1783-1815

Document

Title: [Suggesting creation of more accurate maps for Waldo patent waterways]

Discusses the need for accurate maps of the waterways within the Waldo patent to accurately assess the patent.

GLC02437.09306

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Description of the total acreage of the Waldo patent]

Lists the total acreage of the Waldo patent, including all deductions and claims on the lands.

GLC02437.09307

29 October 1779

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William. Discusses mutual female friends in America, deeming the company of American women superior to that of European ladies. Declares, "I cannot my dear Friend get rid of the Idea of our meeting & that soon, our tastes pleasures & pursuits are so much alike that we shall magnifie every enjoyment amazingly... there is a vast difference between this…

GLC02437.10013

8 March 1780

Knowles, Charles, ?-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account between Henry Knox and Charles Knowles]

Knowles signs as paymaster. Lists Knox's accounts regarding several companies.

GLC02437.10478

13 February 1890

Morris, John W., fl. 1890

Typed letter

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Sir and Comrade." Offers his vast legal experience in settling pension claims. Appears to be a generic letter of solicitation. Includes five blank pension forms as examples and one return envelope.

GLC03523.10.206

2 May 1890

Lemon, George E., fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nettie Maitland

Attorney George E. Lemon Requests additional evidence for her claim. Writes, "Your own statements will not be accepted as sufficient, witnesses must be disinterested parties."

GLC03523.10.208

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Rutherford B. Hayes

Portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes is facing towards his right, looking diagonally left. Appears to be wearing a three-piece suit, with the vest unbuttoned and a black tie, mostly hidden by his beard. Mounted to a backerboard (9.9 x 22.3 cm). Board printed with a fading blue rectangle frame (8.8 x 7.6 cm) for the engraving.

GLC00118.01.02

23 April 1801

Winthrop, Thomas, fl. 1801

Manuscript document

Title: to Charles Vaughan and George Ulmer

Noted as a copy. Formally requests an appraisal and description of the metes and bounds in the township of Hampden, Maine that is owned by Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.07524

5 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Agreement for land]

Noted as a copy on the docket. Document is unsigned but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be an agreement allowing Israel [Thorndale] to "enter" and "take hold" of a tract of land located in the back of Hampden, Maine (north of the Waldo patent). Includes details on the size of the land and the terms of the mortgage. Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln's names are noted on the second page. There is a note at the bottom of letter says "The same to Benjamin [Pickman]."

GLC02437.07527

1 June 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: [List of stock at St. Georges]

A list of stock at the farm in St. George, Maine. The list contains the number of horses, sheep, oxen, and so on.

GLC02437.07537

9 June 1801

Seobey, John, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Appears to be an official statement of events that took place in the county of Hancock, Maine. An informant reported there was a large gathering of armed men who intended to head to [Cartine?], Maine to release the prisoners. The informant reports the group of men were armed with muskets, bayonets, knapsacks, and swords and were trying to recruit followers and threatening those who refused to join them. Date was added at a later date in pen. There is a note written from George Ulmer on the bottom of the letter dated the same day stating Seobey made a solemn oath to the truth of his testimony.

GLC02437.07542

22 June 1801

McGlathery, William, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Receipt for highway taxes]

Receipt for highway taxes paid by Henry Knox on the Muscongus patent (also known as the Waldo patent) in the township of Frankfort, Maine for the year 1800.

GLC02437.07549

6 July 1801

Manuscript letter

Title: to unkown [illegible]

Letter is illegible due to fading. Name and date taken from a note added at a later date.

GLC02437.07557

11 July 1801

Welch, Abraham, fl. 1801

Manuscript letter

Title: to Esquire Elmore

Noted as a copy. Appears to be discussing an encounter he had with a "hellish gang" and reports on the information he learned. Mentions he was unwillingly "anisiated" [initiated?] this day into the "Diabolical Lodge" by one of the members of that society. Comments Elmore's and the others (likely the surveyors) lives are "very much exposed." Reports the people called "Liberty men" near the Waldo patent are gathering with the intention of releasing the prisoners and stopping the surveying. Notes the men received legal council and were told if they took 101 men it could not be called a riot.…

GLC02437.07563

11 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Letter is possibly a copy. The letter is not signed but based on the content it is likely from Knox. Continues to discuss the ongoing conflict with the settlers and the surveyors on the north part of the Waldo patent. Informs Knox of rumors of men gathering to head to Castine, Maine to release the prisoners but does not appear to take much stock in the reports. Says, "I cannot believe that a considerable number of men can be found who will go into direct rebellion against [the] laws of there country without [the] least cause who have no claim upon me, who are not upon my lands, & of…

GLC02437.07564

16 July 1801

Hall, Joseph, 1720-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he paid $750 and received the release on a note as Knox had instructed. Also mentions they arrested Knox's farrier but ended up releasing him. Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers and surveyors on the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.07569

22 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [An affidavit from Henry Knox]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. An affidavit by Henry Knox concerning a land warrant granted to him for his military services. Appears Knox delivered the warrant to Richard Platt and received a certificate for $1000 from Platt signed by Winthrop Sargent. Note at bottom of the document states "Sworn before Major Wheaton Justice Peace 22 Aug', 1801." Docket notes the affidavit was written from Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07586

22 August 1801

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the progress of the surveying and updates Knox on his schedule. Mentions the committee's presence may help keep the peace with the settlers. Letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07585.

GLC02437.07588

22 August 1801

Manuscript letter

Title: to Unknown

Discusses the progress of the surveying. Notes Mr. [John?] Gleason and his party will be with [George?] Ulmer on Monday. Also mentions Thomas and Major [Benjamin?] Bracket will be assembling the people on Monday to explain the surveying and to try to obtain men to accompany the surveyors. Addressor name is not listed. Based on the content of the letter it is possible the addressor is Henry Knox, however, the letter is not in Henry Knox's handwriting. Docket notes the letter was written to George Ulmer.

GLC02437.07589

25 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture for land in Hampden, Maine]

Noted as a copy. A detailed indenture between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and Thomas Lindall Winthrop. The indenture appears to be for two tracts of land in Hampden, Maine sold to Winthrop by Knox, Lincoln, and Jackson. Indenture includes the boundaries of the land, terms of the agreement, and the amounts to be paid.

GLC02437.07592

28 August 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829.

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be reporting on the activities of the settlers. States "they [the settlers and/or bandits?] act upon system - that they have their spies out - that they occupy certain posts - & keep up a frequent communication between different parties." Date was taken from the docket. Written from Davistown, Maine which is possibly present day Liberty, Maine.

GLC02437.07594

3 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to unknown

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses a large barn full of various items such as hay and rye. Also discusses a shed adjoining the barn and the total value of the goods. Letter is likely referring to Mr. Joseph Jones or Mr. Benjamin Bartlett's barn that was burnt down by the settlers in retaliation of Knox's surveying. See George Ulmer's letter to Henry Knox informing him about the fire (GLC02437.07605). Written on verso of a printed document: "Know all men by these presents..."

GLC02437.07603

9 September 1801

Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox [in French]

Letter is in French. Lucy Flucker Knox is the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.07608

10 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [A list of insurgents]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the insurgents. Relays a conversation between James [Cates] and William Whitney (who is one of the names listed as an insurgent). Appears Whitney was trying to find out the whereabouts of the surveyors from Cates who refused to tell him. On the last page there is also a list of names of the residents of Jackson, Maine. Docket suggests letter is written to Joseph Jones. Date was written at a later date in pen.

GLC02437.07609

16 September 1801

Towle, Simon, fl. 1801-1805

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Captain Hunter

Noted as a copy. Reports on conversation he had with an old acquaintance regarding the settlers' opinions about Knox's lands being surveyed. His friend says the settlers are determined to butcher the Ulmer's, Houston, and Wilson with bayonets. Also reports the settlers had 60 to 70 men out on Sunday and the settlers expect to receive information the next time Ulmer's party goes. Says the settlers swore revenge against Wilson who they say abused the prisoners. Reports on several incidences where the insurgent have threaten other settlers at gun point for not joining them. Appears to be…

GLC02437.07616