10 April 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Responds to a letter from Flucker in which Flucker expressed his desire to settle the terms of his deceased father's estate. Informs Flucker that in 1778 the Commonwealth (of Massachusetts) passed a law seizing properties without a formal trial. The property of Thomas's father was seized, but the portion of the estate brought by Thomas's mother, Hannah Waldo Flucker, could not legally be seized. Discusses the complexities of Samuel Waldo's (Flucker's grandfather) Penobscot Estate (also known as the Waldo Patent, it was not legally divided among his heirs). Worries about the future of the…

GLC02437.02992

17 July 1784

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Knox (GLC02437.02992) discussing the Waldo Estate, Flucker's inheritance. Instructs Knox to sell the portion that was not seized during the war as soon as possible. Notes that his Uncle Waldo recently died, bequeathing his Falmouth property to "the children of his older Brother" and appointing Samuel and Isaac Winslow as executors of the remainder. Discusses family matters, mentioning a brother, Mrs. Urquhart (possibly his sister Hannah.)

GLC02437.03029

3 August 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letters to Captain Thomas and Mrs. Flucker]

Consists of two letters, both written by Knox at Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, 3 August 1784. The first letter is from Knox to Mrs. Flucker and consists of pages one and two. Discusses matters pertaining to the Waldo estate (Waldo was grandfather of Lucy Knox and Captain Thomas Flucker). Notes "You may rest fully assured that nothing shall be left undone on my part to secure as large a part of the Estate as possible to the family." Reports that winter has been ruinous to the estate, and people are squatting on the property without permission. Discusses the debts of "Mandamus…

GLC02437.03036

19 September 1784

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Knox's brother-in-law discusses the details of his inherited lands in America: "Your Ideas respecting what shou'd be done with my mothers property will have the greatest weight..." Sends his love to Lucy, Knox's wife.

GLC02437.03050

25 September 1784

Flucker, Hannah, 1726-1785

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Knox's mother-in-law thanks Knox for his efforts to "secure as much as possible of my late Husband's Estate for the benefit of my family." Discusses details of the estate, land situated in the United States. Reports on her own happiness, living with Lucy's brother Thomas. Notes, "I intend writing my daughter soon, she will excuse me now, as I have been lately very ill with the bilious cholic."

GLC02437.03051

4 November 1786

Flucker, Presence, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Docket reads, "from [sic, about] a negro woman formerly belonging to Mr Flucker." Writes that she heard from a Miss Cummings that Knox offered to receive her into his home as a cook or some other kind of servant upon the death of the Fluckers "as an Assylum in my old Age." Would be lacking in a sense of duty and gratitude if she did not "acknowledge the great kindness of such an offer; especially from one of a Family with whom I have spent the greatest and happiest part of my life." However, she is obliged to decline the offer, as she has been married and settled in this place, and also…

GLC02437.03325

26 July 1787

Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Speaks on behalf of a Mr. Swett and Calley who would like to settle on "a small Tract of your Land, viz about 25 Acres ... " Says the gentlemen were the first to apply for the land and should receive first priority. Written in Portland, Maine, which was once part of Massachusetts. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.03621

13 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Eustis

Replies to Eustis, Vice President of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Eustis had previously written regarding Knox's appointment by the State Society of Massachusetts to attend the general meeting, scheduled for May in Philadelphia. Agrees to attend, but only for a few days. Discusses the society's need to form a constitution, noting that it should be unanimously embraced. Adds that the May meeting will be "without effect" if the delegates are not conferred with the power to create a constitution.

GLC02437.03836

20 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Signed "H.K." Replies to a letter from Eustis pertaining to two sons of the "late amiable and gallant Genl [Joseph] Warren," noting he will attempt to persuade some of the members of Congress to extend the public bounty to Warren's youngest son.

GLC02437.03853

15 May 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Lyons Flucker

Wishes he could give her "a precise idea of the estate, of our late mother in this Country [Hannah Waldo Flucker] one half of which belongs to your children." Notes that the land is not yet divided and its boundaries have to be verified by the state of Massachusetts. Hopes to be able to devote the next three months to settling the respective boundaries and legal intricacies of the Muscongus or Waldo Patent for the Waldo heirs. Notes that sale of the Falmouth estate lands should be postponed until a higher price can be obtained. Reports that the lands of her father-in-law, Thomas Flucker,…

GLC02437.03873

1 July 1788

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for previous correspondence, and for being the caretaker of her children while they are in America. Discusses land in American inherited from her parents, Hannah and Thomas Flucker. Remarks that a great part of money from the inheritance will go toward "Mrs. Harwood, Mrs. Knox and the rest of our Fathers Creditors in England." Hopes Knox will put her inheritance money toward the proper education of her children. Would prefer educating them in the "Church, Law, or Physick" as opposed to sending them to join the army, though she has army and navy friends who could assist their…

GLC02437.03922

30 April 1789

Freeman, Jeremiah, fl. 1775-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the "honor I have had in serving under your immediate command, in the late war, has emboldened me to trouble you with this. I am in a disagreeable situation, and have no prospect of being in a better, which, is the only apology I can make for this request." Asks if Knox could appoint him to any clerk position in the war office, or recommend him for any other appointment. Refers him to Delaware Senator John Vining, who has also promised his help.

GLC02437.04189

1 May 1789

Freeman, Jeremiah, fl. 1775-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "The honor I have had in serving under your immediate Command in the late war, has encouraged me to ask a favor, which is, some employment under you." Says that Delaware Senator John Vining will be helping him as well. Very similar, though not identical, to GLC02437.04189.

GLC02437.04191

8 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Jeremiah Freeman

Docket notes the document is a copy. Declares that he received his 1 May letter (refer to GLC02437.04191). Writes that he is always happy to help a good officer that served with him in the war, but that all positions in his office are full at present. Will help him if he hears of any available positions.

GLC02437.04196

16 June 1789

Fosdick, Nathaniel F., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for presenting his letter and certificate to the president. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04244

15 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Constant Freeman

Apologizes for not responding sooner to Freeman's most recent letter. Discusses the possibilities of civil employment for Freeman and comments on the amount of time it may take for Congress to make the necessary preparations.

GLC02437.04287

15 July 1789

Ford, David, fl. 1789-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that enclosed is a release signed by Thomas Compson (not present). Adds that Mr. [Samuel] Ogden did not receive Knox's last letter till Monday, and upon receiving it, rushed to process the paperwork and send it to Knox so that it might arrive in time to be part of the mail packet being shipped that evening.

GLC02437.04289

23 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas FitzSimons

Writes that he received Mr. FitzSimons's letter regarding employment for Mr. Hall (see GLC02437.04297). Regrets to inform him that there are no vacancies in his office, so he cannot offer Mr. Hall a job, even though he would like to help Mr. Hall, who seems to be a worthy character who suffered many misfortunes.

GLC02437.04302

20 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they "were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further investigations." Considers who might be responsible for paying out the pensions. Also discusses future positions Dr. Eustis might hold in the public service and offers to help him.

GLC02437.04392

13 December 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Relates that he delayed responding to Eustis's previous correspondence in hopes that Congress would decide upon an arrangement for paying the invalids (refer to GLC02437.04414 and GLC02437.04386). If someone is specially appointed to the post of paying the invalids, and Mr. [John] Lucas (commissary of pensioners) resigns, Knox thinks Eustis can easily obtain the appointment. Predicts that the Secretary of the Treasury will make the appointment with the approval of the President. Discusses Society of the Cincinnati diplomas Eustis previously requested. Agrees with Eustis regarding the…

GLC02437.04439

10 March 1790

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says that [Jeremiah] Wadsworth informed Flint that Knox wished to erase his endorsement from a previous note given by William Duer. Encloses the note so that Knox can erase his name, and asks him to return it when he is finished. Docket states that the note relates to Mrs. [Catharine] Greene.

GLC02437.04537

16 May 1790

Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the excess amount of officers in the military, which means that many who hope for jobs with the new government will be disappointed. Remarks that he realizes that many men, especially on the frontiers, will be counting on Knox for employment. Respectfully requests that Knox nominate him as an inspector, if there are still positions available, adding that he would not have done so if General [Henry] Jackson had not encouraged him.

GLC02437.04608

31 December 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to David Ford

Mentions the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Duer, who has returned from a trip. Reports that his injuries are healing and are no longer thought to be dangerous.

GLC02437.05282

29 March 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has never written to Knox about their land speculation in Maine, as he relied on Mr. [William] Duer to relate his opinions to Knox. Is not sure if Duer and Knox remain close, so he will write to Knox directly. Tells Knox that General [Henry] Jackson is in need of money to complete their land contracts, and that Colonel [Benjamin] Walker may write to him on that subject. Adds that Mr. Duer "proposes to bring forward his Eastern lands as a basis on which to establish a fund to relieve his [poor financial] affairs" and may soon write Knox on the subject. Flint is an endorser of Duer's and is…

GLC02437.05385

5 April 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William] Duer. Believes Knox would rather they proceed according to these new plans than abandon the purchase of the lands altogether. Comments on possible unfortunate consequences to their land deal with Madame de Leval. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05400