10 February 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letters but was kept from answering them by important business matters. Describes attempts by several groups to harm Knox's prospects in his land speculation project in Maine. Mentions one group led by Mr. [Samuel] Ely. Writes that he is "much alarm[ed]." Refers also to Captain [George] Ulmer, one of Knox's other agents in Maine, and describes how he is helping stop these conspirators (see GLC02437.06622 for related information).

GLC02437.06623

February 13, 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to update Knox on the status of his landholdings in Maine. Provides reports of a possible insurrection, including the possibility of burning Knox's house down. Details the various rumors he has heard. Is a bit worried for the welfare of his wife and children.

GLC02437.06627

28 February 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Writes to make sure Vose is keeping up with the efforts to apprehend Samuel Ely and the other insurgents threatening to destroy land and property belonging to Knox in Maine. Reports that the Massachusetts government has taken steps to protect Knox's property. Provides information on Ely's background and plans. Hopes not to have to come to Maine until April.

GLC02437.06643

5 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Warren, possibly in Maine. Writes that he visited a mutual friend, Captain G., that morning for information, but did not receive learn anything useful. Discusses government intervention to convince the people in Knox's territories in Maine that Knox is rightful and legal owner of the territories. Comments on ways to capture and punish Mr. [Samuel] Ely, leader of the insurgents against Knox. Mentions some business concerns.

GLC02437.06651

6 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports several stories about townspeople who live on Knox's land in Maine, and discusses whether the townspeople believe Knox to be the rightful owner of the lands on which they live. Also touches on financial matters.

GLC02437.06654

19 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he saw Knox's instructions to Mr. [likely Ebenezer] Dunton regarding the building of a store. Discusses his plans, including his difficulty obtaining lumber during the winter season. Also mentions several individuals who have claimed Knox hired them to work on the farm. Vose is uncertain whether Knox really did hire them. Provides information on a variety of subjects pertaining to his area of the Waldo patent lands. Mentions Captain [George] Ulmer's arrival in Ducktrap and encloses a letter from him (not present).

GLC02437.06668

21 March 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports about an unsuccessful attempt made to apprehend the insurgent [Samuel] Ely. Describes when the warrants against him were sent out, and relates how one of Ely's associates might have told Ely there were warrants out against him. Discusses other matters of local importance, such as the amount of corn available to feed animals on Knox's estate and Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton's plans for building Knox's barn.

GLC02437.06669

27 April 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of matters relating to Knox's estate in Maine, particularly regarding the purchase of cows and bulls for the farm. Also mentions the construction of a house for the cook and the purchase of cucumber seeds.

GLC02437.06722

21 May 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on several small debts he incurred while working as Knox's agent in Thomaston. Also mentions that a mare Knox purchased in Philadelphia gave birth to a "beautiful mare colt," but the colt died, of indeterminate cause, at about ten days old.

GLC02437.06747

23 May 1796

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a copy of a petition (not present) which was drafted and signed by several local people in the Thomaston area (content of the petition is not specified).

GLC02437.06748

January 22, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses financial business. The fifth page is a small piece of paper, separate from the rest of the letter and may or may not be a continuation of the previous page.

GLC02437.06904

31 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Vaughan

Appears to discuss a land agreement made between Henry Knox, Charles Vaughan, Thomas Winthrop, and George Ulmer.

GLC02437.07536

7 June 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy on the docket. Informs Knox he cannot make it to Knox's house until the 17th. Notes once he is at Knox's house he will proceed to the lands with [George?] Ulmer.

GLC02437.07541

25 June 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) the commissioner's report on some land in Maine. Notes the low value is due to the poor quality of land. Says all the good land has already been claimed by the settlers.

GLC02437.07550

5 July 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to send the gentleman (unspecified) who is interested in settling on Vaughan lands to Vaughan.

GLC02437.07556

20 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Vaughan

Appears to discuss Vaughan's nephew. Also mentions a balance on a commission being due regarding land in Hampden, Maine.

GLC02437.07571

26 July 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) expenses from the survey work on the lands in Hampden, Maine. Notes most of the valuable land is already occupied and subjected to the price under the director of the government. Believes Knox will find the same circumstances in Bangor, Maine. Also mentions he would like Knox to send him some strawberry plants.

GLC02437.07575

17 August 1801

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox a party of four, two of which who are related to Vaughan, is heading out east and would like to stop and visit Knox before they return. Also provides a list of names who are in the party.

GLC02437.07584

19 February 1802

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with a progress report on Knox's farm. Mentions the weather has been moderate and unfavorable which is bad for business. Discusses moving part of the cattle and horses to another location. Also mentions the stoves and "kiln wood" only being available at high prices and the price of wood.

GLC02437.07718

8 July 1802

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces John Shoby to Knox. States Shoby was a soldier during the [Revolutionary] War and he would like 200 acres of land.

GLC02437.07739

25 August 1802

Vaughan, Charles, 1759-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the period for adjusting with settlers on the Plymouth Company land is almost near. Asks Knox various questions about the land, mainly concerning Knox's terms and sale price.

GLC02437.07747

8 October 1803

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about a financial arrangement between the bearer, a Mr. Mathias [Storer], a Mr. William Lermond, and Vose. Brief receipt signed by Storer on verso.

GLC02437.07829

circa 1753-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Discusses building at Brigadier's Island in Maine and other business. Possibly incomplete.

GLC02437.08079

circa 1794-1795

Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his observations regarding a canal of Knox's. Creator previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08110

14 December 1789

Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discussing his attempts to earn payment from settlers for lands belonging to Knox and other financial affiars of Knox's. Discusses purchase of materials, the poor outcome of a merchant voyage by Captain Henderson, construction on Knox's estate, his plans to make pot ash and sell it. Inquires if Knox still plans to visit the Waldo Patent "the ensuing year." Asks "If it were possible for you to be able to give Deeds the next summer to those who have been forward in making payment, it would have an excellent effect on those that are at present indifferent about trying to pay any part." Many…

GLC02437.09231