24 September 1803

Wilbar, Marshal, fl. 1803

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Agreement with Gen. Knox

Agreement between Knox and Wilbar that Wilbar will design two houses in Thomaston for Knox, over the next year. Lists the terms of the arrangement and the details of the buildings Knox needs to be built. Signed by Knox, Wilbar, and John Blackman as witness.

GLC02437.07826

February 2, 1805

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends Mr. Charles Coffin of Buxton for the position of Justice of the Peace for York County.

GLC02437.07904

February 13, 1805

Wilde, Samuel Sumner, 1771-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition, currently in front of the Legislature, about the recent loss of the Hallowell Academy. Writes that an accident demolished the building, and hope the Legislature will provide some assistance. Thinks they will help the academy, but hopes Knox might recommend the measure to members of the Legislature whom he knows. Also discusses recent heavy snows.

GLC02437.07908

20 March 1805

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that his client, a General Derby, insists on him bringing suit against Knox, General [Benjamin] Lincoln and General [Henry] Jackson for monies owed to Derby. Assures Knox that he means no ill will but has to follow the wishes of his client.

GLC02437.07922

5 April 1805

Dawes, William M., fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss a housing problem with Knox. Was told by Knox's agent, Mr. [John] Gleason, that he could rent a particular house for the year, and made arrangements to move there, giving up his current residence. Then discovered Knox had already let the house to someone else. Has been told that another house is available for rent, and hopes Knox will allow him to rent it, as he is now without accommodations, due to the misunderstanding.

GLC02437.07927

23 July 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Daniel Davis [incomplete]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Possibly incomplete. Discusses recent land sales he has made to a variety of individuals, such as a General Derby. Mentions his wife, Lucy Knox, as well as co-landowners General [Henry] Jackson and [Benjamin] Lincoln.

GLC02437.07954

3 August 1805

Heard, John, Jr., fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written and signed by John Heard, Jr., on behalf of Barney Wild. Discusses the financial woes of Barney Wild, stemming from Wild's loss of a draft note Knox gave him, which drew on the firm of Wales & Beale. Asks if Knox can send another draft note to replace the one Wild lost.

GLC02437.07959

12 August 1805

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a land sale between Knox, General [Henry] Jackson and General [Benjamin] Lincoln on the one part, and a General Derby on the other. Declares that Jackson's and Lincoln's deeds have been executed, but Davis has found a discrepancy in the description of the land. Explains several errors he has found in the paperwork, and asks Knox to send a better description of the land he is selling.

GLC02437.07962

22 December 1806

Wilde, Samuel Sumner, 1771-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

Discusses his travels to Portland, Maine, as well as correspondence relating to land surveys and purchases. Mentions [Israel] Thorndike, General [Henry] Jackson, Mr. Prescott, and [John] Gleason, among many others.

GLC02437.08051

23 December 1802-18 July 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipts]

Three notes of receipt. The first dated 16 June 1803 signed by Bradstreet Wiggins for $10. The second dated 18 July 1803, signed by Nathaniel Robinson for $44 and change on behalf of Wiggins. The last, written on the verso, is dated 23 December 1802 from Thomaston for $53. Signed by Knox, but the signature is struck.

GLC02437.08812

7 September 1801

Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Reporting to Knox on their mission to calm the people living on his lands on the Waldo patent. State that they have told the settlers there that Knox intends them no hard, and while some are convinced, otheres are still suspicious, and others even threaten violence. Those leaving near Knox's lands also distrust his intentions. Informs Knox that many of these citizens had been told that Knox and his surveyors were looking to take their land. The last four pages are slightly smaller, and are sewn onto the front eight pages.

GLC02437.09277

1816

Manuscript document

Title: Account [in French]

GLC03107.04519

4 August 1801

Durant, Jackson, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be a short reply to a note Knox sent him regarding Durant's lack of response to Knox's expectations or demands. Assures Knox he will remove his family if another situation occurs.

GLC02437.07578

January 29, 1803

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Hallowell, possibly in Maine. Would have visited Knox in Boston if weather permitted; however, due to the snow, he is happy to send Knox a letter. Cannot write a long letter because he is short on paper. Reports on dairies in a region of Knox's lands, and discusses taxation affecting Knox's lands. Also includes a bill for his services, and asks Knox politely if he could pay soon, as he is "poor."

GLC02437.07784

24 September 1803

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he just returned from attending the examination of Knox's settlers' land claims (see GLC02437.07822). Declares that it "has been an arduous and disagreeable undertaking." Touches briefly on the claims heard by General [Salem] Towne (he spells it "Town") and mentions that he will send a more thorough communication on the subject soon. Discusses payment for the witnesses Knox sent along, such as a Mr. Mudgit. Also declares that Judge Towne is showing himself to be honest and upright.

GLC02437.07827

26 December 1803

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Long letter detailing judicial hearings and decisions regarding Knox's claims to lands in the Waldo patent which have been claimed by squatters.

GLC02437.07838

circa 1804-1854

Thatcher, Lucy Flucker Knox, 1776-1854

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Charles Davies

Letter is possibly a copy. Relays an anecdote she heard about her father, titled "Anecdote of [George] Washington." "Washington always kept this useful & scientific officer near his own person; he not only honored him with confidence, but with brotherly affection. After the defeat of Gales' army at Camden, General [Nathaniel] Green was offered the arduous command of the Southern department. The Lucker General, with his usual modesty replied, '[Henry] Knox is the man for that difficult undertaking; all obstacles vanish before him; his resources are infinite.' 'True replied Washington…

GLC02437.09898

February 14, 1801

Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss the lime business. Says he is waiting to hear from Albany regarding funding from the government.

GLC02437.07716

July 1804

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of receipt]

Apparently written in Knox's hand. Receipt for a purchase of land from Knox by a Mr. David [Tricky]. Also discusses financial transactions with Isaac Parker. Signed by Daniel Davis, attorney for Knox (however, the signature is written in Knox's hand).

GLC02437.07874

31 August 1805

Willis, Jireh, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial judgments against a Reverend Chealy, as well as libelous statements made against him by a Jeremiah Mayhew. Writes to emphasize his knowledge of Chealy's good character.

GLC02437.07969

13 December 1805

Willing, Thomas, 1731-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by Thomas Willing and [C. W. Harr]. Writes to Knox concerning the estate of the late William Bingham. Discusses legal issues and financial obligations involving Bingham's settlement. Asks Knox for advise and his influence.

GLC02437.09873

25 September 1804

Eastburn, James, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks, on behalf of Thomas Norton Longman, for Knox to repay a debt he owes to the late Thomas Longman, Norton Longman's father. Explains how much is owed, and asks him to send it to a James Lloyd, Jr. in Boston.

GLC02437.07881

12 October 1804

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business concerns, such as a judgment against an Amos Mann, in favor of Knox, in a lumber dispute. Mentions several government resolutions recently passed.

GLC02437.07887

January 31, 1805

Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has determined that it would be unnecessary to further examine a particular township's land quality, so he has not done it. Discusses hearings related to rightful ownership of Knox's land's in Maine, mentioning the head of the Commission, General [Salem] Towne (he spells it "Town"). Provides some insights and suggestions. Also writes about taxes and other issues in the Bangor area.

GLC02437.07903

January 30, 1806

Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he understands a Republican coalition has prepared a petition to get him impeached. Explains that this coalition argues Copeland should be removed due to dishonest economic dealings, such as taking a bribe. Asks for Knox's help.

GLC02437.08001