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to Henry Knox

Discusses land negotiations for a lot of land located in Hancock County, Maine. Appears to question the rightful owners of the lot and requests Knox gives them a title to prevent trespassers. Written from "Buckstown" which is likely in Maine.

GLC02437.07626

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he delivered the goods to a Captain Killeran as requested. Includes a bill to Knox for the delivery on the second page of the letter.

GLC02437.07631

[Captain Hunter's information regarding the insurgents]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be information that Knox gathered from a Captain Hunter respecting Thomas's (possibly Walterman Thomas) information. It was reported the insurgent threaten to kill the...

GLC02437.07635

[Quit Claim]

Signed by Martin Brooks and George and Polly Ulmer who are likely witnesses. A sworn statement by Martin Brooks attesting that Caleb Brooks paid him $300 for a "grant Bargain" and the sell of over 85 acres of land in Ducktrap, Maine. There is also...

GLC02437.07640

to Henry Knox

Mentions he had the pleasure of seeing Knox's family on his way to Boston, Massachusetts. Notes another trial will be held and discusses a particular judge. States the judge has always been a federal and "does not approve of the new order of things...

GLC02437.07662

to Thomas Coffin Amory

Discusses business transactions involving numerous people and various amounts of notes.

GLC02437.07666

[Rough outline of the case of the Germans on the west side of Broad Bay]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A rough outline regarding the Germans' land claims on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). Discusses land deals and legal obligations involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel...

GLC02437.07674

to Kiah Bayley

Informs Bayley he is unable to attend the meeting for the Lincoln Academy. Regretfully informs Bayley that due to his current financial problems he is at present unable to secure any subscriptions. Says he is in the process of fixing his financial...

GLC02437.07702

[Sworn statement]

A sworn statement by Daniel Neal, who is an agent of Henry Knox's, stating he has been notified to hear the land claims of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. A list of all the lots he is to hear has also been included.

GLC02437.07705

[Land deed]

First portion of the letter is signed by Thomas Amory. William [Rowsory] signed as a witness and John Lowell signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. Second portion of the letter (page 3) is signed by Rufus Amory. A. Ritchie Jr. and J. Taylor...

GLC02437.07713

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received Knox's letter and has executed a deed and sent it to Judge Davies. Discusses other legal matters regarding the deed.

GLC02437.07725

[Power of Attorney]

The letter is signed by William Bradford. James D[illegible] signed as a witness and Joseph Rawson signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. William Bradford appoints Henry Knox to be his "true and lawful" attorney (Power of Attorney). Appears that...

GLC02437.07726

to Henry Knox

Discusses the pleasant weather they are having. Mentions there will be a meeting of the Justices of Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine on Monday. Also mentions he would like some of Knox's peach trees.

GLC02437.07729

to unknown

William Sullivan signed the letter as a witness. Discusses various business transactions concerning notes and mortgages. Appears Cheever is vowing that a mortgage deed has not been discharged to him.

GLC02437.07736

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.

GLC02437.07750

to Henry Knox

Mentions he sent Knox a horse that has only been ridden for two miles. Asks Knox to send him $50 either in gold or silver. Also discusses various people visiting them including Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.07753

to Henry Knox

Discusses the safe arrival of Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Notes he was happy to assist Knox in delivering Henry Jackson Knox into his family's protection. Writes, "That the future conduct of your son may be such as to meet the approbation of his...

GLC02437.07756

[Account]

Later copy. Appears to be an account Knox's has or owes with Bussy and Ingalls concerning land and money.

GLC02437.07779

[List]

Noted as a copy. A list of settlers in the town of Bangor, Maine. The list contain the names of settlers who settled before 17 February 1790 and the names of the present owners. The year was added at later date in pencel.

GLC02437.07780

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox to discuss why Adams "dissented from the vote for an address to remove the two Judges." Includes the major reasons as to why he dissented, such as that the judges were only accused of "official misdemeanors," and that the Constitution...

GLC02437.07788

[Invitation to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing]

On behalf of the "religious society in Federal Street," Wright invites Knox to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing.

GLC02437.07802

to Henry Knox

Recommends a Mr. Copeland of Warren for an appointment as Special Justice, but also believes that Colonel Head or Josiah Reed would be an acceptable choice. Discusses the local bank as well.

GLC02437.07805

to Henry Knox

Asks for help about a land deed conflict between him and a Mr. [possibly David] Fales or Fails, on or around the Waldo patent lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07821

to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Prescott, is a young lawyer who recently completed his study of law at Blake's firm. Prescott plans to travel eastward [perhaps to Maine] and Blake hopes Knox will help him settle in and introduce him to...

GLC02437.07824

to Elijah Brigham, Dwight Foster and Kilborn Whitman

Location added later in pen. Writes to Brigham Foster and Whitman, all prominent jurists or Congressmen, in answer to their previous letter. Knox assures them that he still fully intends to submit to their decisions regarding the settler's rights...

GLC02437.07828