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circa 1784-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Description of the total acreage of the Waldo patent]
Lists the total acreage of the Waldo patent, including all deductions and claims on the lands.
GLC02437.09307
29 October 1779
Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797
to William Knox
Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William....
GLC02437.10013
8 March 1780
Knowles, Charles, ?-1796
[Account between Henry Knox and Charles Knowles]
Knowles signs as paymaster. Lists Knox's accounts regarding several companies.
GLC02437.10478
15 October - 9 December 1792
Albee, William, fl. 1792
[Survey and exploration journal of one million acres in Maine]
Full title: "A journal over 1,000,000 acres of land in the County of Hancock & Washington, sold by government to General Jackson & others- containing a description of the soil, growth river, lakes, ponds, brooks, mountains, plains, swamps, meadows &...
GLC02437.05654
18 January 1793 - 21 January 1793
Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800
to Shaw and Randall
Page 1-2 contains a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to Shaw and Randall and is dated 18 January. Page 3 contains Shaw and Randall's answer and is dated 21 January. Philips, Crammond & Co. are concerned about insurance coverage. In response...
GLC02437.05786
28 April 1793
Kerby, Jane Byam, fl. 1793
to Lucy Flucker Knox
This was written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Lucy and Henry Knox. Expresses gratitude for previous hospitality. Reports on hearing about a fever in New York in a letter from 10 April. Comments on the terrible heat in Antigua. Reminiscences about...
GLC02437.05882
3 July 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
to Henry Jackson
Reports that he would have written sooner, but William Duer has not yet "been able to engage suitable characters to enter into a speculation of those lands." States that Mr. [Andrew] Craigie hopes to take part in the land dealings and has gone to...
GLC02437.05526
13-29 July 1792
Bradford, Samuel, 1759-1818
[Completion of land survey]
First part informs Mr. and Mrs. Grégoire that the land survey is now complete and compatible with the financial portion of the business. Noted as dated 29 July 1792. The second part certifies that Henry Jackson has presented and read all of the...
GLC02437.05537
19 July 1792
Harvey & Deaves, fl. 1792
Wishes William an agreeable voyage and prosperous return. Asks him to recommend their firm to his friends in America. Requests him to deliver a letter.
GLC02437.05549
Forbes, Edward, fl. 1792
[Price current of lumber at Dublin, Ireland]
Lists the prices for various types of wood and other items, including white oak, pine, bees wax, and whale and cod oil. Addressed to William Knox.
GLC02437.05550
23 July 1792
to Winthrop Sargent
States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he...
GLC02437.05556
31 July 1792
Informs Jackson that William Duer "has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres." Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who...
GLC02437.05564
15 August 1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that "Mr. Cazenove is absent, but is expected this day. all negotiations are suspended until you & he arrives - " Extensively discusses business regarding their land holdings especially in regards to Mr. William Duer.
GLC02437.05581
21 August 1792
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
to Joseph Peirce
Copy of GLC02437.05584. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.05585
[Inventory of various tracts of land]
Briefly describes each tract of land from Thomas Flucker's estate, including information on the acreage of each tract. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.05586
23 August 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval
Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.
GLC02437.05588
12 September 1792
[Statement regarding a land purchase]
A draft statement by Knox admitting "WG" as a partner. Discusses the purchase of a tract of land and payment. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.05608
18 September 1792
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Discusses his attempt at publishing several sermons. Forwards one of his subscriptions for Knox's review and opinion: "If sir, you approve of it, I shall be gratified to have it honor'd with the name of so dear & valuable a friend." Notes how the...
GLC02437.05620
20 September 1792
Expresses his hope that Madame de Laval has arrived so they can finish their business. Asks Jackson to do everything he can to have the Committee agree with Madame de Laval in a contract. Noted as a copy. Written in Jackson's hand.
GLC02437.05621
1-2 October 1792
[Salaries for the Department of War]
Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of July, August and September. Dated 1 October at the War Office. Verso dated 2 October and lists the names of the members and their signatures, indicating that they have...
GLC02437.05635
2 October 1792
[Receipt of salaries]
States that the members of the War Department have received their full salaries from the time of their appointment to 13 September 1792. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig...
GLC02437.05637
8 October 1792
to Thomas Vose
Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled...
GLC02437.05647
14 October 1792
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Writes to her niece Lucy Flucker Knox (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox) informing her that she received her letter from Shrewsbury. Mentions being in Boston, and discusses the weather and mutual acquaintances.
GLC02437.05652
19 October 1792
Replies to Knox's letter from the same day, stating that he does not approve of the bonds Knox offered as security for the $40,000. Explains that William Greene's involvement complicates matters because "part of his fortune is involved in a Lawsuit...
GLC02437.05658
28 October 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Forwards Knox an edited draft of a memorandum Knox had sent him before (not included). Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.05672
31 October - 4 November 1792
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
[Correspondence and document dealing with land speculation]
Contains seven sections. The first section was written in Boston, on 31 October, to Henry Jackson from Jean-Baptiste de la Roche and Rosalie Bacler de Leval. They received correspondence from settlers who have threatened to leave the colony at...
GLC02437.05681
17 November 1792
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to Thomas FitzSimons
Contains two letters, written in the same hand. The first, from FitzSimons to Hodgdon, informs Hodgdon that his business has been referred to a committee of the House of Representatives and will be discussed on 19 November. The second portion is...
GLC02437.05702
2 December 1792
to William Bingham
Describes the purchasing of land in Maine. Metions Henry Jackson, Royal Flint, William Duer, Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval. Includes accounts and costs. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.05721
17 December 1792
to William Duer
Discusses business regarding land. States he received Duer's express today with his terms and has given them to Mr. [William] Bingham who is taking them under consideration. Has no doubt that the terms will be accepted. Tells him to "Be of good...
GLC02437.05740
20 December 1792
[Notes]
Later copy. Discusses financial and land dealings involving Henry Knox, William Duer, and William Bingham. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.05747
23 December 1792
Recommends an acquaintance, Mr. James Henry Laugier de [Tassy?], to fill a position in Knox's department, which requires "a person who understands the different European Languages, a good accountant and well acquainted with mercantile transactions."...
GLC02437.05752
to Lucy Knox
Writes that she is doing much better, since she was suffering from an illness. Her son was ill as well. Mentions that Henry, presumably Henry Jackson Knox, spent some time with her and is now out with his cousins, though he will be back in time for...
GLC02437.05753
28 December 1792
Describes how her son Tom is feeling unwell and discusses his illness. Expresses her wish to see "my Dear Brother and Lucy with the little Flock" though states that she cannot travel at the moment. Continues with news of family and mutual...
GLC02437.05760
31 December 1792
[List of salaries for the Department of War]
Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of October, November and December. Names include John Stagg Junior, R. J vanden Brock, Constant Freeman, Benjamin Bankson, Philip Audibert [Audebert], Nathan Jones, James B. Smith...
GLC02437.05769
3 January 1793
States that the members of the Department of War have received their full salaries. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock. Date from...
GLC02437.05770
to Henry Knox [in French]
Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable...
GLC02437.05773
8 January 1793
Apologizes for not replying to Lucy's earlier letters. Updates Lucy about Henry Knox, Lucy's and Henry's son, and his upcoming travel plans. Notes Henry is "disposed to indulge his taste now in a pretty expensive style - and reconciles it with the...
GLC02437.05776
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1793-1798
Discusses in great detail various land claims against the Muscongus patent in Maine along with Knox's proposal to purchase the land. States both he and Samuel Winslow looked over Knox's proposal and were surprised by the amount of land deducted for...
GLC02437.05777
23 January 1793
Reports that Henry Jackson Knox has returned in perfect health. He was satisfied with his trip to Boston. As Lucy is anxious about his hearing, she reports that "I think it is far better than I have known it." Says his hair is long and thick, but...
GLC02437.05792
January 26, 1793
Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832
Supposes that General Benjamin Lincoln has already arrived in Philadelphia by now. Hopes Lincoln gave a good account of him. Hopes to see his father in 2 1/2 months and to return with him to Philadelphia. Wants a new hat for the rain as his old...
GLC02437.05796
30 January 1793
Has had letters written this week, but has had no opportunity to send them to Boston. Has gotten all his bedding, except the bottom layer. Reports they had a "Civic feast" in Boston. Wonders if there was one in Philadelphia. Place written assumed...
GLC02437.05800
8 February 1793
Tudor, William, 1750-1819
Marked "Copy." This is a William Tudor letter copied in Jackson's hand and sent to Knox. Tudor declares, "The more I reflect on the circumstances which led to the Claim I have upon you the less disposition do I find for relinquishing a Shilling of...
GLC02437.05808
14 February 1793
D'Olier, Jeremiah, 1745-1817
References William's letter to him of 18 September and 24 November 1792. Congratulates him on his safe passage. William seems to have been seeking a consular seat in Dublin, which D'Olier hopes he will get. Writes, "I am induced to conclude your...
GLC02437.05817
16 February 1793
Lindsey, John, fl. 1793
Acknowledges receiving several letters from Knox and apologizes for not responding sooner. Laments that Knox wrote that "nothing final[l]y had taken place in Congress respecting your return here." This is in reference to a diplomatic post William...
GLC02437.05821
[Notes on instructions to commissioners negotiating treaties with the northern and western Indians]
Later copy. A set of notes made in 1848 from the original instructions from Knox to commissioners negotiating a treaty with the Northwestern Indians (see GLC02437.05823). The top of page one is marked "1848" in a different hand. The commissioners...
GLC02437.05822
[Instructions sent to the treaty commissioners regarding negotiations with the northern and western Indians]
Instructions tell commissioners to be knowledgeable of previous treaties with the northern and western Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. If there are conflicting claims desires them "to be liberal in granting additional...
GLC02437.05823
19 February 1793
Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811
Tells Knox this letter will relate his "present embarrassed situation." The success of his lottery depends entirely on friends, family, and a "humane public." With a wife and children he must use all means at his disposal to save them. Reports "To...
GLC02437.05825
circa 19 February 1793
[List of subscribers]
List of subscribers from Annapolis, Maryland for a lottery sponsored by Peregrine Fitzhugh. Has 42 names for a total of 396 tickets. See GLC02437.05825 for information on the dire situation Fitzhugh was in.
GLC02437.05826
20 February 1793
to Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo, and George Irving
Agrees to pay them $25,000 for their interest in the Waldo Patent lands. Believes the sum exceeds the value of the property. Also will buy the islands. Will pay $12,500 by 1 May and the other half a year later. Hopes to be able to negotiate to...
GLC02437.05828
24 February 1793
References Knox's letter of 16 February. Notes the letter enclosed for Mrs. Flucker was delivered. Asks that the letter enclosed for William Bingham be delivered (not included here). Anxiously awaits hearing that the business with Madame de Leval...
GLC02437.05833
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