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to Henry Knox
4 March 1798
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
Informs Knox that he is preparing for transporting logs down the river and writes about the general status of the lumber and logs in general.
GLC02437.07097
3 June 1798
Discusses the transporting of logs.
GLC02437.07143
4 June 1798
Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.
GLC02437.07144
4 October 1798
Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.07177
2 December 1798
Informs Knox of two brigs that have arrived and discusses the loading process and their cargo.
GLC02437.07198
3 December 1798
Discusses two brigs and their cargo
GLC02437.07199
23 December 1798
John Gleason discusses with Knox the cargos of Brigs William and General Wayne. Gleason explains the arrangements he will make to access and pay for the cargo [of lumber].
GLC02437.07212
March 23, 1799
Gleason discusses with Knox planks and their lots of land. Knox asks Gleason to send him "some sugar, coffee, tea and mollasses."
GLC02437.07247
3 April 1801
Discusses the lumber and lime business. Notes one kiln of lumber has been burnt and the lime has not yet gone into affect. Also discusses production at numerous mills. Mentions various men who are working on the farm and lists materials and goods...
GLC02437.07519
24 September 1801
An account of the surveying that took place between the 16th and the 23rd of September at various areas in Maine. Says they had to stop surveying in Jackson, Maine due to the insurgents removing all traces of their markings. Describes the areas he...
GLC02437.07623
31 October 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Signed by George Ulmer, Robert Houston, and John Gleason. Josiah Reed, who is the Justice of the Peace, signed the letter stating the three gentlemen took an oath to the written report. Document is possibly a copy. Writes to Knox telling him of...
GLC02437.07652
to John Gleason
February 28, 1802
Holland, Park, 1752-1844
Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Maine that shows the settlers lots, the names of the settlers before 17 February 1798, and the names of...
GLC02437.07720
6 April 1803
Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to...
GLC02437.07795
18 May 1803
Vose and Gleason declare they have examined land cleared by a Mr. Healy and believe that he should be able to "have" (possibly rent) it at a certain rate.
GLC02437.07799
9 March 1804
Discusses the shipping of items shipped to and from Knox's estate, such as lime and meat. Provides a list of items they need at the estate, including coffee and Bohea tea.
GLC02437.07850
February 26, 1805
Graffam, Caleb, fl. 1805
Would like offer himself as a candidate for sheriff of the new county of Oxford, and hopes Knox will support his candidacy. Writes that he has spent time as Deputy Sheriff, and relates his qualifications. Hopes Knox will use his influence to help...
GLC02437.07917
4 June 1805
Writes that Captain Benjamin Killeran [possibly "Kelleran," a relation of Captain Edward Kelleran] arrived at Thomaston with a delivery of pork and beef in barrels; discloses that the beef is very good but the pork is very poor. The Captain will...
GLC02437.07938
11 June 1806
Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled "Kelleran"- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent...
GLC02437.07944
January 11, 1806
Provides the results of a survey of lands in the town of Prospect, [Maine].
GLC02437.07996
to Nathanael Greene
February 2, 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox, Commander at West Point, congratulates General Greene, Commander of the Southern Department. Recently received news of Greene through Major Burnet. Writes, "To say only I congratulate you on the enemys total evacuation of the Southern States...
GLC02437.10091
to Catharine Littlefield Greene and Euphemia Morris Ogden
8 November 1788
Two parts. First for Catharine Greene. Apologizes that something may prevent him from seeing her. Hopes she will "accept [his] sincere wishes for your happiness, and the happiness of your dear little family." Tells her that if she ever needs...
GLC02437.10215
Notes from a meeting of commissioners [incomplete]
1711/08/12
Page 2 contains notes from another meeting, dated 2 May 1712.
GLC03107.04815
Order to appear before the Chief Justice
circa 1585-1763
George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760
GLC03107.04816
Court decision concerning resolution of a disputed boundary
circa 1654-1763
GLC03107.04817
Judicial proceeding concerning a murder committed by Bartholomew Noxon [incomplete]
The document describes Bartholomew Noxon's crime of murdering Cornelius Queen.
GLC03107.04818
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