27 August 1793

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lincoln appears to be an official at the academy where Henry Jackson Knox attends. Suspects that his letters of 20 June and 27 July did not reach Knox. Proceeds to give Knox an update on his son. Says the boy improved after being placed under the watchful eye of "some one person" and receiving a scolding from Knox. Lincoln was upset that the boy would admit his guilt but would never sincerely correct his future actions. Tells Knox that his son "had beaten our little girl, insulted a man in the street, broken open a closet & taken out some sugar." Goes into detail about the lessons…

GLC02437.05915

26 November 1794

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides a detailed account of Knox's son's (Henry Jackson Knox) progress in his studies. Notes Henry Jackson Knox has shown an improvement in propriety since Knox's departure. His French master has also noted an improvement. States there have only been two incidences involving Knox's son. Also hints at a inappropriate relationship between Henry Jackson Knox and a "girl of bad fame."

GLC02437.06256

30 December 1794

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Henry [Jackson Knox] arrived on the 27th. Discusses the impact the visit had on Henry Jackson Knox and ways to keep him on track (likely referring to his academics). Notes Knox's visit appears to have made a good impression on Henry Jackson Knox. Requests Knox writes to his son frequently. Also suggests Henry Jackson Knox shows his father's letters to him so he can better assist Knox in keeping his son on course. Recommends a preacher for the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the preacher's character and his experience. Sends his compliments to Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.06287

30 November 1802

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise & good." Requests Knox to make Cushing a kind offer.

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