20 August 1798

Rice, N., fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his thoughts on entering public service.

GLC02437.07165

3 May 1799

Reed, Frederick, fl. 1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reed, seemingly a squatter on Knox's land, writes to Knox that he is "still alive and still in possession of the land at owls head." Reed is willing to pay Knox $2/acre except for land Reed claims "pedody payed for...years ago." He goes on to discuss other possible arrangements including mortgaging the land to Knox for Knox's security.

GLC02437.07263

12 January 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Head

Knox discusses his business dealings concerning John Amory and what they have agreed to do. Head will have to adjust some business in order to help facilitate this deal.

GLC02437.07355

19 January 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Head

Knox goes over with Head the issue of the notes and mortgage that are in dispute between the two of them. Knox requests a visit from Read the following Wednesday. Mentions that John Amory is Read's counsel and William Sullivan is Knox's on this matter.

GLC02437.07357

22 March 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Richards

Knox congratulates John Richards on his recent marriage.

GLC02437.07383

31 March 1800

Richards, John, 1753-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

John Richards thanks Knox for his warm wishes for a happy and long marriage. Richards would like to visit Knox, but comments on the treacherous road conditions that make travel from his home to Knox's very difficult. Mentions David Cobb sends his best wishes to Mrs. Knox and their daughter.

GLC02437.07388

5 December 1801

Ritz, Augustus, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he translated an "old german Document" into English for him. Notes he observed that Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo had the "utmost Admiration" for the Germans. Written from "Waldoborough" [Waldoboro], Maine.

GLC02437.07690

15 May 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Roberts

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox writes a threatening letter to Roberts regarding Knox's lands. Informs Roberts it has been brought to Knox's attention that Roberts has taken possession of land different than Roberts' original location. Warns Roberts this behavior will not be tolerated and he will be held liable by the law. Notes he has tried accommodating all the settlers during the purchases but he "will not suffer disorderly practices." Describes the location of Roberts' bond and warns if Roberts persists in unlawful conduct he will suffer the…

GLC02437.07732

31 December 1802

Reed, Josiah, fl. 1798-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter, a deed, and the weights and measures Knox sent him. Notes he will immediately inform the "Town."

GLC02437.07778

20 July 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan D. Robins

Writes that lime is being shipped to Robins aboard Captain [Edward] Kelleran's ship, and he hopes that Robins will be able to sell it. Discusses sales possibilities in Boston. Mentions business arrangements with several other individuals, such as David Russell and John Blackman, and also asks Robins to ship him an order of Bohea tea, coffee, and sugar.

GLC02437.07812

25 August 1803

Robins, Jonathan D., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses issues of credit and finance relating to Knox, John Haskins, and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Also reports that the lime Knox shipped him has arrived, and he believes he will have no trouble selling it.

GLC02437.07815

9 September 1803

Robins, Jonathan D., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain [Edward] Kelleran arrived today on board his ship, without having sold any of Knox's lime en route from Thomaston. However, Robins has arranged a deal with a Mr. Cotting for him to buy a large amount of the lime, and he relates the details of the arrangement and asks what Knox thinks.

GLC02437.07819

20 October 1803

Robins, Jonathan D., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that he received Knox's last several letters, and updates him on financial arrangements, such as with Joseph Peirce. Discusses other business transactions and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07833

29 October 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan D. Robins

Has received Robins's note via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, and thanks him for his punctual payment. Reports that Captain Kelleran is departing with a full cargo of casks of lime. Does not believe he will be able to stop at Portsmouth to sell some of it, due to the weather.

GLC02437.07835

27 December 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Bradshaw Hall

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. No addressee is listed, but likely is Bradshaw Hall, register of deeds for Castine, Maine (see GLC02437.07992 for Hall's response to this letter). Encloses deeds and powers of attorney respecting the lands of the Ten Proprietors (not present). Would like Reed to record them and send them back to him by the next post. Also asks him to certify on a separate sheet that they have been recorded. Provides information on several of the proprietors and outlines what else he would like Reed to do with the documents.

GLC02437.07991

8 February 1806

Reid, George, fl. 1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Place name is illegible. Writes apologetically that the people of his region would like Reid to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Wonders about the propriety of nominating himself.

GLC02437.08005

circa 1770-1806

Rogers, Daniel Denison, 1751-1825

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a document (not included) to Knox.

GLC02437.08112

27 September 1784-4 October 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Rice

Contains two letters. In the first, of 27 September, Knox writes that he was unable to call upon Rice when Knox visited the "eastern country" recently. Writes that he is an agent of part of the Waldo patent, as he is executor for the recently deceased Thomas Flucker, and a representative of Hannah Flucker. Asks Rice to send him any transactions for the land of the Waldo patent, as well as mortgages and deeds. The second letter, of 4 October, is on a similar topic.

GLC02437.09109

20 March 1786

Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, 1758-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a copy of the bond between the heirs of the Waldo patent and the ten proprietors (not present). Discusses delays in processing the paperwork and executing the bond. Comments on a variety of other matters related to the patent.

GLC02437.09144

2 April 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Edward H. Robbins

Unsigned, but handwriting indicates the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive commentary on the legal battles between the ten proprietors and the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo over the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.09149

24 October 1782

Rostaing, Juste-Antoine-Henri-Marie-Germaine, marquis de, 1740-1826

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Docket, in English, notes "From the Marquis Rostaing acknowledging the receipt of two mortars taken in the enemy redoubts at York Town in Virginia... "

GLC02437.09556

21 September 1798

Richards, John, 1753-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Regretfully informs Knox he is unable to accept Knox's invitation due to General [David?] Cobb's upcoming absence. Mentions Knox will likely see Cobb during his journey and can get information from this years proceedings from Cobb. Also updates Knox on news they have received from over seas. Notes the achievements made in Italy and speaks of continuing the "external overthrow of the french Republic." Written from Gouldsborough, present day Gouldsboro, Maine.

GLC02437.09853

circa 1783-1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Informs Randall there are no vacancies for a captain's position at the present time in the United States "Naval line" [likely referring to the Navy]. Suggests Randall pursues his commercial interests.

GLC02437.09900

26 October 1781

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Communicates request from General George Washington that Knox forward him the return of ordnance and ordnance captured from the British in the siege of Yorktown. Washington intends to send the return with a letter to Congress. Colonel Humphreys was an aide to George Washington. GLC02437.10031 is Knox's copy of the report sent in response to this letter.

GLC02437.01265

29 May 1782

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel David Humphreys, an aide-de-camp of General George Washington, writes that a Captain Moody [likely Captain Andrew Moodie] applied to Head Quarters to encamp his company and proposed temporary annexation of, and encampment with, the 2nd Regiment Artillery. General Washington had no problem with the plan, but wanted to clear these sorts of proposals through department heads, so Moody was referred to Knox. Moody was required to return to his company, so Humphreys offered to speak to Knox on his behalf. Having not had the opportunity to ask him in person the night before, Humphreys…

GLC02437.01433