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to Henry Knox

Discusses their financial agreement involving William Duer. Includes information copied from a note written by Duer (for a full copy of the note, refer to GLC02437.05687). Hopes that since Knox cannot travel to Green's location, he will appoint...

GLC02437.05688

to Henry Knox

Georgia Senator Gunn writes to Knox to inform him of problems with the Indians in the Southeast. References a previous conversation they had where Knox pledged two companies of troops would arrive in Georgia by April. Says "The death of General...

GLC02437.05880

to Henry Knox

Says he returned from a tour of St. Mary's on 24 May. Describes the situation in Georgia after Alexander McGillivray's death. Says James Seagrove, the U.S. Indian agent amongst the Creeks, has done all he can to prevent war. Reports that Panton's...

GLC02437.05899

to Henry Knox

Discusses Indian affairs in Georgia and recommends troops. Writes, "I again suggest the Policy of collecting all the Troops acting under Federal Authority and forming a camp in a situation which will hold the Indians in check." Recommends the...

GLC02437.06111

to William Griffin

Working draft to GLC02437.06190. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within a year's...

GLC02437.06189

to William Griffin

Final retained version of GLC02437.06189. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within...

GLC02437.06190

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has cleared 15 acres of fallen timber. Mentions he secured the material and a carpenter for the house and needs to know where to draw payment from. Also asks for clarification on other details regarding Knox's property. Likely in...

GLC02437.06235

to Abijah Hammond

Expresses his sympathy on the death of [Abijah?] Hammond's child. Notes both him and Mrs. Knox know from experience the sorrow and "agony of the soul" the death of a child brings. Writes, "But such blows while they shake our hold of the world, do not...

GLC02437.06242

to William Griffin

Discusses his house being built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Instructs Griffin to make the house "comfortable" and to let him know the cost of the carpentry bill. Inquires if any of the inhabitants have the left island yet....

GLC02437.06250

to Alexander Hamilton

Writes, "Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs. Hamiltons earnest desire. It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khan by whom she is attended with Doctor [Heplious]...

GLC02437.06261

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for missing his letter and agrees to help Knox in any way that he can, but states that he is often busy with his own business.

GLC02437.06523

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment on not being able to see Knox. Writes that he is preparing something for Christmas, together with other friends.

GLC02437.06582

to Henry Knox

Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to "unexpected embarrassments" they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.

GLC02437.06673

to Abijah Hammond

No addressee listed, but previous research lists the addressee as "Abijah Hammond at New York." This information was added later in pencil. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Mentions previous correspondence with Hammond...

GLC02437.06678

to Henry Knox

Refers to recent correspondence from Knox, and declares that it would be impossible for either him or Colonel [William Stephens] Smith to put into effect the accommodation Knox proposes. Adds that Colonel Smith is embarrassed by his situation but...

GLC02437.06695

to Abijah Hammond

Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond...

GLC02437.06700

to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose a letter to Knox that he had to update based on new information from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith (not present). Discusses several key political matters, such as a resolution suggested to Congress that is causing alarm in New...

GLC02437.06715

to Timothy Pickering and George Hammond

Contains several letters. The first letter, to Mr. Pickering, is about Mr. [likely Christopher] Gore, who has delivered Pickering the letter. Gore has been appointed Commissioner of a body negotiating with Great Britain for captured Americans on...

GLC02437.06750

to Henry Knox

Mentions that since Knox's last letter, he has been very sick and therefore unable to conduct business. Reminds Knox that in a previous letter, he enclosed a statement from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith. Apparently sends condolences to Knox and...

GLC02437.06753

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing sooner to thank Knox for his last letter. Reports that the only statement he received from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith he has sent along to Knox. Smith is out of town at present but will get another copy when he...

GLC02437.06778

to Henry Knox

Gray renews his request that Knox "send to Mr. Jos. Peirce yr Deed to Mrs. Waldo who has been long anxiously waiting."

GLC02437.07346

to Henry Knox

Gray tells Knox, "On application to General Lincoln, he informs me that Mrs. Knox is Proprietor in her own right of one fifth of the land you conveyed to Mrs. Waldo." Gray has enclosed "a deed...to be executed by Mrs. Knox and yourself and...

GLC02437.07407

to Paul Dudley Sargent, Oliver Parker, Thomas Phillips

Knox relates to Sargent, Parker, and Phillips the assaults and death of his surveyors by "unlawful and armed combinations of individuals" who had only murder as their intention on July 18, 1800. Knox asks that they bear in mind the "law of the...

GLC02437.07445

to Henry Knox

Signed by Abner Milliken and George Ulmer as Justice of the Peace. A sworn deposition by Abner Milliken swearing he heard Everton say the lot which Levi Gay resides on was signed over by Everton to Knox in 1798.

GLC02437.07672

to Henry Knox

Writes to ask Knox if he can purchase a specific tract of land in Maine, and asks what price Knox would charge.

GLC02437.07800