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[Land bond]

First page signed by John Rynier and David [Fales] as witnesses to the original agreement. A bond given to Francis Reed by Henry Knox for 50 acres of land in Hancock Country, Maine.

GLC02437.07648

to the Senate and House of Representatives

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A letter from Henry Knox to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding Joseph Jones' petition. Knox appears to be seeking help from the...

GLC02437.07650

[Cancelled bond]

A note on the second page is signed by John Gleason. Appears to be a receipt of a note for a lot of land in Lincoln, Maine. A sworn statement by Knox that the note for John Foot has been fully paid.

GLC02437.07651

[Written deposition]

Signed by Benjamin Cates, James Cates, John Cates, and Andrew Cates. Also signed by David Fales as the Justice of the Peace. A written deposition regarding the defacement of surveyed land on Henry Knox's patent in Maine. The deposition describes the...

GLC02437.07653

[Land deed]

Signed by George Ulmer, Polly Ulmer, and David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed in Penobscot Bay, Maine for the sum of $500 paid by Henry Knox to George and Polly Ulmer.

GLC02437.07655

[Land deed]

Signed by David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed for a tract of land in "Waldoborough," Maine for the sum of $200 paid by Henry Knox to Christopher Filer.

GLC02437.07659

[Land sale]

First page signed by John Gleason, David [Fales] and Henry Knox. Page two includes a note signed by Samuel Russell and Benjamin Russell. Appears to be a note for a lot of land in Hancock Country, Maine. The note gives Benjamin Russell 100 acres of...

GLC02437.07663

to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men...

GLC02437.07667

[Committee for the Germans on west side of the "Medumack" River]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Docket states, "Committee for the Germans on West Side of the Medumack [Medomak] River [in Maine]. Appears to discuss land claims involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel Waldo, Waldo...

GLC02437.07675

[Proclamation called by the Governor of Broad Bay]

Appears to be a of a proclamation by Samuel Waldo concerning the settlement of Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). A description of the land and vegetation is also provided. Title and date was taken from the docket. See the following GLC...

GLC02437.07676

to the committee of the Governor

Replies to the committee of the Governor concerning the German settlers on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). See the following GLC numbers for prior letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437...

GLC02437.07677

[Quit Claim]

David Fales and John Gleason signed as witnesses. A land deed for 100 acres of land in Thomaston, Maine for the sum of $100 paid by Henry Knox to John Estes.

GLC02437.07678

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions their prospects will greatly brighten due to the increase of settlers but they have hardly seen any money yet. Complains about their son (likely Henry Jackson Knox) never...

GLC02437.07679

[The adjourned meeting of the old governors on the west side of the Medumack river]

Noted as a "true copy" and signed by John Rynier. Results from the committee's meeting concerning the German settlers in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The Committee voted to have the German proclamation translated into English and to...

GLC02437.07680

[Town meeting]

Noted as a "true copy." Signed by John Rynier. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power...

GLC02437.07681

[Town meeting]

Signed by Thomas McGregor, the Town Clerk, as a witness. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave...

GLC02437.07682

[Land notes]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A statement of land notes. Statement includes a list of people's names and the amounts paid. Date range is possibly from November 1801 to November "1803."

GLC02437.07683

[Advertisement]

Noted as a copy on the docket. An advertisement sent out stating the subscriber (likely Henry Knox) has agreed with the settlers. States, "Emigrants from the States Westward, On principles promising them great prosperity and the establishment of...

GLC02437.07684

[Subscribers to the Penobscot Turnpike]

A list of subscribers petitioning to build a turnpike road from Harriman's Ferry in Prospect, Maine to Kennebec Bridge in Augusta, Maine. Each subscriber agrees to petition the Legislature for the road.

GLC02437.07685

[Response to a meeting]

Knox's response to the meeting held by the Committee in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims in Waldoborough, Maine. Knox agrees to a portion of the settlers claims including the "old Germans." Describes in further detail his...

GLC02437.07686

[Contract]

Signed by John Gleason as a witness. A contract and receipt by Ulmer for land deals involving Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln. Ulmer acknowledges and swears he received $443.50 from Henry Knox for his and his brother's (Phillip Ulmer...

GLC02437.07689

[Land bond]

Signed by Henry Knox, and John Rynier and John Gleason as witnesses. A land bond for Robert Houston, payable to Knox. Houston gave Knox a note for $290 which is to be paid in three years plus interest for a 100 acre lot in Hancock County, Maine.

GLC02437.07692

[to the Committee of old Germans]

Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.

GLC02437.07695

[List]

A list of settlers who have received bonds and given security. List includes settlers names, amount of acres, amount of bonds and notes, and the names of the townships. Title taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07703

[Cancelled bonds]

Phillip Greeley and Robert Swan signed as witnesses. A receipt for a cancelled land bond purchased by "Jonathan" Quinby from Henry Knox. The original note was for the sum of $812 plus interest to be paid in three years for 200 acres of land in...

GLC02437.07708