February 5, 1793

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

They have been consulting on the Waldo patent business for the past several days and have brought Mr. Erving and Waldo "to a determination." Says they agreed in helping them dispose of the patent, but they wish to retain the island to accommodate Mr. Erving. The Winslows want to make a quiet settlement with the people who inhabit the island, writing, "Its a very desirable thing with both of us, to hold a farm on the Island and to make the settlers happy ... " Goes into further detail. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05806

8 August 1785

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Isaac Winslow, a relation of Knox's through his wife, Lucy, discusses a variety of business propositions with Knox. Mentions that he wishes he could have had time to visit with Knox. Describes ways to get the Court to accept a resolve. Discusses dealings with a Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn and Captain Hall regarding a lime rock farm Knox has invested in; Winslow reports on General George Washington's order for limestone and General Benjamin Lincoln's involvement with the dealings. Also discusses struggles about the amount of "persons settled on the patent," likely the Waldo Patent, a tract…

GLC02437.03173

10 May 1785

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow, Knox's cousin, informs him of the safety of Captain Hall and his party at George's (possibly referring to the St. George area in present-day Maine). Discusses other affairs pertaining to Knox's lands.

GLC02437.03143

7 June 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer stating that the citizens of the Waldo patent lands he manages are discontented. Discusses his dealings with several of these unhappy individuals, who brought petitions from the settlers of the Waldo patent lands. Explains what the petitions contain and suggests courses of action.

GLC02437.04235

14 June 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition members of a committee are presenting to him about grievances in Thomaston, Maine, part of the Waldo patent lands. The petition is being presented by a Mr. Brown and a Mr. Thomas. Discusses meetings of the Court (the General Court of Massachusetts) on the subject. Mentions that Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn will be representing Knox. Also recommends his brother [likely Samuel Winslow] for an open position with the federal government in the Import Office.

GLC02437.04239

19 July 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's most recent letter, and hopes that Knox's youngest son's health will improve. Mentions that the General Court has not discussed the petitions from the Waldo patent lands, and describes a meeting he recently held with some of the petitioners. Feels that he and Knox have a strong likelihood of receiving a favorable decision when the Court does discuss the petitions. Discusses several other business matters.

GLC02437.04294

27 September 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has recently returned from the Waldo patent lands. Relates that most of the people seem happy with the arrangements they worked out about living on the land. Discusses his interactions with Captain [George] Ulmer and Colonel [possibly Daniel] Shute. Mentions that he is pleased with the work of Captain [Thomas] Vose, their agent in the patent. Comments on the proceedings of the General Court regarding the Waldo patent, and the case being brought against them by a Mr. Brown. Describes the quality of the settlers on the lands. Plans to spend "the whole of the next season at the patent."…

GLC02437.04367

10 February 1790

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a deed from the "administration of Lands in the County of Middesex" in England and how it relates to land deeds in the states. Also discusses securities.

GLC02437.04505

February 14, 1790

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses attending two committees of general court concerning their petition in relation to the [Waldo] patent lands. See GLC02437.04504 and .04500 for related letters. Informs Knox of the proceedings and the outcome. Writes that the petition "made a favorable report - to the senate which was not accepted-"

GLC02437.04511

14 March 1790

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to a recent letter to Knox from Henry Jackson in which Jackson summarized the General Court's review of a claim related to Knox's Maine lands (GLC02437.04535). States that it is to their disadvantage that the court continues to delay making a decision. Urges Knox to personally attend the next session. Writes that some papers related to the deficiency of land "are smuggled in the Senate; said to be mislaid, but may come to light in the next court." Notes that [Nathan] Dane plans to travel to New York to "transact in behalf of this Commonwealth," and may miss the next court session.…

GLC02437.04546

22 August 1790

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winslow reminds Secretary of War Knox that the General Court is convening 15 September 1790. Hopes to have a "final settlement" in their dispute with the settlers on the Waldo patent. Reports a visit from Mr. [David] Fales about petitions being filed on the subject.

GLC02437.04698

January 28, 1792

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "The melancholy misfortune which has lately befel [sic] our family in the death of Mr Isaac Winslow Senr will in some measure retard the business of the patent, but only for a short time as my brother Samuel Winslow who is now here is included in the powers of attorney with my cousin. Mr Waldo we daily expect, he is still of opinion that your offer is far short the value; but the first post his arrival we shall [certainty?] give you our answer." Stamped "FREE."

GLC02437.05299

4 March 1792

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that the [Mass.] House of Representatives decided against them and makes it unlikely that they can proceed with part of their plans. Says that he will not write in great depth about it, as he expects Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn and General [Henry] Jackson will write to Knox on the subject, but proposes some ideas on how best to proceed. Briefly outlines the decision of the General Committee and suggests it might be to their advantage to compromise on a purchase from the ten proprietors rather than decide prematurely to buy land from the government.

GLC02437.05331

30 December 1792

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a bond concerning the Waldo estates. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05762

12 October 1793

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Indenture between Henry Knox and the Winslow brothers]

Copy. Legal document involving a land exchange between Knox and Samuel and Isaac Winslow.

GLC02437.05943

25 May 1794

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests a favor (possibly a loan or a bonus) from Knox. Describes his current employment as being industrious. Discusses his concerns about sailing to the West Indies. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06106

circa 1784-1806

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses land deeds.

GLC02437.08081

25 September 1797

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for a "Second Hand Chariot with Harness compleat" that Henry Knox bought from Isaac Winslow.

GLC02437.08720

15 September 1785

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received the letter Knox sent to Winslow's cousin, also named Isaac Winslow. Will attend to Knox's request that they accept the boundaries of the Muscongus patent that the General Court put forth. Discusses other financial business related to the patent.

GLC02437.09133

21 June 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter to Henry Knox

Informing Knox of various issues relating to Waldo's patent, a large tract of land he owns. Discusses petitions to the State Legislature against Knox from settlers who are attempting to win land from him.

GLC02437.09223

28 June 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the General Court of the State Legislature has put off ruling on pettitions regarding land Knox owns. Many residents on this land are petitioning. Also relates other information relating to property disputes over Waldo's Patent, the land that Knox owns.

GLC02437.09224

12 May 1793

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Assuring Knox that Winslow will be able to provide him with a secure title to the large portion of the Waldo patent Knox wishes to buy from him. While Nathan Dale is worried that Winslow lacks the proper deeds for this land, Winslow tells Knox that everything is in order and the sale can go through.

GLC02437.09243

30 October 1787

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes that the current session of the Massachusetts General Court will help "settle the Limits of the Patent." Reports that his contacts on the Eastern Committee, who will be deciding the matter, do not seem to think it will be difficult to draw suitable boundaries on the Waldo patent. Mentions that several members of the Committee, such as General [Rufus] Putnam, are friendly to their cause. Also discusses surveying the Waldo lands, collecting taxes on them, and handling inheritance claims by other members of their extended family (Isaac Winslow was a distant cousin to Henry Knox through…

GLC02437.03688

3 January 1788

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a legal matter, possibly related to the Waldo Patent. Mentions Colonel Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.03751

23 March 1788

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses details related to Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Refers to business matters between Knox and his late father (also named Isaac Winslow). Relates that Mr. Flucker (Knox's father-in-law), Isaac Winslow, Sr., and Governor James Bowdoin had been involved in glass works together, the General Court had granted them land which they sold, and now he is trying to sort out the details of the ownership and purchase of the land.

GLC02437.03827