16 December 1783

Vose, Elijah, ?-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a fellow officer for discharge. Marked "granted" on address leaf.

GLC02437.02834

30 April 1785

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes that [Samuel Blachley] Webb will be appointed, referring to his previous suggestion that Knox appoint Webb to work for him in the War Office. Mentions the recent resignation of General Schuyler (possibly Philip Schuyler) from an unspecified post. Notes that he and a John Brown were nominated for the position, but Brown received the post. Criticizes Brown extensively.

GLC02437.03135

26 March 1786

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox as Secretary of the War Office to discuss the accusations against Major [John Plasgrave] Wyllys, Colonel Wadsworth's former assistant. Reports that Wyllys's friends received the news from Wyllys's brother-in-law, and are in great distress. Writes, "I hope the circumstances will prove more favorable than they did at first." Is surprised that Wyllys behaved this way, as it is out of character. Knows that Knox, when he begins an inquiry, will do so out of the noblest principles.

GLC02437.03253

9 November 1786

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he cannot remain any longer in New York. "Mr. Morris.s [sic] departure without finishing any thing has made it impossible for me to complete the business I came on. You may conclude the business with Mr. Rob Morris and consider me bound to perform as fully as if present my selfe" (referring to the sum of money Wadsworth and Morris are planning to loan to Congress; see GLC02437.03323). Adds that he does not know anything about Mr. Morris's opinions on the concerns of a Mr. Russel, but hopes that Knox will also attend to that issue.

GLC02437.03330

26 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Mitchell Varnum

Reports that Captain James Lees, who served under Varnum in "the gallant defence of [Mud] Island on the delaware," asked Knox to request from Varnum a certificate of Lees' eye injury. Knox asks Varnum to draft and sign a statement related to Lees' injury, and to obtain Major Thayer's signature (possibly Simeon Thayer).

GLC02437.03351

January 10, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Encloses an agreement based on their conversations together. Also encloses a power of attorney. Hopes that their arrangement will be mutually beneficial. Writes, "[m]y object is to have a faithful friend whom I can trust at all times and under all circumstances." Discusses his relations with the people of several towns in the Waldo patent lands. Wants to bring all the people to a compromise, and has engaged the help of David Fales of Thomaston in this regard (see GLC02437.04083). Has utmost confidence in Fales, who has been employed in the area for a long time. He is also a surveyor by…

GLC02437.04084

January 24, 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has finally read the agreement and sundry other papers Knox sent him. General [Henry] Jackson had received them and delivered them to the Winslows, forgetting that Vose was supposed to read them first. Mr. Isaac Winslow, Jr. did not seem inclined to discuss business with him until he had consulted with his cousin Isaac Winslow and Samuel Winslow. Discusses who should be an agent: Samuel Winslow, Mr. Price, or Captain Hall. Also mentions a recent meeting with Mr. Isaac Winslow, Sr.

GLC02437.04096

January 31, 1789

Vernon, F., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Demerara (he spells it "Demarara"), likely in present-day Guyana. Writes, "A Confidence in your goodness has embolden'd me to request of you to forward the inclosed to Mr [possibly Stephen] Bruce. I should not presume to trouble you did I know of any safe conveyance other ways - I must beg you to excuse the freedom."

GLC02437.04102

February 13, 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Watertown, likely in Massachusetts. Was prepared to travel eastward after his return from New York, but has been unable to find passage on a vessel. Boston Harbor is frozen over, so decided to travel by land in a sleigh with Captain Ludwig, a representative in the General Court from Waldosborough. It has taken longer than expected for the General Court to approve of a tax, so they have been unable to leave as yet, but it looks like they will be able to leave tomorrow. Reports that Captain Hall is feeling better from his Rheumatic disorder and might join Vose in his agency in…

GLC02437.04109

February 15, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has written to him about the agreement Vose made with Knox to be agent and collector in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the length of time of Vose's appointment and the sums of money he is charged with collecting during that time.

GLC02437.04115

15 April 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a "more accurate coppy of the agreement" apparently dealing with people living on the land Vose is managing for Knox in the Waldo patent properties. Also wonders if Knox will allow Captain Hall to assist Vose as an agent, noting that it is difficult for one person alone to do the job. Discusses issues related to farming the land, including procuring farm implements and tools.

GLC02437.04182

10 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Apologizes for not responding to a recent letter by Vose, but has been extremely busy with business matters. Comments that he assumed Vose would meet with difficulty regarding the fencing reforms on the Waldo patent lands, but feels sure he can overcome the issues. Apologizes for any errors in the copy of an agreement given to him and refers him to a copy in Mr. [David] Fales's possession. Discusses the provisions in the agreement, as well as the contents of a recent letter from Captain [George] Ulmer. Comments on the payment of taxes and the acquisition of deeds on the property.

GLC02437.04198

16 May 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Watertown, possibly in Massachusetts. Vose, Knox's agent in some of the Waldo patent lands, describes waiting longer than he expected for a communication from Knox. He then experienced frustration and had to handle the irritation of many citizens of the Waldo patent lands that he manages. Mentions leaving the area and waiting for word from Knox before returning. Discusses an agreement made with the Winslows, and describes extreme difficulty in contacting them and making arrangements. Indicates that he is very "unhappily circumstanced" and short of money.

GLC02437.04205

6 June 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that he recently arrived in the Waldo patent lands, and has found the people there mostly healthy, though grain is scarce and some people are quite destitute. Reports that Captain [George] Ulmer told him he had written to Knox regarding the discontentedness of the populace, but Vose has not found evidence of that yet. Declares that Isaac Winslow, Jr. and his cousin agreed to lease part of their farm on the patent, and that he would visit his brother in Portland soon to get his consent as well. Discusses his inability to collect enough money from the populace to purchase tools and…

GLC02437.04233

21 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Received his last letter, as well as one from Captain [George] Ulmer, which discusses some of the "discontents" living on the Waldo patent lands. Provides more discussion of land patent and settlers on the patent in greater detail. Comments on how best to deal with settlers who claim they deserve to own the land they have settled on.

GLC02437.04251

24 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. William McIntosh, would like to make a settlement for himself in the Waldo patent lands. Asks Vose to contact Mr. David Fales to help McIntosh find a suitable tract of land.

GLC02437.04254

26 June 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with an update on the lands he is managing for him on the Waldo patent. Has fenced in a farm because the "Cattle & Sheep are very troublesome." Discusses livestock, particularly the profitability of cattle. Comments on the construction of buildings and roads. Asks Knox whether mechanics and other "usefull persons" should be given housing lots in return for settling the area.

GLC02437.04258

3 October 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be taking a "load of spars to New York on the terms mentioned in my laste [sic] ... " Goes on to lists the spars he is transporting with dimensions.

GLC02437.04378

29 October 1789

Vaughan, Samuel, Jr., fl. 1769-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox an "Estimate of the Expense of a House in the Eastern Country ... " States that "it is not an exact statement of such a one as you propose, but is sufficient to give a rough guess." Goes on to list all of the supplies to build a house, including lumber with dimensions, nails, shingles and stones with their prices.

GLC02437.04400

10 November 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he expects to set sail today, but is unfortunately feeling so ill "that I can scersly [scarcely] write, or do any thing else - having an extreme bad cold - " Sends news of mutual acquaintances that are also travelling. Notes that Henry Jackson promised to send Knox a more detailed report from Vose regarding "the pattent," or the Waldo Patent, Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Stamped "Boston."

GLC02437.04412

30 March 1790

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the market for what appears to be stave timber. Writes that "the high price which they offered, & the small quantity that they were able to engage shews [sic] that staves are not so easily got in this country as perhaps you may have imagined through too favorurable accounts which probably you have receivd." Attempted to create a business transaction involving the staves, but none of his contacts agreed to the deal, because they all thought the stave business unprofitable. Discusses the scarcity of timber in the area and the effects the harsh winter has had on the wood.…

GLC02437.04565

19 May 1790

Wade, John, fl. 1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for distracting Knox from more important matters, but hopes that his eagerness to be part of the government will excuse his the presumptuousness. Asks Knox to inform him "in which of the States the troops will be raised, and whether (should not Pennsylvania be called up on to furnish a quota) officers will be chosen from any State but that, in which the men are recruited - "

GLC02437.04611

13 October 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Secretary of War Knox informs Captain Vose that he is in Boston to make arrangements "for giving the people upon the patent their deeds according to our agreement." Informs Vose, who helped manage business on Knox's Maine lands, that he will visit the patent the following year.

GLC02437.04752

8 November 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo Patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.

GLC02437.04774

15 September 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Relates that this letter will be handed to Captain Vose by Messrs. Snow and Hall of Bridgewater who want to secure the lands toward the head of the St. George's River. Wants Vose to accompany them so they can get an understanding of the land. Mentions the loss of their second son.

GLC02437.05160