8 September 1794

Ames, Fisher, 1758-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends Captain Moses Wallah for an appointment to command in the national service of the military line. Lists Wallah's accomplishments, including the militia he raised in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06199

13 September 1794

Brooks, John, 1752-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a captain for a position in the national army. Notes the gentleman has distinguished himself as an officer and is currently in the Boston, Massachusetts regiment of militia.

GLC02437.06207

27 December 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Messrs. Brown and Francis

Discusses sheep he had previously inquired about. Requests they obtain two rams, four or six ewes, and to carefully ship them to Joseph Peirce.

GLC02437.06285

7 July 1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Henry Knox's account with Mr. Burton]

A detailed listing of Henry Knox's account with Mr. William Burton. Lists amounts billed, paid, and still owing. The account might for Knox's brother, William Knox. Date was added at a later date in pen and pencil. A note at bottom of the letter states, "Received invoiced for my father Alexander Burton." Docket notes letter was received on 18 May 1795.

GLC02437.06297

January 15, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, [Joseph] Anthony, [Thomas] Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Says Randall has requested Knox pay $12,000 (likely a debt Knox owed to Randall) to Mr. Crammond. Appears Randall and possibly Crammond also owe money to creditors. Describes a proposition he made to Crammond regarding the debt.

GLC02437.06307

January 20, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [An agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony]

Appears to be a draft of an agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony and his firm. The agreement possibly involves lands in Maine and the sale prices of the lands. Date was added later in pen but appears to be taken from the content of letter written at the end of the last page.

GLC02437.06313

February 24, 1795

Adams, Jonathan, fl. 1793-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and offers his services for any position that Knox might want him to help with.

GLC02437.06361

3 March 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses finances. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06365

7 March 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Articles of Agreement between William Bingham and David Cobb]

An agreement made between Bingham and Cobb for "several large and valuable tracts of Land in Sundry parts of the district Main" of Bingham's land. Cobb is named agent and superintendent of the land and agrees to reside on the land where he can manage the land to the best of his abilities. In addition, Cobb agrees to devote all of his time "to enhance the value of the said lands." He also agrees not to participate or interfere with any object of speculation or with the interests of the proprietors. In return, Bingham agrees to provide Cobb with a lot (2000 acres) of land in Goldsborough,…

GLC02437.06368

25 April 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he has received any letters from Henry Jackson as he is waiting for a reply from him.

GLC02437.06402

2 May 1795

Clough, John, fl. 1795

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for a bond. Upper left portion of the page is clipped.

GLC02437.06406

5 May 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of shares and land business. Asks that Knox make enquiries in New York and expresses regret for not forwarding him copies of some documents.

GLC02437.06409

11 May 1795

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to settle an issue regarding diplomas of the Society of the Cincinnati, specifically for the one in New Jersey. Noted as written at Rosehill.

GLC02437.06413

27 June 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Statement for the survey of land]

First part is a statement where John Harkness and James Malcolm swear to perform their duties as surveyors to the best of their ability. Second part states that Mason Wheaton served as a witness to Harkness and Malcolm's oath. Noted as written on Lincoln Island of Thomaston, Maine. Docket written and signed by Knox.

GLC02437.06432

3 June 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.

GLC02437.06434

June 4, 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their business relating to the Maine lands

GLC02437.06435

15 June 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06441

27 June 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the events in the Senate and a treaty. as well as other business matters. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06452

2 July 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Adams

Writes a recommendation for David Fales to Adams as the governor of Massachusetts, for the position of Justice of the Peace.

GLC02437.06455

7 July 1795

Steele, Robert, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.

GLC02437.06460

10 July 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.

GLC02437.06465

17 July 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial problems with making payments.

GLC02437.06467

30 July 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"

GLC02437.06478

13 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

18 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.

GLC02437.06494