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Propposals for Building

Appears to be in Jackson's hand. This document seems to be an estimate a builder gave Jackson to construct 4-story houses for Henry Knox in Maine. Each house is to have a 32 foot front and be 48 feet deep. Gives an estimate of £300 per house....

GLC02437.08389

[Note that blankets were received]

Captain Neil notes that he received 20 blankets from Colonel David Mason for the use of his company. Neil died two days after this was written at the Battle of Princeton.

GLC02437.08394

Debt due for stores rec'd from 5 May to 15 Octr

Dated between 5 May-15 October, although no year is noted. Lists names and amounts paid to them. Undated.

GLC02437.08395

[Bill sent to Lucy Knox]

Bill for medicine and attendance by Dr. Nesbitt on Lucy's baby (probably Lucy Knox). The total was £1.3.0. It is signed by Nesbitt who states he "Received the Contents In full of all Demands."

GLC02437.08400

Map from Stratford to Poughkeepsie

This printed map appears to be cut out of a larger book or atlas. Neither Stratford nor Poughkeepsie is on the map. Has slight water damage/staining.

GLC02437.08401

[William Knox's payment to a contractor]

Document appears to be in William Knox's hand. This is a bill that William owed to his contractor Thomas Clement. Bill includes boards, nails, locks, staples, and various amounts for labor. The total is for £8.11.9. Bill states that £7.8.9 was...

GLC02437.08405

[Bill from Livingston & Turnbull to William Knox]

William Knox bought cloth, hose, ruffled shirts, and leather breeches from the merchant house of Livingston and Turnbull. The total was for £19.7. Signed by Samuel Conant as receiving payment. Bottom also says "Examd & Enter'd."

GLC02437.08407

[Listing of Henry Knox's accounts]

Written in Samuel Shaw's hand. Costs for Knox during the war. It is noted that all accounts are kept "in Currency of 7/6 to the Dollar." Most of it is for sundries, clothing, loans to various people, and room and board. Some interesting items...

GLC02437.08408

[Bill for William Knox's regimental uniform]

Maud billed William Knox for his regimental "suit." The total cost was £7.3.9. Bill includes costs for thread, silk, buttons, hooks, eyes, canvas, and labor for tailoring. Signed by Maud that he received payment.

GLC02437.08409

[William Knox's payment for a horse]

William Knox paid £45 for a horse.

GLC02437.08410

The name of the men that cald[?] themselves Indians

List of about 20 names.

GLC02437.08411

[Receipt of William Knox]

Noted that William Knox delivered 3 trunks and 8 boxes of books and stationery.

GLC02437.08412

[Surveying expenses from Captain John Hills]

Estimate for expenses from 27 or 28 April to 25 November, although there is no year provided. Hills was doing survey work with the War Department for a canal for in Massachusetts in 1793 and later did surveying work for Knox in Maine. It is unclear...

GLC02437.08414

[Miscellaneous calculations and notes]

List of seemingly random figures being added up. Notes are on his chances of obtaining land along the Kennebec River. Docket says "Agreement with the State of Massachusetts for 2,000,000 acres of Land."

GLC02437.08416

[List of accounts]

9 August received 200 dollars from General Nathanael Greene. Most of the list is for payment of room and board. Also was keeping track of money borrowed.

GLC02437.08418

[Bill to William Knox]

Bill for 39 slate memorandum books. The total was for £13.10. Sigourney signed the bill stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08423

[Receipt for William Knox]

Receipt for painting and gilding sign boards for William Knox. The total cost was £2.0.0. Rea & Johnson noted that payment was received.

GLC02437.08431

[Recepit for horse]

Hovey notes he received £75 from William Knox for a horse. Hovey signed the document stating the amount was paid in full.

GLC02437.08432

[Bill from carpenter]

Costs relating to repairs to the shop on State Street in Boston. Includes costs for boards, nails, shelves, brackets, locks, etc. Total cost comes to £20.16.9. Signed by Clement that he received payment.

GLC02437.08434

[Travel expenses from Lebanon to Valley Forge]

Written in Shaw's hand, whose signature is in the body of the document. Countersigned by Ephraim Groves (or Grovey) stating he received payment. Groves noted that he received £3.15 from Shaw for four-and-a-half days of expenses from Lebanon to...

GLC02437.08436

[Bill for William Knox]

Receipt for items bought from "W. & Jno. Molineux." Items purchased include knives, pocket books, clasps, and razors. Total came to £100.14.4.

GLC02437.08437

[Bill for William Knox]

Receipt for tooth brushes and ink pots bought from "W. & Jno Molineux." The total came to £7.13.

GLC02437.08439

[Cost estimates to dig a canal]

Estimates labor costs to build a 90 mile canal with 60 locks at "386.400" dollars. Estimates it would take 1,000 men about 2 years to complete.

GLC02437.08440

[Receipt for William Knox]

Notes that William Knox paid £12.10 to John Amory, Jr. for three months rent.

GLC02437.08444

[Receipt for William Knox]

Notes that William Knox bought and paid for a chaise and harness. He paid £175.10.

GLC02437.08445