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to Henry Dearborn

Knox writes to Colonel Dearborn regarding lands on the Kennebec River in present-day Maine. Asks Dearborn to rescue the lands from an unspecified situation on behalf of "his Excellency the Governor," likely referring to John Hancock, Governor of...

GLC02437.03084

to Samuel Shaw

Forwards a letter (not included) to Shaw regarding information from India. Wishes the information was more agreeable but hopes it is still useful. Asks Shaw to inform his family in Boston, Massachusetts that he has safely arrived and "enjoying the...

GLC02437.04462

to Henry Knox

Mentions moving his family to settle in America and discusses the revolution in France. Encloses (not included) letters to [Samuel] Shaw that he has left open for Knox to also read. Writes about the French Revolution, it "supports itself to...

GLC02437.04463

to Henry Knox

Discusses the "arrangement that might take place in the Militia, under the Federal Government -" Asks for Knox's help in being continued as the head of the Orderly department of Massachusetts saying "I am at a loss to determine by whom it is...

GLC02437.04514

to Henry Knox

Describes an incident that took place between England and Spain and the possibility of the two countries going to war. Says yesterday this country was "surprised by a hot press, which like an explosion swept between 3 & 4000 seamen, and to day we...

GLC02437.04594

to Henry Knox

Highly recommends a Mr. Alexander Thomas, who is applying for a position in Knox's department. Notes that Thomas was committed once to the prison limits for not settling a town tax he had to collect, but this incidence was the result of "an ill timed...

GLC02437.04648

to the Executors of Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Will

In this contemporary copy of a letter from Franklin's grandnephew Williams to executors of Benjamin Franklin's will, Williams is trying to obtain books from Franklin's library as part of his inheritance: "Being still without your answer to my...

GLC02437.04758

to Henry Knox

Wishes Secretary of War Knox "the Compliments of the season" and regrets that his poor health prevented him from seeing Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04807

Answers to six questions proposed by General Knox

Dawes, apparently an attorney, responds to Secretary of War Knox's questions about settling the Flucker estate. Mentions issues about claims on the estate, insolvency, taxes, and the sale of "a disputed estate."

GLC02437.04943

to Henry Knox

Provides an opinion of John Houston of Georgia, as Knox requested. Does not doubt that Houston has talents of the first order, together with a cultivated mind improved by a liberal education. Believes he completed his education at the Temple in...

GLC02437.05085

to Henry Knox

Reports that Knox's agent, Nathan Dane, called on him yesterday to inspect the power of attorney Mr. and Mrs. [John] Wall gave to Mr. Winslow. Dane believes that Winslow can not use the power of attorney to sign over Wall's interest in the patent....

GLC02437.05904

to Henry Knox

Writes to apologize for losing a letter he was given to pass along to Knox. Describes the incident, and relates that he received it from Nicholas Sprague of Waldoborough, and believes Sprague received it originally from someone in Wiscasset. Is...

GLC02437.06864

to Henry Knox

Gives a character recommendation for a former worker.

GLC02437.06963

to Ezekiel G. Dodge

Discusses the sale of land for $50 an acre.

GLC02437.07090

to Henry Knox

Mentions a meeting with several other men that do business with Knox and discusses the sale of land. Fourth page is separate and may or may not be a continuation of the previous pages.

GLC02437.07103

to Henry Knox

Dinsmore writes Knox when he learns that his rank as Lieutenant had not been reserved for him while he was Agent to the Cherokees. He took that position in 1794 shortly after receiving an appointment as Lieutenant in the corps of Artillerists and...

GLC02437.07232

to Ebenezer Preble

Deering writes Preble about the possibility of buying Knox's land.

GLC02437.07283

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they accept Knox's invitation to call on him on their way to Castine, Maine.

GLC02437.07546

to Henry Knox

Describes a meetings they had with the settlers in various towns in Maine regarding the surveying. Regretfully informs Knox that the settlers were not responsive to what they had to say. States the settlers are determined to prevent the survey on...

GLC02437.07593

[Quit Claim]

Signed by Joseph Dean. David Fales and John Gleason signed as witnesses. A land deed for 11acres of land in "Newcanaan" (possibly New Canaan, Connecticut) for the sum of $10 paid by Henry Knox to Joseph Dean.

GLC02437.07665

Agreement with Gen. Knox

Agreement between Knox and Wilbar that Wilbar will design two houses in Thomaston for Knox, over the next year. Lists the terms of the arrangement and the details of the buildings Knox needs to be built. Signed by Knox, Wilbar, and John Blackman as...

GLC02437.07826

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition, currently in front of the Legislature, about the recent loss of the Hallowell Academy. Writes that an accident demolished the building, and hope the Legislature will provide some assistance. Thinks they will help the academy...

GLC02437.07908

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a housing problem with Knox. Was told by Knox's agent, Mr. [John] Gleason, that he could rent a particular house for the year, and made arrangements to move there, giving up his current residence. Then discovered Knox had already...

GLC02437.07927

to Henry Knox

Written and signed by John Heard, Jr., on behalf of Barney Wild. Discusses the financial woes of Barney Wild, stemming from Wild's loss of a draft note Knox gave him, which drew on the firm of Wales & Beale. Asks if Knox can send another draft note...

GLC02437.07959

to Henry Jackson Knox

Discusses his travels to Portland, Maine, as well as correspondence relating to land surveys and purchases. Mentions [Israel] Thorndike, General [Henry] Jackson, Mr. Prescott, and [John] Gleason, among many others.

GLC02437.08051