23 October 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter

Title: to George Ulmer

Written from Montpelier, Thomaston, Maine. Encloses a list of settlers who have not paid for their lots of land (not present).

GLC02437.07477

23 October 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Account information

Account estimates of lime, lumber, etc.

GLC02437.07478

11-14 November 1800

Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan is happy to receive a letter from young Lucy Knox, whom she had not heard from in some time. Christiana philosophies about live and contemplation. She tells Lucy stories of balls and parties she attends. Christiana cannot seem to capture love, however: The favorite of to day is replaced by the favorite of to morrrow." Christiana letter contains entries from November 11-14, 1800.

GLC02437.07482

24 November 1800

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: to Settlers of the Waldo Patent

Rynier writes on behalf of Henry Knox that Knox expects "on his return from Boston, which will be on or before the 15th. of December next that all Persons, who subscribed for Land in 1788, and all others settled on Land, belonging to him in the Waldo Patent...will individually comeforth, bring with them their Plans, and received their deeds before the first day of January next."

GLC02437.07488

29 November 1800

Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes a poetic letter reflecting on her current mood. On 1 December 1800 she writes her spirits are once again in tact. Also discusses clothing and notes the current style as being indecent. States, "in short I think the ladies have become (many of them) almost as indecent as Miss Bingham..." Goes on to discuss the latest clothing and hairstyles being worn. Also discusses the cold weather and an encounter she had with one of Lucy Knox's old friends. Speaks of Lucy Knox's upcoming visit and the future balls she will be attending. Place written from is not listed. Based on the content, the…

GLC02437.07491

20 December 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Writes about a soldier who was wounded during the late war (likely Revolutionary War). Appears to be seeking pay (possibly disability pay) for the wounded soldier. Date was added later in pen.

GLC02437.07497

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Excerpt of a letter discussing national conflict] [incomplete]

Advocates a peaceful settlement in a national conflict. Hopes that the outcome will not be like a duel in the army "in which both parties expired." Waterstained, making ink blurry and difficult to read. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10279

29 March 1784

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return]

Return for troops at West Point. Lists men by regiment, rank and current status. Date from docket. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.10579

25 April 1784

Manuscript document

Title: [Return]

Return for troops at West Point. Lists men by regiment, rank and current status.

GLC02437.10580

30 May 1784

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return]

Return for troops at West Point. Lists men by regiment, rank and current status. Heavily waterstained in areas.

GLC02437.10582

23 July -6 August 1784

Galbraith, P. Bartrem, fl. 1784

Map

Title: [Map of the Susquehanna River]

Drawn map of a portion of the Susquehanna River, with creeks, forts, and ferry landings noted. Also includes the distances to various points on the map. Noted as drawn above Canawago Falls, which is in Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.10583

28 December 1783

Price, William, ?-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores at West Point, New York. Items listed by type, weight and ammunition.

GLC02437.10712

4 August 1788-June 1789

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt detailing a financial interaction between Henry Knox, a Mr. [possibly Michael] Hillegas, and several other parties, including Knox's brother William, John Stagg, and Caleb Swan.

GLC02437.04266

1783-1815

Havering, Caroline, fl. 1923

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses the benefits and tribulations of friendship, mentioning two specific friends, Amelia and Matilda. A continuation of this letter is contained on the verso of GLC02437.04401. Address and docket are from GLC02437.04401.

GLC02437.04402

February 21, 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the outcome of a hearing concerning a mutual acquaintance's petition. Writes that Knox's "plan for the militia is not very well received here - altho every one speaks highly of it, as it appears on paper, and confess, that it is a masterly performance, & discovers great genius & knowledge in military arrangements, and that such a militia would be superior to any in the world - some doubt the necessity of such a militia in the country, but they are for keeping up a sufficient number of standing troops to answer all the purposes of government."

GLC02437.04518

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Note on history of inheritance of the Waldo patent]

A note regarding the history of the inheritance of the Waldo patent. The note, probably written after the Knox collection was collected, appears to be written by one historian to another. It quotes a letter by Mr. Thatcher to Ruel Williams (GLC02437.09288), dated 11 March 1828, and discusses the historical significance of this letter in relation to the inheritance of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09287

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition regarding settlers on Waldo patent]

Requests that the state legislature help decide issues about claims on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09289

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Names of original owners of the Waldo patent]

List of names of those originally owning land in the Waldo patent, how much land they owned, and who now owns that land.

GLC02437.09290

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Estimate of land on the Waldo patent belonging to the Winslow family]

Details the amount of land held in the Waldo patent by the Winslow family, and notes the transactions that led to this total.

GLC02437.09291

circa 1788-1806

Manuscript document

Title: A statement of the property of the late Thomas Flucker Esq as far as has come to the knowledge of the subscriber [Fragment]

Lists the properties owned by Thomas Flucker at the time of his death, and their appraised values. Also discusses the taxes and debts on the estate. Written after October 1788. The last pages of the document are missing.

GLC02437.09295

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Detailing the history of the Waldo Patent] [Fragment]

Document describing the early history of the ownership of the Waldo Patent. Written after 1762.

GLC02437.09296

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Memorial regarding lands in Waldo patent]

Memorial to the government of Massachusetts, requesting that they deal with certain issues regarding lands within the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09297

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Proposal to sell one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent]

Offers 100,000 acres for sale, and describes the positive characteristics of this tract of land.

GLC02437.09298

15 June 1788

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Original from which GLC02437.03897 was copied. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most lively gratitude which however would not pain me if I had any other method of shewing you my feelings than by professions only. I am disgusted with professions: The world makes use of them, alas I know too well how fallaciously…"

GLC02437.03898

1 March 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote will be unanimous in his favor, and that Mr. [John] Adams will readily accept the call of his country as well. Reports that he sold Mr. [James] Swan's "Elegant Coach" to a Colonel Smith. Writes that the sitting of the Supreme Court has prevented him from paying Knox a visit as early as he intended to because "the…

GLC02437.04130