2 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

30 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.

GLC02437.07040

7 November 1797

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a draught and other financial matters.

GLC02437.07043

20 March 1798

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of a survey of Knox's land. Noted as written at Belcher's Tower.

GLC02437.07109

20 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Homer

Knox received Homer's letter of November 18. Knox complains that Homer has not given Knox an opportunity to explain his difficulties in paying his debts. Knox insists his lands will provide enough money to cover his debts to Homer.

GLC02437.07484

6 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Holloway

Discusses Francis and Thomas Flucker's whereabouts and doings with British Rear Admiral Holloway. States Francis Flucker is serving as a midshipman on board of a ship of war for the United States in the West Indies. Says Thomas Flucker would make a great Navy officer in the British Navy.

GLC02437.07529

6 May 1801

Holloway, John, 1744-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

British Rear Admiral Holloway discusses Knox's nephews, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox they obtained a [cadetship] for Thomas Flucker and requests Knox to send Thomas Flucker to [England?] .

GLC02437.07530

10 June 1801

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has been busy dealing with the timber and has not had time to survey Bangor, Maine. Comments the timber business requires great exertions and labor and will likely need assistance from the government. Describes what progress they have made with the timber.

GLC02437.07543

26 June 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Houston

Appears to be discussing a matter that is going before the Supreme Court. Possibly referring to the land troubles Knox is having with settlers in Maine. Asks Houston to find evidence on the perpetrators.

GLC02437.07551

26 June 1801

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes a shooting incident where he and his colleagues were fired on (likely involving the conflict between the settlers and Knox's surveying). Also lists various men who have been apprehended. Mentions he does not believe his armed force is sufficient enough to apprehend everyone and requests immediate help.

GLC02437.07552

25 September 1801

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be a report on the amount of land surveyed at Daniel Dow's lot (likely in Maine) by Houston in past years.

GLC02437.07624

2 December 1801

Hoskins, Henry, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is forwarding him 507 copies of the advertisement Knox sent him. Notes the copies were printed on the best paper he had. Also includes the price of the copies.

GLC02437.07688

10 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Houston

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his settlers land bonds. Says he has agreed with settlers on the plantations in Maine. Also instructs Houston to regulate the inhabitants on Knox's plantations in Maine. Notes he would like Houston to visit the plantation at least once a month. Says his biggest concern is to insure the settlers do not take up any other lots than their original lots. Provides further instructions on what is required of Houston and details regarding the land bonds.

GLC02437.07691

19 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Houston

Noted as a copy on the docket. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses the turnpike road being built from [Harriman's] Ferry to the Augusta bridge in Maine.

GLC02437.07698

February 14, 1804

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's last letter. Sympathizes with the difficulties Knox has been having; is glad to hear that things seem to be improving, and hope that they continue to do so. Discusses finances, as well as a lawsuit that he and Knox might commence against certain other parties.

GLC02437.07845

20 February 1804

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox on timber in the Belfast region.

GLC02437.07846

10 October 1804

Hill, Mark L., 1772-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Georgetown, likely in Maine. Discusses the possibility of Hill's succeeding Judge Bowman in his position, and considers the other candidates.

GLC02437.07886

3 December 1804

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's instructions, he has visited several plantations on the Waldo patent and posted notifications about the money they owe. Received responses from as many of the people as he could, depending on who was at home when he visited.

GLC02437.07897

February 25, 1805

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their mutual financial arrangements, as well as money owed by the recently deceased Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.07916

8 January 1806

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides information on the quality of a tract of land near Belfast, Maine.

GLC02437.07994

28 September 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Hobby

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Was informed that there are outstanding taxes on lands in the Flucker estate, and asks Hobby to pay them.

GLC02437.09158

10 July 1791

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding land, including conducting surveys and the leveling of land. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09942

15 August - 7 September 1793

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Three parts. First part dated 15 August. Details his journey to view the land and states that "for about 1 mile the land was very poor, but the Inhabitants a long the River are very thick settled and have plenty of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Corn." Goes on to further describe the land and property. Second part dated 16 August. Note stating that the following note confirms the value of the land. Third part dated 7 September. From D Cams to Thomas Vose. Note that "I wish to have the terms, price, period, of payment &c, am which one or two thousand acres of the northeast corner there of will…

GLC02437.10272

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Book explaining the various functions of government

The book contains an alphabetical listing of various policies and functions of a civic government, and the rights and responsibilities of its officials. The book is in very poor condition, and is also incomplete.

GLC03107.04849

1669

Court of Assizes

Manuscript

Title: Ammendments to laws [incomplete]

The Court of Assizes states that the bounds of every town and parish ought to be perambulated according to the directions in the law, and also declares that the royal system of weights and measures will be used as the uniform and official system.

GLC03107.04850