18 April 1792

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Comments on the contract between Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Summarizes and comments on the contract between Jackson and Flint and the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, describing each article individually. Seems to have several problems with the terms of the sale. See GLC02437.05418 for the contract in its entirety.

GLC02437.05419

21 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Letter appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the United States Army. Writes to appoint him to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. Has worked to get this appointment for Sargent and hopes he will derive honor from it. Feels that it is his duty as a friend to let Sargent know that this was not a popular appointment. Relates that many have "complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office the last year." Adds that he knows there must have been reason for this behavior, but asks him, "with the affection of a brother…

GLC02437.05423

1 May 1792

Treat, Robert, fl. 1792-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land purchase guarantee]

Document certifies that Treat has put a deposit on a particular tract of land, and is in the process of negotiating the purchase of that land from Henry Knox and Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Signed by Treat and two witnesses. Written from "Frankfort," the town in which Treat's land is located. No state given, but may be in Maine, where Knox and the Winslows owned land together as part of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.05438

1 May 1792

Shute, Benjamin, fl. 1767-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land purchase guarantee]

Authorizes Robert Treat to occupy and improve a tract of land in the Town of Frankfort that he is purchasing from Henry Knox and Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Signed by Benjamin Shute, as agent to Treat, as well as by two witnesses. See GLC02437.05438 for a related document.

GLC02437.05439

circa 1792

Manuscript letter

Title: [Letter relating to Arthur St. Clair and the discharge of the troops and levies]

Later copy. Discusses paying the levies under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Comments on the rate of pay and the dates on which they were used.

GLC02437.05454

12 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. Writes to enclose Sargent's commission as Adjutant General (not present). Also explains that Congress's act erroneously listed him as a Lieutenant Colonel, but that the error will be corrected to show his rank as Colonel.

GLC02437.05461

15 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Knox

Discusses his desire to maintain correspondence with William but has had difficulty keeping up with the sailing schedule for ships headed to William's location. Comments on the recently concluded session of Congress. Relates that Mrs. Knox, Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, and all the children, have recently departed to Boston to pass the summer there. Mentions his land purchasing project and his business associates, including Mr. [Alexander] Macomb, Mr. [Royal] Flint, and General [Henry] Jackson. Provides a variety of family and business news.

GLC02437.05465

17 May 1792

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Largely a copy of GLC02437.05466, with additional content where the other letter leaves off. However, the letter is still incomplete.

GLC02437.05467

20 May 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that they all arrived safely in Dorchester and found the house almost ready (Lucy Knox and Sarah Lyons Flucker and their children came to stay with Jackson). They decided to stay there; they only lacked blankets, but Jackson procured them. Discusses how he helped them to settle in. Also adds that he has heard that General [John] Brooks will decline his military appointment, and that Major [Samuel] Shaw will be getting married.

GLC02437.05473

25 May 1792

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Indenture between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox]

Indenture contract between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox. Includes the details of their arrangement, particularly regarding finances and the purchase of townships. Similar to GLC02437.05477, but with much more detail. Document mentions Robert Morris and Gouverneur Morris. Signed by Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox, as well as two witnesses.

GLC02437.05478

28 May 1792

Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798

Manuscript document

Title: [Account between the United States and General Arthur St. Clair]

Detailed financial account between Major General Arthur St. Clair and the United States government.

GLC02437.05483

7 June 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture between Henry Knox and William Duer] [incomplete]

A copy of pages 1-2 of GLC02437.05492.

GLC02437.05494

29 June 1792

Taylor, George, fl. 1792-1798

Autograph note signed

Title: [Certificate of commission]

Taylor, the Chief Clerk at the State Department, certifies that Caleb Swan's commission for the post of Paymaster was dated on 9 May 1792.

GLC02437.05520

30 June - 7 July 1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Salaries of the Department of War for April, May and June 1792]

Two parts. First part lists the salaries for the members of the Department of War for the months of April, May and June. Noted as written on 30 June at the War Office. Second part lists the names with signatures of each member of the department, indicating that they have received their respective pay for the months previously listed. Noted as written in Philadelphia on 7 July. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock.

GLC02437.05522

3 July 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Reports that he would have written sooner, but William Duer has not yet "been able to engage suitable characters to enter into a speculation of those lands." States that Mr. [Andrew] Craigie hopes to take part in the land dealings and has gone to Boston to inquire about his prospects. Notes that if Craigie declines the position, they will have to find a person "of solidity enough to carry it through." Noted as a copy and appears to be written in Henry Jackson's hand including Flint's signature. Sent with GLC02437.05529.

GLC02437.05526

13-29 July 1792

Bradford, Samuel, 1759-1818

Manuscript document

Title: [Completion of land survey]

First part informs Mr. and Mrs. Grégoire that the land survey is now complete and compatible with the financial portion of the business. Noted as dated 29 July 1792. The second part certifies that Henry Jackson has presented and read all of the necessary papers to Mr. and Mrs. Grégoire and that they have received money. Noted as dated 13 July 1792 and signed by Samuel Bradford. Third part certifies that Henry Jackson went with Samuel Bradford to deliver three bonds to Mr. and Mrs. Grégoire and asked for a warranty deed for the contract, signed by Levi Stutson.

GLC02437.05537

19 July 1792

Harvey & Deaves, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Wishes William an agreeable voyage and prosperous return. Asks him to recommend their firm to his friends in America. Requests him to deliver a letter.

GLC02437.05549

19 July 1792

Forbes, Edward, fl. 1792

Autograph document signed

Title: [Price current of lumber at Dublin, Ireland]

Lists the prices for various types of wood and other items, including white oak, pine, bees wax, and whale and cod oil. Addressed to William Knox.

GLC02437.05550

29 October 1779

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William. Discusses mutual female friends in America, deeming the company of American women superior to that of European ladies. Declares, "I cannot my dear Friend get rid of the Idea of our meeting & that soon, our tastes pleasures & pursuits are so much alike that we shall magnifie every enjoyment amazingly... there is a vast difference between this…

GLC02437.10013

8 March 1780

Knowles, Charles, ?-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account between Henry Knox and Charles Knowles]

Knowles signs as paymaster. Lists Knox's accounts regarding several companies.

GLC02437.10478

15 October - 9 December 1792

Albee, William, fl. 1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Survey and exploration journal of one million acres in Maine]

Full title: "A journal over 1,000,000 acres of land in the County of Hancock & Washington, sold by government to General Jackson & others- containing a description of the soil, growth river, lakes, ponds, brooks, mountains, plains, swamps, meadows & commencing Monday 15 October 1792." Created by William Albee and Joseph Pierpont, with additional notes by John Peters. Lists the names of inhabitants of specific areas of the land. Meticulous in detail, the survey includes numbers of trees, etc., and presents analyses of the land for potential use.

GLC02437.05654

January 18, 1793 - January 21, 1793

Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Shaw and Randall

Page 1-2 contains a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to Shaw and Randall and is dated 18 January. Page 3 contains Shaw and Randall's answer and is dated 21 January. Philips, Crammond & Co. are concerned about insurance coverage. In response, Shaw and Randall are forwarding the bills of lading and invoices for the ship "Washington." Shaw and Randall report that "Gen. Knox and Mr. Anthony are informed fully of the state of our concerns with G Bell & Co - and are ready for the issue."

GLC02437.05786

28 April 1793

Kerby, Jane Byam, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

This was written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Lucy and Henry Knox. Expresses gratitude for previous hospitality. Reports on hearing about a fever in New York in a letter from 10 April. Comments on the terrible heat in Antigua. Reminiscences about home. Reports that a Mr. Burke said he dined with Henry Knox at Dr. Shippen's home. Would like an update on the family and on politics. Is including a few bottles of Indian Arrow Root, which is nutritious for the young children. Says her mother is sending a cask of yams. Says "Our Islands, are likely to be one of the Active Scenes, of our…

GLC02437.05882

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Abraham Ogden

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05965

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Pierpoint Edwards

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05966