24 November 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses legal difficulties involving land deals. Mentions having difficulties finding the original mortgages and/or deeds. Notes the courts are not wanting to accept copies. Appears to have negotiated some land for Knox in the sum of $1500. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06254

17 December 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that due to a string of difficulties he was not able to close the deal with the Brinleys until today. Notes he paid the Brinleys and now has the deed. Also mentions he is sending Knox a pair of does, a buck, some rabbits, and some oats. Mentions he heard deer can be found in North Carolina and Georgia.

GLC02437.06276

22 December 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received the case of marble and has shipped it off along with some rabbits. Discusses the sum of money owed to Mr. [possibly John] Smith. Also mentions some undisclosed business being completed with the Brinleys and the continuance of a bond. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06280

25 December 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals involving the Winslows, Fluckers, and Knox. Appears that land was jointly owned by the Winslows and Fluckers and Knox may be entitled to a claim from when the land was sold. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06282

28 December 1794

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox it may be too late in the season to procure the quantity of poultry Knox had wanted. Notes he will procure the deer in June and advises Knox to have his park fixed before their arrival. Describes the quantity and type of land the deer will prefer. Continues to discuss the prepartions of Knox's property for the various animals. Also mentions the legal rights to a piece of property. Notes Judge [James] Sullivan's "History of Maine" (The History of the District of Maine) will be out in a fortnight. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06286

January 26, 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses an undisclosed business matter and land deals located in the Eastern lands. Appears the Committee wants Knox to make an offer on some land.

GLC02437.06327

February 2, 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses his wish that Knox be in Boston as he had planned, stressing the importance of his presence due to financial interests. Mentions a plan to buy poultry.

GLC02437.06337

February 23, 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the rulings of the committee regarding land transactions.

GLC02437.06360

19 March 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the progress of the Committee and discusses various land deeds. Notes the petitions can no longer be called upon from year to year.

GLC02437.06373

23 March 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on various business matters and land deeds. Says they are still waiting for a vessel to arrive and fears it may have been overtaken by the last storm and that Mr. Robinson may have been on the vessel. Asks Knox to bring him his receipts when Knox visits next.

GLC02437.06376

26 March 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business in Maine. Says he sent him a copy of "Sullivans History of Maine."

GLC02437.06377

2 April 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the arrival of guests and the preparations made for them.

GLC02437.06381

13 April 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses some sort of business and mentions an assignment.

GLC02437.06386

20 April 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a ship and mentions a purchase.

GLC02437.06397

24 June 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and sends one of four glasses that Lucy Knox had asked him to buy.

GLC02437.06450

6 July 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox articles noted in a list on the bottom half of the page.

GLC02437.06457

17 August 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of topics, including windows for a house, land and property and land shares. Asks Knox if he gets newspapers on a regular basis and includes a list of items and their costs.

GLC02437.06493

8-9 September 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, dealing with drafts and payments. Includes a list of names and amounts.

GLC02437.06521

15 September 1795

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a number of items including pitch, tar, cider, and others. Describes unrest in the city where there has been a mob patrolling the streets.

GLC02437.06524

6 July 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches on other business matters.

GLC02437.06784

18 July 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his plans to move Knox's furniture into a house Knox is renting in Boston. Also mentions business transactions, including rental payments.

GLC02437.06787

29 July 1796-2 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The first portion of the letter, dated 29 July, asks Knox some questions about poultry and chicken coops Knox owns. Also reports that one of Knox's attorneys, John Hale, has died. The second portion, dated 2 August, mentions furniture and finding a tenant for a house. Also reports on several other matters, including the arrival of a vessel and the imminent return of William Bingham and family. Includes a list of goods shipped as well.

GLC02437.06793

9 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letters. Discusses the prices for goods being sold, such as iron, beef, and corn, and relates the methods people are using to pay for these goods. Also mentions shipments being made via several different vessels.

GLC02437.06796

17 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Extensive calculations appear on the back page, beside the address and docket. Writes to Knox on a variety of business and social matters. Relates that he has received a letter from Mrs. Knox, and explains about new living arrangements for Mr. [possibly William] Wetmore and his family. Also discusses financial matters, including negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing"), and encloses two letters from Baring (not present).

GLC02437.06799

31 August 1796

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's recent letters and has followed his wishes regarding the arrangement of his furniture. Adds that the house now waits for the arrival of Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Wetmore as well as several other vessels. Comments on several other financial matters.

GLC02437.06809