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to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his kindness and expresses his sympathy for the death of so many of the Knox children. Informs Knox about an idea for building a meeting house and that he will oversee the process.

GLC02437.07112

to Henry Knox

Discusses the offer of a survey of Thomaston, Maine, which he declined, on behalf of Knox.

GLC02437.07114

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox concerning the market for various types of lumber.

GLC02437.07116

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring, especially since Baring will be leaving the country soon. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07127

to William Bingham

Discusses a debt, most likely the one he owes to Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07129

List of horses & colts belonging to Genl Knox

Lists all of Henry Knox's horses by name and their foals by age along with their respective height.

GLC02437.07130

to Oliver Wolcott

Writes a recommendation for his friend Henry Jackson to the Naval department. Noted as a copy. Written at a later date.

GLC02437.07134

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters and again reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07135

to unknown

Discusses payments.

GLC02437.07137

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received his letter with $60 and a cask of seeds. Discusses feeding cattle, and the cows and oxen themselves.

GLC02437.07139

to Henry Knox

Discusses the transporting of logs.

GLC02437.07143

[Deed]

Deed of land in the town of Ducktrap. Signed by Studly, with Philip and George Ulmer signing as witnesses.

GLC02437.07145

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

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a bill as he is going away.

GLC02437.07150

to Mr. White

Letterpress copy. Discusses his concerns about the navy, and mentions a "few ships of War, and the french [sic] have a few, would in a few days convey an army of ten thousand blacks and people of color in Vessels seized from our own citizens."...

GLC02437.07154

to Henry Knox

Describes the landscaping for Knox's house, Montpelier.

GLC02437.07158

to James McHenry

Recommends an acquaintance who wants to be a lieutenant in the infantry to McHenry, the Secretary of War.

GLC02437.07160

to Henry Knox

Discusses possibly settling on the Waldo Patent.

GLC02437.07166

to Edward Tobey

Forwards a set of papers for the records (not included).

GLC02437.07176

to Henry Knox

Relays a message concerning the son of a mutual acquaintance who offers his services to Knox. Noted as written in Medford, state unknown.

GLC02437.07180

[Memorandum]

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

GLC02437.07181

to Benjamin Lincoln

Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.

GLC02437.07183

[Memorandum]

Discusses a sale of land. Docket appears to be written by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.07188

to Daniel Russell

Asks Russell to help persuade his uncle to allow him to enter the army immediately because he really does not want to return to Boston. Goes on to describe his present situation, which he is enjoying. Noted as written in "New Port," which is...

GLC02437.07191

to Henry Knox

Discusses two brigs and their cargo

GLC02437.07199