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to Henry Knox

Reports on a dangerous and harrowing trip by boat to Rhode Island. Explains that he wrote to General [Henry] Jackson regarding lodging in Boston (see GLC02437.06776) because he thought Knox was no longer there. Briefly describes business...

GLC02437.06777

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial accounts with Knox, including the purchase of stocks. Page two features a chart concerning Knox's accounts with Biddle.

GLC02437.06788

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter, including the $8000 he enclosed. Has settled many of his accounts using the money. Provides details about his financial transactions, and asks for Knox's help with a negotiation involving Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06794

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is very flattered to have been appointed by the President as Marshall of the district (presumably of Boston). Very much appreciates Knox's friendship and support, which helped him attain the position. Promises to conduct himself well...

GLC02437.06804

to Joseph Anthony

Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes...

GLC02437.06805

to Henry Knox

Discusses his party's journey from Knox's house to Portland, and relates his plans to leave the next day for Philadelphia. Explains that he has met many of the noted inhabitants of the Portland area, and they seem to be ignorant about the nature of...

GLC02437.06807

[Deposition of Captain Joshua Little and Lieutenant Samuel Carleton]

Written from "Lincoln County." Includes questions put to Little and Carleton, and their answers, about Samuel Ely's attempts to start an insurrection on Knox's land in Maine.

GLC02437.06827

to Henry Knox

Writes that he did not reply until now to Knox's letter from August because he was traveling. The letter from Knox discussed a successful business transaction with Mr. Alexander Baring and the businessmen Willing & Francis. Invites Knox to Boston...

GLC02437.06839

[Report concerning Brigadier's Island]

Reports on conditions at Brigadier's Island, particularly regarding wood and lumber, livestock, and the possibility of building a canal. Mentions Mr. Zenas Lothrop and Captain [George] Ulmer.

GLC02437.06848

to William Bingham

Contains eight pages accompanied by two smaller pages, measuring 12 x 19.6 cm and 8.9 x 18.7 cm respectively. Discusses the development of his lumber business that has occurred since Bingham left Thomaston. Reports in detail on various business...

GLC02437.06876

to Alexander Baring

Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.06877

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes that he hopes she will write as frequently as possible, as he does not believe his family will be able to leave India until "next season." Encourages her to write despite the distance and the time it will take for her letters to arrive. Adds...

GLC02437.06878

to Henry Knox

Has submitted a bill via Colonel [Benjamin] Walker to a Mr. Lewis, who requested Bingham to hire a lawyer for his appearance at court. Asked General [Henry] Jackson to find a lawyer for him. Discusses the "calamitous" financial climate that he and...

GLC02437.06885

[Note]

Asks that General [Henry] Jackson forward enclosed items (not present, but possibly GLC02437.06887) to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06886

to William Bingham

Informs Bingham of his efforts to forward money to him and discusses other related business.

GLC02437.06892

to Alexander Baring

Tells Baring about his inability to pay back his loan.

GLC02437.06897

to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding a house and loan.

GLC02437.06898

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that they are working on an arrangement to help him with his financial matters.

GLC02437.06899

to Henry Knox

Discusses finance and informs Knox that he is not able to make an advance on Knox's account.

GLC02437.06903

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and states that he had expected to hear that Knox would be in Boston at this time.

GLC02437.06905

to Joseph Anthony

States that he's been in Boston for several weeks, mentions a debt and discusses other financial business.

GLC02437.06909

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.

GLC02437.06911

to William Bingham

Discusses some kind of accommodations and financial affairs.

GLC02437.06912

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06913

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances and a prospectus that Knox drew up. Also mentions the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.06917

to Joseph Anthony

Informs Anthony that he has received his letter.

GLC02437.06918

[draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]

This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the...

GLC02437.08216

[Army expense/supply report and a copied letter written by Hodgdon]

Copy of a report written by Sargent as Adjutant General. Discusses Samuel Hodgdon's role as Quartermaster for the army raised for General Arthur St. Clair's 1791 Western expedition. Contains a letter from Hodgdon to Henry Knox, Secretary of War....

GLC02437.10356

to John Quincy Adams

Docket indicates the addressee is "J Q Adams," as Secretary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Writes in response to the academy's electing him a member; accepts the honor with gratitude.

GLC02437.07990

to Samuel Breck

Marked as a copy. Writes a kind letter to his old friend Breck about keeping in touch as time passes. Also writes to reintroduce Breck to a Mr. Thomas Payson. He and Lucy Knox send their love to Breck and his family.

GLC02437.07998

to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to inform Henry Jackson Knox of their receipt of a lime shipment, which leaves a balance due to him in his account of $366.91. Report they will draw on their debtors for the money and will use part of it to pay a...

GLC02437.07999

[Petition for Justice of Peace in Canaan]

Petition to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the part of Lincolnville formerly called Canaan. Recommend Jonathan Fletcher for the position. Addressed to the Governor [of Massachusetts] and his council. Signed by 19 citizens, including Stephen Young...

GLC02437.08004

[Papers to Henry Knox from Rufus G. Amory]

Apparently a copy made in Knox's hand of a document written by Rufus G. Amory. Outlines and discusses a particular tract of land surveyed by John Gleason and Jonathan [Murgard] and mortgaged by Henry Jackson. Mentions Benjamin Lincoln as well.

GLC02437.08033

to the Proprietors of the Town of Belfast

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Mr. Patterson and the other proprietors of Belfast" on page 2. Declares that he has learned that his survey and the Proprietors's survey of the town of Belfast differ....

GLC02437.08042

to Henry Knox

Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each...

GLC02437.08044

[Agreement with Henry Jackson Knox]

Indicates that Blake has purchased Knox's house and the land surrounding it. Enumerates the details of the purchase, including the right of Knox to buy the house back within a particular period of time. Unsigned by Blake or Knox, but the words "I...

GLC02437.08059

to Lucy Knox

Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in...

GLC02437.08065

to Lucy Knox

Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.

GLC02437.08068

[Biographic sketch]

Gives a brief biographical sketch of his grandfather, David Cobb. Note on verso, "J. Willard Esq."

GLC02437.08071

[Rule for batteries]

Two very detailed charts citing dimensions, costs, etc. for constructing, equipping, and manning batteries.

GLC02437.08082

to Lucy Knox

Explains that a Miss Bond will be unable to keep her engagement with Mrs. Lucy Knox, but that Miss F. Bond is happy to accept Mrs. Knox's invitation.

GLC02437.08085

[Letter fragment] [in French]

Discusses some sort of business involving Mr. William Bingham.

GLC02437.08092

[Petition]

Petition before the legislature regarding land in Maine.

GLC02437.08106

Boundaries of land belonging to the twenty associates

Describes the borders of land with landmarks. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08114

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to dine with him at two o'clock. Year unknown. Noted as written at Beacon Street, which is most likely Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.08118

[Copy of a petition]

Discusses a petition regarding deeds of land.

GLC02437.08129

to Henry Knox

Discusses an exchange for a bond and related financial matters.

GLC02437.08149

to Henry Knox

Discusses interring Knox's deceased child in a vault.

GLC02437.08162

to William Bingham [incomplete]

Discusses thoughts on legacies and how estates should be divided amongst heirs. Recipient previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08187

[Estimate of expenses]

Lists the calculations for the expenses of creating a lock made of timber and the expenses for a canal.

GLC02437.08194