13 September 1785

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business relating to the Waldo patent. Mentions cousin[s] Isaac Winslow and Samuel Winslow, as well as attorney Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.09132

15 September 1785

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received the letter Knox sent to Winslow's cousin, also named Isaac Winslow. Will attend to Knox's request that they accept the boundaries of the Muscongus patent that the General Court put forth. Discusses other financial business related to the patent.

GLC02437.09133

5 November 1785

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Declares that in a previous letter he wrote that all those interested in the Waldo patent had complied with requests from the legislature. Discusses the difficulties that these rulings might create in enforcing them. Also mentions difficulties in his lime business, and hopes Knox will be able to visit Boston.

GLC02437.09140

14 November 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

May be written on Knox's behalf by his assistant, Samuel Shaw. Though docket notes that the addressee is Samuel Winslow, the document itself lists the addressee as Isaac Winslow. In response to Winslow's earlier letter, discusses legal arrangements for the Waldo patent lands, and the difficulties facing Winslow's lime business. Also considers several other related matters.

GLC02437.09141

29 March 1786

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses difficulties relating to their lime business. Mentions dealings with a Captain Hall, as well as a possible upcoming visit from Mr. Samuel Winslow.

GLC02437.09148

9 June 1787

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various issues relating to the Waldo patent, including correspondence with his cousins Isaac and Samuel Winslow, and Mr. [Edward H.] Robinson.

GLC02437.09166

January 26, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Discusses documents he has recently examined which suggest a dispute over the estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo between his son Samuel Waldo, and his sons-in-law Isaac Winslow (father of the addressee) and Thomas Flucker (father-in-law of Henry Knox).

GLC02437.09172

17 March 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Declares that the papers he and Winslow have on the claim of Mrs. [possibly Sarah] Waldo on the Waldo estate are likely all the papers that exist. Discusses Mrs. Waldo's claim, and asks that Winslow, his brother [Samuel Winslow], and his cousin [Isaac Winslow, Sr.] get all their papers on the subject in order, as Knox will be visiting and would like to meet with them about it. Also discusses claims on the Muscongus patent by the Plymouth Company, as well as monies owed on the Muscongus patent.

GLC02437.09174

10 October 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Winslow

Discusses legal issues concerning the land owned and taxes owed by his late mother-in-law, Hannah Flucker, in Falmouth, Maine. Extracts are included which list out who the land was sold to and the amount of taxes paid. Expresses his desire to prevent future lands from being sold for taxes in the future.

GLC02437.09202

February 23, 1783

Dellezenne, Joseph, fl. 1783

Document

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Kirkpatrick]

Captain Dellezenne recommends Kirkpatrick, of the corps of sappers and miners, for a fifty day leave of absence to go to Delaware, where "he has particular business with the legislature of that State." Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09655

22 September 1783

Darby, John, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his kindness and attention. Asks to be made useful in London, England perhaps in relation to Knox's "farming scheme" which Darby states "may enable me to have the pleasure of convincing you of my Sincerity."

GLC02437.02555

6 May 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Wilson

Encloses Catharine Macaulay's proposals regarding a subscription for her history (possibly referring to her book, A History of England from the Accession of James I to the Elevation of the House of Hanover). Writes, "If you could induce any Gentleman to take this matter under his immediate patronage and make personal applications, more subscribers might be obtained than in any other way. By pursuing this method I obtained three hundred subscribers in one day."

GLC02437.03140

30 October 1787

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hopes that the current session of the Massachusetts General Court will help "settle the Limits of the Patent." Reports that his contacts on the Eastern Committee, who will be deciding the matter, do not seem to think it will be difficult to draw suitable boundaries on the Waldo patent. Mentions that several members of the Committee, such as General [Rufus] Putnam, are friendly to their cause. Also discusses surveying the Waldo lands, collecting taxes on them, and handling inheritance claims by other members of their extended family (Isaac Winslow was a distant cousin to Henry Knox through…

GLC02437.03688

27 December 1787

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the ratification convention for the United States Constitution, and the chances of it being accepted. Writes, "I have been waiting the event of our Elections here of Delegates for the Convention, which have men more in favor of the Constitution than many expected. I am not particularly acquainted with the Sentiments of the members chosen, relation to the merits or demerits of the System - but many very reputable characters are chosen and men whose Sentiments in General are in favor of good government - two days ago the friends of the Constitution thought there was no chance of its…

GLC02437.03742

3 January 1788

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a legal matter, possibly related to the Waldo Patent. Mentions Colonel Benjamin Hichborn.

GLC02437.03751

23 March 1788

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses details related to Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Refers to business matters between Knox and his late father (also named Isaac Winslow). Relates that Mr. Flucker (Knox's father-in-law), Isaac Winslow, Sr., and Governor James Bowdoin had been involved in glass works together, the General Court had granted them land which they sold, and now he is trying to sort out the details of the ownership and purchase of the land.

GLC02437.03827

9 January 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business venture involving Winslow, Knox, Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, and a Mr. Jones and a Mr. Robbins (likely pertaining to the Waldo patent lands). Reports that Mr. Jones's abrupt departure and resignation has delayed the completion of their business. Mentions that his cousin Samuel Winslow is going to travel on business as well.

GLC02437.04080

January 25, 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Despite not having written a letter to Knox or having heard from him since Knox left, he has not been inattentive to their business interests. Discusses petitions regarding the Waldo patent lands, and reports that W. Peirce will write Knox with more detail on the subject. Writes that Captain Ludwig wants to have the petition withdrawn and have the decision about the lands left to "three impartial men." Relates that Captain [George] Ulmer is suffering insults for working with them. Describes an uprising against him by the people of Ducktrap, who accused him of being "the enemy of the…

GLC02437.04097

22 March 1789

Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter and was pleased to hear that Knox had recovered from illness. Asks about Knox's plans regarding their joint interests in the eastern Waldo patent lands, and whether Knox's agent will be acting on behalf of them both. Discusses the settlers on the land, and when they shall be making their payments. Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer and mentions conversations he has had with Captain Ludwig regarding legal petitions about their land. Also mentions a bond agreement with Mr. Stephen Gorham (brother of Nathaniel Gorham; see GLC02437.04148). Extensive note…

GLC02437.04149

10 May 1800

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Winchester tells Knox that he and "Mr. White" are sending "Mr. Isaac Dana" to examine Knox's lumber. If he approves, Winchester will order lumber from Knox.

GLC02437.07405

01 June 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Dane

Knox writes Dane asking him and his fellow Commissioners to move quickly deciding Knox's case. Paper is very thin and writing very faded.

GLC02437.07419

07 June 1800

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dane received Knox's letter of June 1. Talks about Knox's election to the general court and gives an analysis concerning the presidential election. Dane believes that "Mr. Adams enemies among federal men" are trying to arrange the voting so the Charles Cotesworth Pinckney wins the presidency.

GLC02437.07423

31 October 1800

Wilson, Life, fl. 1799-1800

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement

Agreement between Knox and Life Wilson. Wilson will take care of the saw mills, grist mills, locks, and canals in Warren County. Wilson is also in charge the employees of the these mills. They agree to split the shares of the grist mill. Knox agrees to pay Wilson $25 a month for his services.

GLC02437.07480

10 September 1800

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for Hatevil Libby from Edmund Winchester, relating to freight and shipping. Includes a note of receipt signed by Libby.

GLC02437.08773

4 December 1800

Winchester, Edmund, fl. 1799-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill]

Bill to William Henderson for transporting boards and other building material to from Thomaston, Maine to Boston. Signed by Henderson.

GLC02437.08780