4 September 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: The substance of the commissioners speech to chiefs of the Penobscot Indians 4 September 1784

Lists the Penobscot Chiefs as Oronoe (Orono), Squire Orson, Nicktumbowit, John Nepton, Peelsock, Wine [Measum] (possibly the Wine Meesor of other sources) and Wine Aremooglit. Congratulates the Penobscot tribe on their conduct during the Revolutionary War. Asserts "That it was said [the Penobscots] were in possession of more lands than were necessary for their purposes and that they seemed fully to be of this opinion themselves, as we were informed they had sold considerable tracts..." Adds, "but if they really possessed more lands than were necessary, or were desirous to change their…

GLC02437.03048

4 September 1784

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Manuscript letter

Title: [Speech delivered to the Penobscot Tribe]

Written at the Penobscot River, present-day Maine. Lincoln, a commissioner chosen to negotiate land boundaries with the Penobscot Tribe, praises the Penobscots' involvement in the Revolutionary War. Continues, "It is said that in your own Opinion the Lands you occupy far exceed the Quantity necessary for your own Use; and that you have suffered pretended purchases for trifling Considerations, to engross Part of them... the Sovereign Power of this Commonwealth... will not suffer Individuals to purchase those Lands which you are permitted to occupy." Offers the option for the Penobscots to…

GLC02437.03049

30 September 1784

McLean, James, ?-1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: Monthly return of the corps of invalids commanded by Captain James McLean

Lists men fit for duty, sick present, sick absent, on command, absent with leave, and absent without leave.

GLC02437.03052

9 October 1784

Mitchell, John, fl. 1755-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for traveling expences]

The State of Massachusetts pays Mitchell for expenses incurred on his trip to Boston. Mitchell traveled to Boston to give evidence regarding his previous survey of the St. Croix River. Henry Knox was recently appointed by the State of Massachusetts as a commissioner to examine whether people of Nova Scotia encroached on Massachusetts (present-day Maine) lands.

GLC02437.03056

8 November 1784

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Tracy

Thanks Tracy, the financier from Newburyport, Massachusetts, for his "attention & politeness" during William's recent episode of mental illness. Relates his plans for sailing to America. Instructs Tracy to contact Edward Byrne if he travels to Dublin, Ireland.

GLC02437.03069

2 December 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Egbert Benson

Knox introduces James Walker to Benson, a Continental Congressman. Of Walker, writes "He resided in Canada at the commencement of this War, and has suffered severely from his attachment to our cause- he hopes however to derive some consolation from the [justice] of Congress." Asks Benson to support Walker's case, which he will present before Congress.

GLC02437.03073

17 December 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Price

Knox writes to Price, Register of Deeds for Lincoln County (present-day Maine). Requests papers related to the Waldo Patent, expressing disappointment that his previous request went unanswered. Asks for certified duplicates of a deed between Samuel Waldo and the widow Sarah Waldo to Thomas Flucker (Knox's father-in-law) dated 17 August 1773.

GLC02437.03079

1783-1815

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [Extract from James Webber & Co. letter]

In the hand of Samuel Shaw, who served as Henry Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Discusses collecting payment on a bill.

GLC02437.03090

February 5, 1785

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed as the merchant firm "Webber, Addington & Bucknell." Transmits papers which were omitted from GLC02437.03092.

GLC02437.03093

February 8, 1785

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Jay

Discusses political and military affairs in Europe at length. Writes, "I strongly am of opinion no War will take place, at least for this year the assurance of things, however, is still Warlike enough to have made it proper for me to be arrived at the time I am..." Refers to the Marshal de Castries and discusses French trade. Mentions Longchamps, possibly the chevalier Charles Julian de Longchamps, who in 1784 assaulted François Barbé-Marbois in Philadelphia. Creator and recipient identified by GLC02437.03096, with which this letter was likely originally enclosed.

GLC02437.03095

February 25, 1785

Killingley, Green, & Son, fl. 1785

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William suffered from mental illness). His delinquency has "destroyd our small profits..." Asks Knox to intercede on William's behalf. Writes, "...we conclude with sincere congratulations that your Country is emancipated from slavery, & shall always rejoice in its future prosperity..." Includes details of the account on page three. Duplicate…

GLC02437.03099

February 25, 1785

Killingley, Green, & Son, fl. 1785

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William suffered from mental illness). His delinquency has "destroyd our small profits..." Asks Knox to intercede on William's behalf. Writes, "...we conclude with sincere congratulations that your Country is emancipated from slavery, & shall always rejoice in its future prosperity..." Includes details of the account on page three. Duplicate…

GLC02437.03100

9 March 1785

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.03105. Marked as "duplicate" in Knox's docket.

GLC02437.03106

29 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Holden Parsons

Later copy of GLC02437.03120. Contains a note at the top of page one written by the transcriber of this letter at a later date: "The parts between parentheses are from the rough draught in my possession of Knox's letter to Parson's- The other parts I have had transcribed from Parsons copy of the original which he sent to me in Oct 1860."

GLC02437.03121

March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Excerpt of a petition in which Knox and others attempt to persuade the Massachusetts Legislature to sell uncultivated lands to officers and soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War]

Signed in the docket. Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and others attempt to persuade the General Court of Massachusetts to divide land in the eastern part of the state (present-day Maine) for officers and soldiers who served in the Revolution. Knox argues that all other states have granted uncultivated lands as such. Writes, "...it would be a subject of great mortification and depression to your petitioners that the Legislature of this Commonwealth should decline to receive in payment for [?] Lands the very money which your petitioners received for their services from the United…

GLC02437.03124

25 April 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for two warrants]

Receipt of two warrants from Henry Knox numbered 135 and 136 draw by the Board of Treasury respecting continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrant No. 135 is related to the resolve of Congress dated 20 October 1786, concerning raising troops that were used to quell Shays' Rebellion.

GLC02437.03534

25 April 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt of two warrants]

Duplicate copy of GLC02437.03534. Receipt of two warrants from Henry Knox numbered 135 and 136 draw by the Board of Treasury respecting continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrant No. 135 is related to the resolve of Congress dated 20 October 1786, concerning raising troops that were used to quell Shays' Rebellion.

GLC02437.03535

April 1787

Manuscript document

Title: [Legal business respecting the Waldo Patent]

Deals with court proceedings and assigning executors and agents for the Waldo Patent and Falmouth lands.

GLC02437.03538

2 May 1787

Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Explains that her son, Winslow Warren, has run into financial troubles and appeals to Knox for help. The attention of either Henry or his brother William Knox is needed to resolve the situation with the creditors. Hopes he or William will attend to this matter soon. Asks his opinion on the political events of the spring of 1787, referring to the Constitutional convention to be held in Philadelphia in May. Comments on her inquiry, "But if you Sir should Judge that inquiries of this nature are not altogether consonnat [sic] to Female Genius. - then tell us the Gradations of theatrical…

GLC02437.03539

14 May 1787

Randolph, Beverly, 1754-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Land grant]

Beverly Randolph, as Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, grants a 12,000 acre tract of land on the Ohio to a Mr. William Fitzhugh. Details its borders. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.03548

21 May 1787

Ferrers, John, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Seeks assistance for a friend of his, a woman whose child is "in a State so painfull." Writes, "The known Philanthropy of Mrs Knox points her out to me as the Person to look up to for Aid." Ferrers addresses Lucy Knox in the third person.

GLC02437.03553

7 June 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Longman

Discusses financial business related to Longman and the firm of Wright & Gill. Hopes that Longman "may receive the money together with its interest agreeably to your expectations." Notes that his brother William made the business arrangements mentioned in this letter on his behalf.

GLC02437.03571

15 June 1787

Stevens, John, 1749-1838

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests a payment of £180 from Henry Knox in New York currency payable to Thomas Smith to pay the rent of Knox's house. At bottom is a July 20 autograph endorsement signed by Smith to confirm receipt of the payment.

GLC02437.03582

18 June 1787

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Addressee inferred from content. Informs Henry about the health of his children, particularly a daughter who had been ill but is now healthy (see GLC02437.03585), as are Henry's other children. Imagines that Henry's stay at the [Constitutional] convention may be shorter than expected, due to the "Strong parties which exist in Philadelphia, and [which have] pervaded all circles in which you may be." Confirms that he well send subsequent letters to Knox at his lodgings at Samuel Ogden's home.

GLC02437.03586

June 1787

Mary, John, fl. 1787

Manuscript note signed

Title: [Receipt for tuition]

Receipt for the tuition of Henry Knox's daughter for learning French. Docketed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.03598