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to Thomas Vose

Writes to make sure Vose is keeping up with the efforts to apprehend Samuel Ely and the other insurgents threatening to destroy land and property belonging to Knox in Maine. Reports that the Massachusetts government has taken steps to protect Knox's...

GLC02437.06643

to Henry Knox

Encloses a copy of a petition (not present) which was drafted and signed by several local people in the Thomaston area (content of the petition is not specified).

GLC02437.06748

to Henry Knox

Mentions he received Knox's note and the advertisements Knox sent to be distributed to the Legislature. Notes he will send the advertisement to New Haven, Connecticut to be distributed in October. Complains about his old age and bad health and says...

GLC02437.07607

to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with a progress report on Knox's farm. Mentions the weather has been moderate and unfavorable which is bad for business. Discusses moving part of the cattle and horses to another location. Also mentions the stoves and "kiln wood"...

GLC02437.07718

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about a financial arrangement between the bearer, a Mr. Mathias [Storer], a Mr. William Lermond, and Vose. Brief receipt signed by Storer on verso.

GLC02437.07829

to Thomas Vose

Discusses building at Brigadier's Island in Maine and other business. Possibly incomplete.

GLC02437.08079

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent him and [Alexander?] Hamilton a salmon to share. Date taken from docket.

GLC02437.09818

to Henry Knox

Discusses ratifying the new Constitution. Feels unsure of his own position as many of his friends oppose his viewpoints. Expresses a fear that [i]f New York should after all not come in - the new constitution will be in danger..." Signature is cut...

GLC02437.10211

to Thomas Vose

Discusses building plans for a house on the Waldo patent. Wishes Vose to commence with the building project right away and sends regrets that he will not be able to be there. Mentions General Henry Jackson. The majority of the document is...

GLC02437.10271

to Thomas Vose

Discusses construction on a building. Writes about the opinions of the people in the area. Mentions particulars about the floors and doors of the house, a garden at a "distance from the house" and other such matters. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent...

GLC02437.10281

to Thomas Vose

Starts by stating that he "means to have two Gardens" and describes where he wants them and their basic layout. Mentions that he would greatly like to have apples and pears. Writes that his family will not be able to travel this summer and that he...

GLC02437.10297

to Thomas Vose

Feels "anxious about the house" and discusses the building of chimneys. States that he is only making suggestions. Mentions meeting up with Vose at a later date. Ink on first two pages very blurry and difficult to read. Watermarked "J Watt & C...

GLC02437.10305

to Benjamin Tupper

Writes, "His Excellency the Commander in chief has informed me (the Quarter Master having represented to him the scarcity of tents) that your regiment must go into barracks on the point. You will therefore select the twenty best in repair, and put...

GLC02437.01552

to Henry Knox

Written from Camp Pitt, present day Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Reports that he knows Knox must have been worried about Tupper's regiment for having marched in so severe a storm. Assures Knox that "we made ourselves very happy by encamping in a thick...

GLC02437.01637

to Henry Knox

Discusses the outcome of a trial in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, referring to the trial of the insurgents who took part in Shays' Rebellion: "The Supreme Court have proceeded on business with a degree of dignity which does honour to humane nature...

GLC02437.03537

to Major Turner

Discusses Turner's observations regarding a memorial written by Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, apparently about settling a financial claim he has with the Society of the Cincinnati members. May be referring to L'Enfant's purchase of extra Society...

GLC02437.03608

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to give him information related to a 1777 purchase of goods. Notes that the goods were sent to Knox's address and were not charged in Livingston & Turnbull's accounts against the United States.

GLC02437.03872

to William Tudor

Thanks Tudor for giving a speech at the 4 July meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the speech will be kept in the archives of the Cincinnati. Advises Tudor, "as to the little squibs the news papers, they are to you as pop guns."

GLC02437.04656

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of a meeting the two men had in Boston in which they discussed Tyler's "disagreeable circumstance of...being prosecuted by Mr. John Lee the collector of the United State's revenue for Penoscot district." Tyler asked Knox to speak to...

GLC02437.04748

to George Ulmer

References receiving "several favors" from Ulmer up to 5 August. Is anxious to know if the lines of the state survey "contain the whole quantity of thirty miles square exclusive of the islands of the deduction of 39088 acres." Goes on to say "As to...

GLC02437.05921

to William Tudor

Asks Tudor to support his memorial concerning issues involved with the Waldo Patent lands, as he will be defending it before the legislature. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06346

to Henry Knox

Gives Knox an update on the status of his patent lands and the process of settlement.

GLC02437.06483

to Henry Knox

Discusses his recent arrival in Ducktrap, and the lack of difficulty he had during his arrival. Reports on how several local townspeople feel about Knox as an absentee landowner, and relates that some are suspicious of him and do not think he will...

GLC02437.06666

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that the possible insurrection by Samuel Ely has not come to pass and almost everyone in Ducktrap supports Knox and his interests. Touches briefly on land deeds. Mentions that Ely has fled and that a Lieutenant Knowlton is in...

GLC02437.06696

to Thomas Vose

Ulmer writes to Vose asking about delivery of goods for "the Gen'l" [General Henry Knox]. Discusses shipping them by a vessel helmed by a Captain Norton.

GLC02437.06770

to Henry Knox

Relates his concerns that supplies Knox has recently purchased and had shipped to Ducktrap are not being adequately cared for and may get lost.

GLC02437.06786

to Henry Knox

Provides news on Samuel Ely, who tried to stage a rebellion against Knox due to the way Knox owned and managed his lands in Maine. Describes locations where Ely has been seen, and explains attempts to apprehend him. Also discusses business matters...

GLC02437.06815

to George Ulmer

Briefly discusses business matters, before turning to the recent reappearance of Samuel Ely, who had tried to organize a rebellion against Knox's policies as a landowner. Believes Ely should be apprehended and arrested.

GLC02437.06829

to George Ulmer

Writes regarding a business interaction between himself, Ulmer and a Mr. Knight [or Knights]. Knight has asked Knox, following Ulmer's advice, for a receipt from a certificate from July. Knox does not know what the price was, so asks Ulmer to...

GLC02437.06832

to Henry Knox

Reports of a conspiracy with Samuel Ely and Harris Ransom leading about 80 people.

GLC02437.06922

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of a meeting and that he will be coming to Boston.

GLC02437.07006

to Henry Knox

Relays to Knox complaints from settlers regarding trouble on account of the land.

GLC02437.07008

to Henry Knox

Discusses a problem with handing out a deed to some settlers.

GLC02437.07038

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance with other business ventures to help support his family as he is unable to do so with his present situation.

GLC02437.07048

to Henry Knox

Ulmer tells Knox he has the power to persuade the court to prevent a bridge being built across the Belfast river. Discusses developments of Knox's land.

GLC02437.07393

to George Ulmer

Knox thinks the owners of the lands dating back to the "signing in 1788" should have "warruntee deeds of the same." Knox says he wants to Ulmer to let the settlers know that if they are willing to pay for the land with interest, they will get the...

GLC02437.07446

to Henry Knox

Ulmer traveled with Robert Houston to see Paul Dudley Sargent and Oliver Parker, but did not get to see the Sheriff Thomas Phillips. Ulmer reports, "the Insurgents say they are two thousand strong --and keep spies out Continually to watch the...

GLC02437.07453

to Henry Knox

Ulmer tells Knox that one of the wounded surveyors is staying with him, and that man knows someone who knows who fired the shots.

GLC02437.07458

to Henry Knox

Ulmer says that Captain Swan thinks the settlers should take the land before they are surveyed, but Ulmer does not think it is a good idea. Ulmer also advises Knox not to sell land around Belfast River until he knows how suitable they are. Mentions...

GLC02437.07462

to Henry Knox

Ulmer says he gave Captain Robert Swan permits to settlers "to work upon the land in Township B," as Knox requested. Warns Knox that the insurgents are becoming more confident and something must be done to stop them. Ulmer believes that the new...

GLC02437.07464

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss a proclamation that was issued. Mentions he informed Captain Knowles to raise a company to apprehend those who are in support of an undisclosed issue (possibly concerning settlers in Maine). Also mentions they were unable to...

GLC02437.07493

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he believes some of the settlers in the [Newgorham] neighborhood (present day Gorham, Maine) are against the surveys being conducted. Also discusses the petitions on the Ducktrap land in Maine.

GLC02437.07505

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has not been able to hire any men to assist in surveying the new townships (likely in Maine). Says everyone is intimidated by the back settlers who threaten to fire upon anyone who attempts to "run outlands." Recommends increasing...

GLC02437.07514

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment in Knox's son's (likely Henry Jackson Knox) behavior. Apologizes for handing the money to Knox's son, noting it only encourages him. Discusses terms for Knox repaying the money.

GLC02437.07521

to Henry Knox

Discusses his continuing investigation of the men who shot at the surveyors on Knox's patent. Describes the conversations he had with various men and the settlers public opinion of Knox. Also recommends employing more surveyors and spreading them out...

GLC02437.07547

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters involving the townspeople and the prisoners (likely in Maine). Mentions the new prisoners who were brought in for firing at the surveyors on 16 July [1800?]. Notes he and [Robert?] Houston examined the prisoners last...

GLC02437.07553

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they are transporting the party of men to Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Mentions he has heard rumors that there are a 1000 armed men in the back settlement who aim to release the prisoners and oppose the surveying...

GLC02437.07561

to Henry Knox

Continues to discuss the ongoing conflict between the settlers and the surveyors on the north part of the Waldo patent. Appears to discuss spies he has mixed in with the settlers. Also provides names of the suspected people involved.

GLC02437.07566

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that a gentleman named Thomas has agreed to assist Knox in stopping the settlers in the back country (likely the north part of the Waldo patent) from committing further violence on Knox's surveyors.

GLC02437.07579

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on what appears to be a gourp or party of men gathered by Ulmer likely to insure the safety of the surveyors against the settlers.

GLC02437.07595