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to Mr. Short

Reports that Mrs. Swan, the wife of James Swan of Boston, will soon be leaving for France. She plans to meet her husband in Paris, but if he cannot meet her right away, would like to arrange for someone else to meet her as she is a stranger in that...

GLC02437.04615

to Henry Knox

Expresses his feeling of "mortifying neglect, of being unaswer'd" after writing several letters to Knox with no reply. Discusses his suggestions for improving warships; had applied to Congress with suggestions in 1785, but Knox advised him not to...

GLC02437.04627

Questions to the Tallisee King respecting the Treaty of Galphinton

Transcript of an interview with king of the Tallassees of the Creek Nation with an edit (p.2) in Henry Knox's hand. When asked if the king consented to ceding certain lands "eastwards of a line to be drawn from the Oconee...River to the head of the...

GLC02437.04672

[Oath of Indian interpreter]

Translator Joseph Cornell swears to "truly interpret" the Treaty of Peace proceedings between the Americans and Creeks. Countersigned by Richard Morris [Chief Justice of the State of New York]. Cornell signs with an "X."

GLC02437.04675

Resolve on the Petition of the Selectmen of Penobscot

Part of an address, directed toward Henry Knox, is visible on verso. Refers to a petition filed to the General Court by the Selectman of the towns of Penobscot, Sedgwick, and others, which asserts the rights and entitlements of each settler. Goes...

GLC02437.04256

to Samuel Ogden

Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses...

GLC02437.04277

[Settled account of Jacob Norris]

Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies that according to his office's books, Lieutenant Jacob Norris settled an account in 1779 in which he "has a credit for sixteen men recruited by him...

GLC02437.04280

Form of check 36

Appears to be a copy of GLC02437.04373. Note to the cashier of a bank to "Pay to the honorable Alexander Hamilton or order, two thousand five hundred dollars, being for public service, and which for the present is to be considered as part of the...

GLC02437.04376

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the hurricane season and other extreme weather conditions in Antigua, such as a lengthy drought which caused cattle to die from want of drink. Speaks briefly about the natural features of the island that she does like. Explains her hope...

GLC02437.04381

List of vouchers wanting to the accounts of the Secretary of War for 1788

Lists vouchers by department, date and includes the dollar amount. Relates to Jeremiah Wadsworth's private account with the Secretary of War (Knox). Swan signs a note on versi regarding the account information.

GLC02437.04409

to Henry Knox

Discusses business related to the Waldo patent, specifically pertaining to Coopers claim. Expresses his wish that Knox "may tend to obtain a recovery of our claim, which is too valuable to be any longer neglected - it contains 1009 acres, and on...

GLC02437.04425

[Financial statement to the secretary of war]

Lists transactions between the United States government and Henry Knox during his tenure as the Secretary of War. Items include salaries for Knox, William Knox, John Stagg, Caleb Swan, and the messenger for the months of October through December...

GLC02437.04457

[Carrington' s affidavit related to General Nathanael Greene and John Banks]

Provides an affidavit explaining why Nathanael Greene agreed to provide security for the debts of John Banks. Relates that in 1783, Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance, asked Greene to arrange for the supply of provisions to the Southern Army...

GLC02437.04498

[Agreement about a township mortgage]

Mortgage agreement with General Knox "and the whole of Township No. 2 in the First Range North of the Waldo Patent and of 7600 acres adjoining to the aforesaid Township, such part of it lying in Hamden..." On the docket, Knox notes "Mr. Dane's...

GLC02437.07239

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan, daughter of James Swan, discusses with Henry Knox's daughter Lucy her ideas about mankind and manners. She says Lucy would be welcome to stay with her and her family. Lucy had asked Christiana to inquire from certain unnamed...

GLC02437.07337

Deed

Deed that states that Hepzebah Swan and Henry Jackson made an agreement with Knox "and a demand of the fifty thousand dollars has been made upon me." The document reads that "HK" objected to this and noted that on November 29, 1799 "HK cannot...

GLC02437.07348

[Estimate of expenses]

List of expenses "of the produce of St. Georges Farm for the year 1799."

GLC02437.07349

to unknown

Knox writes that from William Sullivan he has heard that "Winthrop, and MacKay say they are not concerned respecting my plea of usery...." Knox says that they must all use the same defense "at least to induce the enemy to compromise." Knox mentions...

GLC02437.07352

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan writes a long letter to her friend Lucy Flucker Knox (Henry Knox's daughter). Miss Swan talks about her sister's wedding and why she has been delayed in writing Lucy. Swan fills Lucy in her trips and gossip.

GLC02437.07398

[Quit claim deed]

Agreement between William Lewis to sell Knox "a certain Tract of lot of land lying in said Thomaston...."
Josiah Reed and John Gleason signed as witnesses.

GLC02437.07400

[Land agreement]

Agreement regarding the land deal between Sarah Waldo and Henry Knox. Mentions Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln.

GLC02437.07404

Quit Claim Deed

Partially printed deed releasing "a certain Tract of land lying in said Cushing" in Lincoln County, Massachusetts from Thomas Rivers to Henry Knox. James Malcom and John Gleason sign as witnesses.

GLC02437.07432

List of Agressors

List of person who disturbed the land surveyors.

GLC02437.07437

[Receipt for the payment of land taxes]

Receipt of William McGlathery's payment of taxes "on the ten proprietors Lands within the Township of Frankfort."

GLC02437.07459

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan is happy to receive a letter from young Lucy Knox, whom she had not heard from in some time. Christiana philosophies about live and contemplation. She tells Lucy stories of balls and parties she attends. Christiana cannot seem to...

GLC02437.07482