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4 January 1796
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
to Henry Knox
Expresses his regret on not being able to see Knox when Knox was here but is happy to hear that he and his family are doing well. Writes about timber and transportation.
GLC02437.06594
31 March 1796
Mentions that Knox has recently been appointed by the President to be Commissioner of a committee to map the eastern boundary of the United States. Asks, though it is early in the process, if he may be considered for a surveyor position under Knox.
GLC02437.06683
25 April 1796
Hill, William, fl. 1789-1796
Writes that he must bring a lawsuit against Knox because he is the endorser of a note of William Bingham's. Declares that he has always respected Knox, but believes Bingham's behavior to be "shameful," having "not paid the least regard to his word...
GLC02437.06721
9 May 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Hill
Signature clipped, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial business between himself, Hill, and Mr. [William] Bingham.
GLC02437.06736
24 January 1797
Hill, Henry, fl. 1797
Expresses his "pleasure from the accot. of your wellfare [sic] I felt for your late humiliating loss of a lov'd Son ..." Also asks Knox to look out for a friend who will be visiting Boston.
GLC02437.06906
29 May 1797
Hewes, Elihu, fl. 1797
Discusses business and a delivery of beef and pork, among other items.
GLC02437.06979
3 December 1800
Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795
Noted as a copy. Speaks of his past services to Knox. Appears to be seeking employment from Knox either in training "young" men in the military or receiving a captain's commission in the Artillery. Requests Knox gives his letter to the current...
GLC02437.07492
10 July 1801
to James W. Head [incomplete]
Informs Head he made the necessary arrangements to his regiment. Mentions he can produce 250 men on a short notice. Expresses his desire to have the business with the insurgents in the back settlement (likely part of the Waldo patent) taken care of...
GLC02437.07562
30 December 1803
Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828
Asks about possibly purchasing bricks and lime from Knox, and wonders about cost and delivery.
GLC02437.07840
10 October 1804
Hill, Mark L., 1772-1842
Written from Georgetown, likely in Maine. Discusses the possibility of Hill's succeeding Judge Bowman in his position, and considers the other candidates.
GLC02437.07886
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