Collection Search

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in possibly obtaining a position in the revenue department as he is having difficulty supporting himself and his family in his current situation.

GLC02437.07162

to Benjamin Lincoln

Knox, Commander of West Point, regrets that he could not comply with Lincoln's order to erect an arsenal due to lack of artificers present. Requests that Lincoln, Secretary at War, send "twelve good majors" for completion of the magazine. Transmits...

GLC02437.10124

to Nettie Maitland

Attorney George E. Lemon Requests additional evidence for her claim. Writes, "Your own statements will not be accepted as sufficient, witnesses must be disinterested parties."

GLC03523.10.208

to Henry Knox

Appears to be reporting on the activities of the settlers. States "they [the settlers and/or bandits?] act upon system - that they have their spies out - that they occupy certain posts - & keep up a frequent communication between different parties."...

GLC02437.07594

to Captain Hunter

Noted as a copy. Reports on conversation he had with an old acquaintance regarding the settlers' opinions about Knox's lands being surveyed. His friend says the settlers are determined to butcher the Ulmer's, Houston, and Wilson with bayonets....

GLC02437.07616

to Henry Knox

Continues to discuss a land negotiation [appears to be part of the Muscongus patent lands in Maine] between Henry Knox and himself. Informs Knox of other heirs from the Cook Line and says he will only quit claim his and his mother's portion of the...

GLC02437.07767

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that a claim for Bounty under Act 66 is barred by limitation. Says no further action on the claim can take place until limitation is removed. Letterhead reads U.S. Claim and Pension Attorney.

GLC03523.10.204

to Caleb Strong

Tells about his terrible misfortunes, including a decadent, alcoholic son, a loss of property and money during the war, and the death of his wife as a consequence. Explains that his son, Colborn, was taken ill aboard an American naval vessel and...

GLC02437.07860

to George Washington

Details the report of the general officers respecting court martials. Discusses rules, procedures, and duties respecting court martials, trials, the Judge Advocate's role, etc. Lists as members Brigadier Generals Ward, Huntington, Dayton and Putnam...

GLC02437.10517

to Sarah Lyons Flucker

Discusses a bill of exchange and accounts.

GLC02437.06565

to Henry Knox

Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Discusses a final settlement with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks after Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 4 May 1796. Asks Knox to help him settle his business with Ogden.

GLC02437.06610

to Henry Knox

Discusses arrangements for land in Ohio.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.06616

to Henry Knox [in French]

French version of GLC02437.06625.

GLC02437.06626

to Thomas Vose

Reports that the situation with [Samuel] Ely seems to be cooling; he is out of town and many citizens do not seem as sympathetic to him. Discusses his ability to live safely amongst the townspeople. Significant water or fire damage to the document.

GLC02437.06667

[Receipt for Nathan Knight]

Receipt of goods purchased from Knight on Knox's behalf.

GLC02437.06785

[Grievances of the Regiment of Artillery]

Directed to General Henry Knox and others chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line before Congress. "...we the subscribers have been appointed by the Regiment of Artillery to lay before the Committee chosen to represent to Congress the...

GLC02437.10060

[Grievances of the Light Infantry of the Massachusetts Line]

Directed to General Henry Knox and others chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line before Congress. Signed by Whitwell, B. River, and B. Bradford, of the Light Infantry. They cite lack of pay, among other grievances. Possibly created...

GLC02437.10061

[Grievances of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment]

Directed to those chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line before Congress (Henry Knox was part of this committee). Possibly written near New Windsor, New York. Captain [Japhetts?] Daniels and seventeen other officers sign. These men...

GLC02437.10062

to Major [Richard] Platt

Webb explains why he could not reply earlier to Platt, defending Platt's accusations of neglecting his correspondence. Relates he was ill when receiving two of Platt's notes, and had company when Platt's third note was delivered. Recently manned a...

GLC02437.10076

to Alexander McDougall

Discusses affairs concerning the military and Congress with General McDougall. Declares, "We are in an unhappy predicament indeed not to know who are responsible [to us] for a settlement of accounts posterity will hardly belive that an army shall...

GLC02437.10097

to Joseph M. Maitland

Bell writes to Joe from home. Says the weather is very rainy and slowing down their planting. Reports her aid society meets tomorrow. Anticipates they will disband soon "...as the Confederacy is played out and the war is over."

GLC03523.10.183

to Bell Maitland

Grier writes to Bell from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. Reports he is doing well in his business studies and received high scores on his examinations. Says he goes to Sunday School, Preaching and Class Meeting every Sunday. Inquires about mother.

GLC03523.10.188

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Writes to her sister about her children and asks about Lucy's family.

GLC02437.08223

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the process of moving and making sure personal belongings arrive safely.

GLC02437.08225

to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]

Appears to be writing to her niece and asks that she gives her regards to her parents.

GLC02437.08245

to [Daniel Russell]

Expresses his wish to keep away from Boston and possibly go into the army or navy. Barring those options, he would like to go to the "East Indies in some office - that I may be able to support myself with ..." Noted as written at "New Port,"...

GLC02437.07185

to Daniel Russell

Asks Russell to help persuade his uncle to allow him to enter the army immediately because he really does not want to return to Boston. Goes on to describe his present situation, which he is enjoying. Noted as written in "New Port," which is...

GLC02437.07191

to unknown

Apparently a bled-through copy of GLC02437.07203. Knox acknowledges that he "received your note respecting Francis Flucker and the explanations of his conduct by McEllery." Knox believes that Francis must change his behavior sincerely, but as for...

GLC02437.07204

to Henry Knox

Jackson requests that Knox attest that Jackson in the winter of 1792-1793 "went to New York at the joint instance of Mr. Bingham and yourself and negociated the transfer of Mr. Duer's right to preemtion of said lands." The lands were those purchased...

GLC02437.07207

to unknown

This excerpt is probably a continuation of the GLC02437.07219. Knox thanks his reader for his "zeal for my interests both at Newport and Boston," and assures him he shall receive due credit. Knox also expresses appreciation at the support of the...

GLC02437.07220

to Benjamin Lincoln

James and Thomas Perkins send Lincoln the "Quantity Cooks accounts as requested." They also include the amount of balances Lincoln owes on wine and rum.

GLC02437.07262

to Henry Knox

Cosigned by Benjamin Jones Porter and Charles Coffin. The men thank Knox for being "one of the principle patrons" of Bowdoin College and asks him to donate lime to help with a foundation of a new building (the college's first). Docketed as a...

GLC02437.07268

to Henry Knox

Talbot tells Knox that he has written President Adams to say he has returned his commission and expects to leave the Frigate Constitution. He has therefore antedated the certificate (probably Henry Jackson Knox Jr's appointment) which he evidently...

GLC02437.07282

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Christiana Swan, daughter of James Swan, discusses with Henry Knox's daughter Lucy her ideas about mankind and manners. She says Lucy would be welcome to stay with her and her family. Lucy had asked Christiana to inquire from certain unnamed...

GLC02437.07337

to unknown

Knox writes that from William Sullivan he has heard that "Winthrop, and MacKay say they are not concerned respecting my plea of usery...." Knox says that they must all use the same defense "at least to induce the enemy to compromise." Knox mentions...

GLC02437.07352

to Henry Knox

Francis Flucker talks about his time on the USS Constitution. Flucker explains to Knox his predicament and need for money. Ink is very faded.

GLC02437.07456

to Lucy Knox

Inquires why she has not heard form her. Discusses various people and friends. Also inquires after Knox's mother and father.

GLC02437.07504

[List of stock at St. Georges]

A list of stock at the farm in St. George, Maine. The list contains the number of horses, sheep, oxen, and so on.

GLC02437.07537

[Receipt for highway taxes]

Receipt for highway taxes paid by Henry Knox on the Muscongus patent (also known as the Waldo patent) in the township of Frankfort, Maine for the year 1800.

GLC02437.07549

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he paid $750 and received the release on a note as Knox had instructed. Also mentions they arrested Knox's farrier but ended up releasing him. Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers and surveyors on the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.07569

to Henry Jackson

Writes to General Jackson about the goings on of the family. States that "I depnd on you about the taxes" and that the "yellow fever still conitues to rage." Mentions that his son is still studying. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J...

GLC02437.10283

to William Morris

Writes that he will leave papers with Morris and asks that he deliver them. Mentions a deed and how it should be handled, "signed before two or more witnesses." Goes on to give instructions on what to do with the papers. Ink is faded, especially...

GLC02437.10287

to Thomas Longman

Writes to express sympathy that Longman has been having "trouble with the Creditors of Mr. Fluckers estate." Mentions exchanging money for different currencies. Discusesses unspecified circumstances and expresses "gratitude for your forbearance and...

GLC02437.10289

to unknown

Discusses money and materials in constructing the house and states that he is "extremely anxious that it should be completed in the course of the year, although my heart fears that I shall not be able to go there this summer." Mentions the new corps...

GLC02437.10299

to James Wilkinson

Attempts to bring about a resolution of a conflict between Wilkinson and General Wayne. States "[i]ndeed, the circumstances of the difference of opinion and coolness between you and General Wayne causes great pain both to the heart of the President...

GLC02437.10308

to William G. Maitland

Reports to her son on the spring church meeting going on. Says there have been no conversions yet. Discusses the different preachers who have spoken to the congregation. Mentions the marriage of a family friend and comments, "...but so it is when...

GLC03523.10.189

Memorandum of certain transactions

Lists several transactions between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln.

GLC02437.07883

to Lucy Knox

Apologizes for not writing sooner, but declares that he knew his sister had written to her about their voyage, and he did not have anything to add. Mentions his and his wife, Eliza's, pleasure to be back at home. Discusses the oncoming spring...

GLC02437.07924

to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher

Discusses family news with her daughter, Lucy, such as her son Henry Jackson Knox's upcoming departure on a trip and her other daughter Caroline's recent illness.

GLC02437.07936

to Henry Knox

Writes that he did not pick a side during the war, and was against the war entirely. Now regrets that he is being made to suffer the repercussions of a war he did not support. Discusses importing clergy members from Britain, as well as belief in...

GLC02437.07955