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[Report upon an excursion up St. George's River]

Describes a trip up the St. Georges River he undertook, at Knox's request, to scout out the different kinds of trees available for lumber.

GLC02437.06850

to Henry Knox

Reports that a schooner will be departing for Thomaston that morning carrying almost nine hundred bushels of corn as well as a carriage of Knox's. Mentions commercial arrangements with a Mr. [likely Tench] Francis.

GLC02437.06853

to Henry Knox

Comments on financial transactions with Captain Robinson, and also refers to a possible visit in the coming months.

GLC02437.06854

to Henry Jackson

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Received his last letter as well as the money enclosed. Discusses his future financial prospects. Thanks Jackson for his...

GLC02437.06859

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are...

GLC02437.06862

to Henry Knox

Discusses arrival and departure of cargo vessels in the Boston area. Mentions working with Captain [Thomas] Vose to acquire goods on Knox's behalf and arrange Knox's financial accounts. Worries that Knox is getting himself involved in too many...

GLC02437.06869

to Henry Knox

Seems to be wary of Knox's latest business venture. Will give Captain [Thomas] Vose as much money as he can for Knox to use, but does not believe it will come to a large sum, as money is scarce for him at present. Discusses financial crises at the...

GLC02437.06870

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes that he hopes she will write as frequently as possible, as he does not believe his family will be able to leave India until "next season." Encourages her to write despite the distance and the time it will take for her letters to arrive. Adds...

GLC02437.06878

to Henry Knox

Writes to let him know that two financial notes drawn by William Bingham and endorsed by Henry Knox became overdue recently and are being protested. Knox is being held responsible. Asks that Knox write him back with his plan for how to handle the...

GLC02437.06889

to Gulian McEvers

Discusses financial matters regarding Knox's business deals with various people.

GLC02437.06893

to George Meade

Discusses financial matters regarding money due to the national bank.

GLC02437.06894

to unknown

Discusses financial business. The fifth page is a small piece of paper, separate from the rest of the letter and may or may not be a continuation of the previous page.

GLC02437.06904

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and states that he had expected to hear that Knox would be in Boston at this time.

GLC02437.06905

to Henry Knox

Expresses his "pleasure from the accot. of your wellfare [sic] I felt for your late humiliating loss of a lov'd Son ..." Also asks Knox to look out for a friend who will be visiting Boston.

GLC02437.06906

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.

GLC02437.06911

to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses various friends.

GLC02437.06914

to Henry Knox

Writes concerning the death of his father and mentions some sort of payment.

GLC02437.06920

to Henry Knox

Reports of a conspiracy with Samuel Ely and Harris Ransom leading about 80 people.

GLC02437.06922

to Henry Knox

Expresses some concern over Knox's financial situation and discusses land and other financial matters.

GLC02437.06926

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of property.

GLC02437.06929

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for money to fund a building for Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

GLC02437.06933

to Henry Knox

Discusses surveys of land.

GLC02437.06940

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.06948

to William Bingham

Discusses the payment of notes and mentions that the need for money is pressing. Also mentions the state of affairs in England.

GLC02437.06955

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06957