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19 November 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Chevalier Boulogne
Discusses a proposed land agreement between Boulogne and William Duer. Also mentions Madame de Leval.
GLC02437.05705
13 January 1793
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a...
GLC02437.05781
21 January 1793
References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from...
GLC02437.05789
23 February 1793
Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...
GLC02437.05831
1 October 1793
to William Bingham and William Duer
Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D...
GLC02437.05937
16 November 1793
Baucel (agent), fl. 1793
to Henry Knox [in French]
Written by Baucel as the agent of Monsieur D'Espremenil, who made a deal with William Duer involving lands in Maine. See GLC02437.05930 and .05937 for background on the situation. This letter is a follow up on previous correspondence.
GLC02437.05976
27 July 1794
Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...
GLC02437.06153
7 July 1795
Steele, Robert, fl. 1795
Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.
GLC02437.06460
10 July 1795
Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.
GLC02437.06465
30 July 1795
Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"
GLC02437.06478
19 September 1795
Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.
GLC02437.06526
2 October 1795
Wants to set up some kind of system in order to deal with the disposal of the land they own in Maine. Would like to have someone in England that they trust to help promote the sale of the land.
GLC02437.06532
24 October 1795
Expresses his satisfaction with the duc de Liancourt's tour of the country and his wish that Knox will make his visit sooner than planned.
GLC02437.06548
27 October 1795
to Henry Jackson
Discusses his financial situation where he has hired someone to help him conduct some business with a firm in England.
GLC02437.06551
11 February 1796
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Discusses her pleasure in her recent marriage: "In the presence of Mr. and Mrs. [Ware] - and my three children - I am made the happy Wife of the Man I sincerely love." Feels her life will change dramatically for the better and believes her friends...
GLC02437.06624
2 April 1796
Discusses a variety of financial and business arrangements, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, the purchase of stocks, and settlers on land Knox owns.
GLC02437.06689
24 January 1799
Bingham acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 30 December 1798. Bingham sees that Knox has "not as yet made a final arrangement with the Holders of your Notes, - but which I hope will be speedily terminated." Bingham is pleased to know that...
GLC02437.07227
12 July 1799
Bingham received Knox's letter of 30 June 1799. Bingham agrees with Knox that the "the Kennebec Tract has a fair chance of attracting a full Portion of Settlers." Bingham believes, however, that Knox needs to make the Lands attractive to purchasers...
GLC02437.07285
7 November 1799
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed...
GLC02437.07323
18 November 1801
[Rough outline of the case of the Germans on the west side of Broad Bay]
Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A rough outline regarding the Germans' land claims on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). Discusses land deals and legal obligations involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel...
GLC02437.07674
7 January 1802
Neal, Daniel, fl. 1801
[Sworn statement]
A sworn statement by Daniel Neal, who is an agent of Henry Knox's, stating he has been notified to hear the land claims of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. A list of all the lots he is to hear has also been included.
GLC02437.07705
31 August 1802
Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802
Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.
GLC02437.07750
1802
Holland, Park, 1752-1844
[List]
Noted as a copy. A list of settlers in the town of Bangor, Maine. The list contain the names of settlers who settled before 17 February 1790 and the names of the present owners. The year was added at later date in pencel.
GLC02437.07780
22 September 1803
Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821
Writes that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Prescott, is a young lawyer who recently completed his study of law at Blake's firm. Prescott plans to travel eastward [perhaps to Maine] and Blake hopes Knox will help him settle in and introduce him to...
GLC02437.07824
30 November 1801
[Map of land]
Notes as a copy. A detailed hand drawn map of a plan for settlers' lots in Bangor, Maine. Shows rivers, creeks, and each lot is numbered. Docket notes, "Park Holland Esq [his] letter February 1802 - John Gleasons extract."
GLC02437.10605
16 May 1796
Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Is happy to learn Knox's sick child is out of danger. Hopes to be able to announce an offer by Mr. [Alexander] Baring very shortly to conclude their financial negotiations....
GLC02437.06740
31 May 1796
[Agreement between Henry Knox and William Bell]
Witnessed and signed by Thomas C. Lowden. Agreement that Bell will hire, for Knox, a gardener from England named Thomas Roebuck, who will come work for Knox in America. Outlines Roebuck's terms, including wages for the first three years of...
GLC02437.06756
3 December 1796
to Alexander Baring
Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.
GLC02437.06877
10 February 1797
Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.
GLC02437.06911
10 July 1797
Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.
GLC02437.07002
16 August 1797
Refernces in Canaan
List of names.
GLC02437.07016
November 1797
[List of settlers]
Lists names of settlers on the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.07058
20 October 1794
Rice, Thomas, fl. 1765-1794
[Copy of a court order]
Copy of a court order with a list of when this was received by whom and when. States that by "our Sovereign Lord Charles, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" that gold and silver should be used...
GLC02437.08231
circa 1790-1791
The present number of troops
Notes the number of troops stationed in Ohio, Florida, the North Carolina frontier, Georgia. Troop totals add up to 1,680. Lists reasons for the proposed troop augmentation. These reasons include: to awe the Wabash and Creek Indians, to draw "a...
GLC02437.08454
25 June 1786
to Thomas Theodore Bliss
Secretarially written and signed. Addressee listed as "Captain Bliss," may be Captain Thomas Theodore Bliss. Writes to make arrangements to send Bliss's daughter Betsey back to him. Betsey has apparently been staying with Knox and his family...
GLC02437.03278
[1847/03]
Weed, Thurlow, 1797-1882
to "Harris" re: political views, "clearly wrong to take money from emigrants"
GLC02453.36
1860/05/02
Worcester, Joseph, 1784-1865
to Henry Smith re: giving a copy of his dictionary to a friend
Worcester was the editor of "Chalmer's Dictionary".
GLC02453.37
25 January 1862
Johnston, Albert Sidney, 1803-1862
probably to Jefferson Davis
Johnston, Confederate General commanding Department 2, writes to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Recommends Captain V. Sheliha for an open position in the engineer corps (possibly referring to Prussian engineer Victor Von Scheliha). Docket...
GLC02456.14
20 April 1864
Kautz, August V., 1828-1895
to John C. Kelton
Recommendation for Captain Price. Says Price "has recently been on a tour of Inspection of the Cavalry of the West and can give you much valuable information concerning that arm." Requests that Kelton place Price on his staff. On War Department...
GLC02458.09
19 December 1849
Shields, James, 1806-1879
to James A. Bennett
Discussing military appointments. Two bust engravings of Shields included as collateral.
GLC02458.13
28 February 1861
Wigfall, Louis T., 1816-1874
to Reagan
Possibly to John Henninger Reagan, a former Texas Representative who served several posts in the Confederate Government. Relates that a Dr. [Work?] plans to leave Washington, D.C., for Montgomery, Alabama, and that he desires work in the confederate...
GLC02459.33
1849-1867
Foreign-born Civil War generals [Decimalized .01-.14]
Fourteen letters and documents from Civil War general born in foreign countries.
GLC02458
7 July 1862
Asboth, Alexander Sandor, 1811-1868
to Charles S. Hamilton
Inquires "whether the new road, called the Prince road running from Corinth across the Jacinto road is in a practicable condition for the Transportation of Trains." Discusses the position of his cavalry companies. Believes "My Company is ready,"...
GLC02458.01
9 May 1861
Baker, Edward Dickinson, 1811-1861
to Henry Lee Scott
Written as a civilian in Springfield, Illinois, informing Colonel H. L. Scott that he had received an appointment as a lieutenant from President Lincoln, was accepting it, and was reporting to him for orders. Two bust engravings of Baker included as...
GLC02458.02
26 January 1862
Blenker, Louis, 1812-1863
to unknown [in German]
Writing in German, Blenker gives orders for the care of a Count Ingleheim. On verso there is an autograph note signed in English of medical supplies furnished on board a vessel for Count Ingleheim written by John G. T. Holston. One bust engraving of...
GLC02458.03
30 September 1862
Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863
to Cuyler Van Vechten
Informs Van Vechten, an Inspector General, that the Second Regiment of his brigade is ready for inspection. Requests that Van Vechten come as soon as possible to inspect the regiment, which is encamped at Camp Scott on Staten Island. One bust...
GLC02458.04
10 April 1863
Trobriand, Régis de, 1816-1897
to John Titcomb Sprague
Colonel Regis de Trobriand, Commanding 38th New York Volunteers, writes from his camp near Belleplaine, Virginia, to New York Adjutant General John Titcomb Sprague (1810-1878). He requests that New York Governor Horatio Seymour confirm his...
GLC02458.06
13 May 1863
Ferrero, Edward, 1831-1899
to Horatio Seymour
Informs Seymour that he will soon be forwarding him an order rescinding the resignation of First Lieutenant Frank W. Lyon, and reinstating him to his former position. One bust engraving of Ferrero included as collateral.
GLC02458.07
10 May 1863
Halpine, Charles G., 1829-1868
Special orders no. 263
Special order granting a leave of absence for thirty days to Colonel James D. Fessenden, Aide de Camp. "By command of General Hunter". Also signed by Fessenden. Full length engravign of Halpine included as collateral.
GLC02458.08
29 February 1864
McArthur, John, 1826-1906
to James B. McPherson
Discusses military movements and communications. Notes "all is quiet in Vicksburg."
GLC02458.10
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