31 October 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by George Ulmer, Robert Houston, and John Gleason. Josiah Reed, who is the Justice of the Peace, signed the letter stating the three gentlemen took an oath to the written report. Document is possibly a copy. Writes to Knox telling him of their harrowing experience surveying and why they should be better compensated. Describes the steps they took informing the settlers of the survey work. Mentions several incidences where they were fired upon and several of their men were wounded. Notes the culprits were never caught and the difficulties they have had trying to apprehend the…

GLC02437.07652

28 February 1802

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Maine that shows the settlers lots, the names of the settlers before 17 February 1798, and the names of the present owners. Page three contains extract of a letter from John Gleason discussing the quality of the land. Letter is originally addressed to John Gleason but it may have been forwarded to Knox due to Gleason's extract that was added.

GLC02437.07720

6 April 1803

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to Knox's business, including shipping lime and the anticipated arrival of a gardener. Adds that Miss Caroline F. Knox, Knox's daughter, sends her love and is in good health.

GLC02437.07795

18 May 1803

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Vose and Gleason declare they have examined land cleared by a Mr. Healy and believe that he should be able to "have" (possibly rent) it at a certain rate.

GLC02437.07799

9 March 1804

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the shipping of items shipped to and from Knox's estate, such as lime and meat. Provides a list of items they need at the estate, including coffee and Bohea tea.

GLC02437.07850

4 June 1805

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain Benjamin Killeran [possibly "Kelleran," a relation of Captain Edward Kelleran] arrived at Thomaston with a delivery of pork and beef in barrels; discloses that the beef is very good but the pork is very poor. The Captain will depart again tomorrow with his ship loaded. Discusses the lime business, especially the burning of kilns. Comments on the abilities of the workmen.

GLC02437.07938

11 June 1806

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled "Kelleran"- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent stormy weather and mutinous workmen. Provides other noteworthy information about the Knox estate and the lime business.

GLC02437.07944

January 11, 1806

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides the results of a survey of lands in the town of Prospect, [Maine].

GLC02437.07996

February 2, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene

Knox, Commander at West Point, congratulates General Greene, Commander of the Southern Department. Recently received news of Greene through Major Burnet. Writes, "To say only I congratulate you on the enemys total evacuation of the Southern States, would very imperfectly express my happiness upon the occasion... you must be doubly happy, in being so fortunate as to be conscious of having done well... prominent actions, if not attended with success, are often disregarded by the people. But thank God the case is otherwise with you." Notes that he has been at West Point for five months.…

GLC02437.10091

circa 1585-1763

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

Manuscript document

Title: Order to appear before the Chief Justice

GLC03107.04816

circa 1654-1763

Manuscript

Title: Court decision concerning resolution of a disputed boundary

GLC03107.04817

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Judicial proceeding concerning a murder committed by Bartholomew Noxon [incomplete]

The document describes Bartholomew Noxon's crime of murdering Cornelius Queen.

GLC03107.04818

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: Genealogical information about the Livingston family

The document lists various members of the Livingston family, and their dates of marriage, birth, and death. Written by the son of John Swift Livingston.

GLC03107.04822

circa 1745

Manuscript document

Title: Pedigree of the Livingston family

The pedigree traces relatives of the Livingston family back to the 12th century.

GLC03107.04823

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Catalog of Livingston seals

GLC03107.04824

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript

Title: History of the Livingston family

The manuscript traces the Livingston family back to its first descendents in Scotland. It was thought that the first member of the Livingston family was a Hungarian man who arrived in Scotland in 1070.

GLC03107.04825

January 3, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington Greene

Knox declares that the only news he has heard of Greene, the son of General Nathanael Greene, is from the son of Mr. [J. Hector] St. John de Crevecoeur, who is at school with Greene. Encourages him to study diligently, and reminds him of his father, General Greene, "who by the force of his own talents became so dear and so important to his Country - That you are to qualify yourself by your education to support his name, and so become the protector of your family." Reminds him to listen well to the Marquis de Lafayette, under whom he is studying. Provides him news on Greene's mother, Catharine…

GLC02437.04072

10 August 1789

Curtenius, Peter Theobald, 1734-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate regarding R. J. Vandenbrock]

Certifies that "Mr. R.J. Vandenbrock has been employed by me as a Clerk in the Auditors Office of this State for above four years, and during that time has faithfully executed the trust committed to him."

GLC02437.04324

10 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Green

Informs Green that he has received his letters and will make a reply once he contacts Mr. Jarvis.

GLC02437.05605

12 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown [incomplete]

Mentions financial business involving the recipient and Mr. Jarvis. Discusses in detail the terms of payment for the land deal based on his conversation with Jarvis. Notes his disappointment over the sale to Mr. [William] Duer not being completed and his belief that it will likely be delayed for some time.

GLC02437.05606

20 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Green

Responds to an earlier letter he received from Green regarding advancement of payments. Notes the sum of $35,000 that Green has proposed is short than the $39,000 that Knox originally requested. Asks Green to further review the proposition. Continues to discuss land deals and his situation with William Duer.

GLC02437.05622

27 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Green

Discusses his current situation in regards to land deals and loan terms. Provides instructions on which payments to the loans should be made and when. Notes he will try to send Green a copy of the agreement. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.05630

10 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Green

Discusses land business in regards to their agreements with William Duer. Says regardless if Duer decides to hold out, he has no claim against him or Green. Continues to discuss his recent negotiations with Duer and his decision to accept other offers: "Some Gentlemen have made me certain offers, which it is my interest to accept and if so, it will not be in my favor to admit any other [person]."

GLC02437.05649

28 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Green

Replies to Green's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05666). Discusses their financial agreement in detail, stating that if payments are not secured by the times they had previously designated, and if Green is out of the country, Knox's family could be "overwhelmed with ruin." In his closing paragraph, Knox writes, "An idea you expressed in New York of making the 2d payment in June next appears to me to be pregnant with evil..."

GLC02437.05675

31 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Green

Discusses the financial/land deal involving William Duer, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson. Says that he cannot sign a release until some of his previous demands are met, which he outlined in a letter to Green on 28 October (GLC02437.05675).

GLC02437.05680