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to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the letters of recommendation he furnished for Gardoqui's son, who left this morning. Writes, "Pray what would you advise me to do in respect to an invitation I had to dine with the President tomorrow? For I see by the papers that he...

GLC02437.04349

to Diego Gardoqui y Arriquibar

Thanks him for his letter and gift of Spanish cloth, which he will "wear with high satisfaction, as an evidence of your friendship." Wishes him health and happiness.

GLC02437.04374

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox his compliments and a gift in thanks for the kindness and friendship Knox bestowed on him during his stay in the United States.

GLC02437.04375

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about what is due to an officer in Colonel Henry Jackson's regiment, Samuel Rogers, who was killed in the Battle of Yorktown, which Gerry calls "the seige of Cornwallis."

GLC02437.04524

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for an appointment in the Department of Military Stores in Virginia. Says he currently has an appointment in customs but does not make enough to support his expenses. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04583

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his travel plans and about adding subscribers to "Mrs. Warrens poems." Page two includes notes written in Knox's hand regarding what appears to be cargo on a vessel. Also includes calculations in an unknown hand.

GLC02437.04717

to Henry Knox

Writes that he assumes Knox has heard about Gardoqui's recent appointment at Finance Minister in Spain. Introduces the "bearer Mr. Joseph Jaudenes" and his nephew Joseph Santayana, "both having Commissions from His Majesty." Signs as "James...

GLC02437.04845

to Henry Knox

Written by Massachusetts Congressman Gerry to Secretary of War Knox. Says he requested 26 shares in the Bank of the United States from Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Cox. Enclosed a $650 bank note "to make the first specie payment." Asks...

GLC02437.04983

to Henry Knox

Mentions that the mechanic Joseph Pope, who invented the orrery purchased by the legislature for Harvard, "brought with him on his return from England, a great Variety of Drawings of many of the most useful and late invented machines, mills, &c...

GLC02437.05129

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a bit of writing which he has recently published. States that their mutual friend Samuel Breck also intended to send Knox a copy of the publication, but Gardiner offered to send it instead. Discusses sending copies to various people, as...

GLC02437.05527

to John Gardiner

Knox has observed that some of the public is suspicious of whether the theatre can contribute to the "good of the community." Supports Gardiner's defense of the theatre, writing that "the theatre may exude and confirm the most elevated and pure love...

GLC02437.05598

to Henry Knox

Geoffrey tells Knox that his nephew Francis Flucker owes Geoffrey a small balance from credit Francis secured from him in 1798. Geoffrey produces a copy of the letter Francis wrote him on 6 November 1798 requesting the loan.

GLC02437.07304

to Moses Gale and/or Moses Higgins

Discusses the production of his limestone. Notes a shipment was returned due to suspicions of the lime being bad. Mentions the reputation of the lime is his greatest concern and requests Gale destroy it. Provides instructions on how to properly...

GLC02437.07642

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is leaving for Baltimore, Maryland tomorrow. Says he would be happy to be of service to Knox and speaks highly of Mrs. Lucy Knox and their daughter Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.07721

to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of a debt. The "draft inclosed" is likely GLC02437.04526.

GLC02437.08109

to Henry Knox

Mentions the Marquis de Santa Cruz and the Duque de Almodovar and states that a Mr. Carmichael has probably written to the firm Messrs. Holten & Gerry. Per the closing line, "from Don Diego de gardoqui."

GLC02437.08125

to William Frost

Requesting "an abstract of conveyance reflecting" the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land that belonged to his wife's grandfather. This abstract should contain all transactions relating to the property. Frost was the "Register of deeds for the...

GLC02437.09218

to Henry Knox

Says he will soon respond to Knox's request for information regarding the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.

GLC02437.09219

to Henry Jackson

Long statement listing the properties belonging to the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father in law. Notes lands belonging to Flucker, lands sold off, debts, and other transactions affecting the value of his estate. Pages are bound together with...

GLC02437.09230

to William Frost

Requesting papers pertaining to the life of Samuel Waldo, his correspondence, and the ownership of the Waldo patent. Requesting these documents from the "Register of deeds for the county of York."

GLC02437.09285

to Henry Knox

Explaining why he has not yet sent documents Knox has requested. States it is because there is so much copying work to be done before the documents can be shipped, that it has taken some time. The third page appears to be a postscript, as discusses...

GLC02437.09286

to Horatio Gates

Relates a recent adventure in which he was apparently traveling over a frozen waterway to meet a military board that included Gates. On the way, the ice under his party broke, but through a fortunate turn of events they remained safe. Knox and...

GLC02437.10093

to Henry Knox

Major Gibbs writes from Germantown, outside of Philadelphia, to General Henry Knox, Commander of West Point Describes in detail the march of his detachment from West Point to quell mutineers in Pennsylvania. On the way, they passed through...

GLC02437.10121

Sale of land to Isaac Sheldon and Timothy Seymour

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04737

Bond with Joseph Fennour

GLC03107.04738

Deed of land to Asa Douglass

GLC03107.04739

Promise to repay a debt to Daniel Tracy

GLC03107.04740

Promise to repay a debt to Daniel Tracy

GLC03107.04741

Deed of land to Asa Douglass

GLC03107.04742

Report of the Massachusetts Bay Assembly

The report orders that improvements be made on lands in the western part of Massachusetts.

GLC03107.04743

to James Elliot re: pending agreement for the release of prisoners

Stevenson writes to James Elliot, who is at the time confined in prison, and informs him of proceedings between "the two governments" to reach an agreement regarding the exchange of prisoners.

GLC03107.04744

Summons for William White to appear in court

GLC03107.04745

to John Everts re: opinion regarding rights to the oar bed at Salisbury

Thomas Seymour writes to clarify the rights of various owner's, and specifically Mr. Livingston's, to use the oar bed at Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04746

Military summons

The summons orders Mr. Jonse Wood[?], a training soldier, to report to Capt. Robert Nolle on an appointed date and time.

GLC03107.04747

Deed of ore hill at Salisbury to Jedadiah Moore

GLC03107.04748

Lease of ore field at Salisbury to John Everts

GLC03107.04749

[Certificate regarding R. J. Vandenbrock]

Certifies that "Mr. R.J. Vandenbrock has been employed by me as a Clerk in the Auditors Office of this State for above four years, and during that time has faithfully executed the trust committed to him."

GLC02437.04324

to Henry Knox

Writes that William Durer said he could not address a business matter until he hears from Knox. Green wrote Duer a letter, a copy of which he encloses (not present) along with Duer's answer. Asks for Knox's opinion on the matter.

GLC02437.05707

to John Gleason

Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.

GLC02437.07925

to John Gleason [incomplete]

Unsigned, and apparently incomplete, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses various issues related to Knox's lime business, such as the burning of kilns and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07926

to John Gleason

Discusses his late arrival to Portland, and adds that Captain [Edward] Kelleran has not yet arrived. Provides instructions for his shipping and lime works business.

GLC02437.07935

to John Gleason

Has received Gleason's letter via John Robinson. Discusses financial transactions between Gleason, Alexander Lermond, and Captain Edward Kelleran. Comments on an order Gleason placed, in his letter via John Robinson, for iron and other articles....

GLC02437.07937

to John Gleason

Discusses the travels of Benjamin and Edward Kelleran on their respective vessels, and the cargo they are transporting. Mentions at some length shipping arrangements with John Robinson and Captain [Thomas] Vose.

GLC02437.07945

to John Gleason

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses issues with the workmen at the Knox estate and lime works, apparently suggesting Gleason has sent some of them to jail (he spells it "goal"). Asserts that he plans to arrive at...

GLC02437.07946

to John Gleason

Writes an angry letter about the negligence of workmen in his lime plant. Also discusses the shipments being made by both Captain [Edward] Kelleran and Captain [Benjamin] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07950

to John Gleason

Writes a brief note to Gleason mentioning his travel plans.

GLC02437.07951

to John Gleason

Discusses problems he is having with Captain B[enjamin] Kelleran, who he has employed to carry cargo for him, such as casks of lime. Mentions he does not know when he will be able to return to Thomaston. Touches on several other business issues.

GLC02437.07977

to John Gleason

Is sad to say he cannot yet leave Boston. Plans to send Gleason a sum of money via Captain E[dward] Kelleran. Discusses monies owed to a variety of people, possibly workers on Knox's estate; is apparently instructing Gleason on how much to pay each...

GLC02437.07987

to John Gleason

Writes that he arrived to Boston on the evening of 31 January, and found the sleighing difficult. Considers the ways he depends on Gleason's help. Provides instructions regarding the receipt of shipments of articles, as well as the hauling of wood.

GLC02437.08002

to John Gleason

Writes in response to two of Gleason's previous letters. Reports that the articles a Mr. Bentley ordered will be sent on a vessel in March. Mentions the very "serious" problem of the destruction of the lime store, which he blames on the...

GLC02437.08008

to John Gleason

Does not have much news to report, and believes he will have more leisure time next week when the legislature adjourns. Discusses shipments of lime casks.

GLC02437.08014

to John Gleason

Writes to report that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived with his vessel, and he is concerned, as the vessel has workmen, money, and letters of Knox's on board. Instructs Gleason to keep the woodcutters at work.

GLC02437.08015

to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived, and that there is a terrible snow storm. Mentions that a Mr. Russel has engaged some men to work, and asks Gleason to continue performing the work Knox assigned him, to the best...

GLC02437.08017

to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran and John Robinson arrived last night, and that Robinson will be continuing to sell Knox's lime. Adds that Knox made Wales & Beale his agents. Discusses shipment of articles via Captain Kelleran....

GLC02437.08018

to John Gleason

Has received Gleason's letter via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses financial dealings with a Mr. West. Includes a list of workmen and their salaries; explains their duties and provides information regarding the lime business.

GLC02437.08020

to John Gleason

Provides extensive directions for tasks various workmen are to complete in the lime mill. Reports on the travels of Captain [Edward] Kelleran and his vessel, and declares that Mrs. [Lucy] Knox is en route to visit Knox.

GLC02437.08021

to John Gleason

Considers how expensive it is to be in the lime business, and discusses his financial concerns. Mentions his dealings with the firm of Wales & Beale. Comments on the extent to which he depends on Gleason to act as his agent.

GLC02437.08026

Testimony regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

Noah Wadham's testimony concerns the rights of Benajah and Asa Douglas to various pieces of property. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04765

Testimony regarding Asa & Benajah Douglas

Asa Douglas, Jr. testified about an occasion on which his father, Asa Douglas, gave cattle to Benajah Douglas. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04766

Deposition of Jacob Bunce regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

GLC03107.04767

Deposition of William Warner regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

GLC03107.04768

Deposition regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

James Douglas testified about Asa Douglas's right to a farm, as there is a dispute in the family on this matter.

GLC03107.04769

Deposition of Ebenezer Cadey regarding Benajah Douglas

In his deposition, Ebenezer Cadey stated that although he remembered Benajah Douglas to have been a man of strange religious and moral beliefs, he exhibited a sound mind when negotiating business transactions. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04770

Deposition of Daniel Tracy regarding the lease of a farm from Benajah Douglas

Daniel Tracy stated in his deposition that he leased a farm from Benajah Douglas, and before the lease expired, Asa Douglas made an agreement with Benajah to improve the said farm.

GLC03107.04771

to John V. Borough re: receipt of iron and nails

GLC03107.04772

List of deeds, surveys, patents, etc. pertinent to the Livingston Family (1713-1796)

List of various surveys, patents, deeds, and rent accounts made from the years 1713-1796.

GLC03107.04773

Memo on the conveyance of property among the Seymour and Forbes families

GLC03107.04774

to Mr. van Dyck re: property rental

Richard Wilson writes that he has not yet decided how he is going to rent a certain property, but in the meantime states that Mr. van Dyck may share part of it with Mr. Livingston.

GLC03107.04775

Manuscript related to losses incurred by a war

GLC03107.04776

to Abraham Scot re: need for financial assistance

GLC03107.04777

Statement of work on board a ship

The document states how much payment was due to Samuel Jonson for work performed on a ship. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04778

Account sheet

GLC03107.04779

Draft of Karel Trever's land on the Manor of Livingston

The document marks the boundaries of Karel Trever's land on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04780

Receipt of wheat from Hans Peter Hagh for rent

GLC03107.04781

Account of Teunis van Vechten

Teunis van Vechten purchased buttons and a coat from Henry Whiteman.

GLC03107.04782

to [?] re: sympathy for the loss of one's husband

D.H. Livingston writes to share his sorrow over the death of a friend's husband. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.04783

to Luther Martin re: information regarding a friend, Miss Ann Thompson

Hugh McCall conveys information regarding Ann Thompson's family and past. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.04784

to [?] re: working out financial matters [fragment]

The letter may be incomplete.

GLC03107.04785

to "brother" re: family news [fragment]

Half of the letter is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.04786

Payments made for pork

The document states that in November 1809 and December 1810, Don. Lane made payments for pork.

GLC03107.04787

to [?] re: iron business [incomplete]

GLC03107.04788

to Mssrs. Lafarge, Patterson, & Havre re: trade in South America

Zimmerman writes that recent political unrest has left the South American provinces without a government, but hopes that a just system will be settled upon soon. He then describes how trade has been affected in the region. The letter is marked as a...

GLC03107.04789

to her brother re: news of the family

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04790

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05725

Deed of land in Columbia County, New York, to Mary L. Livingston

GLC03107.04791

Cheque written to William Slade

The cheque was written from the account of Wells H. Livingston.

GLC03107.04792

to Mr. Livingston re: invitation to attend a sociable at the Griswald House

GLC03107.04793

to George Washington Greene

Knox declares that the only news he has heard of Greene, the son of General Nathanael Greene, is from the son of Mr. [J. Hector] St. John de Crevecoeur, who is at school with Greene. Encourages him to study diligently, and reminds him of his father...

GLC02437.04072

to Henry Knox

Response to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01179). Reports that Mr. Thorp has arrived and describes the ordnance he will receive. Also comments on how Major Sebastian Bauman is responding to Knox's recent directives (see GLC02437.01178). The Continental...

GLC02437.01181

to William Green

Informs Green that he has received his letters and will make a reply once he contacts Mr. Jarvis.

GLC02437.05605

to unknown [incomplete]

Mentions financial business involving the recipient and Mr. Jarvis. Discusses in detail the terms of payment for the land deal based on his conversation with Jarvis. Notes his disappointment over the sale to Mr. [William] Duer not being completed...

GLC02437.05606

to William Green

Responds to an earlier letter he received from Green regarding advancement of payments. Notes the sum of $35,000 that Green has proposed is short than the $39,000 that Knox originally requested. Asks Green to further review the proposition....

GLC02437.05622

to William Green

Discusses his current situation in regards to land deals and loan terms. Provides instructions on which payments to the loans should be made and when. Notes he will try to send Green a copy of the agreement. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.05630

to William Green

Discusses land business in regards to their agreements with William Duer. Says regardless if Duer decides to hold out, he has no claim against him or Green. Continues to discuss his recent negotiations with Duer and his decision to accept other...

GLC02437.05649

to William Green

Replies to Green's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05666). Discusses their financial agreement in detail, stating that if payments are not secured by the times they had previously designated, and if Green is out of the country, Knox's family could...

GLC02437.05675

to William Green

Discusses the financial/land deal involving William Duer, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson. Says that he cannot sign a release until some of his previous demands are met, which he outlined in a letter to Green on 28 October (GLC02437.05675).

GLC02437.05680

to William Green

Knox terminates his financial arrangement with William Green: "After the most mature deliberations I have been able to give the subject... I am obliged to say that it appears too momentous an enterprize for me, to render myself liable for the payment...

GLC02437.05697

to William Green

Discusses business dealings in relation to land.

GLC02437.05711

to Henry Knox

The writer works out some ideas about the prices of possible lands Knox could sell, as well as the way and manner in which those lands should be settled.

GLC02437.07363

to Henry Knox

Signed by Willing Blake and Rufes Gillmon stating to the truth of their testimony. A short report stating there were no signs of the insurgents in the woods and the surveyors are not in danger.

GLC02437.07622