17 August 1789

L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to send him a copy of the diploma for French officers joining the Society of the Cincinnati, and discusses several matters regarding the French members of the Society.

GLC02437.04329

12 February 1790

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a response to Knox's proposed plan for regulating the militia and gives his opinion that it has "great merit" and "if cordially embraced it would make ours the strongest militia in the world." But believes the people of Massachusetts will not adopt the plan. "The expence, pay of officers, no pay of men, the burden on Masters, calling the youth indiscriminately, disfranchised for a time in certain cases, officers excluded from actual service, subjection to a draught, for a service of three years &c &c will be magnified here and dam the bill." Thinks it is a bad time to bring…

GLC02437.04509

27 April 1791

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter of 19 April 1791. Comments on "young Mr. [William] Balch" and calls him, "a wild citizen, yet I think he has many qualifications which will recommend him as an officer - He very well knows that he cannot sport with his character and hold his rank in the army." Talks extensively about the job of army surgeon and why Dr. William Eustis did not accept the appointment. Eustis could not be guaranteed a rank equal to his experience and "Besides the pay of the surgeon of a regiment, though handsome for a young Gentleman whose wish is to introduce himself into life is no…

GLC02437.04933

12 August 1791

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Knox's former aide-de-camp Lillie. Written on the ship "Eliza" bound for Savannah, Georgia. Says he previously wrote Knox a letter before he left Gibraltar in which he gave a sketch of the character of the Emperor of Morocco. The day after he left Gibraltar he saw two letters in the possession of James Simpson, the consul for the Empress of Prussia, from two European consuls residing in Tangiers. The letters reported that the Emperor's brother has amassed a body of nearly 100,000 troops near Fez with the intention of attacking the northern ports of Morocco to dethrone the…

GLC02437.05116

19 October 1791

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes to Knox and his wife for "not calling to take your commands for Boston." After arranging "the little business I had to do here," he decided at the last minute to leave. References the £700 bill which Knox endorsed and the £500 bill discounted with Mr. Deblois and "taken his draught on Boston at the same sight."

GLC02437.05201

13 April 1792

Leverett, Benjamin, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he sent Knox a letter in February 1792 about his intention to purchase a plot of land from Knox in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. As he never heard back, he takes the liberty to write again. If he is able to purchase the land, he would like to build a house on it by June or July, so he would appreciate a response from Knox, including a selling price for the land.

GLC02437.05413

26 December 1792

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that their son Henry Jackson Knox is doing well and that he was not allowed to go to Boston since Henry Jackson would not be there to supervise. He is advancing well in his studies. Also recommends Mr. James Henry Langier for a clerk's position to Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05758

27 August 1793

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lincoln appears to be an official at the academy where Henry Jackson Knox attends. Suspects that his letters of 20 June and 27 July did not reach Knox. Proceeds to give Knox an update on his son. Says the boy improved after being placed under the watchful eye of "some one person" and receiving a scolding from Knox. Lincoln was upset that the boy would admit his guilt but would never sincerely correct his future actions. Tells Knox that his son "had beaten our little girl, insulted a man in the street, broken open a closet & taken out some sugar." Goes into detail about the lessons…

GLC02437.05915

26 November 1794

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides a detailed account of Knox's son's (Henry Jackson Knox) progress in his studies. Notes Henry Jackson Knox has shown an improvement in propriety since Knox's departure. His French master has also noted an improvement. States there have only been two incidences involving Knox's son. Also hints at a inappropriate relationship between Henry Jackson Knox and a "girl of bad fame."

GLC02437.06256

30 December 1794

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Henry [Jackson Knox] arrived on the 27th. Discusses the impact the visit had on Henry Jackson Knox and ways to keep him on track (likely referring to his academics). Notes Knox's visit appears to have made a good impression on Henry Jackson Knox. Requests Knox writes to his son frequently. Also suggests Henry Jackson Knox shows his father's letters to him so he can better assist Knox in keeping his son on course. Recommends a preacher for the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the preacher's character and his experience. Sends his compliments to Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.06287

15 January 1795

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Copy of a letter from Benjamin Lincoln in Knox's hand, dated 15 January 1795. Letter congratulates Knox on his retirement and his "escape from an office, which did not give you [bread], and more, that Malice, and design have been fully checked by the force of truth."

GLC02437.06308

30 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Le Fevre

Writes a letter of recommendation for Le Fevre on the goodness of his character. States that he was in Knox's employ for four years and is discharged at his own request.

GLC02437.06403

4 May 1797

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has arrived at Brigadier's Island and is in the process of settling down and setting up shop. Brigadier's Island in Maine is also known as Sear's Island.

GLC02437.06960

21 May 1797

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about his many interests on the island specifically concerning settlers, sheep, and fish.

GLC02437.06971

9 June 1797

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses how there are less fish available, especially salmon and run. Expresses his hope that he will never need to be in public service again, though, since the fisheries are doing so poorly, it might be necessary.

GLC02437.06984

6 June 1798

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the Corp of Marines, despite his preference for staying out of public service. Noted as written in Milton, state unknown.

GLC02437.07146

14 August 1798

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has signed the inclosed notes (not included).

GLC02437.07163

24 October 1798

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph document signed

Title: [Memorandum]

Certifies an agreement between Lincoln and Henry Knox concerning a brigantine and cargo.

GLC02437.07181

17 October 1800

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lincoln encloses papers related to the agreement made with Thomas Winthrop "in the appointment of appraisers in Robt Houston Esqr. George Ulmer Esquire Mr. Charles Vaughan and Docr. Samuel Coleman." Lincoln says nothing is needed from Knox now until he comes up to "have the Land run out in Bangor" and approve an oath taken by the aforesaid gentlemen.

GLC02437.07470

15 February 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Leroy [Bayer] & Mr. [Evers]

Informs them that Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Beaumez's son, Francis Flucker, was appointed by the British government and is serving in India and that her other son, Thomas Flucker, is a midshipman on his way to the West Indies. Continues to discuss the Flucker's and their future plans. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.07506

12 March 1801

Bayard, LeRoy, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and Mr. Evers. Discusses business dealings involving Knox, Leroy Bayard, Mr. Evers, Mr. [B.?] Beaumez, [Thomas?] Flucker, and [Francis?] Flucker. Appears Knox advanced money for the Flucker's (Thomas and Francis) passage to London and has now requested the money back. Informs Knox they are unable to return the money but will ask Beaumez's permission to draw for the credit.

GLC02437.07512

8 July 1801

Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.

GLC02437.07559

1 December 1801

Bayard, LeRoy, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and a Mr. Evers. Discusses an advancement Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) requested on behalf of her two son's, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox that Messrs Palmer informed Bayard they did not feel authorized to honor any demands by Knox until they contact Calcutta first. Informs Knox they just learn that Mr. [Bon-Albert Briois de] Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez's husband, has died.

GLC02437.07687

30 November 1802

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise & good." Requests Knox to make Cushing a kind offer.

GLC02437.07772

31 May 1803

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to put through a petition.

GLC02437.07803