13 August 1800

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he was gratified that Miss [Lucy] Knox (Henry Knox's daughter) had a nice visit with them. Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Says he hopes the "Essex Jesuits" are unable to raise General [Charles Cotesworth?] [Pinckney] to the presidency. Comments the [Jesuits] party is not popular or influential. Expresses his desire for John Adams to be reelected and says Thomas Jefferson is the most dreaded candidate. Also discusses foreign politics and the issues with France and Britain.

GLC02437.09866

8 December 1799

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford tells Knox that "Mr. Wood has returned from Boston without the volume, which I mentioned to you I expected." He wants Knox to pass on to Knox's daughter Lucy that he will "be on the last of December." Bradford also says "I heard it mentioned by a gentleman lately from Boston, that Mr. Secy. Pickering and Genl Hamilton kept back some dispatches from France several weeks, when the President was at Quincy, which related to the affairs of the Envoys; an in consequence of which must ensure attaches to those Gentlemen. They are opposed to the Embassy, I imagine."

GLC02437.07336

17 March 1797

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for money to fund a building for Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

GLC02437.06933

10 June 1800

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford writes Knox that when Knox's daughter is ready, Bradford will travel to Thomaston to accompany her to Wiscasset where he lives. Mentions "Mr. Forsyth's" plans to travel there as well. Bradford says "the court is the second Tuesday in July; at which time, I think Miss K will have a more agreeable visit than at present."

GLC02437.07427

18 June 1800

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford talks about Mr. Forsyth coming to see him and wishes for Knox to pass on the word Forsyth. Bradford says his wife would like to visit the Knoxes and asks if Knox's daughter will be visiting Bradford.

GLC02437.07429

11 November 1801

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he had the pleasure of seeing Knox's family on his way to Boston, Massachusetts. Notes another trial will be held and discusses a particular judge. States the judge has always been a federal and "does not approve of the new order of things so much, I imagine, as yourself ." Asks Knox to write to [David] Cobb and seek his advise on the situation.

GLC02437.07662

28 April 1802

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the pleasant weather they are having. Mentions there will be a meeting of the Justices of Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine on Monday. Also mentions he would like some of Knox's peach trees.

GLC02437.07729

29 September 1802

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he sent Knox a horse that has only been ridden for two miles. Asks Knox to send him $50 either in gold or silver. Also discusses various people visiting them including Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.07753

3 June 1803

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a Mr. Copeland of Warren for an appointment as Special Justice, but also believes that Colonel Head or Josiah Reed would be an acceptable choice. Discusses the local bank as well.

GLC02437.07805

12 September 1805

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that since Knox has declined to be a candidate for state Congress in the next election, many reputable men in his district are supporting a Mr. Orchard Cook. Provides some of his qualifications, including that he is a Federalist, and asks Knox to write his friends in support of Cook.

GLC02437.07971

12 October 1805

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends John Merrick of Hallowell, Maine, for a Justice of the Peace commission. Also suggests Jonathan Ellis of Topsham for a Special Justice position. Explains their qualifications.

GLC02437.07974

circa 1800

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox, and her potential visit with them. Lucy Knox's life span used as a circa date.

GLC02437.09905

June 5, 1795

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to an earlier query from Knox regarding a preacher. Notes he does not know of any young preachers in Knox's area. Sends his respects to Mrs. [Lucy] and Miss [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.09909

circa 12 October 1795-1806

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter and mentions a grant to the Judge Probate and asks for Knox's assistance in obtaining a position. Year of creation unknown.

GLC02437.09930

circa 1795-1806

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses mills and a port. Place writ illegible.

GLC02437.09934