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to Henry Knox

Explains why he is changing his mind to now undertake some sort of position for a contract of five years, when he had previously turned it down.

GLC02437.07023

to Henry Knox

Relates news about the development of Knox's many industries on Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.07060

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's...

GLC02437.07083

to Henry Knox

Discusses the status of the estate and asks Knox to send goods such as rice and coffee.

GLC02437.07106

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in re-obtaining his position as a lieutenant in the corps of "Artillerists and Engineers." Apparently he had received his appointment while he was abroad and hurried back to America as soon as he could, only to find that the...

GLC02437.07107

to Henry Knox

Sends the letter by a carpenter he has hired and discusses his plans for a farmyard.

GLC02437.07110

to Henry Knox

Discusses the quality of the soil at Brigadier's Island and mentions shipping some barley. Also writes concerning taxes.

GLC02437.07126

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received his letter with $60 and a cask of seeds. Discusses feeding cattle, and the cows and oxen themselves.

GLC02437.07139

to Henry Knox

Discusses his thoughts on entering public service.

GLC02437.07165

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox letters from his nephew.

GLC02437.07196

to Henry Knox

Russell thanks Knox for writing to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert on his behalf. Stoddert said he did not know that Captain Nicholson "should take on himself the right to retain the Lieutenants Commissions, only to Midshipman and petty officers...

GLC02437.07224

to Henry Knox

Reed, seemingly a squatter on Knox's land, writes to Knox that he is "still alive and still in possession of the land at owls head." Reed is willing to pay Knox $2/acre except for land Reed claims "pedody payed for...years ago." He goes on to...

GLC02437.07263

to Joshua Head

Knox discusses his business dealings concerning John Amory and what they have agreed to do. Head will have to adjust some business in order to help facilitate this deal.

GLC02437.07355

to Joshua Head

Knox goes over with Head the issue of the notes and mortgage that are in dispute between the two of them. Knox requests a visit from Read the following Wednesday. Mentions that John Amory is Read's counsel and William Sullivan is Knox's on this...

GLC02437.07357

to John Richards

Knox congratulates John Richards on his recent marriage.

GLC02437.07383

to Henry Knox

John Richards thanks Knox for his warm wishes for a happy and long marriage. Richards would like to visit Knox, but comments on the treacherous road conditions that make travel from his home to Knox's very difficult. Mentions David Cobb sends his...

GLC02437.07388

to Henry Knox

Ruggles sends this letter to Knox via a "Mr. Durant" whose brother Ruggles has recommended to Knox as a clerk.

GLC02437.07487

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he translated an "old german Document" into English for him. Notes he observed that Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo had the "utmost Admiration" for the Germans. Written from "Waldoborough" [Waldoboro], Maine.

GLC02437.07690

to Joseph Roberts

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox writes a threatening letter to Roberts regarding Knox's lands. Informs Roberts it has been brought to Knox's attention that Roberts has taken possession of land different than...

GLC02437.07732

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter, a deed, and the weights and measures Knox sent him. Notes he will immediately inform the "Town."

GLC02437.07778

to Jonathan D. Robins

Writes that lime is being shipped to Robins aboard Captain [Edward] Kelleran's ship, and he hopes that Robins will be able to sell it. Discusses sales possibilities in Boston. Mentions business arrangements with several other individuals, such as...

GLC02437.07812

to Henry Knox

Discusses issues of credit and finance relating to Knox, John Haskins, and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Also reports that the lime Knox shipped him has arrived, and he believes he will have no trouble selling it.

GLC02437.07815

to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain [Edward] Kelleran arrived today on board his ship, without having sold any of Knox's lime en route from Thomaston. However, Robins has arranged a deal with a Mr. Cotting for him to buy a large amount of the lime, and he relates...

GLC02437.07819

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he received Knox's last several letters, and updates him on financial arrangements, such as with Joseph Peirce. Discusses other business transactions and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07833

to Jonathan D. Robins

Has received Robins's note via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, and thanks him for his punctual payment. Reports that Captain Kelleran is departing with a full cargo of casks of lime. Does not believe he will be able to stop at Portsmouth to sell some of...

GLC02437.07835