31 August 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Encloses a copy of an earlier letter to Hodgdon (not present) regarding financial matters. Consoles Hodgdon regarding his state of financial distress, stating that he has access to various resources. Lists the friends he has who might be able to help him, including Henry Jackson. Provides some financial advice.

GLC02437.06810

23 September 1796

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements he has made with Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens and Joseph Peirce. Comments on Stevens's difficulty selling Knox's lime, because the quality is considered to be poor.

GLC02437.06824

28 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Reports that he has received Hodgdon's shipment, and unfortunately the corn in it was inedible and "infected with the weavil [sic]." Believes he will not suffer too badly from the loss, however. Mentions that he and Henry Jackson are faced with financial difficulties with the bank, and discusses the bank in some detail.

GLC02437.06872

8 February 1797

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the furniture has been shipped and discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06910

8 March 1797

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances in relation to the national bank.

GLC02437.06927

2 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

30 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.

GLC02437.07040

7 November 1797

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a draught and other financial matters.

GLC02437.07043

20 March 1798

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of a survey of Knox's land. Noted as written at Belcher's Tower.

GLC02437.07109

20 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Homer

Knox received Homer's letter of November 18. Knox complains that Homer has not given Knox an opportunity to explain his difficulties in paying his debts. Knox insists his lands will provide enough money to cover his debts to Homer.

GLC02437.07484

6 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Holloway

Discusses Francis and Thomas Flucker's whereabouts and doings with British Rear Admiral Holloway. States Francis Flucker is serving as a midshipman on board of a ship of war for the United States in the West Indies. Says Thomas Flucker would make a great Navy officer in the British Navy.

GLC02437.07529

6 May 1801

Holloway, John, 1744-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

British Rear Admiral Holloway discusses Knox's nephews, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox they obtained a [cadetship] for Thomas Flucker and requests Knox to send Thomas Flucker to [England?] .

GLC02437.07530

10 June 1801

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has been busy dealing with the timber and has not had time to survey Bangor, Maine. Comments the timber business requires great exertions and labor and will likely need assistance from the government. Describes what progress they have made with the timber.

GLC02437.07543

26 June 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Houston

Appears to be discussing a matter that is going before the Supreme Court. Possibly referring to the land troubles Knox is having with settlers in Maine. Asks Houston to find evidence on the perpetrators.

GLC02437.07551

26 June 1801

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes a shooting incident where he and his colleagues were fired on (likely involving the conflict between the settlers and Knox's surveying). Also lists various men who have been apprehended. Mentions he does not believe his armed force is sufficient enough to apprehend everyone and requests immediate help.

GLC02437.07552

25 September 1801

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be a report on the amount of land surveyed at Daniel Dow's lot (likely in Maine) by Houston in past years.

GLC02437.07624

2 December 1801

Hoskins, Henry, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is forwarding him 507 copies of the advertisement Knox sent him. Notes the copies were printed on the best paper he had. Also includes the price of the copies.

GLC02437.07688

10 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Houston

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his settlers land bonds. Says he has agreed with settlers on the plantations in Maine. Also instructs Houston to regulate the inhabitants on Knox's plantations in Maine. Notes he would like Houston to visit the plantation at least once a month. Says his biggest concern is to insure the settlers do not take up any other lots than their original lots. Provides further instructions on what is required of Houston and details regarding the land bonds.

GLC02437.07691

19 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Houston

Noted as a copy on the docket. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses the turnpike road being built from [Harriman's] Ferry to the Augusta bridge in Maine.

GLC02437.07698

14 February 1804

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's last letter. Sympathizes with the difficulties Knox has been having; is glad to hear that things seem to be improving, and hope that they continue to do so. Discusses finances, as well as a lawsuit that he and Knox might commence against certain other parties.

GLC02437.07845

20 February 1804

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox on timber in the Belfast region.

GLC02437.07846

3 December 1804

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's instructions, he has visited several plantations on the Waldo patent and posted notifications about the money they owe. Received responses from as many of the people as he could, depending on who was at home when he visited.

GLC02437.07897

25 February 1805

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their mutual financial arrangements, as well as money owed by the recently deceased Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.07916

8 January 1806

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides information on the quality of a tract of land near Belfast, Maine.

GLC02437.07994

28 September 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Hobby

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Was informed that there are outstanding taxes on lands in the Flucker estate, and asks Hobby to pay them.

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