5 December 1802

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes the land owned by the "late Mrs. [Hannah?] Flucker." Lists the amount of land and who either currently owns or resides on the land.

GLC02437.07775

24 September 1803

Wilbar, Marshal, fl. 1803

Manuscript letter signed

Title: 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 witness.

GLC02437.07826

February 2, 1805

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends Mr. Charles Coffin of Buxton for the position of Justice of the Peace for York County.

GLC02437.07904

February 13, 1805

Wilde, Samuel Sumner, 1771-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, but hopes Knox might recommend the measure to members of the Legislature whom he knows. Also discusses recent heavy snows.

GLC02437.07908

20 March 1805

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that his client, a General Derby, insists on him bringing suit against Knox, General [Benjamin] Lincoln and General [Henry] Jackson for monies owed to Derby. Assures Knox that he means no ill will but has to follow the wishes of his client.

GLC02437.07922

5 April 1805

Dawes, William M., fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 let the house to someone else. Has been told that another house is available for rent, and hopes Knox will allow him to rent it, as he is now without accommodations, due to the misunderstanding.

GLC02437.07927

23 July 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Daniel Davis [incomplete]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Possibly incomplete. Discusses recent land sales he has made to a variety of individuals, such as a General Derby. Mentions his wife, Lucy Knox, as well as co-landowners General [Henry] Jackson and [Benjamin] Lincoln.

GLC02437.07954

3 August 1805

Heard, John, Jr., fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 to replace the one Wild lost.

GLC02437.07959

12 August 1805

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a land sale between Knox, General [Henry] Jackson and General [Benjamin] Lincoln on the one part, and a General Derby on the other. Declares that Jackson's and Lincoln's deeds have been executed, but Davis has found a discrepancy in the description of the land. Explains several errors he has found in the paperwork, and asks Knox to send a better description of the land he is selling.

GLC02437.07962

22 December 1806

Wilde, Samuel Sumner, 1771-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

January 13, 1784

Davis, Edward, fl. 1784

Manuscript document

Title: Receipt to Henry Knox

Receipt of payment for goods such as coffee, tea, salt, etc. to Edward Davis.

GLC02437.08564

11 August 1785

Wild, Jonathan, fl. 1785

Autograph document signed

Title: [Jonathan Wild's receipt to Henry Jackson]

Henry Jackson paid Jonathan Wild £24 "on a/c for mr Ziphion Shayer."

GLC02437.08587

3 October 1797

White, John, fl. 1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for items Henry Knox bought from John White, including peaches and apricots.

GLC02437.08726

20 December 1800

White, & Winchester, fl. 1800

Manuscript document

Title: [Note]

Note of payment.

GLC02437.08784

23 December 1802-18 July 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipts]

Three notes of receipt. The first dated 16 June 1803 signed by Bradstreet Wiggins for $10. The second dated 18 July 1803, signed by Nathaniel Robinson for $44 and change on behalf of Wiggins. The last, written on the verso, is dated 23 December 1802 from Thomaston for $53. Signed by Knox, but the signature is struck.

GLC02437.08812

15 December 1789

Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Supports Knox's idea to appoint a permanent clegyman and missionary to cater to settlers on his lands in the Waldo Patent. Also likes Knox's idea of establishing a school.

GLC02437.09232

7 September 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Reporting to Knox on their mission to calm the people living on his lands on the Waldo patent. State that they have told the settlers there that Knox intends them no hard, and while some are convinced, otheres are still suspicious, and others even threaten violence. Those leaving near Knox's lands also distrust his intentions. Informs Knox that many of these citizens had been told that Knox and his surveyors were looking to take their land. The last four pages are slightly smaller, and are sewn onto the front eight pages.

GLC02437.09277

July 1774

Document

Title: [Account of work completed by Thomas Dawes for Admiral Graves]

Possibly refers to Admiral Samuel Graves. Graves pays Dawes for sweeping the chimney, laying a hearth, and other tasks.

GLC02437.09485

February 2, 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Reed]

Recommends Reed for a leave of absence until 15 March 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09625

16 March 1783

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Sergeant Nathaniel Osborn]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Osborn for a twenty-five day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09691

20 April 1798

Foster, Joseph, fl. 1797-1799

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account through 16 November 1797 to 14 April 1798. Noted a payment was received from Henry Knox for Thomas and Francis Waldo Flucker.

GLC02437.09837

circa 1798

Whiting, Samuel, fl. 1797-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account]

Appears to be a statement on Francis Flucker's account with Samuel Whiting from 2 November 1797 to 18 April 1798. Whiting signed he received payment at the bottom of the document.

GLC02437.09843

circa 1798

Whiting, Samuel, fl. 1797-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Francis Flucker's account with Samuel Whiting from 25 July 1798 to 5 September 1798. Whiting signed he received payment at the bottom of the document. Docket notes "April 23 1798 [or 1799].

GLC02437.09849

6 March 1800

Dawes, Thomas, 1731-1809

Autograph document signed

Title: [Statement]

Appears to be a statement of Henry Knox's account with Thomas Dawes for surveying the Waldo patent land in 1798.

GLC02437.09864

circa 20 November 1799-1806

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a payment and sales. Year of creation unknown. Most likely written in Portland, Maine.

GLC02437.09914