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to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and informs Knox that a settler has decided not to occupy land on Knox's property.

GLC02437.07010

to Ebenezer Pemberton

Discusses his nephews, Thomas and Francis Flucker's accounts and the fact that Francis wants to go to sea.

GLC02437.07167

to Henry Knox

Pemberton, principal of an academy in Billerica, expresses his disappointment at not having seen Knox last September. Pemberton has enclosed his bills and those that he has belong to "Messieurs Flukers." The balance due Knox is $40.64, which should...

GLC02437.07225

to Joseph Peirce

Knox received letters of the 12 and 13 of August 1799 "by Kirkpatrick." Knox cannot pay Peirce the sum he requested because he says people are late paying him (Knox) and does not have the money.

GLC02437.07294

to William Pendleton

Knox writes that the lots Pendleton and others purchased two years ago are completed and Knox asks that now pay for them. Knox says "you will execute mortgage deeds to me as a collateral securely for the notes of hand you will give for the amount."...

GLC02437.07299

to Joseph Peirce

Knox writes, "I have the goodness to deliver Mr. John Davis the deed of relinquishment to the State of other lands, and receive from him the deed of Mr. Thomas Davis to me in behalf of the State." Knox also sends his wife's signature on a paper...

GLC02437.07300

to Joseph Peirce

Knox has sent Peirce fifty dollars for items that Mrs. Knox has requested. Knox asks, "I pray you to send me three pairs of large warm socks."

GLC02437.07338

to Joseph Peirce

Knox writes to Peirce that "Mr. Sullivan will guard us from injury" against those filing suits against them. Knox has shipped out planks that will "amount to more than 200 dollars nett." Knox gives Peirce instructions on how to receive and pay out...

GLC02437.07353

to Henry Knox

Peirce has spoken with "[Master] Flucker" about their business. Say that a vessel "is advancing for Liverpool but is not yet begun to load." Peirce says, "I mention this for your Government."

GLC02437.07376

to Henry Knox

Peirce reports to Knox of his conversations with "T Flucker" and Ebenezer Pemberton, and of the state of their business affairs on Peirce's end.

GLC02437.07379

to Joseph Peirce

Knox received Peirce's letter of March 18. Talks about business with Mr. [Ebenezer] Pemberton, Cummings and Gould. On the back of the document, Knox notes that "Jonathan Jackson Esq., agent for the fortification of the United States in Boston...

GLC02437.07387

to Henry Knox

Peirce includes a list of bills from Ebenezer Pemberton. Talks about Thomas Flucker getting money from Beaumez and a portable desk from his mother. Talks about their business affairs and various shipments.

GLC02437.07391

to Henry Knox

Peirce asks Knox if he has "the Goods of Mr. Fluckers." The Committee is planned to meet the next month. He advises Knox to attend the meeting.

GLC02437.07395

to Henry Knox

Peirce informs Knox that the "President has directed the Troops to be disbanded." John Marshall has replaced Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State and Samuel Dexter has been nominated as Secretary of War.

GLC02437.07409

to Henry Knox

Penncock explains to Knox that he made an advance to his son out of respect for Knox, though Penncock has not actually met Knox. Penncock tells Knox that he would like payment from Knox in the form of money, but would also accept oak plank.

GLC02437.07442

to Joseph Peirce

Knox asks Peirce to give the enclosed affidavits of the assaults on his surveyors to the Governor Caleb Strong. Knox believes the majority of the back country residents reside in Plymouth Grove. The insurgents killed "a Mr. Winslow" according to the...

GLC02437.07447

to Henry Knox

Peirce talks of the issue of Knox's surveyors and Mr. Bowdoin's plans to "prevent Surveyors running any Lines." Peirce tells Knox Francis Flucker is in town and has requested $75 in funds.

GLC02437.07452

to Joseph Peirce

Knox tells Peirce he has loaded vessels with lime and lumber. Knox informs Peirce about the instructions Knox gave to his nephew Thomas Flucker. Knox will be at his wits' end if Thomas does not board the Constitution.

GLC02437.07472

to Joseph Peirce

Discusses business transactions between himself and Joseph Peirce. Appears to be trying to regulate the quantity and price of lime shipped out. Also requests Peirce sends him various items for Knox's house.

GLC02437.07545

to Henry Knox

Discusses various business transactions and payments. Also discusses the lime production noting the price and amount shipped. Mentions his competitors prices and their terms of sale. Provides a list of articles he shipped to Knox.

GLC02437.07554

to Joseph Peirce

Encloses (not included) $30 for some cyder, corn, and rum.

GLC02437.07567

to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial matter involving Knox and a General Elliot. Reports he received Knox's $800 and paid Elliot as Knox requested. Notes he did not have Elliot endorse the receipt as Knox requested but will correct his mistake.

GLC02437.07625

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he shipped him the articles Knox requested. Comments he has been ill at home for several days. Also discusses several business transactions.

GLC02437.07630

to Joseph Peirce

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Peirce he received the rum, crackers, and a receipt for $800. Discusses various business dealings including his troubling situation with the low price of lime. States, "the low...

GLC02437.07634

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter and the $1200. Mentions Mr. Brown is in the country and he will call on Brown once he returns. Also discusses the quantity of lime he has sold for Knox.

GLC02437.07639