16 June 1795

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear the Knox and his family have arrived safely in Boston and hopes that their journey to Maine will be peaceful. Also forwards some papers (not included).

GLC02437.06443

May 1796

Waldo, Samuel, 1764-?

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition for Falmouth lands in Maine]

Previous research suggests the document was written in May 1796; that date was added in pen on page one at a later time. A petition on behalf of several members of the Waldo and Winslow families for a portion of the Falmouth lands in Maine. A note at bottom says that the letter was sent to General Henry Knox via Joseph Peirce. Signed by Samuel Waldo on behalf of William Wetmore, Sarah Waldo Wetmore, Elizabeth Winslow, Lucy Waldo, Isaac Winslow, and George W. Irving.

GLC02437.06758

22 July 1796

Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from the Treasury Department. Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury, has been requested by the House of Representatives to prepare a report on the establishment of districts for collecting duties along the United States border with Canada. Asks Knox a series of questions on the subject to help him prepare his report. Questions revolve around locations of British settlements in Canada, trade between the British and the Americans, and other similar themes.

GLC02437.06789

12 October 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Writes that he received Winslow's earlier letter. Declares that he is not yet ready to sell the land in question, and if he decides to, he will sell it at public auction, which would allow Mr. Anderson his fair chance at purchasing it. Discusses several other business and land transactions.

GLC02437.06838

18 October 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Abiel Wood

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Asks for information about chartering vessels of different sizes and at different times of the year, in Wiscasset (he spells it "Wisscasset") or on Penobscot Bay, in Maine.

GLC02437.06845

31 October 1796

Wood, Abiel, fl. 1743-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Answers Knox's question from his previous letter (see GLC02437.06845) regarding vessels sailing to and from Wiscasset. Provides information about the size of the boats sailing from that location, where they are traveling, and how much cargo they can carry. Promises to help Knox if he can be of service.

GLC02437.06855

21 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06970

28 May 1797

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06976

17 September 1797

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of land and possibly having yet another survey done to determine the acreage of plots.

GLC02437.07031

8 November 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

GLC02437.07044

5 March 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver Wolcott

Discusses accounts and related financial business. Noted as private.

GLC02437.07099

10 March 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver Wolcott

Mentions the duties of a collector. First page is extremely faded and basically illegible. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07102

27 May 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: 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

28 May 1798

Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses an issue between the War and Treasury departments concerning the navy and perhaps the building of ships.

GLC02437.07136

31 May 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine and an assessment of the rights to that land, which will be going up for auction.

GLC02437.07140

7 June 1798

Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1822

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks on behalf of the President, John Adams, for Knox's opinion concerning the ability of Samuel Nicholson and whether he should be appointed to a new command. At the time, Nicholson was assigned command of the USS Constitution. Noted as written at the Treasury department. Marked "private."

GLC02437.07147

16 December 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Knox that Nathaniel Hatch is eager to purchase land from Knox, but Knox's asking price is higher than Hatch had expected. Winslow also discusses other land issues and Thomas Flucker's estate.

GLC02437.07208

January 13, 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox that he is "suffering much injury from Pillagers upon your Lands in Falmouth." Winslow says that "the Secretary of the Treasury, has instituted an investigation of the Conduct of the Marshal of this District, in consequence of some complaints exhibited against Him, in a Letter to the President." Winslow asks that Knox not tell the attorney, Mr. Davis, that he wrote or knows about the matter. Winslow hopes that Knox could perhaps mention him to fill the position of Marshal of the District.

GLC02437.07223

February 13, 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox, "I have pursued unremittingly the Steps requisite to promote your desire of speedily commanding monies for some of your Lots in Falmouth, as express'd in your last Lettr." Winslow explains whom he has been in contact with and who has interest in purchasing the lots, including "Capt. S. Noyes." Land belonging to Mrs. Flucker and Mr. Waldo have been reduced, Winslow writes. Winlsow expects that Knox will keep to his word about deals and interest agreements he has made. Winslow breaks down how the Waldo land holding have been distributed among the Waldo heirs.

GLC02437.07233

27 March 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow received Knox's letter of 27 March 1799. Winslow tells Knox, "on the morrow shall inform Merrills and Bracket of your acceptance of their terms...." Winslow mentions a problem he has concerning his (Winslow's) problem.

GLC02437.07250

2 April 1799

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Knox of the difficult time he had surveying Penobscot due to difficult woodland and stormy weather. Winslow is trying to secure payment from buyers, "Messrs Merril and Brackett," who are awaiting a survey of the area. The don't want to make a payment until they have a deed.

GLC02437.07251

01 August 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Agreement

Copy of an agreement between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and Thomas Lindall Winthrop. Knox, Lincoln, and Jackson agree to pay Winthrop debts due from land sales. Payment is preferred "in specie to the said Land." A postscript dated August 4, 1800 on the document mentions another illegible agreement made with someone else.

GLC02437.07439

06 October 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Debt to Thomas L. Winthrop]

The debt to Winthrop "may be satisfied by the appraisment one of any of the lands held by in the Towns of Hampden Bangor or Prospect on Penobscot River, or in the Towns of North Port or Ducktrap on Penobscot bay."

GLC02437.07467

17 February 1801

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be seeking help from Knox in finding employment. Discusses being ill and other misfortunes his family has suffered. Notes he has had to depend on his brother for help and seeks any type of employment where he can use his skills.

GLC02437.07507

25 July 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to Thomas S. Winthrop

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions the land in Hampden, Maine has been surveyed. Says [Winthrop and/or Sullivan?] need to decide whether he/they want the land conveyed by a fee or through a deed of mortgage. Discusses further details concerning the land and the deed. Docket notes the letter is to Thomas Winthrop and William Sullivan. Letter appears to be a draft.

GLC02437.07576