15 September 1794

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the commissioners have returned but a decision has not been reached. Notes that the "deluded people, it appears, are bent on destruction." Mentions more citizens are stepping forth and enrolling in the militia. Also notes the governor's address in Pennsylvania had some affect; the cavalry, artillery, and infantry have all offered their services. Reports on the progress of the other states' militias (likely referring to the Whiskey Rebellion). Mentions he has not heard word from General Anthony Wayne. Notes Colonel Timothy Pickering has gone to the Treaty (Treaty of Canandaigua…

GLC02437.06208

2 October 1794

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

A note informing Knox he has enclosed this morning's paper which contains the official account of General [Anthony] Wayne's success (likely referring to Wayne's victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on 20 August 1794). "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06214

13 December 1794

Smith, William, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Alexander Stevenson. States he is a "young man" looking for an appointment in the Artillery. Notes he has never met the young man but believes he is from a "hardy breed." Describes Stevenson's age, physical condition, and notes his family fought in the late [Revolutionary] War.

GLC02437.06273

December 21, 1794

Smith, William, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the "total destruction" of his father's property that took place during the war (possibly the Revolutionary War). Notes the entire family looks to him for support. Comments he is "determined to bear the pressure & the flight like a man." Mentions his brother, Colonel John Smith, will be leaving for Europe on Wednesday. Asks Knox to send his brother's commission, which he was entitled to before his resignation from the service, to them. Notes the commission will be used as a passport and voucher of his brother's citizenship. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06279

February 3, 1795

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for two men, a Mr. Guillenard and a Mr. Blackstone, who have been having a hard time entering society in Philadelphia, even though "their talents and character entitle them to." Asks Knox to "use your influence to relieve Mr Guillenard from any unfavourable situation, that the tongue of slander or the Eye of Envy may have maliciously place him in."

GLC02437.06340

27 July 1795

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business regarding bills.

GLC02437.06475

3 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Discusses a business transaction he made with George Meade for the sale of about 50,000 acres of land. Also writes about other financial issues.

GLC02437.06513

10 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Unsigned, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial transactions related to their land speculation venture.

GLC02437.06660

28 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Writes to discuss their business arrangements. Feels upset to hear about Smith's recent financial "embarrassments," and hopes the rumors are untrue. Mentions a business letter he wrote to Mr. Hammond, a colleague of Smith's, and assumes Hammond told Smith about the letter's content.

GLC02437.06676

14 March 1797

Soderstrom, Richard, fl. 1741-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his interest in buying property in the Eastern lands.

GLC02437.06931

21 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Spaulding

Discusses arrangements for a shipment of coal and other cargo. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06953

7 August 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Spaulding

Gives directions regarding building supplies such as lumber. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07012

26 September 1797

Sprague, John, fl. 1797-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes and explains that he was absent from court and therefore unable to tend to Knox's business. Noted as written in Lancaster, though the state is unknown.

GLC02437.07034

31 May 1798

Staples, William, fl. 1788-1798

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

First part is a return for the number of salmon caught on the island from 14-26 May. Written in John Rynier's hand. Second part is a note from William Staples giving some possible reasons for the drop in the number of fish. Includes signatures from both Rynier and Staples.

GLC02437.07142

17 March 1799

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's son-in-law.)

GLC02437.07245

16 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

Received his recent letter. Declares that he is sorry that so much of the Waldo patent populace is still "under the influence of bad Counsellors. The land belongs to us and to our constituents - It cannot be taken from us while Society and Laws shall exist - If the people will be so blind to their true interest, and so unjust as to desire to wrest the property from the rightful owners they must take the consequences." Adds that he and the Winslows have "made reasonable offers - we cannot enforce them But we shall hold the right of the Land." Mentions that the Winslows will be visiting the…

GLC02437.04242

8 May 1790

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his recommendation, even though he did not receive an appointment. Discusses petitions against Knox's Maine lands (likely part of the Waldo patent). Informs him that his (Knox's) "affairs here have not a very pleasing prospect, the Emissaries are at present verry busy in stirring up the people ..." Appears the petitions that they thought would fail last session is now renewed and "almost every one is [flushd] with the Idea of Getting their land for nothing." Says that there are a few people who are selling their possessions (land) and Ulmer would like to know how to proceed…

GLC02437.04598

18 July 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Tudor

Thanks Tudor for giving a speech at the 4 July meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the speech will be kept in the archives of the Cincinnati. Advises Tudor, "as to the little squibs the news papers, they are to you as pop guns."

GLC02437.04656

12 October 1790

Tyler, George, fl. 1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of a meeting the two men had in Boston in which they discussed Tyler's "disagreeable circumstance of...being prosecuted by Mr. John Lee the collector of the United State's revenue for Penoscot district." Tyler asked Knox to speak to the Secretary of the Treasury (Alexander Hamilton). Tyler is fighting charges that he did not properly pay duties on rum and sugar. In order that Knox not forget the details of the case, Tyler relates the situation to him. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04748

5 September 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer

References receiving "several favors" from Ulmer up to 5 August. Is anxious to know if the lines of the state survey "contain the whole quantity of thirty miles square exclusive of the islands of the deduction of 39088 acres." Goes on to say "As to any mobs fear them not." Claims they will have to answer for any opposition. In response to Ely's opposition, Knox cites his own good intentions and the good laws of the nation. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.05921

30 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Steele Tyler

References Tyler's letter of 19 December. Thanks him for taking care of his business with zeal, "although I regret greatly that you did not entirely go through every occupied lot on Long Island." Is impatiently waiting for "such details of proceedings and characters of individuals as may be necessary for me to know - I am aware of the disorders into which the estate is known by the late neglects of it, and am very desirous of such information as will enable me to correct them." Tells him Henry Jackson will settle his account. Appears to be a press copy.

GLC02437.06012

13 September 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Discusses complaints from the people on the [Waldo] patent lands. Informs Ulmer he now represents the entire patent, except for Orphan Island (present day Verona Island, Maine) and 6,000 acres on the Northwest part of Belfast, Maine. Notes he is willing to execute the agreement from 1788. Writes, "That while I endeavor the disposition and kindness of a father on the one hand, I possess on the other, a fixed determination to defend my just and legal rights in all respects whatever - " Says the people who did not compromise in 1788 shall be given a reasonable quantity of land and the deeds to…

GLC02437.06206

January 13, 1795

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph document

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Certifies the new road between Belfast, Maine and [Davistown], Maine. States the road, which was cleared by Joseph Copeland and others, is according to the agreement except for a small number of places. Notes Copeland has promised to amend the errors as soon as the weather permits. No addressee is listed, but based on the content of the letter and the handwriting of the docket addressee is Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06303

February 4, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Tudor

Asks Tudor to support his memorial concerning issues involved with the Waldo Patent lands, as he will be defending it before the legislature. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06346

5 August, 1795

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives Knox an update on the status of his patent lands and the process of settlement.

GLC02437.06483