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to Thomas Longman

Document is unsigned, but handwriting suggests its author is Henry Knox. No addressee is listed, but previous research determined it to be Thomas Longman (which is corroborated by the content of GLC02437.04169). Discusses an arrangement for Longman...

GLC02437.04170

to Thomas Longman

Expresses his displeasure on hearing that Longman has yet to receive the money he sent him. Also discusses financial business of the Flucker estate. Some text loss on the third page due to a large portion, including the signature, being clipped.

GLC02437.04623

to Henry Knox

Longman mentions Knox's letter to him of 2 June entrusting power of attorney to him allowing him to receive money from Mrs. [Hannah Urquhart] Harwood [Lucy Knox's sister], to pay an outstanding debt. The transaction has been taking longer than...

GLC02437.04690

to Henry Knox

Writes that since he did not receive a response to his letter to Knox of 13 August 1790, he has had "several meetings with the holders of Mr. Flucker's Bond and Notes and found that it was impossible to prevent their filing a Bill in Chancery against...

GLC02437.04852

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 6 April. Expresses his regrets on the loss Knox is likely to sustain due to his sister-in-law Mrs. Harwood's poor financial situation. Declares, "You may depend on every exertion in my power to recover as much of it as...

GLC02437.05050

to Thomas Longman

Discusses business arrangements, such as recovering a sum from Mr. [Richard] Harwood (Knox's brother-in-law), and making a payment to the firm of Wright & Gill (see GLC02437.05245).

GLC02437.05246

to Henry Knox

Marked "copy." Received his last letter. Provides a comprehensive update on Knox's accounts with him, including payment of a debt to the firm of Wright & Gill, and a dividend on the Harwood estate (referring to Hannah Harwood, Knox's sister-in-law)...

GLC02437.05304

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 3 June. Describes the situation of the debt Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood owes Henry. Reports that other creditors in England have also laid claim to part of the debt and they have filed a "Bill in Chancery to prevent...

GLC02437.05910

to Thomas Longman

Later copy. References Longman's letter of 1 August. Is sorry to hear Longman is having so much trouble with the Flucker estate. Says "I have it the most speedy way to terminate the affair to assign to Mrs Harwood the legacy left to Mrs Knox by...

GLC02437.05994

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox Messrs. Wilhelm H. of Amsterdam will only be able to pay Knox a portion of the money owed. Vouches for his character and is "satisfied for the very respectable character of those Gentlemen, that utmost value has been obtained." Has...

GLC02437.06054

to Thomas Longman

Discusses the balance owing on his account. Notes he will pay interest on the account until it is paid in full. Thanks Longman for his indulgence.

GLC02437.06160

to Henry Knox

Written from "Brigadier's Island." Discusses shipment of goods and livestock to and from Knox's estate in Maine, especially sheep.

GLC02437.06734

to Henry Knox

Writes concerning the death of his father and mentions some sort of payment.

GLC02437.06920

to Zenas Lothrop

Discusses farming and business at Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.06942

to Mr. Lowe

Writes that he will be sending peach and plum trees to Lowe and gives instructions on landscaping and construction. Partially written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06946

to Henry Knox

Discusses cattle and includes a list of feed and such for animals.

GLC02437.07101

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send his picture of Elisha Brown and his heroic revolutionary story to John Adams to be installed in the Museum of the United States.

GLC02437.07124

to Henry Knox

Describes the landscaping for Knox's house, Montpelier.

GLC02437.07158

to Samuel Lowe

Discusses the management of his farm. Signature is clipped. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07178

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to pay to a Mr. Eastburn the money Knox owes to the estate of Thomas Longman, Thomas Norton Longman's father.

GLC02437.07866

to Nicholas Lowe

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Mentions that he found he owned shares in the Patterson Manufactory, of which Lowe was President, and which was sponsored in part by their late mutual friend [Alexander] Hamilton. Knox's...

GLC02437.07986

Collection of various indentures, leases, and court documents

GLC03107.05342

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05343

Receipt of wheat from Rogers Mackdonnel for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.05344

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Typed translation available in collateral file. The letter notes that Capt. William Kidd and some other privateers left for England on a man-of-war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05345