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[Confirmation certificate]

Certifies that "Richard Frothingham served as a field Commissary in the Army of the United to the thirty first of December one Thousand seven hundred and Eighty three."

GLC02437.04507

[Certificate of confirmation]

Certifies that "the ship Massachusetts, now riding at anchor in the harbor of Boston, and commanded by Job Prince, is, together with her cargo, all and every part, owned entirely, and commanded by officers, citizens of the United States, and...

GLC02437.04527

[Account paid by the United States to the Secretary of War]

Lists transactions for the account of Henry Knox as Secretary of War. Includes names and signatures of several of Knox's staff at the War Office, including John Stagg, signifying receipt of pay. Noted as a copy and written at the War Office.

GLC02437.04568

to Henry Knox

Discusses the recent election for senator, in which George Cabot won the seat against Tristram Dalton. Writes that he wished Dalton had won, but "The House were determined to make a change and used every art to effect it... I wish'd for Mr. D to be...

GLC02437.04634

[A treaty of peace]

Treaty negotiated with the Creek nation in Georgia stipulating land cessions and prisoner releases on the part of Creeks. In a secretarial hand.

GLC02437.04674

Speech of the commissioner to the Creeks previously to their signing the treaty August 7th 1790

Title taken from docket. Calling forth "King, chiefs & warriors of the Creek nation attend," Secretary of War and Commissioner of the Treaty of Peace Knox makes a speech praising the agreement between the United States and the Creeks. Knox assures...

GLC02437.04676

[Partial outline of proposed treaty with the Creek Indians]

Draft of part of a treaty. Document reads in full: "First - In order to effect a consolidation of the interests of the United States and the Creek nation, it is hereby stipulated that Alexander McGillivray the beloved Chief of the Said nation shall...

GLC02437.04677

[Outline of proposed treaty with the Creek Indians]

Draft of portions of a treaty between the United States and the Creek nation. Makes Creek chief Alexander McGillivray the U.S. representative to the Creeks. Mentions compensation to various Creek groups. Contains some of the same content as...

GLC02437.04678

[Copy of a paper to Mr. John Ruddock]

States that all of the clothing "which was in Mr. Rs possession was delivered out to the respective regts."

GLC02437.04496

to Daniel Parker

Discusses an incident with Parker where the owners of the ship that Shaw took to China refused to pay him his "consideration for transacting her business, upwards of three thousand dollars, but that they also instituted an account against us for 2300...

GLC02437.04519

In addition to an act relative to the troops

Document reads in its entirety: "And be it further enacted. That whenever the said troops shall be formed into separate detachments in such a manner as that the surgeons, and the surgeons mates before mentioned shall be deemed inadequate to the...

GLC02437.04562

to Henry Knox

Sends his goodbyes to Knox as his ship is departing from Boston for a sea voyage. Thanks him for the kindness and advice he has always provided, and wishes Knox and his family good blessings until Shaw can see them again.

GLC02437.04564

to Mr. Short

Reports that Mrs. Swan, the wife of James Swan of Boston, will soon be leaving for France. She plans to meet her husband in Paris, but if he cannot meet her right away, would like to arrange for someone else to meet her as she is a stranger in that...

GLC02437.04615

to Henry Knox

Expresses his feeling of "mortifying neglect, of being unaswer'd" after writing several letters to Knox with no reply. Discusses his suggestions for improving warships; had applied to Congress with suggestions in 1785, but Knox advised him not to...

GLC02437.04627

Questions to the Tallisee King respecting the Treaty of Galphinton

Transcript of an interview with king of the Tallassees of the Creek Nation with an edit (p.2) in Henry Knox's hand. When asked if the king consented to ceding certain lands "eastwards of a line to be drawn from the Oconee...River to the head of the...

GLC02437.04672

[Oath of Indian interpreter]

Translator Joseph Cornell swears to "truly interpret" the Treaty of Peace proceedings between the Americans and Creeks. Countersigned by Richard Morris [Chief Justice of the State of New York]. Cornell signs with an "X."

GLC02437.04675

[Financial statement to the secretary of war]

Lists transactions between the United States government and Henry Knox during his tenure as the Secretary of War. Items include salaries for Knox, William Knox, John Stagg, Caleb Swan, and the messenger for the months of October through December...

GLC02437.04457

[Carrington' s affidavit related to General Nathanael Greene and John Banks]

Provides an affidavit explaining why Nathanael Greene agreed to provide security for the debts of John Banks. Relates that in 1783, Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance, asked Greene to arrange for the supply of provisions to the Southern Army...

GLC02437.04498

[Agreement about a township mortgage]

Mortgage agreement with General Knox "and the whole of Township No. 2 in the First Range North of the Waldo Patent and of 7600 acres adjoining to the aforesaid Township, such part of it lying in Hamden..." On the docket, Knox notes "Mr. Dane's...

GLC02437.07239

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan, daughter of James Swan, discusses with Henry Knox's daughter Lucy her ideas about mankind and manners. She says Lucy would be welcome to stay with her and her family. Lucy had asked Christiana to inquire from certain unnamed...

GLC02437.07337

Deed

Deed that states that Hepzebah Swan and Henry Jackson made an agreement with Knox "and a demand of the fifty thousand dollars has been made upon me." The document reads that "HK" objected to this and noted that on November 29, 1799 "HK cannot...

GLC02437.07348

[Estimate of expenses]

List of expenses "of the produce of St. Georges Farm for the year 1799."

GLC02437.07349

to unknown

Knox writes that from William Sullivan he has heard that "Winthrop, and MacKay say they are not concerned respecting my plea of usery...." Knox says that they must all use the same defense "at least to induce the enemy to compromise." Knox mentions...

GLC02437.07352

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan writes a long letter to her friend Lucy Flucker Knox (Henry Knox's daughter). Miss Swan talks about her sister's wedding and why she has been delayed in writing Lucy. Swan fills Lucy in her trips and gossip.

GLC02437.07398

[Quit claim deed]

Agreement between William Lewis to sell Knox "a certain Tract of lot of land lying in said Thomaston...."
Josiah Reed and John Gleason signed as witnesses.

GLC02437.07400

[Land agreement]

Agreement regarding the land deal between Sarah Waldo and Henry Knox. Mentions Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln.

GLC02437.07404

Quit Claim Deed

Partially printed deed releasing "a certain Tract of land lying in said Cushing" in Lincoln County, Massachusetts from Thomas Rivers to Henry Knox. James Malcom and John Gleason sign as witnesses.

GLC02437.07432

List of Agressors

List of person who disturbed the land surveyors.

GLC02437.07437

[Receipt for the payment of land taxes]

Receipt of William McGlathery's payment of taxes "on the ten proprietors Lands within the Township of Frankfort."

GLC02437.07459

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan is happy to receive a letter from young Lucy Knox, whom she had not heard from in some time. Christiana philosophies about live and contemplation. She tells Lucy stories of balls and parties she attends. Christiana cannot seem to...

GLC02437.07482

to James McHenry

Writes about a soldier who was wounded during the late war (likely Revolutionary War). Appears to be seeking pay (possibly disability pay) for the wounded soldier. Date was added later in pen.

GLC02437.07497

[Appraisement of land]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Land dealings involving Thomas Winthrop, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, Charles Vaughan, George Ulmer, and Daniel Livermore. Also appears to be an agreement for the hiring of Daniel Livermore to assist...

GLC02437.07522

to Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson.

An agreement for the appraisal of lands in Hampden, Maine. Also involves land deals with Thomas Winthrop, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson. Note at bottom of letter that says, "see also p. 175." Docket notes received 7 May 1801.

GLC02437.07523

to George Ulmer

Appears to be an official statement of events that took place in the county of Hancock, Maine. An informant reported there was a large gathering of armed men who intended to head to [Cartine?], Maine to release the prisoners. The informant reports...

GLC02437.07542

[Receipt for highway taxes]

Receipt for highway taxes paid by Henry Knox on the Muscongus patent (also known as the Waldo patent) in the township of Frankfort, Maine for the year 1800.

GLC02437.07549

to unkown [illegible]

Letter is illegible due to fading. Name and date taken from a note added at a later date.

GLC02437.07557

to George Ulmer

Letter is possibly a copy. The letter is not signed but based on the content it is likely from Knox. Continues to discuss the ongoing conflict with the settlers and the surveyors on the north part of the Waldo patent. Informs Knox of rumors of men...

GLC02437.07564

[An affidavit from Henry Knox]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. An affidavit by Henry Knox concerning a land warrant granted to him for his military services. Appears Knox delivered the warrant to Richard Platt and received a certificate for $1000...

GLC02437.07586

[Indenture for land in Hampden, Maine]

Noted as a copy. A detailed indenture between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and Thomas Lindall Winthrop. The indenture appears to be for two tracts of land in Hampden, Maine sold to Winthrop by Knox, Lincoln, and Jackson. Indenture...

GLC02437.07592

to Edward Kelleran [incomplete]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Instructions given to Kelleran on a list of items to purchase and how and where to deliver the items. The first portion of the letter appears to be missing.

GLC02437.07638

[Land bond]

First page signed by John Rynier and David [Fales] as witnesses to the original agreement. A bond given to Francis Reed by Henry Knox for 50 acres of land in Hancock Country, Maine.

GLC02437.07648

[Written deposition]

Signed by Benjamin Cates, James Cates, John Cates, and Andrew Cates. Also signed by David Fales as the Justice of the Peace. A written deposition regarding the defacement of surveyed land on Henry Knox's patent in Maine. The deposition describes the...

GLC02437.07653

[Land deed]

Signed by David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed for a tract of land in "Waldoborough," Maine for the sum of $200 paid by Henry Knox to Christopher Filer.

GLC02437.07659

[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...

GLC02437.07675

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...

GLC02437.07677

[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

[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...

GLC02437.07682

[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...

GLC02437.07708

[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...

GLC02437.07711

to George Ulmer

Written from Montpelier, Thomaston, Maine. Encloses a list of settlers who have not paid for their lots of land (not present).

GLC02437.07477