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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about William Duer's status regarding issues concerning their land agreement. Notes he has [Duer] been arrested by the Marshall. Mentions Duer bringing the issue before officials. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05634

to Henry Knox

Reports that the interest of Thomas Goldthwait in the Penobscot lands came into his hands part by purchase and part by a debt owed to Taylor's father, Nathaniel Taylor. Claims he now owns 1/5 of the township of Frankfort along the Penobscot River....

GLC02437.05845

to Henry Knox

Discusses land and an estate and asks if Knox will be able to accommodate him when he travels to the Eastern lands.

GLC02437.06480

to Henry Knox

Tousard informs Knox that he is instructed by the Secretary of War to order more timber for Knox to build "the gun's carriage." He sends Knox the list of needed supplies and measurements, as well as further instructions as to the designs and...

GLC02437.07309

to Henry Knox

Tousard is awaiting timber and lime and hopes that Knox has not forgotten the orders. He has word from the Secretary of the War to ask Jonathan Jackson for bricks.

GLC02437.07318

to Louis de Tousard

Knox writes that he had hoped to hear from Tousard regarding "further supply of Lime." Knox says that "hitherto I have done nothing with Jonathan Jackson, Esq." The paper of this document is very thin and the writing very faded.

GLC02437.07360

to Henry Knox

Tousard discusses casks of lime he wants Knox to send him to Newport. As far as sending lime to Boston, Tousard say Knox should consult Jonathan Jackson. Tousard is writing Jackson to tell him what supplies of lumber and lime he wants Jackson to...

GLC02437.07368

to Louis de Tousard

Knox discusses his shipments of lime and lumber with Tousard. Mentions the difficulty in getting a "vessel to go to Newport."

GLC02437.07412

to Henry Knox

Titcomb writes Knox, "I hereby inform you the Commissioners have made their Reports into the Secretary's office, on one hundred and fifty one lots, referred to them by you and the settlers on the Waldo Patent which the Secretary will proceed to make...

GLC02437.07428

to Henry Knox

Ticknor expresses his disappointment in not receiving a "consinement" from Knox "sufficiently large by the 15th ult. [June] to discharge the half of the Note" that Ticknor holds against Knox. Ticknor reminds Knox that "this Note has been due a long...

GLC02437.07433

to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss his brief meeting with [Thurston] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett. Also updates Knox on the settlers he has encountered.

GLC02437.07597

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has been unable to meet up with two gentlemen like he expected. Says he will head out towards the land [likely in Maine?] as long as his health permits it. Mentions he will provide Knox with as much information about the surveying...

GLC02437.07604

to Waterman Thomas

Expresses his displeasure with Thomas for not sending a written report that Thomas promised Knox.

GLC02437.07618

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he did not make a written report due to [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett's report on the back country (possibly near the north part of the Waldo patent). Reports on a incident where he met up with approximately 70 armed...

GLC02437.07621

to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy. Informs Knox he is not well enough to travel but will visit Knox as soon as he is well again. Notes he will make the payments as soon as he can make the journey.

GLC02437.07629

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent a young gentleman to collect on a note that Knox owes.

GLC02437.07727

to Henry Knox

Writes that per the (possibly Congressional) resolve, he has gone to the Waldo patent lands and re-examined the settlers's land claims. Explains that he has entered the names of those individuals who are entitled to their land, on a particular plan...

GLC02437.07849

to Henry Knox

Written from "Chester," which is likely in Maine, but may also be in New Hampshire. Writes about a tract of land he would like to purchase from Knox near Belfast, Maine.

GLC02437.07919

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has recently returned from a trip and was preoccupied with business, which prevented him from accepting Knox's invitation for a visit. Discusses financial matters, as well as a possible land purchase he will make from Knox.

GLC02437.07956

to William Knox

Asks Knox to dispatch a servant and mentions some financial business.

GLC02437.08175

to Henry Knox

Signed by Jesse Thomas, William Motte, and Wellington Gay. Informs Knox a Committee has been chosen and the inhabitants of "Madumcook" [Maduncook, Maine] met yesterday to settle the lands.

GLC02437.09198

to Waterman Thomas

Hopes Thomas can help him peaceably resolve hostilities and disagreements with settlers on and near the Waldo patent. Settlers living on or near his lands have become upset over issues of land ownership, and worries Knox might encroach on their...

GLC02437.09274

to Henry Knox

Jonathan Trumbull Jr., as Washington's secretary, requests that Knox and General Huntington attend a dinner with General Washington the next day and then select the best ground for the celebration of peace. Noted as written at Head Quarters.

GLC02437.02127

to Henry Knox

Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Washington's secretary, requests Knox to have the [gun] carriages completed in order to be sent with Count Rochambeau to France.

GLC02437.02133

to Henry Knox

The brother of George Washington's secretary Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., and the celebrated painter of the Battle of Bunker Hill and The Declaration of Independence, expresses his regret on failing to meet the three years service required to join the...

GLC02437.02171

to Henry Knox

Expresses his regret on having to leave New York as he is leaving behind many friends, both Loyalists and Patriots, including Knox. Asks for and expects Knox's protection and attention for and to his friends and their families who remained in the...

GLC02437.02814

to unknown

Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.

GLC02437.02822

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that she sent a box of millinery for her sister Lucy, Knox's wife. Asks him to "speak favorably" about a friend's estate in New Hampshire. Comments on financial and personal business.

GLC02437.03499

to unknown

Discusses the Constitution of the United States. Declares, "But a candid examination of [the Constitution], will most probably produce a conviction that it is one of the best models of a republican government ever presented to the sons of men."...

GLC02437.03778

to unknown

Thanks the recipient for sending "some nuts, and two vennison hams-" via Lieutenant Armstrong. Reports, "The new Constitution has been adopted by ten states, and it is most probable that New York will also adopt it in such a manner as to be received...

GLC02437.03943

to unknown

Expresses his satisfaction with some undisclosed business and wishes the rest of the business to be conducted in the same fashion. Discusses other financial matters. Marked "duplicate" in pencil.

GLC02437.06249

to unknown

Largely illegible due to extensive water damage obscuring most of the writing. Noted as written at Montpelier St. Georges River, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.06482

to unknown

Mentions a farm and the sale of land.

GLC02437.07032

to unknown

Writes about the death of his daughter, Julia and business matters.

GLC02437.07084

to unknown

Discusses payments.

GLC02437.07137

to unknown

Discusses mills.

GLC02437.07157

to unknown

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 now he had "no moral sense: wrong and right are the...

GLC02437.07203

to George Ulmer

Description of Knox's land settlement program, he defends and explains his legal and almost moral right to his Maine Lands. Reminds Ulmer of the surveyors who were attacked on land that he and his family has legally owned since 1629. Knox insists...

GLC02437.07479

to George Ulmer

Discusses the large number of proclamations that have been sent out (possibly by settlers). Requests Ulmer send him and various other people one of the proclamations that were sent out. Notes the culprits need to be apprehended.

GLC02437.07496

to George Ulmer

Appears to discuss land settlements.

GLC02437.07535

to George Ulmer

Appears to express disbelief over the events taking place between the settlers and the surveyors. Informs Ulmer he would like to wait a day or two and see what transpires.

GLC02437.07560

to George Ulmer

Further reports about the settlers uprising in Maine. Knox reports he has been informed that there was a gathering of 300 men in Davistown, Maine (possibly present day Liberty, Maine) who demanded the prisoners be released. Also reports the men...

GLC02437.07565

to Unknown

Mentions a written report has been completed by the gentlemen Knox hired as an effort to deal with settlers located on the northern part of the Waldo patent. Reports the gentlemen spoke to numerous settlers and explained Knox's deed and interlines on...

GLC02437.07573

to George Ulmer

Discusses the ongoing conflict between the settlers (insurgents) and Knox's surveyors. Mentions he believes the insurgents must have known about Ulmer being out on Sunday. Inquires about what happen to the 60 insurgents. Also requests Ulmer persuades...

GLC02437.07612

to George Ulmer

Assures Ulmer there is sufficient evidence to prove the assembling of the insurgent. Notes they will need the witnesses testimony at the next Supreme Court hearing and requests Ulmer to summons them. Also believes the surveys ought to go forward.

GLC02437.07615

to George Ulmer

Informs Ulmer the surveyors were apprehensive of an attack and have retreated. Says it is important for the surveyors to discover the insurgents identities or intentions. Also notes the importance of Ulmer attending court next Tuesday.

GLC02437.07620

to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals between Joseph Thomas, Joseph Thomas Jr., and Henry Knox. Informs Knox that Joseph Thomas called on him regarding his land being referred to the committee.

GLC02437.07673

to George Ulmer

Discusses ponds and boats along with financial business. Writing is extremely faded, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.08143

to [Henry Knox]

Gorham signs with his initials. Discusses the ongoing Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution. Applauds the resolutions of the "Boston Trades men" and asks Knox to see that they are published in New York, as they will convert or silence...

GLC02437.09886

to Henry Knox

Written by Jonathan Trumbull Jr., General Washington's secretary, to Major General Knox. Reports that Washington wants to inform Knox that the President of Congress announced on 24 June that Congress was to move to Princeton on 26 June. This was a...

GLC02437.02205