22 January 1773

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Agrees to pay Knox's 80 percent advance to purchase books, although he thinks it too high. In a post script, asks for books on philosophy and mathematics.

GLC02437.00027

1 February 1773

Sparhawk, John, 1743-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send him French grammar books and French bibles. Sparhawk later became the Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

GLC02437.00028

22 January 1773

Sparhawk, Nathaniel, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests a subscription for the Lady's Magazine for 1773 for his mother, Eliza Sparhawk, who will pay Knox for it. A post script asks that any reply to this letter be directed to his mother or his brother, Samuel Sparhawk.

GLC02437.00029

4 February 1773

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he received his last order of books and places a new one.

GLC02437.00030

16 February 1773

Emerson, Bulkeley, 1732-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends payment and requests that Knox send him the books listed. Emerson was a bookseller.

GLC02437.00031

17 February 1773

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes about his good health and safe return from Indian country. Mentions that he has not received a letter from Knox. Asks Knox to "convey the inclos'd by some safe Conveyance," possibly in reference to a book order. M'Clure sent Knox a letter from Fort Pitt on 20 August 1772, (see GLC02437.00015) indicating that he was going to serve as missionary to the Delaware Indians in a town on the Muskingum River in Ohio. M'Clure spells his name Maccluer.

GLC02437.00032

15 February 1773

Haven, Jason, 1733-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Book order for "6 of Baxter's Call." Haven was the pastor of the First Church in Dedham.

GLC02437.00033

18 February 1773

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that he received Thomas Boylston's bill on Champion & Dickason for two hundred pounds sterling and an order for books. Expresses satisfaction with Knox's rebuttal of earlier accusations about underselling that Longman had heard from Knox's competitors (see GLC02437.00013). States that he is sending Knox five trunks and a box of books, and a statement of Knox's account for 1772 [not included]. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00034

circa 1770-1775

Granton, V., fl. 1770-1775

Autograph document

Title: [Groton, Massachusetts land sale to John Tarbell]

Describes location and price of 100 acres of land along the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Tarbell by Granton. The land was formerly claimed by Hezekiah Lartell.

GLC02437.00035

circa 1770-1775

Granton, V., fl. 1770-1775

Autograph document

Title: [Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Asa Holden]

Describes location and price of 103 acres of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Holden by Granton.

GLC02437.00036

circa 1770-1775

Granton, V., fl. 1770-1775

Autograph document

Title: [Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Moses Keezer, John Moors, and Nehemiah Longley]

Describes location and price of three plots of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold by Granton to Keezer, Moors, and Longley.

GLC02437.00037

8 March 1773

Hopkins, David, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Order for stationary supplies for Daniel Hopkins in Salem, Massachusetts. Placed by David Hopkins.

GLC02437.00038

circa 1770-1775

Granton, V., fl. 1770-1775

Autograph document

Title: [Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Nathaniel Lakin, Benjamin Whitney Roberton Lakin, and James Lakin]

Describes location and price of 105.5 acres of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Nathaniel Lakin, Benjamin Whitney Roberton Lakin, and James Lakin by Granton.

GLC02437.00039

11 March 1773

Hopkins, David, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Places an order on Francis Dana, drawn by George Buckmaster. Also orders books.

GLC02437.00040

9 March 1773

Oliver, Andrew, 1731-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Places a book order for the "six Vol's of Doddridge on the New Testament." Requests that it be sent to the Reverend Asa Dunbar. Oliver was one of the founders of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical Society.

GLC02437.00041

6 November 1806

Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to pay Aaron fifty dollars per year. Also mentions possibilities for boarding. Explains how to travel by water or stage if he decides to come. Requests an immediate answer from Hobart, and if he chooses not to come, a recommendation for someone else to take the position.

GLC06313.04.007

8 February 1807

Thatcher, Samuel, 1776-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a job offer for Hobart where he can complete in his law studies at Thatcher's law office in Warren, Maine, and asks him to come to Boston for an interview. Mentions that he can be found at the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he was currently serving.

GLC06313.04.008

27 September 1809

Houghton, Nathaniel, 1784-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Asks Hobart to forgive his not writing immediately and says it is a pleasure to receive a letter from him. Answers Hobart's inquiry on what is it that he does in Barre. Mentions that he may be a "father or founder of the small family in the Courts of Justice..." and wishes Hobart could visit. Discusses the political situation. Claims that those who were in favor of the British cause now despised John Adams's "essays on this Administration." Also mentions it is the federal party that is condemning the Banking System, which they devised. Expects a treaty to be made with Great Britain and…

GLC06313.04.009

5 October 1811

Merrill, Benjamin, fl. 1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Shares his experience of working as an attorney in Lynn, Massachusetts. Mentions he lived in Lynn for three years and moved because his business was not increasing. Because Lynn is so small, a lawyer "residing there will receive almost all the business and for the same reason clients never come from other towns." Although he was the first to open an office there, the business was not enough to sustain a family. Also notes that several others are now planning on opening an office in Lynn. Concludes by advising Hobart that in his opinion, Marblehead is the "most eligible place in this…

GLC06313.04.010

13 October 1809

Thomas, J., fl. 1809-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Judge Thomas informs Hobart that Benjamin Hobart has requested an appeal but did not file a document on time. States it is not appropriate to issue a "warrant for decision," therefore regular court is scheduled at Caleb in Plymouth. Also mentions he "will take $3" and adjust the fee with Hobart later.

GLC06313.04.011

5 February 1810

Houghton, Nathaniel, 1784-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

States how pleasurable it is to hear from Hobart and shares his affections. Mentions that he plans to visit Bridgewater and Abington this winter.

GLC06313.04.012

22 April 1810

Jones, David, 1748-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses legal matters pertaining to a land dispute. States that if Hobart sends the money along with the Quit Claim Deed, then Gammon would sign and leave it to him "to be conveyed to [Hobart]." Also mentions that if Elihu wants to purchase their shares, he must send $70 and the deed will be sent to French & Everetts, where Elihu can pick it up. Declines giving advice on a certain case, claiming that the "Physicians who are near you... must be better Judges...than I am."

GLC06313.04.013

16 June 1810

Jones, David, 1748-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Notes his reception of Hobart's letter along with the quit claim Deeds, which he sent to French & Everetts. States that he is disappointed because out of the $70 he sent there was "none left for [him]" and he needed it to buy an Iron for the Mill he is building. Writes he will try again and hope he is not disappointed again. Also has an autograph note signed from Mary Nole (Jones' daughter) on page 2, relaying family news, including the birth of her five month old son Orlando and the death of Betsy's (her sister) son who was also about the same age. States that she is glad to…

GLC06313.04.014

19 June 1810

Alden, Cyrus, 1785-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the next Fellowship Lodge meeting will be held on Monday June 25th, at the Edward Victous Hall. Its' purpose is to hear Hobart's Mosaic Oration. Written as "Secretary."

GLC06313.04.015

6 October 1810

Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Wishes Hobart a safe trip to England. Informs him that he sent two packages, one to Colonel Lyman and the other to Cushing Mitchell, with the purpose of obtaining a discharge for Mitchell. Asks that if Aaron happens to see Lyman, if he would assure him that Mitchell is an American.

GLC06313.04.016