2 April 1794

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for their prior conversation and offers his assistance. Informs Knox he disagrees with the amount Knox wants to pay him for his services. Believes his past experience as a public servant and his current situation justifies a higher amount. Explains he has already built one frigate and executed an office of trust. Mentions the benefits of performing the requested duties and seems willing to negotiate the matter. Mount Pleasant is listed as the city, state is not given.

GLC02437.06072

6 October 1795

Mardin, William, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of James Davidson stating that "Mr. Davidson's absence at Baltimore makes it impossible to comply with the contents of your Letter 'till his return which will be in about Ten days as we have not at present the quantity of clear-boards you wish for on hand." Noted as written in Bath, possibly Bath, Maine.

GLC02437.06534

13 June 1796

Willing & Francis, fl. 1775-1797

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by the firm of Willing & Francis. Reports that a shipment of wine has arrived for Knox, and the firm will store it carefully and await his instructions for disposition of it.

GLC02437.06773

28 January 1797

Willing & Francis, fl. 1775-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses sending wine from Madeira.

GLC02437.06907

20 July 1798

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox to the hand of Henry Jackson

Offer his congratulations on an appointment to the army and discusses other business. Noted as written at Mount Pleasant, state unknown.

GLC02437.07159

11 September 1798

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his wish to better serve his country as he feels his current position in the military does not allow him to do so. Asks for Knox's advice before he attempts to try for a higher position.

GLC02437.07171

11 November 1798

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's declination of an army commission, and his own views on service. Knox had declined a commission in the army raised during the quasi-war when he learned that Alexander Hamilton would outrank him. Noted as written at Mount Pleasant.

GLC02437.07189

24 January 1799

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Williams tells Knox that many people are disappointed that Knox has chosen not to join the army. Williams worries that Knox's absence will hurt his own career: "As it is I fear my military career will be bounded by a Lieutenacy in a volunteer Corps of Cavalry." He regrets not remaining a private and says "since therefore I am destined for the field in case of war I may as well enter fully into the service (if I can) immediately; I wrote for this purpose a note to Genl Hamilton." Williams goes on to talk about his prowess as an artillerist and that some say he should be considered for…

GLC02437.07228

10 March 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Davis

Knox tells Davis that if Samuel Winslow cannot attend to the business Knox assigned him, Davis should take it on himself. Knox hopes to be at St. Georges by the 10th or 15th of April.

GLC02437.07243

29 May 1800

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Williams writes Knox about his son Henry Jackson Knox and hopes that his son intends to return to his ship. Williams comments on the changes in the administration "which I think forebodes a settlement of some sort or other with France." Williams says it is assumed that Adams will lose the next election. Talks about a meeting of Federalists who want to run Pinckney and Adams "equally", which Adams will see as abandonment. "He wishes rather to take the chance of being second to Jeff than to P." Relates a letter James McHenry sent to him saying that he wished Williams to have a post in the…

GLC02437.07418

07 June 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Davenport and Tucker

Knox received Davenport and Tucker's letter of May 29. Knox will send their order of plank. Knox will send more oak , "amounting probably to two deckloads of a large schooner or upwards" as soon as a vessel is available.

GLC02437.07424

05 September 1800

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Williams discusses Knox's business affairs and debts. Williams explains to Knox that he would decline a military commission from President Adams, meaning no disrespect. Williams says, "In serious truth I had rather have a civil than a military station, tho' were I 15 years younger and a war impending I would prefer it to all this."

GLC02437.07457

February 14, 1801

Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss the lime business. Says he is waiting to hear from Albany regarding funding from the government.

GLC02437.07716

July 1804

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of receipt]

Apparently written in Knox's hand. Receipt for a purchase of land from Knox by a Mr. David [Tricky]. Also discusses financial transactions with Isaac Parker. Signed by Daniel Davis, attorney for Knox (however, the signature is written in Knox's hand).

GLC02437.07874

31 August 1805

Willis, Jireh, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial judgments against a Reverend Chealy, as well as libelous statements made against him by a Jeremiah Mayhew. Writes to emphasize his knowledge of Chealy's good character.

GLC02437.07969

19 May 1779-12 June 1779

Davis & Benson, Company, fl. 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [William Knox's account with Davis & Benson]

Knox purchased sugar, 165 gallons of molasses, and 16 gallons of rum. The total came to £1413.10.3. There was a previous balance of £86.9.9, for a total balance of £1500.

GLC02437.08488

7 September 1779

Williams, G., fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of William Knox with Taylor] [in French]

William Knox purchased various items. The total comes to 60.3, although it is unclear what currency is being used. It is signed by G. Williams stating the payment was made. Docket says "Nants," which could mean these items were bought in Nantes, France.

GLC02437.08492

10 September 1800

Darracott, William, fl. 1800

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Notes]

Results of a survey.

GLC02437.08772

3 December 1800

Darracott, William, fl. 1800

Manuscript document

Title: [Note]

Notes regarding a survey.

GLC02437.08779

22 December 1733

Manuscript document

Title: [Note]

Notes regarding land transactions between Samuels Willard and Waldo.

GLC02437.08859

24 October 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses signing the bond with the ten proprietors on behalf of the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo; declares that he has empowered Henry Jackson to sign on their behalf. Encloses a bond related to the Waldo patent (not present), and summarizes some information about it.

GLC02437.09138

24 September 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo patent lands, as well as the geographical features of the lands.

GLC02437.09157

23 January 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Marked "copy." Considers the viability of selling off lands to pay taxes the General Court has assessed on the Muscongus patent lands. Discusses other options to obtain the funds necessary to pay the taxes, such as asking the ten proprietors to pay some of the taxes. Also asks Isaac to ask his brother [likely Samuel Winslow] about the sentiments of settlers on the patent. Comments on several other matters relating to the patent lands.

GLC02437.09162

28 January 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Sr.

Has received from a Mr. Sullivan certain bonds (not present) relating to the Flucker estate. Writes that he told Mr. Sullivan he could not sign the bonds until he asked Winslow questions as to their history, particularly how the bonds originally came into the possession of Winslow and his late uncle (likely Thomas Flucker). Also refers to a letter he wrote to Winslow's cousin, Isaac Winslow, Jr. (see GLC02437.09162), about taxes assessed to the Waldo patent lands; asks Winslow to give advice to his cousin on the matter.

GLC02437.09163

11 March 1828

Thatcher, Ebenezer, 1778-1841

Letter signed

Title: to Reuel Williams

Discusses the inheritance of the Waldo patent. Has failed in his attempt to find certain requested records related to inheritance of the Waldo patent. However gives a short history of Waldo patent and its ownership, and offers to provide other documents on the subject, which he lists.

GLC02437.09288