6 January 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the Massachusetts convention scheduled to meet in February to decide on ratification of the Constitution of the United States. Relates that the Boston Delegates to the state convention dined with [James] Bowdoin the previous Thursday. Discusses the aftermath of [Samuel] Adams's opposition to ratification. Reports that Nantucket "from their foolish religious whims will not send to the establishment of a Government which has a right to raise armies... so five votes are lost- when they will be needed enough- for from several untoward circumstances the elections have gone wrong in…

GLC02437.03754

16 January 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Of Massachusetts' possible ratification of the Constitution, writes: "...we are hard at work- & the prospect not very good- numbers are at present against us- & the opposition leaders say they are sure of the Victory." Comments on various delegates. Instructs Knox to keep this letter confidential, noting "I believe some Letters have been written from NYork which have done damage." Date from docket. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03764

3 February 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a paper discussing details of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution (paper not included). Predicts the numbers will be 185 for and 160 against ratification, although the Anti-Federalists claim they have a majority of ten. Writes, "I confess that I shall be more mortified if they are right in their conjecture than I have ever been in my life. I cannot think but we shall carry the question- I shall give you the earliest notice." Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03782

17 February 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes that Mr. [Rufus] King will inform Knox of "everything," that is, events that recently transpired at the Massachusetts State ratifying convention. Writes, "The [sic] was a necessity in the Convention of mentioning Rhode Island as having prohibited the attendance of their members in Congress- an advertizm has appeared in order to give a false colour to that business- and a use is intended to be made of it at the meeting of the Legislature- I have therefore written in the inclosed Letter to Mr K requesting him to get me copies of every thing relative to that affair & to forward it…

GLC02437.03802

19 March 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Massachusetts politics, primarily the election for governor and lieutenant governor. Replies to a recent letter from Knox. Writes, "I can hardly think myself of consiquence [sic] enough to receive the notice or emolument under the general Government that will be equal to Lieut Governor of this State- however I have discouraged every attempt that would otherways have been made to bring me into view." Mentions that some of their mutual friends want Benjamin Lincoln to be elected lieutenant governor, "provided the business is brought to a point between him & Gen W-" (likely…

GLC02437.03826

6 April 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports, "The Legislature is up- & no great damage done- tomorrow for electioneering-" Expects that John Hancock will retain his post as Governor of Massachusetts. Predicts that General Benjamin Lincoln or James Warren will be elected Lieutenant Governor. Notes, "both sides are upon the stretch of exertion for the choice of Senators." Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03832

30 November 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

"The close of the business relative to the Senators you must ere this have seen in the News papers considering the jumble it wound up very well every thing perfectly quiet and peaceable at present." Transmits a letter for Mr. Morris. Sends his regards to Lucy Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04039

15 March 1789

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks him to forward the enclosed letter to Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Provides a brief report on politics (apparently election results) in New England. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04143

22 March 1789

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he arrived home safely. Discusses the "business of electioneering" in publications, especially the apparent desire to slander General [Benjamin] Lincoln's name. Believes Mr. [Samuel] Adams has an equal chance of winning. Mentions business with the Flucker estate, including a bond that Mr. [Thomas] Flucker had against Gorham's brother, and another bond young Mr. [Isaac] Winslow had against Gorham's brother. Discusses financial negotiations and asks if Knox can intervene with Winslow on his brother's behalf. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04148

12 March 1790

Gibbons, John, fl. 1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for an appointment in the Department of Military Stores in Virginia. Says he currently has an appointment in customs but does not make enough to support his expenses. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04583

16 June 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caleb Gibbs

Mentions an unnamed lodging is full. Says the lodging has been occupied for many years. Discusses his pleasure over an unspecified event.

GLC02437.06121

15 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Benjamin Goodhue

Discusses a duke's son. Date from docket. Noted as a rough draft.

GLC02437.06391

30 November 1795

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to forward a letter for him to the President.

GLC02437.06576

12 September 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason Jr.

Informs Gleason that he has arrived in Boston and gives him a list of things that have been ordered, such as corn and rye. Also discusses construction at his house in Maine.

GLC02437.07028

29 November 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason Jr.

Discusses the shipping of goods via boat.

GLC02437.07195

19 December 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Knox explains that the expenses of his estate have exceeded his income. Knox has depended on lumber to help pay the bills, but the bad saw and bad logs have been the norm of late. Knox states that "the object of this letter is to "turn your attention to making the gang of Saws in lobby mill profitable." Knox is concerned with the neglect of the mills.

GLC02437.07209

05 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Knox leaves Gleason specific business and managerial instructions to Gleason regarding his lime, lumber, and foodstuffs that Gleason will have to tend to during Knox's three week absence.

GLC02437.07481

9 January 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Gleason

Provides instructions for his upcoming two month absence. Discusses the quantity of wood and limestone he would like to see gathered. Says a large portion of wood can be obtained from people who are indebted to him. Provides further instructions on obtaining wood, stoves for the limestone, caring for the horses, and various other instruction on the care of Knox's house and property. Instructs Gleason to request all funds from [Thomas] Vose.

GLC02437.07500

22 June 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Instructs Gleason to purchase 20,340 acres of land located between Belfast and New Landrian in Maine. Describes the boundary lines and also instructs Gleason to note the quality of the land. Addressee name was added at a later date.

GLC02437.07548

14 December 1801

Gore, John, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is unable to fulfill Knox's request due to other financial obligations.

GLC02437.07694

24 Deceber 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

A list of duties Gleason has promised to attend to during Knox's two to three month absence. The instructions mainly deal with Knox's logging and lime business, mills, his lands in Maine, and dealing with the contracts for the wood cutters.

GLC02437.07701

6 March 1806

Gilbert & Dean (firm)

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The firm of Gilbert & Dean writes to Knox regarding his financial accounts.

GLC02437.08012

4 June 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Received his recent letter. Discusses the lime business. Mentions that articles Gleason asked Knox to order will soon be sent by the firm of Wales & Beale. Refers to a financial transaction, as well as to woodcutters who work for Knox's lime business, which Gleason manages.

GLC02437.08027

21 June 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes that the articles Gleason asked for have been shipped via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses the difficulties his lime business is facing, as well as his current economic difficulties.

GLC02437.08030

circa 1789-1806

Gordon, Thomasin, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the care of his wife and family.

GLC02437.08128