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to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Friend and Brother." Reports on the unsuccessful struggle to save a colt. Says he's been traveling a lot, "...had to drive 56 miles over such hills as you can't boast of in your county..."

GLC03523.10.203

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that a claim for Bounty under Act 66 is barred by limitation. Says no further action on the claim can take place until limitation is removed. Letterhead reads U.S. Claim and Pension Attorney.

GLC03523.10.204

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Cousin." Informs he has been transferred to the "South Kansas Conference." Inquires about the cost of a train ticket. Says wife and children will not move with him initially, but may follow later. Asks about people's health...

GLC03523.10.205

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Soldier's application for pension due to chronic illness as a result of war injuries. Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by E. B. [Cundiff] and S.M. Woods as witnesses and a Mr. Ellis from Com[mon] Pleas Court...

GLC03523.10.207

to George E. Lemon

Writes to attorney George E. Lemon to discuss legal fees associated with Nellie C. Maitland's minor pension claim. Written on stationery from the Clerk's Office, Champaign County. Docket notes that this letter is a copy.

GLC03523.10.209

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Claims he is partially unable to earn a living due to "sciatic rheumatism." Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by H.C. Moyer and A.L. Alford as witnesses, as well as E. W. Crum as notary public.

GLC03523.10.210

[Certificate for Captain Edward Kelleran]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Knox certifies that he forgives a debt Kelleran owes to two other parties.

GLC02437.07856

to Caleb Strong

Tells about his terrible misfortunes, including a decadent, alcoholic son, a loss of property and money during the war, and the death of his wife as a consequence. Explains that his son, Colborn, was taken ill aboard an American naval vessel and...

GLC02437.07860

[Land deed with Henry Knox]

Partially printed. Deed for a plot of land in Maine sold by Fletcher to Henry Knox. Signed by Fletcher and his wife, Priscilla, and by Samuel Gardner and Samuel White as witnesses.

GLC02437.07861

[Opinion on the inheritence of Mrs. Hannah Flucker's estate]

Written in two hands. The first section, apparently in Knox's hand, outlines the lines of ownership and inheritance related to Mrs. Hannah Flucker's estate: declares that upon the death of Mrs. Hannah Flucker (the mother of Lucy Knox), half of the...

GLC02437.07868

to His Excellency the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Written from Stillwater, likely in Maine. Addressed to the Governor of Massachusetts and the General Court. Petition, from the majority of the assessors of Stillwater Plantation in Hancock County, describes the boundaries and population of the...

GLC02437.07878

[Calculations for an account with Benjamin Lincoln]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Paper torn on left side, causing text loss. Calculations for a financial account with Benjamin Lincoln. (See GLC02437.07880 for a related letter from Lincoln about their financial...

GLC02437.07880

Affidavit for Additional Evidence

Partially completed affidavit for additional evidence prepared by attorney George E. Lemon for Nettie C. Maitland. Appears to be in relation to the disability discharge of her father, Samuel Hill, a soldier in the 66th regiment of Ohio. There are two...

GLC03523.10.212

Pension Law of June 27, 1890

Description, rules and regulations of the Pension Law of June 27, 1890, written by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. Document is torn on crease line.

GLC03523.10.213

Declaration for Dependent Father's Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Dependent Father's Pension, Act of June 27, 1890, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.214

Declaration for Dependent Mother's Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Dependent Mother's Pension, Act of June 27, 1890, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.215

Declaration for Widow's Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Widow's Pension, Act of June 27, 1890, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. There are four copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.216

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Invalid Pension, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C.D. Pennebaker. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.220

Declaration For Children By Guardian

Blank application of Declaration For Children By Guardian. There are two copies.

GLC03523.10.222

War Claims Against The United States

A digest of laws and practice relative to war claims against the United States written by attorney John W. Morris, an expert in pension cases.

GLC03523.10.238

Extract of a letter from Pennyslvania received by the pacquet, that came last from thence

Gives a report on the situation in America. Mentions Quakers and people who "also seem to think their ale is at stake." States that "Col. Washington is gone to New York..." possibly involved in the attack at Fort DuQuesne. Gilt edges. Watermarked...

GLC09054.15

[Agreement of purchase]

States that he has received from Robert Luist Fowle a printing press, a set of type face, and other items which Robert Fowle had bought from him in August of 1764. Includes a note on the verso signed and dated Boston 5 March by Robert Fowle asking...

GLC02437.08313

[Note]

Note of exchange for £150 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08315

[List]

Lists people from who deeds are expected.

GLC02437.08318

[List]

Lists people from who deeds are expected.

GLC02437.08319