordered will be sent on a vessel in March. Mentions the very "serious" problem of the destruction of the lime store, which he blames on the "carelessness of the coopers." Discusses business with Mr. [possibly Ebenezer] Thatcher and the firm of Alden & Robbins. Provides instructions and commentary on his manufacturing business.

GLC02437.08008

14 March 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Does not have much news to report, and believes he will have more leisure time next week when the legislature adjourns. Discusses shipments of lime casks.

GLC02437.08014

17 March 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes to report that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived with his vessel, and he is concerned, as the vessel has workmen, money, and letters of Knox's on board. Instructs Gleason to keep the woodcutters at work.

GLC02437.08015

24 March 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived, and that there is a terrible snow storm. Mentions that a Mr. Russel has engaged some men to work, and asks Gleason to continue performing the work Knox assigned him, to the best of his ability.

GLC02437.08017

28 March 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran and John Robinson arrived last night, and that Robinson will be continuing to sell Knox's lime. Adds that Knox made Wales & Beale his agents. Discusses shipment of articles via Captain Kelleran. Mentions that he is also sending workmen via Kelleran, and describes their tasks and salaries.

GLC02437.08018

16 April 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Gleason

Has received Gleason's letter via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses financial dealings with a Mr. West. Includes a list of workmen and their salaries; explains their duties and provides information regarding the lime business.

GLC02437.08020

20 April 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Provides extensive directions for tasks various workmen are to complete in the lime mill. Reports on the travels of Captain [Edward] Kelleran and his vessel, and declares that Mrs. [Lucy] Knox is en route to visit Knox.

GLC02437.08021

20 May 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Considers how expensive it is to be in the lime business, and discusses his financial concerns. Mentions his dealings with the firm of Wales & Beale. Comments on the extent to which he depends on Gleason to act as his agent.

GLC02437.08026

circa 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial dealings involving Knox and "Mr. D" (William Duer). Mentions he will begin making payments to the Committee within a month in exchange for "residuary advantages."

GLC02437.09903

12 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Green

Discusses business transactions dealing with various amounts of money. $20,000 and $5,000 are needed "to complete the payment which will become due in sixty days after the survey shall be notified; and upon the puctuality of which, the validity of the agreement with the state will most materially depend." Goes on to write about further payments which are due and a difficult situation with William Duer concerning a purchase of land. Content suggests Henry Knox as the author and was previously assessed as such. Light water damage as blurred some lines in the lower left corner. Letterpress…

GLC02437.10254

1768/03/09

Manuscript

Title: Statement concerning a deceased father's papers

The author of the document states that after his father's death, his brother, Cornelius Dunham, saved the deceased man's papers.

GLC03107.04763

1768/03/09

Lee, Jared, fl. 1768

Autograph document signed

Title: Testimony of Cornelius Dunham

The Justice of the Peace, Jared Lee, recorded Cornelius Dunham's testimony. Cornelius Dunham stated that after his father's death, he saved most of the deceased man's papers, but discarded those that had been damaged and rendered illegible by water.

GLC03107.04764