5 August 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that a court judgment was leveled against him requiring him to repay money to the Bank of Pennsylvania. Explains the financial distress this has put him in, especially because business associate Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") will not pay his portion. Discusses the financial arrangements Hodgdon has with Knox. Briefly touches on news about members of their acquaintance, and sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.06795

15 August 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Brief note by Hodgdon added on the last page, beside the address. Relates that a ship sailed for Thomaston yesterday, helmed by Captain Mathews, which carried a variety of goods being shipped to Knox, including Madeira wine, flour, and dining tables. Apparently also mentions that a little boy is being carried by the ship, along with items for his mother (the identity of the boy is unclear).

GLC02437.06798

18 August 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that in a previous letter he informed Knox of the judgment against Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") and in favor of the Bank of Pennsylvania. Has enclosed further documentation (not present). Would like Knox to write back quickly to discuss how Knox might help Hodgdon, who has been put in a difficult financial situation due to this court judgment.

GLC02437.06800

19 August 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments on the financial disaster befalling their associate Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead"). Discusses value and sale of Meade's furniture. Relates other business matters and briefly touches on an upcoming election.

GLC02437.06801

5 May 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to acknowledge receipt of Knox's last letter. Will reply more fully in his next letter to Knox. Declares that he heard of Knox's misfortune before Knox wrote, and is sympathetic (does not disclose what misfortune Knox has suffered).

GLC02437.06812

8 September 1796

Lewis, Matthew, fl. 1796-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from the "War Office," in London, England, according to the docket. Lewis, the British Deputy Secretary at War, writes that Mrs. [Sarah Lyons Flucker] Beaumez asked him to write to Knox regarding her finances in England, which have been under Lewis's care. Is happy to inform Knox that Lewis's application to the treasury to continue affording Mrs. Beaumez an allowance has succeeded. Explains the details of how she and her children will receive their allowance. Also reports that while Mrs. Beaumez thought she owed money to Lewis, there is actually a balance in her favor in the…

GLC02437.06814

24 September 1796

Laurance, John, 1750-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that he owes Laurance money for rent. Explains that while Colonel [Timothy] Pickering left the house in the beginning of May, Knox's furniture and other articles were still there, which kept Laurance from taking possession of the house until the beginning of June. Is also charging Knox for damages to the house.

GLC02437.06825

26 October 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that a schooner will be departing for Thomaston that morning carrying almost nine hundred bushels of corn as well as a carriage of Knox's. Mentions commercial arrangements with a Mr. [likely Tench] Francis.

GLC02437.06853

2 December 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports of a possible business venture in a foreign island (name is illegible, but it may be "Curacao"). According to the Consul there, the island is in great need of lumber for spars and masts, which Knox is selling. Encourages him to pursue the opportunity.

GLC02437.06875

January 16, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Matthew Lewis

Discusses certificates.

GLC02437.06901

6 September 1797

Lewis, Matthew, fl. 1796-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has accepted his draught of £66. Noted as written at the War Office.

GLC02437.07027

14 August 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Matthew Lewis

Discusses a draft of money.

GLC02437.07164

3 December 1798

Lewis, Matthew, fl. 1796-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses bills and payments. Noted as written at the War Office and as a duplicate.

GLC02437.07200

22 May 1801

Lewis, Jesse V., fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Seeks employment from Knox as a printer. Describes his experience in the printing business and notes he can provide references.

GLC02437.07534

11 November 1801

Lee, John, fl. 1801-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the idea of building a road. Says he would like to see a turnpike road built from [Harriman's] Ferry to Augusta bridge in Maine. States he is not sure how to begin the business but believes subscriptions in the amount of $5000 may be found east of the Penobscot River. Discusses further aspects of the plan including how and what land to obtain, where to build the road, and the long term value of the project.

GLC02437.07664

17 December 1801

Lee, John, fl. 1801-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the men who have signed the petition to the Legislature [possibly for a turnpike road] and the amount of money each man subscribed. Notes several men were missing from the meeting. Also says the men would like to change the distance [of the road?] and would prefer having John Peter survey the land instead of John Houston. Written from "Buckstown" present day Turner, Maine.

GLC02437.07697

January 14, 1802

Lee, John, fl. 1801-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the progress of obtaining subscriptions to build a turnpike road in Maine. Encloses (not included) the subscriptions and petitions for the turn pike road. Mentions they did not get as many subscribers as he had hoped. Says he wants the business accomplished while Knox is in the Legislature so Knox can influence the subscribers. Also mentions Knox should plan on attending the incorporating act of the votes. Written from "Buckstown," present day Turner, Maine.

GLC02437.07706

circa 1789-1796

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Offers his sympathies to Knox for the loss in his family, probably due to the death of another Knox child. Date range inferred from death dates of a few of Knox's children, and other letters in collection referencing their deaths.

GLC02437.08172

circa 1795

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses testifying in a court case against William Duer.

GLC02437.09921

circa 1788-1806

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a will and the execution of it.

GLC02437.09940

11 September 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas S. Lee

Informs the Maryland governor of the need for 30,000 feet of wooden planks for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Has asked General Mordecai Gist to obtain the supplies. Also mentions eight tons of powder that need to be forwarded "to the points of operation in Virginia." Reports that these needs are extremely urgent.

GLC02437.10025

13 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Lee

Discusses the action of March 18 [the Battle of Neerwinden] and French politics and military. Comments that "[u]pon viewing the affairs of France according to the present reforms the most whole cause ever embraced by men, seems to be verging fast to ruin by the indescretion and villany of its leaders." Continues writing about views on the French Revolution. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10266

February 24, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lawrance

Writes that "[i]t is agreeable to custom, and proper in itself, that I should announce to you that I shall deliver up your house in Town which I now occupy, To your order at the expiration of the year, for which I hired it, to wit on the 11th of June next. But if you should obtain a tenant to go into it, on the 10th of May, I think it probable that I might be able to forelinquish on that day." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10293

circa 1585-1763

Lincoln & Edmands

Map

Title: Book of maps

The maps include the world, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, and New England States.

GLC03107.05320

1799

Oswald, John H., 1777-1810

Book

Title: Constitution of the United States of America. . .

. . . as proposed by the Convention held at Phildadelphia, September 17, 1787." The book was printed by John H. Oswald.

GLC03107.05321