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to Henry Knox

Describes a trip down a river. Date and place writ from docket.

GLC02437.07011

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about his plans to start a business here in Calcutta, and notes that this idea was "formed with the concurrence of my Wise counsellor [sic] Mrs. B - " who is presumably his wife, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez. Continues on to discusses...

GLC02437.07013

Refernces in Canaan

List of names.

GLC02437.07016

to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Expresses her disappointment and anxiety at not hearing from her sons.

GLC02437.07019

to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Describes her health and life in Calcutta.

GLC02437.07026

[Statement]

Discusses a difference that arose between Captain Samuel Nicholson and Colonel George Claghorn, the ship's builder. The men almost came to blows after Claghorn allowed visitors on board the day before the ships launching without Nicholson's...

GLC02437.07033

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Maine lands.

GLC02437.07042

to Henry Knox

Discusses bank notes and other finances.

GLC02437.07049

to William Bingham

Mentions a trip to Philadelphia and bonds.

GLC02437.07052

[Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and settlers that they will go into a large swamp and cut down cedar trees to use for logs.

GLC02437.07053

[List of settlers]

Lists names of settlers on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.07058

to Henry Knox

Discusses a bank note and a possible extension of time, probably for some sort of payment. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07061

to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of a note and the possibility of Knox needing a security.

GLC02437.07063

to Henry Knox

Discusses a treaty with the Indians and sends his compliments to him.

GLC02437.07065

to Jeremy Belknap

Informs Dr. Belknap that the document he is asking about is probably a forgery.

GLC02437.07066

to Henry Knox

Discusses a deed of land and inserts a paragraph from another correspondence.

GLC02437.07067

to Jeremy Belknap

Discusses a deed between the Indians and American government.

GLC02437.07069

to Henry Knox

Asks for an accurate statement about some property.

GLC02437.07070

to William Bingham

Discusses some purchases and states that he is unable to pay Alexander Baring immediately.

GLC02437.07073

to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]

Writes to her niece, Lucy Flucker Knox, asking about her family, particularly her sisters Caroline and Julia, as well as her own sons.

GLC02437.07075

to Henry Knox

Discusses lime burning.

GLC02437.07078

to Henry Knox

Complains about not hearing from Knox and discusses the events in France and Europe, as well as relations between America and France.

GLC02437.07081

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes about a young man traveling to America on the ship carrying this letter and discusses her daughter Harriette's health as well as the rest of her family.

GLC02437.07085

[Remarks]

Discusses land deeds and recommends a list of books. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07086

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to look over an enclosed document (not included), regarding their business in Maine.

GLC02437.07092

to Clement Biddle [incomplete]

Discusses some sort of business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Writing is extremely faded and water stained, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.07096

to Henry Knox

Expresses concern that Knox has not repaid the loan he got from Alexander Baring. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07111

to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Writes to her sons, stating that she has not heard from them in a while and about the ships and news from the family.

GLC02437.07117

to Alexander Baring

Discusses a debt and the possibility of extending the time in which he has to pay it back. Writing is very faded and water damaged, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.07119

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's brother William's finances.

GLC02437.07121

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring, especially since Baring will be leaving the country soon. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07127

to William Bingham

Discusses a debt, most likely the one he owes to Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07129

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox that the due date for the payment of a settlement to the state is approaching. Discusses a draft and money for Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07132

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters and again reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07135

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has to leave town in a hurry and will not be able to see him before he leaves.

GLC02437.07138

[Diary of weather at Brigadier's Island]

Lists the wind and temperature patterns for every morning and evening in the month of May.

GLC02437.07141

[Deed]

Deed of land in the town of Ducktrap. Signed by Studly, with Philip and George Ulmer signing as witnesses.

GLC02437.07145

to Henry Knox

Expresses sympathy over Knox's disappointment at not getting a loan and discusses various financial matters such as the Eastern lands, payment to the National bank and bonds.

GLC02437.07156

[Opinion on the case of Captain Samuel Nicholson and Col. George Claghorn]

Knox's opinion on the conflict between Nicholson and Claghorn, which is outlined in GLC02437.07033. May be incomplete.

GLC02437.07173

to Henry Knox

Discusses debts and Knox's potential sources for money to pay off his debts.

GLC02437.07175

to Henry Knox

Relays a message concerning the son of a mutual acquaintance who offers his services to Knox. Noted as written in Medford, state unknown.

GLC02437.07180

to William Bingham

Discusses issues with the land the possibility of selling their farms.

GLC02437.07187

to Henry Knox

Discusses his family and their health and setting up a business. Also asks for news about Knox and his family as well as Beaumez's stepsons and complains that he has never received a letter from them.

GLC02437.07197

to Clement Biddle

Knox tells Biddle that he has received from the "bank of the US, the dividends on a share...in the name of my late daughter Julia." Knox has misplaced the certificate. Knox tells Biddle he is trying to acquire money to improve his estate.

GLC02437.07201

to John L. Borland

Leonard writes his brother John. The letter is "delivered to you by Mr. Henry Jackson Knox, midshipman on board the United States Frigate Constitution." Leonard explains that "Mr. Knox is son to General Knox, who was one of our first military...

GLC02437.07211

[List Provisional Army Officers]

List of Provisional army officers including Alexander Hamilton as Inspector General "with rank of Major General," Charles Pinckney as "Major General," Henry Knox as Major General, etc.

GLC02437.07216

to Henry Knox

Bingham acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 30 December 1798. Bingham sees that Knox has "not as yet made a final arrangement with the Holders of your Notes, - but which I hope will be speedily terminated." Bingham is pleased to know that...

GLC02437.07227

to Henry Knox

Badcock writes to Knox on behalf of his friend Mr. Webber, who is inquiring about "a large amount of Goods sold by you on his account to Col. Ogden some years ago." Knox has not finished repaying Webber. The balance is thirty pounds.

GLC02437.07234

to Henry Knox

Cryptic letter to Knox outlining the Colonel Boyd's military resume in the West Indies. Perhaps seeking a position from Knox.

GLC02437.07238

to Henry Knox

Bingham has anxiously awaited a reply from Knox. Bingham is happy to learn that Knox "arrangements with most of your Creditors and that you are likely to be relieved from your temporary Embarassments." Bingham asks Knox if he would consult with...

GLC02437.07248