January 20, 1790

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the issue of state debt, writing "We understand here that Mr. Hamiltons report on finance was to be made on Thursday last - various are the conjectures on the nature of it. Many suppose that a proposal for the assumption of the State debts will make a part of it - The Antis generally and some Federalists who are under apprehensions for the support of the State Governments will be opposed to the assumption and the former have very generally circulated an idea that the People will be subjected to a very heavy and perpetual Land tax in consequence of it - This is a most powerful Engine…

GLC02437.04476

17 April 1790

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he has been laid up for the past week with the gout. Discusses a proposed congressional bill to regulate proceedings with the Indians. Gorham wants this to be extended to the Six Nations, stating "it is of great consiquence [sic] that more Indians should be kept in good temper - The more Southern Indians made application to them last Autumn to joyn with them in hostilities - but after a long consultation they refused - More overtures will undoubtedly be renewed & if some attention is not paid to them they may be successfull [sic]..." Says his son plans on settling down in that…

GLC02437.04588

7 June 1790

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for his friendship and support and hopes that he will continue his correspondence with her. When he is unable to write, hopes that his brother will send an occasional letter updating her on the well-being of the Knox family. Mentions that her children remember Knox in their prayers. Noted as written in Bethlehem, state unknown.

GLC02437.04624

20 June 1790

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes about her current state of melancholy over her misfortunes. Relates an anecdote about her little daughter finding her crying and declaring, "oh My Dear Mama I wish I could die, that I might lesson [sic] your cares." Reports that this incident "[p]ierced [her] through [her] very soul." Discusses some upcoming legal matters, including one in which General [Henry] Jackson will be her adversary. Declares that she must see a Mr. Miller about these issues and hopes to travel to New York to intercept him. Noted as written in Bethlehem, state unknown.

GLC02437.04630

22 November 1794

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a legal matter involving her late husband, Nathanael Greene, and a Mr. Burnett. Notes if ruled unfavorably by the court, her children will be "without protection or scarcely a friend". Requests Knox's assistance with her troubles. Asks if Knox knows someone who could speak with Mr. Burnett. Suggests Samuel Ogden as the person. Discusses her children.

GLC02437.06248

24 November 1794

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a gentleman who is awaiting his next assignment. Requests Knox to contact the gentleman regarding the matter. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.06253

13 December 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Gleason

Knox writes to instruct Gleason on the various enterprises that Knox has him working on in Knox's Maine territories. Mentions the logging business, and the construction of some of the wood into shipbuilding materials like spars and masts. Encourages him to contact Zenas Lothrop on Brigadier's Island, another associate of Knox's.

GLC02437.06881

2 April 1797

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses surveys of land.

GLC02437.06940

4 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Gleason

Discusses giving Gleason materials for a boat, such as sails and rigging. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06941

20 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Gleason

Discusses building materials such as boards and logs.

GLC02437.06950

20 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Gleason

Gives Gleason directions concerning construction and business, such as asking him to have the mills repaired and wheels made. Also draws a couple of diagrams, one of which appears to be for a new barn.

GLC02437.06990

14 November 1797

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses purchasing and transporting cattle and sheep, as well as other materials needed for Knox's estate.

GLC02437.07046

16 November 1797

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses sheep and carpenters for Knox's estate, Montpelier, in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07050

13 December 1797

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he went up to see the logging and discusses the boards and lumber, along with other estate related business.

GLC02437.07068

January 27, 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness that David Wells has returned to help take care of the horses and that he is helping Wells settle in.

GLC02437.07082

4 March 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is preparing for transporting logs down the river and writes about the general status of the lumber and logs in general.

GLC02437.07097

3 June 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the transporting of logs.

GLC02437.07143

4 June 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.

GLC02437.07144

4 October 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07177

2 December 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of two brigs that have arrived and discusses the loading process and their cargo.

GLC02437.07198

3 December 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses two brigs and their cargo

GLC02437.07199

23 December 1798

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

John Gleason discusses with Knox the cargos of Brigs William and General Wayne. Gleason explains the arrangements he will make to access and pay for the cargo [of lumber].

GLC02437.07212

23 March 1799

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gleason discusses with Knox planks and their lots of land. Knox asks Gleason to send him "some sugar, coffee, tea and mollasses."

GLC02437.07247

3 April 1801

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the lumber and lime business. Notes one kiln of lumber has been burnt and the lime has not yet gone into affect. Also discusses production at numerous mills. Mentions various men who are working on the farm and lists materials and goods they need.

GLC02437.07519

24 September 1801

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

An account of the surveying that took place between the 16th and the 23rd of September at various areas in Maine. Says they had to stop surveying in Jackson, Maine due to the insurgents removing all traces of their markings. Describes the areas he believes can be surveyed without the surveyors be discovered by the settlers and recommends discharging most of the men. Does not believe there is any merit in the rumors flying around about the surveyors being in danger.

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