3 December 1782

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy. Wishes to postpone a certain undiscussed matter until the next day, and perhaps put it off entirely.

GLC02437.09313

2 November 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy. Has discussed with members of Congress "in time of Peace of Uniting the Offices of Secty for War and Master of Ordinance in one person." Also upset with "stupidity of the Postmaster at Princeton" due to a great deal of his mail being lost. Letter copied on 3 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.

GLC02437.09314

31 May 1787

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter written to Henry Knox, briefly discussing the begining of the Constitutional Convention, and his election as chair of the Convention. Copy made on 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.

GLC02437.09315

15 October 1787

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing the Constitution, its level of support and the level of wisdom and foresight possesed by the Constitution's authors. Admits the document may have flaws, but believes it should be accepted, and then fixed as time goes on. "The Constitution is now before the Judgement Seat - It has, as was expected, its adversaries, and its supporters: which will preponderate, is yet to be decided. The former it is probable will be most active: because the major part of them it is to be feared will be governed by Sinister and Self important considerations on…

GLC02437.09316

8 September 1791

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter by Washington condoling Knox on the death of his son. Copied 3 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.

GLC02437.09318

14 October 1791

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, informing Knox that he will arrive later than he expected to or had hoped for in Philedelphia. States that his later than expected arrival means he will have very little time to prepare for his meetings with other officials. Asks Knox to be ready for his arrival. Copied from original 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.

GLC02437.09319

February 25, 1792

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter in which he informs Knox that he has sent him the draft of a letter to Captain Brandt, allowing him to let stand any corrections he may chose to make. Along left margin, "Recd from Lt. Henry Knox Thatcher Aug 9 1855 by mail."

GLC02437.09320

30 December 1794

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for his valuable public service, as Knox is about to retire as Secretary of War. Copied from original 7 February 1854 according to note on first page.

GLC02437.09321

16 February 1781

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige. Recently met with Count Rochambeau, hopes for aid in the form of manpower, naval support and supplies from the French. Also mentions "a secondary object, the reduction of Charles Town - Savanah." Written at "Head Quarters." On blue paper.

GLC02437.09323

October 1752

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

List of people sent to a settlement. Includes unrelated notes regarding finances.

GLC02437.08960

circa December 1752

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Lists transactions regarding provisions sent to Isaac Winslow by date, starting in November 1752.

GLC02437.08961

29 June 1753

Davis, B., fl. 1753

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

List of people and supplies.

GLC02437.08965

December 31, 1753 - August 8, 1754.

Bulfinch, John, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Sale of land]

Contract for the sale of land. Signed by John Philips and Jacob Ridgway as witnesses, with notes of receipt from John Philips, dated 31 December 1753 and Ezekiel Goldthwait dated 8 August 1754.

GLC02437.08972

1753

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

Lists passengers from Amsterdam by name and date of arrival.

GLC02437.08973

1753-1755

Manuscript document

Title: [List]

List of supplies for Isaac Winslow for a settlement. Transactions listed by date.

GLC02437.08978

12 March 1757

Phillips, Anderson, fl. 1757

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

Note stating that Thomas Flucker has paid Phillips.

GLC02437.08985

18 July 1757

Bearsman, Henry, fl. 1757

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill of sale]

Sale of various items to Thomas Flucker, including a pan to boil sugar, copper ladles and other items. Also signed by William Belcher and James Hills as witnesses.

GLC02437.08989

7 May 1760

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Accounts for the late James Bowdoin, with an inventory of his estate. Notes that James Pitts is his executor.

GLC02437.08999

15 October 1762

Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo et. al.

Written from "Leicester Square," likely in London, England. Addressed to Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Discusses the lands being granted to Samuel Waldo and his heirs by the British government. Mentions Governor [Francis] Bernard and Mr. [Thomas] Pownall.

GLC02437.09009

8 July 1762

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to William Bollan

Illegible signature. Apparently discusses claims on land bordering the Earl of Stirling's land, possibly in the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09010

24 April 1763

Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Samuel Waldo et. al.

Marked "duplicate." Written from "Leicester Square," likely in London, England. Addressed to Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Writes, "The enclosed copy [not present] of the Petition which I have presented to His Majesty in Council on your behalf will shew you what measures have been taken to obtain the Royal approbation of your grant." Apparently is trying to counter the Crown's claim on lands between the Penobscot and St. Croix Rivers in Maine, which Waldo et. al. consider part of the Waldo patent. Also asks that they pay him as soon as is convenient.

GLC02437.09014

June 14, 1763

Manuscript document

Title: to William Bollan

Unsigned, but author may be Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, or Thomas Flucker, as the letter is a response to a letter Bollan wrote to them (see GLC02437.09014). Thank him for going to all the trouble of submitting a petition to His Majesty and the Court for receiving compensation for a portion of land. Are unsure how much of a financial recompense is suitable to pay him, so ask him to mention a sum.

GLC02437.09018

29 July 1763

Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Francis Waldo et. al.

Written from Leicester Square, likely in London, England. Addressed to Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and Thomas Flucker. Summarizes to them his letter from 24 April (see GLC02437.09014). Expresses frustration at their inquiries regarding what fees they owe him as well as the fees they owe the court, and believes they "sat down to write before you had given your own business the hundredth part of that consideration which I had taken of it." Provides a detailed assessment of the status of their petition.

GLC02437.09019

1765-1769

Adams, Edward, fl. 1765-1772

Manuscript document

Title: [Account with Thomas Flucker]

Financial account between Edward Adams and Thomas Flucker between 1765 and 1769.

GLC02437.09026

10 July 1767

Adams, Edward, fl. 1765-1772

Autograph document signed

Title: [Obligation to James Pitts & Thomas Flucker]

Promise from Adams to deliver particular goods for Pitts and Flucker to sell.

GLC02437.09043