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to Henry Knox
29 August 1800
Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801
Francis Flucker talks about his time on the USS Constitution. Flucker explains to Knox his predicament and need for money. Ink is very faded.
GLC02437.07456
[Salary list of the War Department from April-June 1793]
2 July 1793
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
Provides a list of payments made to the 10 employees of the War Department for the second quarter of 1793. A total of $1,695.18 was paid out on 2 July. All the employees except Secretary Knox signed the document, saying they received their money....
GLC02437.05902
to unknown
November 1793
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Letterpress copy. Written at the behest of Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Requests that the state governments keep the district attorneys informed of ships captured within three miles of the coast. Goes into details of this situation. (See...
GLC02437.05982
[War Department salaries for October, November, and December 1793]
3 January 1794
Laugier, James Henry, fl. 1793-1974
Document announcing the 11 employees of the War Department received their pay for the last quarter of 1793. Each person signed his name that he received pay, except for David Henley, Benjamin Betterton, and Stephen Hills. The pay of the last two was...
GLC02437.06018
to Henry Jackson
23 April 1794
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Informs Jackson the carpenters began the framing on the house (most likely Montpelier) and the Masons; will begin laying stone in two days. Requests $100 to purchase a pair of oxen and $50 for wood. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.06085
to Thomas Vose
2 May 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Instructs Vose to purchase supplies and laborers, for the construction of Henry Knox's house (Montpelier), from suppliers who are indebted to Knox. Tells Vose to pay the suppliers one quarter in cash and deduct the other three quarters from their...
GLC02437.06088
8 May 1794
Recommends Knox appoints Nehemiah Freeman, Constant's Freeman son, to a lieutenancy in the Corps of Artillery. Notes Freeman is a "young gentleman of about 25 years, a man of strict honor and integrity, an active, capable, handsome, well made young...
GLC02437.06092
[Taxes assessed on the Waldo patent lands]
16 August 1794
Davis, Thomas, fl. 1794-1799
Certifies "amount of taxes laid on Lands (part of the Waldo patent lands) of the Heirs & Assigns of the late Brigadier General Waldo and paid by Henry Knox." Also certifies the amount of taxes paid in other counties. City is not listed. Docket...
GLC02437.06170
6 October 1794
Discusses a situation involving a captain's pay. Comments he will need instructions from the Treasury or the War Department to be the captain's paymaster. Speaks of another gentleman who has recently moved to Boston, Massachusetts from England....
GLC02437.06220
to Abraham Ogden
10 November 1793
Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States...
GLC02437.05965
to George Read, Jr.
Letterpress copy, but signed by Jefferson. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters...
GLC02437.05969
4 July 1793
Pintard, John M., ?-1811
Believing Knox's stock of Madeira wine to be low, he is sending one pipe of a very choice wine. Tells Knox he can pay the merchants who are delivering it if he likes it.
GLC02437.05903
to Pierpoint Edwards
GLC02437.05966
to Richard Harrison
GLC02437.05967
to Lucy Knox
August 1793
Flucker, Sarah Lyons, fl. 1784-1794
Written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Page two also has an appended note from Henry Jackson Knox, the son of Lucy and Henry. The note is signed by Henry and says "love to all." Sarah writes that the family is well. Was...
GLC02437.05917
24 September 1793
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
Copy of GLC02437.05927. Marked "Duplicate." See that record for a full description.
GLC02437.05928
31 October 1793
Tyler, John Steele, 1752-1813
Reports that the cold and marching has made Mr. Vesey ill. Tells of their travels in Maine and their high expenses thus far. Says "the Inhabitants are extravigent [sic] in their demands, they take ever[y] advantage of us knowing that we must submit...
GLC02437.05955
6 November 1793
Reports on Mr. Vesey's health. Says Vesey was so ill that they took a small craft to Thomaston and that Captain Vose thought it best for them to remain a few days. Continues letter on 8 November and says Vesey is better. Reports he has spent 70...
GLC02437.05961
9 November 1793
Reports that Mr. Vesey is so well that they traveled 16 miles yesterday. Briefly mentions the places he has gone. Is worried he will run out of cash in ten days. Asks for 50 dollars.
GLC02437.05963
to George Washington
circa 10 November 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Knox's draft, written in the president's voice, for a portion of Washington's December 3, 1793 annual message (State of the Union address) to Congress. Discusses negotiations for peace between the U.S. and hostile Indians in the Ohio Territory. Says...
GLC02437.05984
to Lucy Flucker Knox
13 November 1793
Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832
Tells his mother he left New York the morning after her and arrived in Newport 22 hours later. He dined in Providence, spent the night there, and then went to Boston and stayed with Henry Jackson. He is currently staying with his uncle William Knox...
GLC02437.05973
to Thomas Longman
15 December 1793
Marked "Triplicate." Letterpress copy of the original. See GLC2437.05994 for a copy of this letter. References Longman's letter of 1 August. Is sorry to hear Longman is having so much trouble with the Flucker estate. Says "I have it the most...
GLC02437.05996
[Receipt of salaries]
March 31, 1794
United States War Department
Written from the War Office of the United States to the "Secretary for the Department of War," [Henry Knox]. Receipt of paid salaries for the months of January, February, and March.
GLC02437.06071
3 May 1794
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Discusses her upcoming travels to England and the West Indies. Mentions Henry [Jackson Knox] (Lucy's son) was in Boston, Massachusetts for vacation and is on his way back to school. Sarah Lyons Flucker was Lucy's sister-in-law.
GLC02437.06089
30 June 1794
Signed by nine War Dept. employees including John Stagg Jr. Written from the War Office of the United States to the "Secretary for the Department of War," [Henry Knox]. Receipt of paid salaries for the months of April, May, and June.
GLC02437.06130
[Persons in Prospect township]
28 August 1794
Minutes taken on August 28, 1794. Lists the members in the town of Prospect, Maine and possibly the number of acres owned by each of them. Discusses further land deals. Also mentions agreements made with the people of Prospect township in 1788 and...
GLC02437.06185
[Agreement to mark and number lots in a township]
13 September 1794
Malcom, James, fl. 1794-1806
An agreement made be James Malcom to Henry Knox to mark and number lots in [illegible] Cook township. Also agrees to note the soil, timber, any mountains and streams, or any other "remarkable" features. Agrees to begin the work in the fall or early...
GLC02437.06203
4 October 1794
Written in the hand of Samuel Lewis. Issued from the War Office of the United States to the "Secretary for the Department of War," [Henry Knox]. Receipt of paid salaries for the months of July, August, and September. Document is signed by 14 War...
GLC02437.06215
to William Lewis
22 July 1793
Initialled by Knox. Forwards papers related to the Winslow portion of the Waldo patent. Also encloses the correspondence he has had with Nathan Lane. Sends along Waldo's will, which was proved on 28 October 1785, and Hannah Flucker's letter of...
GLC02437.05906
23 August 1793
A copy of the letter Jackson wrote to Vose that was sent to Knox. Tells Vose that Knox is anxious to get the house built and is relying on his hard work. Wants to know the number of Masons; that will be necessary to build the cellar walls. Wants...
GLC02437.05913
16 September 1793
Initialled by Sarah Lyons Flucker. This is written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. References Lucy's letter of 28 August. Sarah is concerned for the health of the Knox family because of the yellow fever outbreak. Tells her "Do...
GLC02437.05924
[Salary payments for employees of the War Department]
30 September 1793-2 October 1793
Provides a breakdown of the War Department's salaries for the third quarter of 1793. Includes the salaries for Henry Knox, John Stagg, Philip Audebert, Nathan Jones, James Laugier, Jacob Hoffman, William Burton, and Frederick Sprig. The total amount...
GLC02437.05936
GLC02437.05983
December 21, 1793
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1793-1798
Wanted to transmit "The Brigadiers plan" in the mail, but it could not be folded small enough to be sent. Says the plan is on a coarse paper and is about 3.5 feet by 3 feet and "I conceive the plan by which a division was first made with the...
GLC02437.06000
January 26, 1794
Went to see the play "Belle Stratagem" on Monday but says there was "no Prince" - a reference to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (see GLC02437.06042) - because of the rowdy audience. Reports that whenever the box door was opened "there was an alarming...
GLC02437.06034
to Edmund Randolph
4 March 1794
Writes, "If the Secretary of State be the national organ, and not merely the executive for foreign [communications], is it not in his [leave] to answer the inquiries of foreign ministers relative to the publication of official communications - if not...
GLC02437.06056
to Mr. [Sheafs?]
A note from Knox requesting wine. Writes, "Please to deliver the bearer the quart of the same wine as the last sent." The addressee name appears to be Mr. [Sheafs?].
GLC02437.06084
24 July 1794
Reid, George, 1733-1815
Inquires about purchasing a small portion of land near the township of Belfast, Maine, which is part of the patent (part of the Waldo patent lands). Informs Knox he was never part of the group who went before a committee regarding purchasing part of...
GLC02437.06151
18 September 1794
Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811
Informs Knox he recently moved and did not receive his letter until last Monday. Discusses a land patent his father owned in Kentucky and the various parties involved in the patent. Mentions problems with the land due to the location of timber and...
GLC02437.06200
to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
30 September 1794
Discusses a journey (possibly a permanent move?) she will soon be taking with her brother (likely Henry Knox, her brother-in-law). Mentions she is worried about leaving her children behind. Appears to be discussing a problem or difficulty that Lucy...
GLC02437.06213
[Questions about the District of Maine]
December 31, 1793
List of 43 questions about Maine. They ask about population, farm land, climate, animals, types of crops, timber, and navigable waters. Wants to know what Maine can produce for the West Indies trade.
GLC02437.06014
14 May 1794
Informs Jackson he received the $100 from Mr. Robinson. Expresses disappointment with Jackson for refusing him money for supplies and asking him to call upon neighbors who are indebted to Knox. Writes, "it would be time ill spent to call on the...
GLC02437.06095
Explains her long silence is the result of the indisposition of her children. Describes an accident where Thomas [Flucker?] (possibly her son or husband) fell into boiling water. Mentions the doctor says he is out of danger but she is still...
GLC02437.06129
to James Wilkinson
12 July 1794
Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the "disagreement which exists between...
GLC02437.06143
[Agreement to survey and mark a road]
8 September 1794
Miller, Noah, fl. 1794
An agreement made for survey work on the [Waldo patent] land to determine the placement of a road. Streams, rivers, and the condition of the land and soil will also be noted in the survey. The total cost will be seven pounds and eight shillings....
GLC02437.06198
15 August 1794
Informs Knox he shipped him some wine from the island. Notes it will cost 38 sterling if he chooses to accept the wine. Assures Knox, unlike the last shipment, this wine is of good quality. Promises he will always ship the best quality of wines....
GLC02437.06169
Headquarters 969th Field Artillery Battalion
December 1, 1944
Barnes, Hubert D., fl. 1944-1945
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. This report is written from December 1 to December 30, logged typically daily, and a column is designated on the left for a time indication of each event...
GLC09591.06
The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. There is a hand written note in the top left corner, and it is signed "Hubert D. Barnes." A paragraph is struck out in pen, and several spelling or grammar...
GLC09591.07
to Those at Home
December 1, 1862
Personius, Walker V., fl. 1861-1865
GLC03523.36.05
to Richard H. Jackson
December 21, 1863
GLC07705.501
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