1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Mortgage form]

Mortgage involving Knox and Abiyah Cheever, who paid Knox a "sum of one hundred dollars."

GLC02437.07351

January 21, 1800

Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bridge received Knox's letter of December 28, 1799. Bridge tells Knox he can safely send Bridge the money Knox needs to, and that either Bridge or his "deputy" David Fales will take it.

GLC02437.07358

18 February 1800

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Mrs. Beaumez writes to Knox about her sons Francis and Thomas and where their military orders might send them. She hoped they could be both sent to England, but she has heard that Thomas should be with the American convoy and Francis sent to India. Mrs. Beaumez expresses her ardent desire that her sons don't "imbibe different Principles and feelings towards that Country which has given them all that they have even had to keep them from Starving." She has been detained in Calcutta and talks about some difficulties she has had getting her letters out to America. Mrs. Beaumez notes, "it is…

GLC02437.07370

3 March 1800

Brimmer, Martin, 1742-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Brimmer sends within a letter to Knox "described Tracts of Land...claimed by Mrs. Hannah Waterhouse, (widow of S. Waterhouse Esqr.) as sole heiress of her father Job Lewis-her situation in Life is such as calls for the assistance of all her friends."

GLC02437.07372

10 March 1800

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

President Adams received Knox's letter of February 27. Adams expresses his concern that after recommending Knox's son, Henry, for a commission in the US Navy, the Senate did not approve. He tells Knox that there is little else he can do. Adams says, "the Navy however is a scene of momentous responsibility to me and if a ship should be lost by any Man for whom I shall have made myself thus exclusively answerable, you know what candid constructions will be put upon" me.

GLC02437.07375

20 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Barron

Knox's son has been under the command of Captain Barron as a lieutenant. Knox informs Barron that despite a recommendation from John Adams, "the Senate had declined to approve the nomination of the President of the United States of him as a Lieutenant of the Navy." Secretary of the Navy Stoddert suggested Henry Jackson Knox be a midshipman under Barron, but Knox believes his son would see that as a "degradation." Knox asks Barron, then, if his son Henry Jackson Knox could be "an acting Lieutenant with the emoluments only of a midshipman."

GLC02437.07380

01 April 1800

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Account of bricks delivered]

Account log of bricks delivered. Includes recipients, dates, and quantities.

GLC02437.07389

19 April 1800

Anderson, Samuel, fl. 1800

Autograph document

Title: [Quit claim deed]

Partially printed agreement in which Samuel Anderson sells to Henry Knox "a certain Tract of land lying in Warren." John Gleason signed as a witness.

GLC02437.07394

29 April 1800

Archbald, Anna, fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Archbald tells Knox she is waiting for Mr. Peirce who said "he would discharge the note with pleasure if you had mention it."

GLC02437.07397

06 May 1800

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Biddle tells Knox that he "got the Certificate for the Bank share passed through as soon as I could after the full time allowed by the regulations at the bank had Expired and should have transferred it but your power to me for the purpose has been misplayed either by me or at the Bank." Biddle is "mortified" at this delay.

GLC02437.07402

28 May 1800

Bogs, David, fl. 1800

Document signed

Title: [Quit Claim Deed]

David Bogs releases to Henry Knox "a Certain tract of land lying near the Great Falls of St. Georges River in Warren and near the Mills...." Josiah Reed and John Gleason sign as witnesses. Partially printed document.

GLC02437.07413

February 21, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, "in pursuance of the late treaty" (Jay's Treaty). Was asked by friends to recommend these individuals. He and his wife send their respects to Mrs. Washington.

GLC02437.06633

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Declines the appointment as a commissioner to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada (part of Jay's Treaty). Cites his preoccupation with the construction work being done on his home, as well as the conflict of interest he faces due to his land ownership in Maine. Suggests Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth or Judge [James] Sullivan instead. Adds that he has written to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering suggesting that he might remain at the head of the committee for the time being, in order to suggest that the Committee would appear ready to execute the treaty at any time. Knox's retained…

GLC02437.06704

12 May 1796

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Signature was clipped, but handwriting suggests the author is Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez, Knox's sister-in-law. Was unable to forward the power of attorney to Knox via Mr. [Christopher] Gore, who returned to Boston earlier than she expected. Discusses her children's inheritance of a portion of the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that she would like Mr. [Christopher] Gore, Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth, and her husband Mr. Beaumez to act as trustees. Touches on family gossip. Sends her love to Knox, his wife, and their children, Lucy, Julia, Washington and Caroline.

GLC02437.06738

January 15, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Mentions the loss of two children and settling into his new home and the surrounding area. Also discusses Washington's retirement and the threat of war with France, "there will be no danger of the french attempting an invasion of our country. If they should we must resist..." Regarding the slave revolt in Santo Domingo, he says: "The whites will either starve or be murdered by the blacks." Noted as a draft in the docket. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.06900

February 11, 1796

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses her pleasure in her recent marriage: "In the presence of Mr. and Mrs. [Ware] - and my three children - I am made the happy Wife of the Man I sincerely love." Feels her life will change dramatically for the better and believes her friends agree. Discusses their travels and plans to relocate, apparently to Wilmington or Philadelphia, and explains why she hopes her children will be happy with the new arrangements. Encourages Lucy and her daughters to write to her at Wilmington.

GLC02437.06624

February 13, 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to an earlier letter he wrote to Knox regarding making arrangements with a Committee, as well as documents (possibly relating to the purchase of lands in Maine). Mentions new congressional reports fixing the price of lands in Maine they may wish to buy. Provides detailed information on their land speculation projects.

GLC02437.06628

February 15, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Marked as an extract from a letter to Bingham. Discusses the merits of a sale to a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, alleging that it may not furnish the funds they need. Is concerned about potentially having to sell his estate in the Waldo patent, just as it is beginning to turn profitable. Contains some financial accounting.

GLC02437.06629

18 February 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Adams

Addressed to the Governor of Massachusetts, who in this period is Samuel Adams. Attaching copies of two letters from Samuel Waldo and from Thomas Vose (see GLC02437.06621 and GLC02437.06623), Knox petitions the government to protect his property against the lawless "banditti," including Samuel Ely, who Knox argues was involved in the 1786 insurrection in western Massachusetts and is "a person said to be obnoxious to the laws."

GLC02437.06630

20 February 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has not received any new letters from Knox. Discusses their land projects, including negotiations with a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Would like Knox to keep him more regularly up-to-date regarding their negotiations with the Committee. Provides detailed information on their attempts to purchase land.

GLC02437.06632

c. 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Bingham

Marked as "Extracts of a letter to Wm Bingham Esq." Portions are written in two different hands. The first portion discusses a land purchase and refers to the opinion of General [Henry] Jackson on the subject. The second portion, likely in Knox's hand, gives Bingham "a carte blanche" to complete a financial arrangement and do what ever is necessary to "get me the money." The third portion, also likely in Knox's hand, discusses purchases of land and again refers to the involvement of General Jackson.

GLC02437.06635

February 24, 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the liquidation of their business, as well as a land purchase made on their behalf by General [Henry] Knox. Is pleased to hear Knox is happy with the business arrangements Bingham made with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Updates Knox with detailed information regarding various land speculation projects. Speaks positively of the new treaty with Spain (see GLC02437.06636). Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06637

27 February 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter and regrets the news that he omitted a bond he meant to send Knox; he sends it along now (not present). Discusses their land purchase deal with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Explains at great length the details of their land projects, and refers to the Committee's newest legislation on the subject.

GLC02437.06639

28 February 1796

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Regrets living so far from her dearest friends. Writes at length about her hopes that Knox will make good on his promise and help take care of her and her children. Has spoken to several friends on the subject, including General [David] Cobb, and they support her asking for Knox's help achieving justice for her children. Also discusses paying a debt she owes Knox.

GLC02437.06644

2 March 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bingham discusses at length, and in detail, various business arrangements he is making as Knox's agent, particularly regarding land speculation. Mentions the recent actions of the General Court on the subject.

GLC02437.06647