10 March 1800

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

President Adams received Knox's letter of February 27. Adams expresses his concern that after recommending Knox's son, Henry, for a commission in the US Navy, the Senate did not approve. He tells Knox that there is little else he can do. Adams says, "the Navy however is a scene of momentous responsibility to me and if a ship should be lost by any Man for whom I shall have made myself thus exclusively answerable, you know what candid constructions will be put upon" me.

GLC02437.07375

20 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Barron

Knox's son has been under the command of Captain Barron as a lieutenant. Knox informs Barron that despite a recommendation from John Adams, "the Senate had declined to approve the nomination of the President of the United States of him as a Lieutenant of the Navy." Secretary of the Navy Stoddert suggested Henry Jackson Knox be a midshipman under Barron, but Knox believes his son would see that as a "degradation." Knox asks Barron, then, if his son Henry Jackson Knox could be "an acting Lieutenant with the emoluments only of a midshipman."

GLC02437.07380

01 April 1800

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Account of bricks delivered]

Account log of bricks delivered. Includes recipients, dates, and quantities.

GLC02437.07389

19 April 1800

Anderson, Samuel, fl. 1800

Autograph document

Title: [Quit claim deed]

Partially printed agreement in which Samuel Anderson sells to Henry Knox "a certain Tract of land lying in Warren." John Gleason signed as a witness.

GLC02437.07394

29 April 1800

Archbald, Anna, fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Archbald tells Knox she is waiting for Mr. Peirce who said "he would discharge the note with pleasure if you had mention it."

GLC02437.07397

06 May 1800

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Biddle tells Knox that he "got the Certificate for the Bank share passed through as soon as I could after the full time allowed by the regulations at the bank had Expired and should have transferred it but your power to me for the purpose has been misplayed either by me or at the Bank." Biddle is "mortified" at this delay.

GLC02437.07402

28 May 1800

Bogs, David, fl. 1800

Document signed

Title: [Quit Claim Deed]

David Bogs releases to Henry Knox "a Certain tract of land lying near the Great Falls of St. Georges River in Warren and near the Mills...." Josiah Reed and John Gleason sign as witnesses. Partially printed document.

GLC02437.07413

28 May 1800

Burwell, Lewis, 1745-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

Burwell writes Henry Jackson Knox and invites him to visit him in Richmond when Henry Jackson Knox can spare leave time from his ship in Norfolk. Mentions that he has two nephews in the Navy who may also travel with Henry Jackson Knox to visit Burwell.

GLC02437.07414

28 May 1800

Burwell, Lewis, 1745-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Burwell tells Knox he received his letter through "Mr. Pope," who did not call on Burwell when he was first in town because he said he was in a rush. Mr. Pope informs Burwell that Knox's son "is on board of one our Frigates in Hampton Road" but has not seen him yet. In a postscript Burwell tells Knox to tell his son that Burwell would welcome seeing him.

GLC02437.07415

28 May 1800

Ames, Joel, fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ames requests a loan of "fifty or 1 hundred dollars." Ames asks that Knox leave his answer with Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07417

08 June 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Alden Bradford]

Knox tells Bradford that Knox's daughter just wrote Bradford a reply, seemingly to accept Bradford's invitation for her to stay with them. Knox says "I think it not improbable that my Daughter might incline to defer her visit until the Supreme Court should be the beginning of that month."

GLC02437.07425

10 June 1800

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford writes Knox that when Knox's daughter is ready, Bradford will travel to Thomaston to accompany her to Wiscasset where he lives. Mentions "Mr. Forsyth's" plans to travel there as well. Bradford says "the court is the second Tuesday in July; at which time, I think Miss K will have a more agreeable visit than at present."

GLC02437.07427

18 June 1800

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford talks about Mr. Forsyth coming to see him and wishes for Knox to pass on the word Forsyth. Bradford says his wife would like to visit the Knoxes and asks if Knox's daughter will be visiting Bradford.

GLC02437.07429

July 1800

Cheever, Abijah, 1760-1843

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt

Receipt from Cheever indicating that he received of Henry Knox "two Notes with the corresponding mortgages" of Benjamin Packard and Jonathan Huskell. The agreement was made "between Henry Knox and Abijah Cheever dated at Thomaston the 26th day of August 1799."

GLC02437.07436

08 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Avery

Knox tells Avery that he should be receiving "five tons of seasoned oak timber" from Captain Hatevil Libbey "commanding the Schooner Jenny." Avery should pay the $35 freight fee. Knox will ship out more lime and lumber "in about a week or ten days the furthest."

GLC02437.07440

13 August 1800

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bingham discusses in great detail contract issues with Knox that also concern Bingham. Mentions how outraged he is that Knox's surveyors on the Waldo Patent were attacked. Bingham thinks that it is good that Knox is going to be a member of the legislature, "where you may under essential services to the Property in Maine."

GLC02437.07443

3 October 1800

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford laments having missed Knox in Rhode Island in August and waited on Knox in Boston to discuss the Muscongus lands. Bradford reminds Knox that Bradford's grandfather first initiated payment for those lands, and Bradford's father and himself have had to continue the business. Bradford hopes that Knox will help settle this affair and respect Bradford's rights.

GLC02437.07466

20 November 1800

Barron, James, 1769-1851

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain Barron informs Knox that he will monitor Thomas Flucker and believes that Knox's "advice (admonition) had the desired affect."

GLC02437.07485

20 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Barron

Knox thanks Captain Barron for taking Thomas Flucker on as a midshipman. Knox hopes Flucker behaves, but if he does not, Barron should feel free to admonish Flucker.

GLC02437.07486

6 February 1801

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions setting up a meeting with Knox to discuss the purchase or division of the Muscongus lands (part of the Waldo patent lands) in Maine. Also discusses hereditary rights and other legal complications associated with the land.

GLC02437.07503

2 March 1801

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his displeasure with the American sea captains in the Calcutta ports. Notes their actions reflect poorly on all Americans and that Calcutta society does not distinguish traders from gentleman. Discusses in great length what life is like in India. Remarks upon the manufacturing, their daily amusements, the women in their party, and various other occurrences in India. Also appears to discuss the [Flucker] boys and explains why Francis Flucker and Thomas Flucker were sent to England. Notes the importance of having them both serve England versus one serving England and the other…

GLC02437.07509

6 March 1801

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes to her sister-in-law. Inquires after her god-daughter and the rest of Lucy Knox's family. Appears to express her disappointment in [Henry] Knox's silence regarding her children (likely Francis and Thomas Flucker). Comments on Knox's responsibility as their guardian and of her childrens' "Natural Claims" to the family property. Also appears to express her regret over her sons' "youthful" behavior but does not believe it reflects poorly upon their feeling towards Lucy Knox and Henry Knox. Seems to believe that [Henry] Knox's letter was harsh regarding her children and disagrees with Knox…

GLC02437.07510

23 March 1801

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Samuel W. [Fisher] to Knox. Notes Fisher is a member of Knox's state legislature and will be visiting the "Eastward" area.

GLC02437.07515

30 March 1801

Bradford, William, 1729-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss land deals possibly located in Maine. Mentions the troubles Knox is having with squatters and the possibility of building roads and buildings on the land.

GLC02437.07517

20 May 1801

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss Mr. [Dawees] Jeffrey's behavior and character during his two year stay in Annapolis, Maryland. Describes Dawees as being industrious. Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

GLC02437.07532