27 December 1787

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the ratification convention for the United States Constitution, and the chances of it being accepted. Writes, "I have been waiting the event of our Elections here of Delegates for the Convention, which have men more in favor of the Constitution than many expected. I am not particularly acquainted with the Sentiments of the members chosen, relation to the merits or demerits of the System - but many very reputable characters are chosen and men whose Sentiments in General are in favor of good government - two days ago the friends of the Constitution thought there was no chance of its…

GLC02437.03742

3 January 1788

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a legal matter, possibly related to the Waldo Patent. Mentions Colonel Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.03751

23 March 1788

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses details related to Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Refers to business matters between Knox and his late father (also named Isaac Winslow). Relates that Mr. Flucker (Knox's father-in-law), Isaac Winslow, Sr., and Governor James Bowdoin had been involved in glass works together, the General Court had granted them land which they sold, and now he is trying to sort out the details of the ownership and purchase of the land.

GLC02437.03827

9 January 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business venture involving Winslow, Knox, Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, and a Mr. Jones and a Mr. Robbins (likely pertaining to the Waldo patent lands). Reports that Mr. Jones's abrupt departure and resignation has delayed the completion of their business. Mentions that his cousin Samuel Winslow is going to travel on business as well.

GLC02437.04080

January 25, 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Despite not having written a letter to Knox or having heard from him since Knox left, he has not been inattentive to their business interests. Discusses petitions regarding the Waldo patent lands, and reports that W. Peirce will write Knox with more detail on the subject. Writes that Captain Ludwig wants to have the petition withdrawn and have the decision about the lands left to "three impartial men." Relates that Captain [George] Ulmer is suffering insults for working with them. Describes an uprising against him by the people of Ducktrap, who accused him of being "the enemy of the…

GLC02437.04097

22 March 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter and was pleased to hear that Knox had recovered from illness. Asks about Knox's plans regarding their joint interests in the eastern Waldo patent lands, and whether Knox's agent will be acting on behalf of them both. Discusses the settlers on the land, and when they shall be making their payments. Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer and mentions conversations he has had with Captain Ludwig regarding legal petitions about their land. Also mentions a bond agreement with Mr. Stephen Gorham (brother of Nathaniel Gorham; see GLC02437.04148). Extensive note…

GLC02437.04149

31 August 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Reports that he went to Boston to complete the legal business with the Winslow brothers. Found that Samuel has not returned from Philadelphia and says the business will be completed in Beverly next week. There were several issues surrounding the power of attorney the Winslows had for Mr. and Mrs. Wall. Goes into detail about issues related to the Waldo Patent.

GLC02437.05919

18 October 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends instructions for Knox's attorneys to deliver and receive deeds for lands in Maine. This involves squatters on his land. "Free" stamped and handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05947

20 October 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Instructions concerning purchase of land from the Winslows]

Gives detailed instructions to John Steele Tyler and Ebenezer Vesey to deal with squatters on his Waldo Patent lands. Provides information on legal settlers.

GLC02437.05952

February 4, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Dane

Discusses having the legislature right mistakes made by the land surveyors in relation to the Waldo Patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06343

February 3, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement to employ men for the summer to work on canals or other buildings on his property.

GLC02437.06611

10 March 1797

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter

Title: to [Life ?] Wilson

Asks Wilson to purchase several building items, such as boards, and gives other directions as well.

GLC02437.06928

16 June 1797

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a resolve concerning a dispute between Knox and the settlers on the Waldo patent. Docket written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06987

24 August 1798

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses possibly settling on the Waldo Patent.

GLC02437.07166

3 March 1799

Wilson, Life, fl. 1799-1800

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Wilson has received Knox's letter of December 12, 1799 and is sorry that Knox is not happy with the saws he received. Wilson is working hard to correct that and get Knox "a single saw agreable to your Request." Wilson says the "intention of this Letter is to have you send me some Mill saws."

GLC02437.07241

23 December 1799

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dane has received Knox's letters of the 23rd and 26th of November. He tells Knox, "I will no endeavour to have an early meeting of the Commissioners in order to finish the business as soon as possible."

GLC02437.07343

10 May 1800

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winchester tells Knox that he and "Mr. White" are sending "Mr. Isaac Dana" to examine Knox's lumber. If he approves, Winchester will order lumber from Knox.

GLC02437.07405

01 June 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Dane

Knox writes Dane asking him and his fellow Commissioners to move quickly deciding Knox's case. Paper is very thin and writing very faded.

GLC02437.07419

07 June 1800

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dane received Knox's letter of June 1. Talks about Knox's election to the general court and gives an analysis concerning the presidential election. Dane believes that "Mr. Adams enemies among federal men" are trying to arrange the voting so the Charles Cotesworth Pinckney wins the presidency.

GLC02437.07423

31 October 1800

Wilson, Life, fl. 1799-1800

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement

Agreement between Knox and Life Wilson. Wilson will take care of the saw mills, grist mills, locks, and canals in Warren County. Wilson is also in charge the employees of the these mills. They agree to split the shares of the grist mill. Knox agrees to pay Wilson $25 a month for his services.

GLC02437.07480

16 July 1801

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Autograph document signed

Title: [Quit Claim]

Letter signed by Edmund Winchester, and Aman Winchester and Joseph Hall as witnesses. A quit claim for two lots in Lincoln County, Maine. Document appears to be releasing all rights (title and claim) from Edmund Winchester to Knox and his heirs. Also appears a lot has been contracted to Joshua Palmer and one to Joseph Sherman. Date was added at a later date in pen. Docket notes received 10 August 1801.

GLC02437.07570

20 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Wilson

Instructions given to Wilson regarding Wilson's year assignment working for Knox. Specifically, Wilson is instructed to superintend the St. Georges mills by checking on them daily . He is also expected to attend to the docks and canals. Written at Montpelier in St. Georges [present day Thomaston, Maine]. Date was taken from docket.

GLC02437.07699

23 March 1804

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Mortgage cancelled]

Documents the cancellation of a mortgage made to Winchester by Henry Knox on a plot of land in Maine. Signed by Winchester and by David Russell as witness.

GLC02437.07851

February 11, 1805

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Write that Knox owes money on notes belonging to them. They did not expect he would have left town the previous summer without paying some of it, so they hope he will do so without further delay.

GLC02437.07907

January 1795

Dandridge, Bartholomew, 1737-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter Knox had requested and says the president has no objection to his letter of the 30th being published. Dated "Thursday." Written in the third person and signed in the text.

GLC02437.08120