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to Henry Knox

Lear, Washington's former secretary, encourages Knox to do business with him in the nascent federal city. Says materials are needed to construct the "public buildings."

GLC02437.07123

to Henry Knox

John Trumbull, the noted painter and former secretary to Washington, writes in detail, to Knox about new developments in artillery that might prove helpful in the impending war against France. Noted as written at 72 Welbeck Street in London, England...

GLC02437.07148

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about his many interests on the island specifically concerning settlers, sheep, and fish.

GLC02437.06971

to Thomas Lambert Moore

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06972

to William Bingham

Discusses business involving a bank note and other financial matters.

GLC02437.06973

to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding land in Maine.

GLC02437.06977

[Memorial to Legislature]

Discusses the survey of the Waldo patent done in 1786. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06981

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox saying that he would lend him the money Knox needs if he had it, but the money he has, he needs for his own business ventures. Discusses selling some of his land in Pennsylvania and the possibility of taking out a loan from the...

GLC02437.06985

to Julia Knox

Expresses her worries at not hearing any reply to the letters she wrote her and that she misses her.

GLC02437.06986

to Henry Knox

Discusses a resolve concerning a dispute between Knox and the settlers on the Waldo patent. Docket written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06987

[Memorial to Senate]

Discusses a contract between the Massachusetts legislature and the heirs of the Waldo estate regarding the land. Mentions the surveys conducted and various resolves.

GLC02437.06988

to James McHenry

Writes a letter of recommendation. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07001

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of a meeting and that he will be coming to Boston.

GLC02437.07006

to Julia Knox

Sends her condolences about a still-born baby, possibly a sibling of Julia's and tries to comfort her.

GLC02437.07007

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and informs Knox that a settler has decided not to occupy land on Knox's property.

GLC02437.07010

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about his plans to start a business here in Calcutta, and notes that this idea was "formed with the concurrence of my Wise counsellor [sic] Mrs. B - " who is presumably his wife, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez. Continues on to discusses...

GLC02437.07013

to Henry Knox

Offers Knox advice on how to deal with his unruly settlers.

GLC02437.07015

Refernces in Canaan

List of names.

GLC02437.07016

List of references or persons who have referred their land to the Commissioners

Lists the names of those settlers who have referred their land to the Commissioners.

GLC02437.07018

[Deed to Hosea Cushing]

Authorizes the sale of a tract of Henry Knox's land to Hosea Cushing. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.07024

[Agreement with John Rynier]

Neater copy of GLC02437.07029. States an agreement with Rynier that Rynier will be employed under Knox as a director and principal farmer on Knox's lands.

GLC02437.07030

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of land and possibly having yet another survey done to determine the acreage of plots.

GLC02437.07031

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.

GLC02437.07040

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance with other business ventures to help support his family as he is unable to do so with his present situation.

GLC02437.07048

to William Bingham

Mentions a trip to Philadelphia and bonds.

GLC02437.07052