11 April 1796

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's request, he will speak to Mr. [John] McCombs about lime. Discusses the current prices for lime as well as possibilities for shipment.

GLC02437.06702

3 July 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Ebenezer Stevens

Writes that he is shipping lime to Colonel Stevens and asks that he sell the lime for cash at a particular price. Also mentions a shipment of lumber which he is sending to another business associate.

GLC02437.06783

23 September 1796

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been unable to convince buyers that Knox's lime is as high in quality as the lime from Rhode Island, and provides the price he has been able to secure for Knox's lime. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr. [possibly Nicholas] Hoffman. Asks that Knox send him any more lime he has as soon as possible.

GLC02437.06822

17 April 1798

Stodder, David, fl. 1791-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox concerning the market for various types of lumber.

GLC02437.07116

3 January 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin M. Stoddert

Knox writes Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert "on behalf of Mr. Charles Russel late acting first Lieutenant and Mr. William Amory." Knox explains they left the ship Constitution because they did not get their commissions. They are of good character and they wish to solicit President John Adams "that they may be permitted to act on board of some other ship in their former ranks until it shall be proved by Capt. Nicholson himself whether they are or are not worthy of the Commissions." Docket says the letter also went to Charles Russel.

GLC02437.07221

24 April 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin M. Stoddert

Knox repeats an offer that he made to the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, to build "a vessel on St. Georges River near Penobscot on account of the U.S."

GLC02437.07260

29 April 1799

Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Secretary of War Stoddert lists the ship needs of the navy. Stoddert thinks one of the big "74 Gun Ships" is to be built in Massachusetts, not any smaller vessels. He tells Knox that he cannot contract with him. Signature has been clipped. Free frank signed by Stoddert, and stamped "Free" on address leaf.

GLC02437.07261

5 August 1799

Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, has received Knox's letter of 4 July 1799 by "Captain Nicholson." Stoddert assures Knox that he has no intention of "depriving him of his commission" and that President Adams would never "consent to injure any person to gratify popular clamor." Stoddert says Knox's son, Lieutenant Henry [Jackson] Knox, will be assigned to the "Constellation" under Captain [James] Barron. He thinks it would be most "advantageous...that he serve on board of a southern ship."

GLC02437.07292

23 October 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin M. Stoddert

Knox received Stoddert's letter of October 6 "through Capt. Nicholson." He is grateful to Stoddert for commissioning his son "on board of the constellation." The ship has not arrived yet in New York, however, and Knox asks that Stoddert order his son Henry to duty immediately when the ship is ready.

GLC02437.07321

6 March 1800

Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Secretary of the Navy Stoddert writes Knox to tell him that he has passed on a letter to Knox's son Henry and has recommended that he be assigned as a midshipman. There is a note from Henry Jackson indicating the letter was sent via Jackson. Jackson justified reading it because it was from the Navy Office.

GLC02437.07373

20 March 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin M. Stoddert

Knox has received Stoddert's letter of March 6. Knox has not heard from his son, Henry Jackson, since February 4, but he is sending copies of letters that Knox and his wife have written to Captain Barron to Stoddert.

GLC02437.07382

01 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Caleb Strong

Knox tell Governor Strong that the Attorney General has sent Strong "certain affadavits, exhibiting the outlines of an attempt made by unknown persons within the Waldo Patent, and County of Hancock to assassinate certain surveyors, who were in lawful pursuit of their business." Knox insists he always tried to peacefully resolve any conflicts between himself and settlers. Violence is not necessary. Knox goes on to explain his case and say that "the people generally within the Waldo Patent have an honor and keen [sense] of resentment against the recent act."

GLC02437.07438

15 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caleb Strong

Knox sends to Governor Strong three affidavits of the surveyors "who were fired upon by assassins on the 13th ultimo." Knox speaks of the "most audacious and blood thirsty villains that ever disgraced the surface of New England." Knox thinks the perpetrators reside in Plymouth county. He wishes that the law come down as hard as possible on them. But strong government agents must be the ones investigating this, because lesser ones would not be as effectual.

GLC02437.07448

18 September 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Sullivan

Knox informs Sullivan that George Ulmer knows a man willing to give evidence about the assaults on Knox's surveyors, but only if "legally called upon." Knox suggests that this unnamed man, the wounded man staying with Ulmer, and Robert Houston receive summonses.

GLC02437.07463

2 November 1801

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the lime business, says he believes there is a need for lime in his town. Goes on to further discuss aspects of the lime business. Believes it would be to Knox's advantage to visit them where they could discuss the business further.

GLC02437.07654

11 June 1801

Storer, George, fl. 1803-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be a bill for bonds and interest Knox owes.

GLC02437.07734

January 26, 1803

Storer, George, fl. 1803-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that when he last saw Knox, he mentioned that he would need to repay the Massachusetts Bank one thousand dollars at the beginning of January, and Knox said he would help. Has not heard from Knox at all, and is in serious need of help with the payment. Apparently part of the debt is owed by Knox. Urges him to submit a payment.

GLC02437.07782

February 15, 1805

Sullivan, George, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sullivan, an attorney, writes to inform Knox that Mr. F[rederic] Tudor has delivered to him an unpaid note and instructed him to prosecute Knox for the debt. See GLC02437.07909, GLC02437.07910, and GLC02437.07911 for related information.

GLC02437.07912

18 February 1805

Sullivan, George, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

In response to a note from Knox, has communicated to Mr. [Frederic] Tudor Knox's issues regarding repayment of a note. Provides the final terms Mr. Tudor offers, and declares that Knox may either choose to accept these terms or face legal action. See GLC02437.07909, GLC02437.07910, GLC02437.07911 and GLC02437.07912 for related information.

GLC02437.07913

February 23, 1805

Sullivan, George, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sullivan, an attorney, writes that based on Knox's non-compliance with terms on a financial note with Mr. [Francis] Tudor, Tudor has authorized Sullivan to bring a suit against Knox. See GLC02437.07913, among others, for related information.

GLC02437.07915

6 August 1805

Storer, Seth, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of financial matters as well as issues related to Knox's lime trade. Mentions dealings with Nathaniel Silsbee.

GLC02437.07960

January 12, 1806

Stevens & Joy, fl. 1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Stevens & Joy writes to say it is sorry to read the contents of Henry Jackson Knox's recent letters. Stevens & Joy write that they expected to hear of his poor fortune. Offer some suggestions regarding his accounts and those of his father, Henry Knox.

GLC02437.07997

25 August 1806

Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of Strong being a candidate for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, even though he did not expect to run again. Mentions his electability in Maine, and references General [David] Cobb. Sends his regards to Knox's family.

GLC02437.08038

24 September 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Alexander, Lord Stirling

Reports the arrival of part of a [bldg.] sent by Alexander. Discusses recent orders and troop movements in New York. Mentions ordering troops to Albany to take down a laboratory and to check on wagons in the vicinity. Mentions the recent death of his infant son, writing "The misery inflicted upon us poor mortals appears frequently to be too great to be borne, and yet we wade on, if not contented, yet unwilling to have a period put to our troubles and the shadows we call pleasures." Notes that Mrs. Knox sends her regards to William Duer and Lady "Kitty" Duer (Catharine Alexander, Stirling'…

GLC02437.10047

30 April 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Stewart

Discusses acquiring horses from Stewart. The middle section of this letter has been clipped out, leaving a large break in text.

GLC02437.10108