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to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about the possibility of constructing a temporary greenhouse and includes a diagram. Continues with other plans for buildings and household matters.

GLC02437.06598

to Henry Knox

Discusses building materials such as bricks and fences.

GLC02437.06606

to Ebenezer Dunton

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive instructions to Dunton, for when he arrives back in Maine, to continue building projects he left behind at the end of the previous fall. The project seems to...

GLC02437.06649

to Ebenezer Dunton

Large amount of text loss in the upper left corner of page 1 and upper right corner of page 2. Explains that boards will be delivered at St. Georges (likely in Maine) so that Dunton can continue building the fences and stables at Knox's estate....

GLC02437.06711

to Ebenezer Dunton, Thomas Vose, and James Waller Head, and [Life] Wilson

Marked "copy." Includes several letters. The first, to Mr. [Life] Wilson, provides instructions for him to build a saw mill in the St. Georges region of Maine using lumber from Mr. James Waller Head. The second note, to Mr. Head, asks him to...

GLC02437.06717

to Henry Knox

Place written is illegible. Dunton, one of Knox's employees in the Waldo patent lands in Maine, writes about a dispute between himself and a Mr. Parsons regarding living arrangements. Both Dunton's and Parsons's families are sharing one unfinished...

GLC02437.06741

to Henry Knox

Writes an extensive letter about acquiring supplies, especially construction materials such as nails and lumber, for buildings in the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that Captain [Thomas] Vose is purchasing materials as well.

GLC02437.06746

to Henry Knox

Hopes Knox will excuse him for writing about his own business endeavors since he left Knox's service. Writes that when he arrived in Boston, General [Henry] Jackson was unable to pay a bill, leaving him in need of money; he also noticed that the...

GLC02437.06847

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about continued troubles as he is in and out of debtors prison in New York City.

GLC02437.06915

to David Fales

Asks Fales to go to Long Island, most likely Long Island, Maine, to greet members of the legislature. Also provides a list of important residents. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07021

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his kindness and expresses his sympathy for the death of so many of the Knox children. Informs Knox about an idea for building a meeting house and that he will oversee the process.

GLC02437.07112

to Jackson Durant

Knox and Jackson Durant have agreed that Durant will work for Knox as a clerk for a year at St. Georges. Knox then gives Durant a list of men he wants hired for various services.

GLC02437.07490

to Henry Knox

Appears to be a short reply to a note Knox sent him regarding Durant's lack of response to Knox's expectations or demands. Assures Knox he will remove his family if another situation occurs.

GLC02437.07578

to Henry Knox

Written from Hallowell, possibly in Maine. Would have visited Knox in Boston if weather permitted; however, due to the snow, he is happy to send Knox a letter. Cannot write a long letter because he is short on paper. Reports on dairies in a region...

GLC02437.07784

to Henry Knox

Reports that he just returned from attending the examination of Knox's settlers' land claims (see GLC02437.07822). Declares that it "has been an arduous and disagreeable undertaking." Touches briefly on the claims heard by General [Salem] Towne (he...

GLC02437.07827

to Henry Knox

Long letter detailing judicial hearings and decisions regarding Knox's claims to lands in the Waldo patent which have been claimed by squatters.

GLC02437.07838

to Nathaniel Fales

Discusses a variety of subjects related to the Flucker estate and the Waldo patent lands. Signs also on behalf of Isaac Winslow, his brother Samuel Winslow, and their cousin the elder Isaac Winslow, all of whom are also executors on the Flucker...

GLC02437.09116

to David Fales

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. However, the author mentions Knox in the third person, so it is unclear whether it is Knox writing about himself in the third person, or Knox copied a letter written by another party....

GLC02437.09118

to David Fales

Signed by Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, and Samuel Winslow on page 13. Noted as a copy. A long letter to Fales with instructions regarding surveying land in Maine. Offers Fales a position to work as their agent and to deal with the settlers in Maine.

GLC02437.09201

to Henry Knox

Faesch, an iron master from New Jersey, Informs Knox that General Lincoln has not replied to a letter he sent concerning French shells. Relates that all shells and shot will be finished in several weeks. Instructs Knox to inform his wife, Lucy...

GLC02437.09546

to Henry Knox

Discusses titles for land and related financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09982

to David Fales

Discusses affairs dealing with the heirs of a property, most likely the Waldo Patent. States that "the proprietors of that Town are going to run the streets ... " Asks that Fales "attend in my behalf & I will pay you ... " Waterstained....

GLC02437.10282

to W. Fennel

Discusses Fennel's "proposed course of lectures" about philosophy. Writes that "[t]he matter and manner of your lectures will I am persuaded by highly entertaining and instructive ... " Several waterstains make a portion of the writing illegible....

GLC02437.10309

Receipt of wheat from Andrew Sharts for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04669

Receipt of wheat from Phillip Pulver for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04670

Receipt of wheat from Zachariah Troper for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04671

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04672

Receipt of wheat from John Richter for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04673

Receipt of wheat from Jaramiah Ham for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04674

Receipt of wheat from Godfried Snouk for the estate of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04675

Receipt of wheat from Peter Rote for rent due Robert, Walter, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04676

Receipt of wheat from Philip N. Coons for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04677

Receipt of rye & corn from Asa Hanse for Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04678

Receipt of wheat from Frances C. Brusie for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04679

Receipt of wheat from Jacob Regter for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04680

Receipt of wheat from Peter Snyder for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04681

Receipt of wheat from Tuenes Minkalen for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04682

Receipt of wheat from Barent van der Berg for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04683

Receipt of wheat from William Waever for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04684

Receipt of wheat from John Stall for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04685

Receipt of wheat from Benjamin Yong for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04686

Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Deal for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04687

Receipt of wheat from Zachariah Curtis for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04688

Receipt of wheat from Peter Wolker for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04689

Receipt of wheat from Nicholas Coons for rent due Robert, Walter, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04690

Receipt of wheat from Jarimiah Finger for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04691

Receipt of wheat from George Dibbel for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04692

Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Smith for rent due Robert, Walter, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04693

Receipt of wheat from Uzzil Hervy for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04694

Receipt of wheat from Matthias Hoffman for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04695