8 November 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

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

GLC02437.07187

3 December 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: 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

2 June 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams

Knox writes to President Adams, urging him to allow Knox's son Henry to be promoted from midshipmen to Lieutenant in the US Navy. (Knox Jr. was midshipman on the USS Constitutionl). The docket reads, "The President on the receipt of this letter dd Henry a Commission of Lieutenant in the Navy, filled up with his own hand."

GLC02437.07272

30 June 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Knox tells that he and General Cobb have discussed at length "the subject of accelerating the value of the upper and Lower millions" parts of Maine. Knox explains the need and his ideas for surveying and pricing the land and the lumber.

GLC02437.07274

8 November 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Contract]

This agreement says that "the subscriber expecting dayly to receive from Daniel Davis Esq. of Portland, an account of the sales of property in Falmouth hereby pledges himself as soon as he shall receive such account ...that he will transmit to Mrs. Bridge...an order for the amount which will probably be from 1400 to 1500 Dollars." Docket notes this document was given to Moses Copeland for Mr. Bridge.

GLC02437.07325

20 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Barron

Knox's son has been under the command of Captain Barron as a lieutenant. Knox informs Barron that despite a recommendation from John Adams, "the Senate had declined to approve the nomination of the President of the United States of him as a Lieutenant of the Navy." Secretary of the Navy Stoddert suggested Henry Jackson Knox be a midshipman under Barron, but Knox believes his son would see that as a "degradation." Knox asks Barron, then, if his son Henry Jackson Knox could be "an acting Lieutenant with the emoluments only of a midshipman."

GLC02437.07380

February 21, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, "in pursuance of the late treaty" (Jay's Treaty). Was asked by friends to recommend these individuals. He and his wife send their respects to Mrs. Washington.

GLC02437.06633

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Declines the appointment as a commissioner to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada (part of Jay's Treaty). Cites his preoccupation with the construction work being done on his home, as well as the conflict of interest he faces due to his land ownership in Maine. Suggests Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth or Judge [James] Sullivan instead. Adds that he has written to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering suggesting that he might remain at the head of the committee for the time being, in order to suggest that the Committee would appear ready to execute the treaty at any time. Knox's retained…

GLC02437.06704

January 15, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Mentions the loss of two children and settling into his new home and the surrounding area. Also discusses Washington's retirement and the threat of war with France, "there will be no danger of the french attempting an invasion of our country. If they should we must resist..." Regarding the slave revolt in Santo Domingo, he says: "The whites will either starve or be murdered by the blacks." Noted as a draft in the docket. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.06900

February 15, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Marked as an extract from a letter to Bingham. Discusses the merits of a sale to a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, alleging that it may not furnish the funds they need. Is concerned about potentially having to sell his estate in the Waldo patent, just as it is beginning to turn profitable. Contains some financial accounting.

GLC02437.06629

c. 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Bingham

Marked as "Extracts of a letter to Wm Bingham Esq." Portions are written in two different hands. The first portion discusses a land purchase and refers to the opinion of General [Henry] Jackson on the subject. The second portion, likely in Knox's hand, gives Bingham "a carte blanche" to complete a financial arrangement and do what ever is necessary to "get me the money." The third portion, also likely in Knox's hand, discusses purchases of land and again refers to the involvement of General Jackson.

GLC02437.06635

14 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Marked "copy." Discusses his anxiety over a financial transaction with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Asks that he speak with Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon on the subject (see GLC02437.06662). Apologizes for all the trouble he is giving Bingham, but says that sometimes, "the fate of individuals and their families depend upon the interference and support of a single friend."

GLC02437.06663

31 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Writes that since his last letter to Anthony, he has heard from Mr. [William] Bingham regarding the arrangement of Knox's funds. Assures him that Bingham has a plan which would release him from any financial liability when payment is due on Knox's bonds (see GLC02437.06681 for a related document).

GLC02437.06684

31 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham and Abijah Hammond

Contains two letters. The first is labeled an extract of a letter to Mr. [William] Bingham. Writes about how grateful he is for Bingham's help with Knox's personal affairs. Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as well as monies owed by Knox in Philadelphia. Mentions other business associates such as Mr. [Joseph] Anthony and Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon. The second letter, to Mr. Hammond, asks for further accommodations so he might take enough time to get his finances in order before paying Hammond and Colonel [William Stephens] Smith the money he owes them.

GLC02437.06685

11 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Bingham

Labeled an extract of a letter to William Bingham. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he has received a letter from Mr. [Joseph] Anthony, who is in great distress about his financial situation. Hopes they can make arrangements to help him. Discusses Bingham's negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring in some detail.

GLC02437.06701

18 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Largely illegible, with large portions struck and rewritten. Discusses a financial arrangement Anthony suggested to Knox's business agent, William Bingham. Bingham did not agree to the arrangement, leaving Anthony in a dire situation. Knox is "mortified" that Bingham refused and discusses possible solutions to the problem.

GLC02437.06708

22 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez

Docket may be in the hand of Henry Knox. Seems to agree to a proposal by which Mrs. Beaumez's children would be taken in to Knox's home temporarily. Discusses some of the financial details. Mentions the issue of her children's inheritance of some of the Waldo patent lands, as well as her receipt of a letter on the subject by Mr. [Christopher] Gore. Hopes he can do right by her children. Mentions the death of a Mr. Russell, as well as issues relating to Mrs. Beaumez traveling with her husband.

GLC02437.06713

22 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Brown

Apologizes for not responding to a previous letter. Discusses the canal project Brown wrote to him about, declaring that canals are extremely useful, and while they are expensive to install, they benefit the community dramatically and will return a profit. Mentions his previous experience with canal projects, and comments on other canals in the region. Provides suggestions. Adds that at present his resources are tied up with his land investments in Maine, so he will not be able to invest.

GLC02437.06714

29 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Large portions of the letter are crossed out. Writes that he feels very strongly his obligation to Anthony. Briefly discusses financial arrangements, before reporting that his family has recently suffered the deaths of two of his youngest children.

GLC02437.06727

2 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. The docket indicates this document is a portion of a letter to William Bingham. Discusses financial arrangements in great detail, including negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring.

GLC02437.06728

25 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Comments extensively on business dealings with Bingham, General [David] Cobb, the estate of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw, and Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.

GLC02437.06751

30 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham [incomplete]

Unsigned, and possibly incomplete. Acknowledges receipt of Bingham's letter and the bank notes he enclosed. Discusses financial transactions with him and with General [David] Cobb. Touches briefly on his work with the legislature.

GLC02437.06754

31 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Agreement between Henry Knox and William Bell]

Witnessed and signed by Thomas C. Lowden. Agreement that Bell will hire, for Knox, a gardener from England named Thomas Roebuck, who will come work for Knox in America. Outlines Roebuck's terms, including wages for the first three years of employment.

GLC02437.06756

6 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, particularly the fact that Baring gave them an ultimatum on one of the terms. Also mentions arrangements with Mr. [Joseph] Anthony.

GLC02437.06765

8 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Comments on several business transactions, including a sum of money to be delivered to Mr. [Joseph] Anthony. Also touches on a trip apparently to be made by Bingham.

GLC02437.06767