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[Petitions]

Discusses a petition made by two widows for assistance as they now have to support their families by themselves.

GLC02437.08205

to the Senate and House of Representatives

Informs the Legislature that the sum currently set aside for the fortification of certain seaports and harbors is not enough.

GLC02437.08206

[Notes]

Discusses land for grazing, fencing, wood, gutters, and other various items related to farming and estate maintenance.

GLC02437.08208

[Fragment]

Appears to be a fragment from a longer document. Discusses the collection of personal items such as bedding and blankets.

GLC02437.08209

[Vessels and treaties with France]

Lists items regarding treaties between the United States and France, particularly regarding ships and other vessels. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08210

[Indian relations]

Discusses relations with the Indians and the possibility that, if united, they could raise a force of 15,000 warriors.

GLC02437.08211

[Letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin]

A set of copied letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin regarding treaties with the Indians. The first is addressed to Charles Thomson and signed by both Hawkins and Andrew Pickens. The second is addressed to Hancock, dated 4 January 1786 and...

GLC02437.08213

[Notes]

Docketed as "some minutes respecting the terms of the proposed loan to the U.S - for [illegible] the troops to be raised by virtues of the resolve of Congress of the 20th October 1786." The loan is for $500,000. (The troops were being raised to...

GLC02437.08214

[Fragment]

Fragment of a longer document. Discusses the value of land.

GLC02437.08218

to unknown

Informs the recipient of his arrival and the status of his voyage thus far. Place writ noted as "Near Sandy Hook."

GLC02437.08219

[Thoughts on settlers and related business.]

Discusses an issue regarding what appears to be the possession of mules and also business regarding settlers. Mentions the Plymouth Patent.

GLC02437.08220

[The character of the clergy]

Describes his ideas on the character of the clergy. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08222

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Writes to her sister about her children and asks about Lucy's family.

GLC02437.08223

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the process of moving and making sure personal belongings arrive safely.

GLC02437.08225

[Complaint]

Lodges a complaint that some individuals are "usurping and possessing the lands belonging to the legal proprietors."

GLC02437.08226

[Land business]

Discusses land surveys and other related business.

GLC02437.08227

[Resolve regarding duties and wages of Secretary at War]

States that the Secretary at War is to be allowed $3,000 a year to operate the War Office.

GLC02437.08229

[Notes in relation to land business]

Discusses business relating to land deals.

GLC02437.08230

Cash in the indian department

Lists amounts owed by several departments, including what the Secretary of the Treasury and Surveyor's department owes. Title taken from docket. Circa date is based on Knox's time as Secretary of War as well as the content of the letter.

GLC02437.08232

[Fragment]

Appears to discusses some sort of business.

GLC02437.08235

[Fragment]

Discusses the status of several towns likely related to Knox's land dealings in Maine.

GLC02437.08236

[The Prussian militia] [incomplete]

Discusses the militia system in Prussia.

GLC02437.08237

[Fragment]

Discusses financial business.

GLC02437.08238

[Abstracts of letters regarding the Indian War]

List of abstracts from letters relating to the Indian Wars, ranging from 29 May to 18 September, though the year is unknown. Circa date based on the content of the letter.

GLC02437.08240

[Regarding the Waldo estate] [incomplete]

Discusses business in relation to the Waldo estate and appears to give an account of the heirs and perhaps who should inherit what.

GLC02437.08241