20 December 1800

Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they had a storm that caused considerable damage. Notes the tides had never been so high and several building were damaged. Inquires if he should stay on the island past next spring or not. Notes he would like to work part of the time on the island and the other part off. Written from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine.

GLC02437.07495

30 August 1801

Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Inquires about various issues concerning the care of Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Asks about the quantity of wood Knox would like and if he should have it shipped to Boston, Massachusetts. Also discusses business transactions, quantity of hay, and labor issues.

GLC02437.07599

28 October 1801

Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Stresses to Knox he did not remove one of Knox's barns on Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Informs Knox whoever told him he was removing a barn was mistaken. Says he removed the remaining portion of the roof on the house because it was damaged (likely from a storm). Also discusses the compensation he deserves for his work and the possibility of Knox selling the island. A small portion of the letter is missing at the bottom causing minor text loss.

GLC02437.07645