28 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Thanks him for his recent letter. Writes that he hopes Winslow has received "the report of the committee, and the decision of the house thereon - If you do not like the opinion of the house you can probably have it negatived in the Senate." Discusses in great detail the issues of bringing their Waldo patent issues before the legislature, using the help of their friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, an attorney.

GLC02437.04260

14 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Writes that he received Winslow's letter but was unable to reply due to absence. Explains that his youngest child has been gravely ill. Discusses the General Court's debates on a petition, apparently regarding their Waldo patent lands, as well as other business concerns.

GLC02437.04282

23 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Thanks Winslow for paying the arrearages of taxes on the Waldo patent and obtaining the deeds. Asks for further details concerning accounting matters, and discusses more business concerning the patent. Expresses his sadness that Winslow was not able to obtain a position in the revenue department. Encourages him by letting him know that he will have Knox's assistance if the opportunity presents itself.

GLC02437.04395

15 June 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is sorry for the delay in sending "the deeds respecting the lands in Nottingham [west]." Winslow's recent letter has removed objections Knox had to signing the deeds, so he will forward them by way of Henry Jackson. Outlines some of the details of the land agreement. Hopes he will not send the deeds on without receiving adequate security. Discusses attending the general court to settle business with the land; will not be able to attend the current session, but should be able to attend the next. Hopes that Winslow as well as the younger Isaac Winslow will be able…

GLC02437.04626

10 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Apologizes for not having written sooner and discusses estimates relating to land deals. Notes he finds it unlikely that the state will cover any differences in quantity, as had been suggested, due to the member's prior voting record on the subject. Informs Isaac he has increased the advancement of his brother's, [Samuel Winslow], cash because of his current situation. Requests that he meets with his cousin, Isaac, and make a determination of whether they will accept Knox's offer on some land (includes part of the Waldo patent). They will need to provide Knox with evidence that there are…

GLC02437.05731

19 March 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Signature is partially missing. Knox says Samuel Winslow is planning to draw two bills, each for $250 at 15 days sight, upon him. The payment is supposed to be an advance for the money Samuel is set to receive for the buyout of their interest in the Waldo Patent. Knox will accept the bills. Has written to his attorney Nathan Dane of Beverly, Massachusetts to draw up the necessary papers for the sale of the Waldo lands. Dane will call upon the Winslows for information. Reports that Samuel said it would be too much trouble to find out if there are incumbrances on their portion of the Waldo…

GLC02437.05855

14 November 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

May be written on Knox's behalf by his assistant, Samuel Shaw. Though docket notes that the addressee is Samuel Winslow, the document itself lists the addressee as Isaac Winslow. In response to Winslow's earlier letter, discusses legal arrangements for the Waldo patent lands, and the difficulties facing Winslow's lime business. Also considers several other related matters.

GLC02437.09141

January 26, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Discusses documents he has recently examined which suggest a dispute over the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo between his son Samuel Waldo, and his sons-in-law Isaac Winslow (father of the addressee) and Thomas Flucker (father-in-law of Henry Knox).

GLC02437.09172

17 March 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Declares that the papers he and Winslow have on the claim of Mrs. [possibly Sarah] Waldo on the Waldo estate are likely all the papers that exist. Discusses Mrs. Waldo's claim, and asks that Winslow, his brother [Samuel Winslow], and his cousin [Isaac Winslow, Sr.] get all their papers on the subject in order, as Knox will be visiting and would like to meet with them about it. Also discusses claims on the Muscongus patent by the Plymouth Company, as well as monies owed on the Muscongus patent.

GLC02437.09174

10 October 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses legal issues concerning the land owned and taxes owed by his late mother-in-law, Hannah Flucker, in Falmouth, Maine. Extracts are included which list out who the land was sold to and the amount of taxes paid. Expresses his desire to prevent future lands from being sold for taxes in the future.

GLC02437.09202

8 August 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Dalrymple

Written by Major General Knox to Major General Dalrymple, the quartermaster general of the British Army. References Dalrymple's letter of 17 July. Tells him that Washington has consented to the immediate exchange of Captain Snow. Wishes Dalrymple happiness if he ends up leaving for Europe. Wants him to send his compliments to Mr. Elliot and Captain Churchill. Would send compliments to Captain Bushell, but he presumes he is in Maryland by now.

GLC02437.01520

25 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Draft in Samuel Shaw's hand. Writes, "I am sorry to acquaint you, that the endeavors of your friends to obtain permission for your return to Boston have proved ineffectual. Some late acts of Congress and of the Legislature of Massachusetts, render it impossible for you to come out from New-York, either by the way of Jersey or any of the neighbouring places. The only possible one in which you can return to your friends, will be by going in a flag to Rhode Island, and thence applying to the authority of Massachusetts for leave to proceed to Boston. Or, on your arrival at Rhode Island, you…

GLC02437.01681

6 May 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Wilson

Encloses Catharine Macaulay's proposals regarding a subscription for her history (possibly referring to her book, A History of England from the Accession of James I to the Elevation of the House of Hanover). Writes, "If you could induce any Gentleman to take this matter under his immediate patronage and make personal applications, more subscribers might be obtained than in any other way. By pursuing this method I obtained three hundred subscribers in one day."

GLC02437.03140

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

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

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

4 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Dane

Discusses difficulty with "Francis Waldo's proportion." Offers to "co-operate many reasonable measure on the part of the Flucker Family to prevent the Winslows from suffering by the omision of the bond, which I suppose they would have given if required." Asks Nathan Dane to "devise some safe remedy for the evil, if it can be done." Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10265

28 August 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Dane

Asks Dane to give General Jackson any advice concerning a petition to the General Court over land. Also allows him to make any modifications to the petition as he sees fit. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10278

26 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Cook

Informs Captain Cook he cannot help him obtain a promotion to command a company of artillery. Writes, "Congress agreably [sic] to the confederation cannot make any appointments of military officers..."

GLC02437.03070

10 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.

GLC02437.03107

circa 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Paper on the United States Constitution]

Knox's views on government and how the Articles of Confederation are not effective. Pages 5-8 constitute a redraft of pages 1-4. Sewn binding.

GLC02437.03650

3 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Constable

Has received his recent letter about Constable's stake in the Kennebunk Company (see GLC02437.05218). Writes, "In answer to which I can only say [inserted: that] as you were one of Mr Duers associates that I must refer you" to him. Wishes him a good voyage.

GLC02437.05222

21 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Cony

Asks Doctor Daniel Cony if the survey of the Plymouth Patent is complete.

GLC02437.06527