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to Henry Knox

Discusses various business.

GLC02437.06967

[Expenses]

Lists the expenses for instructing Francis Flucker. Items listed by date.

GLC02437.06968

to Henry Knox

Relates that Mr. [William] Bingham made financial arrangements for Anthony with Mr. [likely Thomas] Willing. Explains the details of the plan and is happy with this new arrangement.

GLC02437.06774

to Henry Knox

Reports of a possible business venture in a foreign island (name is illegible, but it may be "Curacao"). According to the Consul there, the island is in great need of lumber for spars and masts, which Knox is selling. Encourages him to pursue the...

GLC02437.06875

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.06917

to Henry Knox

Expresses his concern over business matters.

GLC02437.06974

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06976

to William Bingham

Discusses financial business and the payment of bank notes.

GLC02437.06980

to John Gleason

Gives Gleason directions concerning construction and business, such as asking him to have the mills repaired and wheels made. Also draws a couple of diagrams, one of which appears to be for a new barn.

GLC02437.06990

[Invitation to dine]

Presents his compliments to Knox and asks Knox to dine with him on 4 July at 3 o'clock in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06994

to Increase Sumner

Replies to Sumner's invitation, stating that he has a prior engagement and therefore, has to refuse the invitation.

GLC02437.06995

[Memorial]

Discusses a memorial pointing out an error regarding the Waldo patent in the last survey done of the land.

GLC02437.06998

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.

GLC02437.07002

to William Wetmore

Discusses business regarding a note.

GLC02437.07003

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of 20 associates discussing a possible adjustment in the terms of settlement between Knox and settlers.

GLC02437.07004

[Draft of patent]

Discusses a problem with squatters. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07005

to Henry Knox

Relays to Knox complaints from settlers regarding trouble on account of the land.

GLC02437.07008

[Duties of Christian minister]

Lists all of the duties he believes a Christian minister should have. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07009

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Postscript, possibly to GLC02437.07013. Informs Knox of his potential business partner. Most likely written in Calcutta, India, where Beaumez has been living and conducting business.

GLC02437.07014

to David Fales

Asks Fales to go to Long Island, most likely Long Island, Maine, to greet members of the legislature. Also provides a list of important residents. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07021

[Statement]

Discusses a difference that arose between Captain Samuel Nicholson and Colonel George Claghorn, the ship's builder. The men almost came to blows after Claghorn allowed visitors on board the day before the ships launching without Nicholson's...

GLC02437.07033

to Henry Knox

Apologizes and explains that he was absent from court and therefore unable to tend to Knox's business. Noted as written in Lancaster, though the state is unknown.

GLC02437.07034

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter of 16 September 1797 with an apology for his "abrupt deportation from Montpelier." States that he has met with disappointments while participating in running the nation, commenting that "the inattention of our friends to...

GLC02437.07035

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

to Henry Knox

Discusses peach and other fruit trees as well as the gardens at Knox's estate. Noted as written at Montpelier, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07037