14 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Sterrit, Samuel Brown and Josiah Reed

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict with the settlers on the north part of the Waldo patent. Describes the issues of the conflict and the danger the surveyors are in. Requests the gentlemen show and explain the legal title of Brigadier Waldo and the heirs of that title to the settlers. Explains how the title and map will show who the land legally belongs too. Requests they also explain and show how Knox's lands are separate from the Plymouth Company lands, and that they have been surveyed and delivered by the Commonwealth to Knox.

GLC02437.07568

20 July 1801

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding the legal troubles he is having. Appears a suit has been brought against Bingham by Caboth and others for the recovery of cargo during the last war (Revolutionary War). Complains of "vile misrepresentations" and "prejudices" being made during the trial. Also says his testimony could explain the nature of the transactions and justify Bingham's conduct but it has been rejected. Notes it has been hinted that a "judgment obtained in the Supreme Court of Massachusetts might be levied on my [Bingham's] land in Maine." Encloses (not included) a statement about the case and…

GLC02437.07572

26 September 1801

Carpenter, William, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land negotiations for a lot of land located in Hancock County, Maine. Appears to question the rightful owners of the lot and requests Knox gives them a title to prevent trespassers. Written from "Buckstown" which is likely in Maine.

GLC02437.07626

1 October 1801

Bacon, Josiah, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he delivered the goods to a Captain Killeran as requested. Includes a bill to Knox for the delivery on the second page of the letter.

GLC02437.07631

7 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Captain Hunter's information regarding the insurgents]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be information that Knox gathered from a Captain Hunter respecting Thomas's (possibly Walterman Thomas) information. It was reported the insurgent threaten to kill the settlers if they went out again. Also was reported that the settlers on the Plymouth Company lands stated they were willing to give a dollar for their lands and were encouraging Knox's settlers to do the same.

GLC02437.07635

20 October 1801

Brooks, Martin, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Quit Claim]

Signed by Martin Brooks and George and Polly Ulmer who are likely witnesses. A sworn statement by Martin Brooks attesting that Caleb Brooks paid him $300 for a "grant Bargain" and the sell of over 85 acres of land in Ducktrap, Maine. There is also a note at the bottom of the letter from George Ulmer.

GLC02437.07640

11 November 1801

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he had the pleasure of seeing Knox's family on his way to Boston, Massachusetts. Notes another trial will be held and discusses a particular judge. States the judge has always been a federal and "does not approve of the new order of things so much, I imagine, as yourself ." Asks Knox to write to [David] Cobb and seek his advise on the situation.

GLC02437.07662

13 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Coffin Amory

Discusses business transactions involving numerous people and various amounts of notes.

GLC02437.07666

18 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Rough outline of the case of the Germans on the west side of Broad Bay]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A rough outline regarding the Germans' land claims on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). Discusses land deals and legal obligations involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel Waldo, Waldo heirs, and the Germans on the Waldo patent lands. First two pages are written on the verso of an unsigned printed deed of Henry Knox. Title and date was taken from docket. See the following GLC numbers for other letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07675, GLC02437.07676, and GLC02437.07677.

GLC02437.07674

25 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kiah Bayley

Informs Bayley he is unable to attend the meeting for the Lincoln Academy. Regretfully informs Bayley that due to his current financial problems he is at present unable to secure any subscriptions. Says he is in the process of fixing his financial problems and hopes to be a benefactor of the school's in the near future. Date was taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07702

7 January 1802

Neal, Daniel, fl. 1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Sworn statement]

A sworn statement by Daniel Neal, who is an agent of Henry Knox's, stating he has been notified to hear the land claims of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. A list of all the lots he is to hear has also been included.

GLC02437.07705

8 February 1801

Amory, Thomas Coffin, 1767-1812

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land deed]

First portion of the letter is signed by Thomas Amory. William [Rowsory] signed as a witness and John Lowell signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. Second portion of the letter (page 3) is signed by Rufus Amory. A. Ritchie Jr. and J. Taylor signed as witnesses and William Sullivan signed as the Justice of Peace. Document appears to be two land agreements involving Thomas Amory, Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, and Rufus Green Amory. Thomas Amory declares he received a note from Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln for $5479 to be paid in three years with interest. Rufus Amory…

GLC02437.07713

5 April 1802

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received Knox's letter and has executed a deed and sent it to Judge Davies. Discusses other legal matters regarding the deed.

GLC02437.07725

5 April 1802

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Power of Attorney]

The letter is signed by William Bradford. James D[illegible] signed as a witness and Joseph Rawson signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. William Bradford appoints Henry Knox to be his "true and lawful" attorney (Power of Attorney). Appears that the legal agreement is particularly pertaining to land in Penobscot [County?], Maine. There is a note from Joseph Rawson at the bottom of the letter certifying the agreement.

GLC02437.07726

28 April 1802

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the pleasant weather they are having. Mentions there will be a meeting of the Justices of Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine on Monday. Also mentions he would like some of Knox's peach trees.

GLC02437.07729

19 June 1801

Cheever, Abijah, 1760-1843

Manuscript document signed

Title: to unknown

William Sullivan signed the letter as a witness. Discusses various business transactions concerning notes and mortgages. Appears Cheever is vowing that a mortgage deed has not been discharged to him.

GLC02437.07736

31 August 1802

Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.

GLC02437.07750

29 September 1802

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he sent Knox a horse that has only been ridden for two miles. Asks Knox to send him $50 either in gold or silver. Also discusses various people visiting them including Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.07753

4 October 1802

Clark, John Innes, 1745-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the safe arrival of Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Notes he was happy to assist Knox in delivering Henry Jackson Knox into his family's protection. Writes, "That the future conduct of your son may be such as to meet the approbation of his Parents and become a useful member to society is the sincere wish of [Clark]." Date taken from docket.

GLC02437.07756

circa 1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Later copy. Appears to be an account Knox's has or owes with Bussy and Ingalls concerning land and money.

GLC02437.07779

1802

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Manuscript document signed

Title: [List]

Noted as a copy. A list of settlers in the town of Bangor, Maine. The list contain the names of settlers who settled before 17 February 1790 and the names of the present owners. The year was added at later date in pencel.

GLC02437.07780

February 14, 1803

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox to discuss why Adams "dissented from the vote for an address to remove the two Judges." Includes the major reasons as to why he dissented, such as that the judges were only accused of "official misdemeanors," and that the Constitution does not provide for the removal of judges except by the impeachment procedure.

GLC02437.07788

30 May 1803

Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Invitation to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing]

On behalf of the "religious society in Federal Street," Wright invites Knox to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing.

GLC02437.07802

3 June 1803

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a Mr. Copeland of Warren for an appointment as Special Justice, but also believes that Colonel Head or Josiah Reed would be an acceptable choice. Discusses the local bank as well.

GLC02437.07805

15 September 1803

Andrews, Stephen, fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for help about a land deed conflict between him and a Mr. [possibly David] Fales or Fails, on or around the Waldo patent lands in Maine.

GLC02437.07821