31 May 1790

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the Rhode Island state convention in Newport has ratified the United States Constitution and that he encloses a copy (not present). Congratulates Knox on "this happy & important event ... again compleats [sic] the Band of Union & must therefore Relieve Congress from many Serious Embaresments [sic]." Reports that he would have left for New York immediately after the vote but had to remain in Rhode Island to pay out the invalid pensions. Hopes to arrive in New York before the revenue officers are appointed. However, if he cannot arrive before the President begins…

GLC02437.04620

January 14, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Writes that he has received "five hundred and one dollars and 70/100." Tells Ogden that the "gold you sent being overweight [by] 1 Dollar and 74 cents." Ogden will have to make "further remittances." Expresses his wish that Ogden's brother Abraham "will accept the appointment" [as attorney general of New Jersey]. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04826

23 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Knox signs with his initials. References Ogden's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05010). Says that William Constable probably knows about his intentions although he never communicated with him on the subject. Believes Constable is suspicious of Henry Jackson. Says "Nothing conclusive is done." Says Jackson had been in Boston. Place written not noted on the document, although other letters from this date place Knox in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05023

19 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Ogden

References Ogden's letter of 15 July. Is happy he is going to visit and claims "The weather is charming for the purpose." Says the bargain in Massachusetts has been completed for 2 million by Royal Flint and Henry Jackson at 10 cents. Will go to New York in a few days and will inform him of the particulars when he returns.

GLC02437.05074

February 24, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Nazro

Has not considered Nazro's letter because "by law the mode of obtaining patents has been altered." Encloses the circumstances of the new law, which passed on 21 February. When he applies under the new law he will obtain his patent.

GLC02437.06050

14 March 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Discusses delivering a deed for 10,000 acres on a township (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands). Mentions making business arrangements with several parties including Mr. [William] Duer and Colonel [Benjamin] Walker.

GLC02437.06062

20 May 1794

Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes the compensation Knox offered as not being equal to the loss he will sustain, however, says he will offer assistance for his country. Mentions performing repairs at Fort Potman and inquires if the redoubt should be performed first.

GLC02437.06102

December 1, 1794

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received the release to Ogden's lands and Walker's deed.

GLC02437.06264

4 April 1795

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has been in New York and Staten Island for the past two weeks and that his health has been steadily improving.

GLC02437.06382

2 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Nesmith

Addressed to James Nesmith and several other parties, who are the town leaders of Ducktrap, Maine. Writes to express his relief that the Samuel Ely conspiracy was much more minor than initially expected. Extensive notes and calculations on third page.

GLC02437.06688

16 October 1796

Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Euphemia Ogden, wife of Samuel Ogden, writes that she has not written for a long time due to illness. Adds that she is still sick, and so is another family member (perhaps a son). Mentions Mrs. Knox's illness of the previous spring, and how it upset her to hear about it, emphasizing her feelings of friendship with Mrs. Knox. Provides an update on several of their friends and acquaintances, including the unfortunate story of a friend named Gertrude who recently gave birth to a stillborn child. A short note at the bottom from Mrs. Ogden's husband, Samuel, to Mrs. Knox, sends his love…

GLC02437.06842

6 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Judith Sargent Murray

Written in the third person and signed in the text. Thanks Murray for her attentions and finds himself flattered by her compliments. States that he will sign the subscription paper. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06925

26 November 1797

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Complains about the lack of letters from Knox and mentions the situation of mutual friends.

GLC02437.07054

28 December 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Nicholson

Knox writes Nicholson regarding "the circumstance of Mr. Russel and Mr. Amory" who left his ship (the Constitution) because they did not receive commissions. Knox has told them to return and be obedient, but also suggests to Nicholson that once they are all far out at sea to give them their commissions "in a handsome manner." It will surely boost Nicholson's reputation in town.

GLC02437.07215

27 June 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Vans Murray

Knox received Murray's letter of June 3, 1799. Knox tells Murray that the "legality principle of the Judges acting as Commissioners, will be decided by the Supreme Court August next." Then, Knox, believes, those recommended by the circuit courts will be "placed on the lists." Knox then discusses with Murray the ongoing events in France. Knox says that the violence of Robespierre "and the affairs of France may near be better." Knox also writes, "thank God our pilot lives, and is firm in the good pursuit of the true interest of his country."

GLC02437.07275

6 October 1799

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ogden writes Knox to suggest he petition President Adams that John Bragg be appointed Surveyor of the Port of New York.

GLC02437.07315

15 December 1800

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox writes him and let him know how Knox and the rest of his family is doing. Notes Mrs. [Euphemia] Ogden and the children are doing good. Discusses a gentleman he would like to see appointed as "director of our minds."

GLC02437.07494

5 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Neal

Asks Neal to manage his land on the northern part of the Waldo patent in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Describes what the job entails. Also requests Neal to attend to the settlers lots in Bangor.

GLC02437.07528

25 October 1802

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests several orders of logs from Knox. Describes the type of wood and size of logs he needs. Also requests Knox deducts the advancement he provided Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, from the bill.

GLC02437.07762

17 June 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Takes the opportunity to write via Mr. David Ogden [likely Ogden's son] to send his best wishes to the Ogden family and asks after their well-being.

GLC02437.07862

26 July 1804

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Was exceedingly happy to receive Knox's last letter, and he and his family hope to have letters from the Knoxes more frequently. Does not believe his health permits traveling, including visiting Knox, but asks whether the Knox family might be able to visit the Ogdens next winter. Writes, "The unhappy death of poor [Alexander] Hamilton has thrown all this part of our Country into a State of real sorrow: He certainly is very much to be lamented. He was really a great and good man, and I fear has not left many like him behind. [Aaron] Burr is not now visible; He will however soon return to New…

GLC02437.07872

1794

Noailles, Louis Marie, vicomte de, 1756-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces a Spanish gentleman to Knox, who wishes to volunteer in the American army in the Indian wars. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08186

27 September 1784-4 October 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph North

Contains two letters. The first, dated 27 September, focuses on issues relating to the Waldo patent and the lands belonging to the deceased Thomas Flucker. The second letter, dated 4 October, discusses the prior letter.

GLC02437.09110

1 January 1785

North, Joseph, fl. 1738-1785

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with the research he asked for regarding deeds and transactions on record for the Muscongus patent. Lists some information regarding ownership of lands by Samuel Waldo and by Mr. [Thomas] and Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker. See GLC02437.09110 for a related letter.

GLC02437.09114

6 January 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to Joseph North

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes with urgency about the value of lands in the Waldo patent, referencing North's previous letter. See GLC02437.09114.

GLC02437.09115