28 October 1784

Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his interest in "burning lime," or lime manufacture for use in masonry. Comments on "lime kilem," possibly lime kiln, in the area. Recommends a cooper, Mr. Marse, who "will make a thousand hogsheads yearly."

GLC02437.03063

17 June 1787

Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the claims on the Waldo Patent, and the appointment of referees to handle any disputes. Writes that "I presume you inferred that I could not wish to push the matter to a decision under improper circumstance, but as these claims ought to be inquired into & decided upon, and that as speedily as possible, I am glad to hear that you have no objection to the business and you may rest assured that all reasonable time will be allowed to investigate it."

GLC02437.03584

22 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Discusses the claims to the Waldo Patent, particularly that of William Wetmore, the husband of Sarah, Lucy Knox's cousin. Makes arrangements with Winslow for a trip to Boston to discuss the claims. Asks Winslow to attend an upcoming meeting of the Ten Proprietors to discuss land surveys and the proprietors's allotments. Requests that he tell them the allotments cannot be given to them until the government legally grants the claim to Knox, Winslow and their associates. Writes a list of points that they need to go over.

GLC02437.03612

14 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Bennett Wheeler

Secretary of War Knox responds to a claim Wheeler made to Knox in a previous letter that the "present naval officer of Providence had obtained this office through the influence of the mechanics of Providence." Knox insists no one had "reason or authority from me" to report such a matter.

GLC02437.04692

14 October 1790

Williams, Otho Holland, 1749-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Williams informs Secretary of War Knox that William's brother is writing Knox regarding their contract. Williams's brother and a Mr. Eliot are interested in continuing to supply rations and hope to both remain employed in "the department of the Quarter Master" after their contract expires at the end of 1790. Williams says he will detail events more later, but that the contractors' "exertions...last summer and fall" was no less than to be expected. Reports, "The encouragement and solicitations of Govr. St. Clair stimulated the contractors to measures which not only mortgaged the expected…

GLC02437.04754

9 August 1792

Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox to pay off an old Flucker family debt. Explains that he moved to Flucker land before the war, and through his own "Industry, Care & Labour," he saved a sum of money. He lent the money to Mr. Flucker, who already owed him a substantial sum, and who gave him a "note of Land on Interest," which Wheaton now holds. He has only received a tiny amount of the money back, which has now doubled due to interest. Has spoken to Mr. [Peirce] and other associates of Knox, and believes from them that Knox would be willing to help. Is now old and in ill-health, and asks Knox to repay as…

GLC02437.05576

26 December 1792

Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends an acquaintance, Mr. [James Henry] Langier, to Knox who wants to move to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and asks Knox to assist him, if possible.

GLC02437.05757

17 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to James Wilkinson

Later copy. Thanks him for the various letters and the news they conveyed. Says "I am persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with General Wayne, and to promote a Spirit of harmony throughout the several corps." Mentions that Brigadier General Thomas Posey is delivering this letter. He is "a gentleman from whom I flatter myself, the service will derive solid benefit." Believes Posey will arrive in time to accompany Mrs. Wilkinson down the Ohio River. Reports he has told both Mrs. Wilkinson and Colonel Biddle "the pleasure your conduct gave…

GLC02437.05893

12 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Wilkinson

Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the "disagreement which exists between two officers high in rank, and of whose experience and talents a favorable opinion is entertained." Also notes that no officer, regardless of rank, is immune from charges of military crimes and will be brought forth in a public manner. See GLC02437.06143 for copy. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.06142

8 July 1795

White, Anthony Walton, 1750-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the purchase of a horse.

GLC02437.06462

5 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Abiel Wood

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Asks Wood a question regarding vessels sailing to and from his region, on behalf of a business acquaintance in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.06866

28 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Wetmore

Discusses financial business. First paragraph is struck.

GLC02437.06996

15 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Wetmore

Discusses business regarding a note.

GLC02437.07003

1 March 1798

Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a barrel of pork and states that he will give compensation and asks about the possibility of the renewal of his commission.

GLC02437.07095

18 October 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander White

Knox informs White that Knox has received from Nathan Dane, John Sprague, and Enoch Titcomb "commissioners of the legislature to whom were referred the terms on which certain settlers within the Waldo Patent were to be quieted each in one hundred acres of land." White will be "entitled to a deed of your lot in New-Canaan" if White pays Knox the $85 with interest that he owes Knox.

GLC02437.07473

20 June 1804

Whitcomb, Amelia, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that she and her family live on a farm in the Waldo patent, and may have to move. Pleads that they be allowed to stay, and hopes Knox will "shew lenity to my unfortunate Husband whose natural diffidence will prevent his pleading his own Case." Adds that the only thing she can do is plead for the welfare of her family, and hopes that Knox, as well as his wife, will take mercy on them.

GLC02437.07863

circa 1771-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Memorandum]

List of items, including books on geography, grammar, electricity, Pilgrim's Progress, copy books, Aesop's fables, and others.

GLC02437.08262

7 September 1771-20 March 1772

Russell, Ezekiel, 1743-1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Account with Henry Knox]

Lists transactions with Henry Knox by date, ranging from 7 September 1771 to 20 March 1772.

GLC02437.08263

18 October 1770

Stanton, John, fl. 1770

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipts]

Lists receipts for money.

GLC02437.08268

January 15, 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Bills of goods]

Bill for a shipment of what seems to be books going to Boston, covering a variety of subjects.

GLC02437.08271

20 November 1771

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

Note of exchange for Henry Knox for the amount of £100 sterling.

GLC02437.08272

circa 1776-1783

Manuscript document

Title: [Miscellaneous bills]

List of items and their costs in pounds. Items include dinners (with separate costs listed for children and servants), spirits, horses and hay and also children. Docket, in the hand of Henry Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, "Ringwood Paid."

GLC02437.08273

circa 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Memoranda]

Discusses a bill due, including town taxes, and includes a list of names with a monetary value next to them on the verso.

GLC02437.08277

December 26, 1777-January 22, 1778

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph document signed

Title: [Journal]

Diary covers a variety of subjects, listed by date, including a report of General William Smallwood's capture of a British brig in Wilmington Delaware, local observations (including Moravian customs), the amount of snowfall, merchant shops, dining with Clinton, etc. Includes travels through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Prior to setting out on this journey, William had been staying with his brother Henry Knox at the Valley Forge encampment. Year inferred from content.

GLC02437.08279

13-20 June 1772

Bliss, Theodore, fl. 1772-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipts]

Three receipts. The first dated 13 June from Theodore Bliss. The second dated 17 June from Samuel Clarke, and the last dated 20 June from Joseph Hood, all of Henry Knox for varying amounts of money.

GLC02437.08289