10 June 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various business agreements she enclosed (not present) relating to powers of attorney. Pertains to the Ohio Company. Also discusses her son's travels to India with a Captain Sarly. Sarly highly praised her son's service.

GLC02437.05500

16 July 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver an enclosed letter (not present) to Mr. Kean respecting payment to the Ohio Company. Talks about mutual acquaintances. Mentions seeing John Jay, "I had the pleasure to see Chief Justice Jay on his Rout thro' this Place: the Papers must have conveyed to you the Spirited & Patriotic Address & Conduct of the Citizens of Lansingburgh on Mr. Jay's arrival..." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05541

February 12, 1794

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter for Major Sargent. Asks Knox to deliver it. The letter asks Sargent to convey to her a deed for the lands she purchased through the Ohio Company. Sargent was holding her land in trust, which the company's directors did for "all the Lands belonging to Persons under his Agency." Believes it is proper for Sargent to re-convey the lands before he departs for the Western Territory, as soldiers often are exposed to "Accidents." Goes into the details of what she needs. Postscript says her eldest son sends his regards.

GLC02437.06044