19 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Committee for the Germans on west side of the "Medumack" River]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Docket states, "Committee for the Germans on West Side of the Medumack [Medomak] River [in Maine]. Appears to discuss land claims involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel Waldo, Waldo heirs, and the Germans on the Waldo patent lands. Title and date was taken from docket. See the following GLC numbers for other letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07676, and GLC02437.07677.

GLC02437.07675

19 November 1801

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Manuscript document

Title: [Proclamation called by the Governor of Broad Bay]

Appears to be a of a proclamation by Samuel Waldo concerning the settlement of Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). A description of the land and vegetation is also provided. Title and date was taken from the docket. See the following GLC numbers for other letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437.07677.

GLC02437.07676

19 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to the committee of the Governor

Replies to the committee of the Governor concerning the German settlers on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). See the following GLC numbers for prior letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437.07676.

GLC02437.07677

19 November 1801

Estes, John, fl. 1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Quit Claim]

David Fales and John Gleason signed as witnesses. A land deed for 100 acres of land in Thomaston, Maine for the sum of $100 paid by Henry Knox to John Estes.

GLC02437.07678

20 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions their prospects will greatly brighten due to the increase of settlers but they have hardly seen any money yet. Complains about their son (likely Henry Jackson Knox) never writing. Writes "My mind can find no other employment for him than to make him our companion, or if he gets a wife our neighbors..." Notes he has enclosed (not included) $200 for her (likely Lucy Knox) journey until he arrives. Addressee name is not listed but based on the content of the letter Knox appears to be writing to his wife, Lucy Knox. The…

GLC02437.07679

1 December 1801

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [The adjourned meeting of the old governors on the west side of the Medumack river]

Noted as a "true copy" and signed by John Rynier. Results from the committee's meeting concerning the German settlers in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The Committee voted to have the German proclamation translated into English and to give the Committee full power in writing. Title taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07680

25 November 1801

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Town meeting]

Noted as a "true copy." Signed by John Rynier. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power to the Committee to act as a mediator between Henry Knox and the settlers. Note at top of letter states John Fitzgerald is the moderator. Letter is almost a duplicate of GLC02437.07682.

GLC02437.07681

25 November 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Town meeting]

Signed by Thomas McGregor, the Town Clerk, as a witness. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power to the Committee to act as a mediator between Henry Knox and the settlers. Note at top of letter states John Fitzgerald is the moderator. Letter is almost a duplicate of GLC02437.07681.

GLC02437.07682

26 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Land notes]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A statement of land notes. Statement includes a list of people's names and the amounts paid. Date range is possibly from November 1801 to November "1803."

GLC02437.07683

27 November 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Advertisement]

Noted as a copy on the docket. An advertisement sent out stating the subscriber (likely Henry Knox) has agreed with the settlers. States, "Emigrants from the States Westward, On principles promising them great prosperity and the establishment of harmony and good order throughout that fertile region...in future No usurpation of his lands will be tolerated."

GLC02437.07684

November 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [Subscribers to the Penobscot Turnpike]

A list of subscribers petitioning to build a turnpike road from Harriman's Ferry in Prospect, Maine to Kennebec Bridge in Augusta, Maine. Each subscriber agrees to petition the Legislature for the road.

GLC02437.07685

1 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Response to a meeting]

Knox's response to the meeting held by the Committee in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims in Waldoborough, Maine. Knox agrees to a portion of the settlers claims including the "old Germans." Describes in further detail his decision respecting the settlers claims and any future claims to his lands.

GLC02437.07686

4 December 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Contract]

Signed by John Gleason as a witness. A contract and receipt by Ulmer for land deals involving Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln. Ulmer acknowledges and swears he received $443.50 from Henry Knox for his and his brother's (Phillip Ulmer) services to Knox regarding the settlers in Maine. Note on second page states Ulmer received another $295.24 from Knox. Date was taken from docket.

GLC02437.07689

10 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land bond]

Signed by Henry Knox, and John Rynier and John Gleason as witnesses. A land bond for Robert Houston, payable to Knox. Houston gave Knox a note for $290 which is to be paid in three years plus interest for a 100 acre lot in Hancock County, Maine.

GLC02437.07692

14 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [to the Committee of old Germans]

Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.

GLC02437.07695

circa 1801

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

A list of settlers who have received bonds and given security. List includes settlers names, amount of acres, amount of bonds and notes, and the names of the townships. Title taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07703

22 January 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Cancelled bonds]

Phillip Greeley and Robert Swan signed as witnesses. A receipt for a cancelled land bond purchased by "Jonathan" Quinby from Henry Knox. The original note was for the sum of $812 plus interest to be paid in three years for 200 acres of land in Hancock County, Maine. A note at the bottom of the last page states the bond was cancelled on 23 [September] 1802. Date was possibly written at a later date. Letter is possibly a duplicate of GLC02437.07709.

GLC02437.07708

22 January 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bonds cancelled]

Document signed by Henry Knox and Phillip Greeley and Robert Swan as witnesses. A receipt for a cancelled land bond purchased by Jonathan Quinby from Henry Knox. The original note was for the sum of $812 plus interest to be paid in three years for 200 acres of land in Hancock Couunty, Maine. A note written and signed by Jonathan Quinby is on the third page. Another note at the bottom of the third page states the bond was cancelled on 23 [September] 1802. Date was possibly written at a later date. Letter is possibly a duplicate of GLC02437.07708.

GLC02437.07709

27 January 1802

Avery, John, 1739-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Resolve]

Signed by Edward H. Robbins (Speaker), David Cobb (President), and John Avery. Noted as a true copy. A resolve from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives regarding the petitioners in Hampden, Maine. The Legislature assigned Park Holland to be responsible for gathering the applications and hearing claims from the settlers.

GLC02437.07710

January 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt of land note]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Document is not signed but appears to be Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from Jonathan Quinby to be paid in three years to Henry Knox for land likely in Maine. Date was taken from the docket. Letter is possibly a draft.

GLC02437.07711

17 February 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Land agreement]

A land agreement between Henry Knox, Lucy Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, James Bridge, and Isaac Thorndike for 28,000 acres of land likely located in Maine.

GLC02437.07717

27 February 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land note]

Signed by [Catherine] Carter and Hezekiah [Thorndick] as witnesses. Document is not signed by but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from William Taggart to be paid in 1804 to Henry Knox in the sum of $444.72 for 200 acres of land in Hancock County, Maine. William Taggart notes on the last page that he relinquishes his right of the bond to Robert B. Cochran with the condition Cochran pays Taggart's note to Knox. There is another note below Cochran's note from Robert Houston regarding surveying the land. Date was added at later time in pencil.

GLC02437.07719

15 March 1802

Beare, John, fl. 1802

Printed document signed

Title: [Invitation]

An invitation to attend the Charitable Irish Society annual meeting. The invitation is partially printed; dates and signatures are written by hand.

GLC02437.07722

27 March 1802

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Appears to be discussing land issues with the settlers in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Settlers may be trying to claim lots that Knox believes belongs to him. The right side of the letter is damaged causing minor text loss.

GLC02437.07724

25 June 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Account information]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A list of notes assigned to B. Pickman and Israel Thorndike from Henry Knox. The notes include due dates, amounts, and the plantations.

GLC02437.07737