10 June 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various business agreements she enclosed (not present) relating to powers of attorney. Pertains to the Ohio Company. Also discusses her son's travels to India with a Captain Sarly. Sarly highly praised her son's service.

GLC02437.05500

16 July 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver an enclosed letter (not present) to Mr. Kean respecting payment to the Ohio Company. Talks about mutual acquaintances. Mentions seeing John Jay, "I had the pleasure to see Chief Justice Jay on his Rout thro' this Place: the Papers must have conveyed to you the Spirited & Patriotic Address & Conduct of the Citizens of Lansingburgh on Mr. Jay's arrival..." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05541

13 August 1792

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses travelling with Captain John Hills to survey the land and waterways for the building of the canal, specifically Millers river and other waterways going east. Informs Knox that they are continuing the survey and will probably be in the Concord area by the end of the week.

GLC02437.05578

February 12, 1794

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter for Major Sargent. Asks Knox to deliver it. The letter asks Sargent to convey to her a deed for the lands she purchased through the Ohio Company. Sargent was holding her land in trust, which the company's directors did for "all the Lands belonging to Persons under his Agency." Believes it is proper for Sargent to re-convey the lands before he departs for the Western Territory, as soldiers often are exposed to "Accidents." Goes into the details of what she needs. Postscript says her eldest son sends his regards.

GLC02437.06044

30 August 1795

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business concerning several towns as well as surveys.

GLC02437.06506

10 October 1795

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes some of the measures he is pursuing to help sell Maine land.

GLC02437.06535

26 October 1795

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the buying and selling of land and towns.

GLC02437.06549

16 December 1795

Horn, John B., fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Colesworthy

Discusses the power of attorney and a plot of land of about 100 acres.

GLC02437.06580

January 23, 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land and related business in Maine, especially the difficulty in selling land in that area. Free frank signed by David Cobb.

GLC02437.06601

18 April 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks him whether he is still in Boston, when he plans to depart for St. George's (likely in Maine), and whether he has any news from Boston or from their friends in Philadelphia. Writes that he has been in town to handle his father's estate but will be leaving soon. Asks after the well-being of Knox's family.

GLC02437.06709

26 July 1796

Cobb, Miles, fl. 1796-1797

Document

Title: [Deed of land from Henry Knox]

Partially printed with additional information written in by hand. Documents a purchase of land by Henry Knox from Miles Cobb. Land is noted as being in Warren, in the county of Lincoln [possibly located in Maine]. Signed by Cobb, Rachel Cobb, Patrick [Pepbles], and Joseph Copeland.

GLC02437.06791

27 September 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the unfortunate status of the logging business in Gouldsboro, as well as other local matters.

GLC02437.06831

19 October 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions his astonishment to have not heard from Knox, [William] Bingham or [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing") since Cobb left Knox's house. Discusses a survey of his land as well as construction of a house near his "Nest." Comments that the settlers of his town seem happy with it. Adds that Knox must have heard of his recent brush with death by drowning, and declares that he is very glad he did not pass away and see their "friends in the other world a little sooner than I wish'd." Asks about Knox's health, and inquires about the livestock on Knox's land on Brigadier Island,…

GLC02437.06846

4 November 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are unhappy with Knox's rules related to fishing, and urges Knox appease them. Discusses his desire to build a comfortable house to live in at Gouldsboro and the difficulties he is having while constructing it. Comments on their business accounts.

GLC02437.06862

13 December 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the difficulties in getting letters to Knox, because of the unpredictable post and also because of the frequency of Knox's travel. Comments on Knox's vessel being stuck in the St. George's River due to winter weather. Teases Knox about his unwillingness to reside permanently at Montpelier, and his desire to participate in the social life of the city. Discusses his frustration with Mr. [William] Bingham, as he has not heard from Bingham in several months and thus has been unable to receive answers to questions he posed about his financial status.

GLC02437.06882

15 August 1797

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Offers Knox advice on how to deal with his unruly settlers.

GLC02437.07015

1 October 1797

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter of 16 September 1797 with an apology for his "abrupt deportation from Montpelier." States that he has met with disappointments while participating in running the nation, commenting that "the inattention of our friends to this Country & me is unpardonable." Comments on Alexander Hamilton's recently exposed affair with Maria Reynolds. Possibly in reference to the Quasi War with France, General Cobb expresses a cynical hope for peace in regard to European affairs, claiming that the Old World is "too numerous and vicious to exist as Governments." Also comments on…

GLC02437.07035

22 June 1798

Codman, J., fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses bills.

GLC02437.07153

22 September 1789

Collister, Thomas, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for £2, 17s. for rector fees and other items.

GLC02437.08624

1 August 1797

Cobb, Miles, fl. 1796-1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for timber from Henry Knox to Miles Cobb.

GLC02437.08723

1 November 1789

Crocker, Joseph, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates details of George Washington's visit to Boston in October 1789, and praises the Triumphal Arch that was erected to honor the occasion: "The Reception of the President in this Town, was beyond discription [sic] superb: you will see Accounts of it in our Papers but they are vastly short of the real pomp & parade. The Assemblee at Concert Hall, I am enformed by several Gentlemen, was superb beyond description. The Triumphal Arch adjoining the State House is yet standing, & does [g]reat Honor to the Inventors." Mentions an illness sweeping town, noting that it is called the "…

GLC02437.04401

10 June 1789

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has for sometime been unsure how to ask Knox whether he might help him find a position with the federal government, preferably near where he lives. Would like to bring up his sons to be educated and respectable enough to remain in genteel society. Imagines that one of his friends might have already recommended him to Knox. Believes that Knox might suspect his employment in a public office might distract him from their mutual interests in the Waldo patent lands, but Winslow believes that this should not be a problem. Adds that Knox knows how much Winslow wants the new…

GLC02437.04237

28 June 1789

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter, which "excites in me the most grateful sensations." Did not know of any person who had a "superior Claim upon Government" office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made independently of the previous appointments given by state governments, before the new federal government had come into existence. Adds that Mr. [George] Thatcher (he spells it "Thacher"), the Congressional representative for his region, has corresponded with several merchants to find candidates for the import and export offices. Seems to suggest that…

GLC02437.04259

30 June 1789

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologized for any errors present in his last letter, which he had to write quickly. Discussed his desire for a government appointment with Mr. Thomas Robison, "the most respectable Character in this place, with whom I have been upon very friendly Terms." While Robison wanted to help him, he had previously promised to support Mr. Lunt, who is already Collector in the Impost Office, in maintaining his position. Declares that he is on good terms with the most respectable people in the town, and discusses his prospects for appointment and possible competitors. Also discusses his dealings…

GLC02437.04263

31 July 1789

St. John de Crevecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Is unsure who else to forward a document (not present) from a French gentleman recently arrived from Guadeloupe regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, so encloses it to Knox and asks for his advice.

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