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21 December 1773

Bayley, Daniel, 1755-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses regret that he cannot send the book that Knox requested since he has been out of paper, though he expects to get some soon. Bayley was a printer, publisher, and composer.

GLC02437.00108

23 December 1773

Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox send him some books, and promises to settle his account.

GLC02437.00109

23 December 1773

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his pleasure regarding their friendship, his shock over Mr. Morehead's death, his fears that Morehead's death will cause divisions in the congregation for which he served as minister. Tells of his current living situation with the Reverend Dr. Langdon, and his studies in divinity. Discusses a recent town meeting in which few Tories attended, commenting that "The chief talk here is Liberty, property & no Duty on Tea." Expresses happiness in hearing that those in Boston "appear in their Resolve respect the detested Tea." M'Clure had recently returned from service as missionary…

GLC02437.00110

December 1773

Fayerweather, Samuel, 1725-1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reverend Fayerweather pays the balance owed for a book purchase he made for Judge Peterson at the Dummer Academy.

GLC02437.00111

January 3, 1774

Merrill, Hezekiah, 1752-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox forward a letter to London for him.

GLC02437.00112

4 January 1774

Lee, Michael, fl. 1773-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Orders Harwood's translation of the New Testament and asks that it be sent with the binding of the "Master Key to Popery."

GLC02437.00113

4 January 1774

Bayley, Daniel, 1755-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends two dozen books. Orders paper. Bayley was a printer, publisher, and composer.

GLC02437.00114

9 January 1774

Oliver, Andrew, 1731-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Inquires about the state of his book order, and the page missing from the Nautical Almanac for 1774, which he previously ordered (see GLC02437.00046 and GLC02437.00053). Reiterates that no one who uses the Nautical Almanac would purchase it with such important information missing. Oliver one of the founders of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical Society. He published an "Essay on Comets" the previous year.

GLC02437.00115

16 November 1993

Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. She discusses making a birthday present for her sister-in-law, her typewriter, a new sewing project, and the 3-D computer generated image she wants for Christmas. She likes reading Christian books, and would like copies of "Flying Closer to the Flame" and "Divine Romance." She answers Kregg's question about Pat Krenwinkel--remarking that she has only contempt for "what's his name [Manson]." She hope's Pat's anger will subside so she can be…

GLC05508.024.01

1977

Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009

Book

Title: Child of Satan, Child of God

Paperback copy of Atkins' book and book plate.

GLC05508.024.04