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October 1795
Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827
to Henry Knox
Discusses a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and travelling.
GLC02437.06558
27 April 1796
Discusses his move from Philadelphia to Savannah, Georgia, and his reception in there. Provides his impressions of that place and the people there, as well as their beliefs about the nature of government. Mentions some business matters relating to...
GLC02437.06725
30 September 1800
Jones, William, 1760-1831
Jones writes that he is impressed with the land of Kennebec and says if he can obtain them based on an agreement with Knox, he will probably move there. Jones says he would gladly serve as an agent.
GLC02437.07465
24 May 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Mifflin
Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how...
GLC02437.06104
15 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Letter seems to be about personal finances. References a letter he sent "some days since" on money due to the bank. Says he has found an unexpected difficulty to renew the note. Reports that...
GLC02437.01487
4 May 1797
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Informs Knox that he has arrived at Brigadier's Island and is in the process of settling down and setting up shop. Brigadier's Island in Maine is also known as Sear's Island.
GLC02437.06960
21 May 1797
Tells Knox about his many interests on the island specifically concerning settlers, sheep, and fish.
GLC02437.06971
8 July 1801
Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801
Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.
GLC02437.07559
30 November 1802
Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826
Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise...
GLC02437.07772
16 September 1805
Writes that the bearer of the letter, a Mr. [Romanie], is the Catholic instructor for the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes. He is moving to Knox's neighborhood and would like Knox's help and advice. Lincoln writes that he is sure Knox will meet...
GLC02437.07972
October 23, 1789
to Daniel Little
Discusses his business with the patent and his interest in the welfare of the inhabitants. Asks for his opinion in finding gainful and appropriate employment for the settlers. Particularly asks for suggestions on the employment of a minister, and...
GLC02437.04394
6 June 1797
Du Mareil, fl. 1797
Asks Knox for assistance to improve his current living situation. Mentions previous employment, including teaching French. Date previously inferred, written in red.
GLC02437.06982
11 January 1803
McGuyer, Thomas, fl. 1803
Writes on behalf of a committee appointed by German settlers living on his land (presumably in Maine). Asks to schedule a meeting between the committee Knox either at court or at Knox's "seat," as one of the committee members is on a jury and cannot...
GLC02437.07781
1680/05/24
James, Duke of York, fl. 1680
Instructions for an agent to look after affairs in America
Oversize file at PML.
GLC03107.05405
8 June 1789
Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801
Discussing building a school on the Waldo patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.
GLC02437.09222
1 October 1792
to David McClure
This letter was copied in an unknown hand. Writes to the Reverend David McClure and thanks him for the "remembrances of the pure friendship of our early years." Goes on to discuss his views on the Indian Wars and his ideas for intermarriage between...
GLC02437.10255
14 December 1782
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Writes that Major Villefrance, who will deliver the letter, hopes to receive a promotion. He has not been promoted since he joined the service in 1777. Writes that he has been very successful as Commanding Engineer and is highly...
GLC02437.01744
31 March 1785
Moriarty, John, fl. 1785-1787
Written in Bristol, Broad Bay (present-day Maine). Hopes to be able to purchase one or two hundred acres of land from Knox. Asks what price Knox would charge for the land, and discusses his method of payment. Writes, "I expect some familys here...
GLC02437.03123
31 July 1785
Discusses the possible purchase of some of Knox's land in present-day Maine, referring to Knox's ownership of two farms and a limeworks. Notes that he could arrange to bring people from Ireland to settle the land. Proposes his method of payment.
GLC02437.03169
6 May 1790
Mooney, William, ?-1832
Invites Knox for dinner on 12 May at three o' clock to celebrate the first anniversary of the Society of St. Tammany or Columbian Order.
GLC02437.04595
1854
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Speeches of Gerrits Smith. In Congress, 1853-'4.
Published by Buell and Blanchard. Includes speeches by Smith on war, the homestead bill, the Nebraska bill, the Pacific Railroad, the postal system, the reciprocity treaty, and the sale of intoxicating drinks in Washington, D.C., among other topics...
GLC04717.02
13 March 1856
Speech of Gerrit Smith in the Kansas meeting, at the capitol in Albany, March 13th 1856.
At the Capitol in Albany. Criticizes Missouri aid societies that offer large bounties to proslavery inhabitants of Kansas. Deplores the allowance of slavery in Missouri, referring to the Missouri Compromise as liberty bargaining with slavery. Also...
GLC04717.25
1 November 1854
to William Goodell
Expresses his opinion that the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 will benefit the Whig party.
GLC04717.20
8 November 1876
Murdaugh, William H., fl. 1850-1863
to William Lewis Maury
Murdaugh heard that Maury switched professions from farming to insurance. Comments that if Tilden is elected, "there will be more openings for us [former Confederates] than ever have been since the day of Appomattox." In order to write to Jeff Page...
GLC04572.44
1862/11/3
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to mother
A southerner came into the picket lines in order to ask that he and his family be allowed to cross into union territory and move north. The order was given to move the family and its property. Walbridge headed the detail to move the man and his...
GLC04662.018
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