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to Henry Knox

Per his promise, sends Knox a statement of his accounts with Hodgdon (not present). Seems to ask that Knox pay him a certain sum, so that Hodgdon can pay off one of Knox's creditors for him. Relates that the President will be traveling to Mount...

GLC02437.06768

to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Writes that he received Knox's letter and understands Knox is very disappointed about Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring's loan falling through. Will be seeing Captain [Joseph] Anthony...

GLC02437.06769

to Thomas Vose

Ulmer writes to Vose asking about delivery of goods for "the Gen'l" [General Henry Knox]. Discusses shipping them by a vessel helmed by a Captain Norton.

GLC02437.06770

to Henry Jackson

Writes to ask Jackson, on Knox's behalf, to make lodging arrangements for Bingham and his traveling party, apparently to Boston. Reports that they will be making business arrangements in Boston, and briefly explains what they are.

GLC02437.06776

to Henry Knox

Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches...

GLC02437.06784

to Henry Knox

Writes that in a previous letter he informed Knox of the judgment against Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") and in favor of the Bank of Pennsylvania. Has enclosed further documentation (not present). Would like Knox to write back quickly to...

GLC02437.06800

to Joseph Peirce

Writes to remind Peirce that he wanted him to purchase iron and several other items. Also encloses acceptances from Mr. [Alexander] Baring, and discusses Baring's upcoming trip to Boston. Comments extensively on financial matters, and includes some...

GLC02437.06808

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's recent letters and has followed his wishes regarding the arrangement of his furniture. Adds that the house now waits for the arrival of Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Wetmore as...

GLC02437.06809

to Samuel Hodgdon

Encloses a copy of an earlier letter to Hodgdon (not present) regarding financial matters. Consoles Hodgdon regarding his state of financial distress, stating that he has access to various resources. Lists the friends he has who might be able to...

GLC02437.06810

to Henry Knox

Writes to acknowledge receipt of Knox's last letter. Will reply more fully in his next letter to Knox. Declares that he heard of Knox's misfortune before Knox wrote, and is sympathetic (does not disclose what misfortune Knox has suffered).

GLC02437.06812

to George Ulmer

Writes that he received Ulmer's letter. Declares that the news of the loss of the spars is mortifying, since he just hired a vessel to take a shipment of them to Philadelphia. Does not know, now, whether there will be a sufficient load to ship. Is...

GLC02437.06817

to Henry Knox

Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the...

GLC02437.06831

to Henry Knox

Relates that in conversation with Major [George] Ulmer, he has learned that Mr. [Samuel] Ely has gone to Boston to plead his innocence to the General Court. Adds that he will give Ulmer the warrant against Ely so Ely may be immediately apprehended...

GLC02437.06833

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business arrangement with Benjamin Joy.

GLC02437.06843

to Henry Knox

Hopes Knox will excuse him for writing about his own business endeavors since he left Knox's service. Writes that when he arrived in Boston, General [Henry] Jackson was unable to pay a bill, leaving him in need of money; he also noticed that the...

GLC02437.06847

to Henry Knox

Discusses the arrival of a schooner carrying items Knox was sending to Hodgdon, including spars. Mentions their plans for shipping items by vessel, such as corn, and comments extensively on the shipping industry.

GLC02437.06852

[Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Contract between Cobb and Knox stating that Cobb must deliver to Knox a supply of oak timber for Knox to sell in Europe. Specifies the price and terms of the deal. The arrangement also mentions Henry Jackson and David Fales. Signed by both Cobb...

GLC02437.06856

[Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Copy of GLC02437.06856.

GLC02437.06857

[Estimate of monies to be paid]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Document contains extensive calculations of financial accounts Knox has with different individuals, including Miles Cobb.

GLC02437.06858

to Charles Sampson

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Asks Sampson to return a temporary land lease to a Mr. John Neubit. Was told the land lease, originally belonging to Mr. Samuel Waldo, passed into Sampson's hands "without any assignment on...

GLC02437.06863

[Agreement with inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port]

Asks the inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port to deliver to George or Philip Ulmer any lumber they have, in order to pay money they owe for land they inhabit.

GLC02437.06871

to Alexander Baring

Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.06877

to John Gleason

Knox writes to instruct Gleason on the various enterprises that Knox has him working on in Knox's Maine territories. Mentions the logging business, and the construction of some of the wood into shipbuilding materials like spars and masts....

GLC02437.06881

[Note]

Asks that General [Henry] Jackson forward enclosed items (not present, but possibly GLC02437.06887) to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06886

[Petition]

Petition on behalf of his father regarding his estate.

GLC02437.06891