1 March 1796

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on Samuel Ely, an insurgent trying to rally a group of citizens against Knox, because he believes Knox has no right to particular lands in Maine. Explains what Ely is telling his posse to inspire them to oppose Knox. Discusses the importance of government intervention in apprehending Ely, and believes it is important for the government to show it will not tolerate his sort of behavior. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.06645

10 March 1796

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that on Knox's request, he wrote to Mr. [possibly James] Nesmith about Samuel Ely and his band of insurgents (who believed that Knox was not the rightful, legal owner of his land tracts in Maine). Encloses Nesmith's reply (not present). Briefly touches on the town of Canaan's response to the insurgency. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.06659

15 April 1797

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.06948

10 September 1803

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer, a Mr. Trickey, is the son of the elder Mr. Trickey who prosecuted a court case against Knox and won. The younger Mr. Trickey is visiting Knox to handle financial business associated with the settlement against Knox. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.07820

February 21, 1804

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Had been meaning to write but his health had prevented it before now. Writes to Knox on the subject of the judiciary, because Knox has a sustained interest in it and also has a lot of influence with the legislature. Would like to put the judiciary "upon a permanent & respectable footing." Explains a possible organization scheme for the judiciary, but doubts that this system will pass the legislature. Argues that judges are not paid enough to live on, and this will result in judges leaving their positions. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who…

GLC02437.07847

22 July 1801

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipts]

Receipts of payment.

GLC02437.08789

14 September 1801

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Noted as received of Henry Knox $400.

GLC02437.08856