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[Draft of a resolve]

Resolves regarding the paintings by John Trumbull, encouraging his endeavors. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. In a secretarial hand, with emendations in the hand of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08076

[Building instructions]

Notes with instructions for a house (possibly his own, Montpelier), with dimensions and a list of materials. Includes an unidentifiable diagram on the verso.

GLC02437.08078

[Sketch to Manuel]

Discusses a payment and related financial matters.

GLC02437.08083

to Rufus King

Final lines of a letter, stating "In very great haste. I am, Dear Sir..." Also has a postscript mentioning a meeting. Signature is illegible.

GLC02437.08086

[Partial letter] [Fragment]

Discusses a court case involving seizure of a vessel. Appears to be part of GLC02437.08086, a letter to Rufus King pertaining to the British brig "Catherine," captured by the French frigate "Embuscade." Related to the Genet Affair.

GLC02437.08087

[Petition before the Massachusetts legislature]

Discusses a petition regarding the discharge of the Continental Army and their pay. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08088

[Remarks on the trade and country of Illinois]

Discusses the opportunities for business, trade and settlement in the upper Mississippi region, such as the animals for pelts, and the friendliness of the natives. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08089

[Report]

Discusses a voyage and the sale of items.

GLC02437.08090

[Announcement of a sale]

Informs the recipient of arrangements to sell some land.

GLC02437.08093

[Petition]

Petition to the United State Congress on behalf of the Massachusetts line for public credit. Marked as a "copy."

GLC02437.08094

[Certificate]

Statement regarding the people of the back settlements on land Knox owns (possibly in Maine). Circa date taken from a similar document (GLC02437.07622).

GLC02437.08097

[Records]

Notes on Indian activity by date including Indian and white depredations, treaty activity, etc. Discusses opinion of governor [William Blount?] regarding a possible attack. Possibly incomplete.

GLC02437.08098

to Henry Knox

Asks for money for the cuttings of the tops of some pear trees.

GLC02437.08099

to Thomas Jefferson and other Cabinet members

Discusses a memorial and manufactures. Year previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08100

[Inhabitants of Thomaston, Maine]

Lists the names of the inhabitants of the eastern district of Thomaston.

GLC02437.08102

to unknown

Writes on behalf of Mrs. Lucy Knox to thank the recipient for the offer to accompany her to a play.

GLC02437.08103

[Promissory note]

States that Henry Jackson will pay Mrs. Hannah Moore money due her on either a quarterly or monthly basis.

GLC02437.08105

[Points supporting his request for a commission in the army]

Written in the third person and signed in the text. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.04014.

GLC02437.08107

[List]

Discusses land.

GLC02437.08108

[Report]

Discusses a petition regarding invalids and their pensions.

GLC02437.08111

[Discussion on a contract for the back lands]

Provides details about a contract for the back lands. Notes the quantity of land will be less than the committee had originally estimated. Lists amounts to be paid and to whom. Possibly in Knox's hand. Circa date based on Knox's life span...

GLC02437.08115

[Agreement]

Agreement regarding settlers' payments of land at Owls' Head Bay in Maine.

GLC02437.08116

Some hints and observations concerning the civilization of the Indians or Aborigines of America

Packet of thoughts and observation concerning the Native Americans. Discusses European interactions with the Indians and advocates a more peaceable relationship with them than what has been the case and is presently. Date added in pencil in another...

GLC02437.08117

[Certificate]

Certifies that commissioners have been appointed by the Judge of Probate for the county in order to examine some claims regarding the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.08119

[Promissory document]

Promissory document drawn by Knox to have a coach delivered to him with a description of the coach's fixtures and trimmings.

GLC02437.08121