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20 February 1806
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
to Henry Knox
Discusses the conflict in the town of Lincolnville [Maine] over which of two candidates should be appointed Justice of the Peace: Samuel Miller or Jonathan Fletcher.
GLC02437.08009
12 April 1806
Discusses his application to the governor for wages owed to a Captain Knowlton and his men, and a trip to Boston related to the issue.
GLC02437.08019
11 May 1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Ulmer
Only just received Ulmer's last letter from 12 April, and laments the delay. Discusses local politics, as well as business and land deals.
GLC02437.08025
circa 1784-1806
Discusses ponds and boats along with financial business. Writing is extremely faded, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.08143
circa 1796
Discusses the transport of lumber and related business.
GLC02437.08215
2 March 1785
to John Ulmer
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses the value of lands in the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09119
12 December 1785
to unknown [incomplete]
Writes that after he received the addressee's letter, he wrote to his friend General [Henry] Jackson for advice. Relates the advice Jackson provided, which pertains to land and finances.
GLC02437.09143
29 August 1786
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Major & Captain Ulmer at Ducktrap." Previous research suggests the addressee is John Ulmer, though it could also include George Ulmer, as it seems to be addressed to more...
GLC02437.09156
29 September 1788
Most of the document is in Henry Knox's handwriting. Noted as a copy. Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow request Ulmer gather information on lands near Belfast, Maine. Provides instructions to Ulmer regarding land settlements and...
GLC02437.09195
23 August 1801
Discussing the surveying and defense of his lands in the Waldo patent. Hopes to visit some of his settlements to meet with the people, and has sent out men to meet with settlers in other towns, in effort to peaceably settle all issues regarding his...
GLC02437.09276
1 April 1795
to unknown
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his disappointment with his son [likely Henry Jackson Knox]. Notes his friend [Henry] Jackson, informed Knox that his son "fell into the vilest of company male, and female, and...
GLC02437.09829
2 May 1795
Thanks the recipient for sending duplicate copies of a document and discusses business.
GLC02437.09988
31 August 1795
Discusses financial business.
GLC02437.09989
5 November 1788
to [Samuel Cooper Johonnot]
Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that "at present all vacancies are filled by the States..." and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war...
GLC02437.10214
22 August 1793
Discusses the layout of his house. Comments that he "do[es] not think it too large - it has only [three ?] rooms on a floor. I want a comfortable house." States that Mrs. Lucy Knox wants a bigger house. Lists corrections for building. Mentions...
GLC02437.10276
10 May 1794
Discusses his trees and that he would like the recipient to "make some considerable addtions to them." Also mentions a conflict or disagreement with someone. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10298
4 May 1793
Discusses business and mentions forwarding letters. Ink is faded making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.10444
28 December 1783
Conveys information from Governor George Clinton of New York about enabling officers of the New York Levies to retire from service.
GLC02437.10575
14 October 1799
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Letter perhaps from Tobias Lear, who wishes to "vend at the City of Washington, Alexandria and their neighbourhood-a very large quantity of lime and lumber as such prices as to nett a handsome profit...and thereby enable the purchase of flour for...
GLC02437.07316
15 June 1782
Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798
Writes, "I am requested by Col. Reid Commanding Officer of this Department to inform you that great part of the Continental Troops in this Quarter are Distitute of Cartridge Boxes, would therefore desire you to order at least 200 to this place....
GLC02437.01453
11 September 1782
Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784
Writes, "A Capt. [possibly Jonathan] Lawrence of the Corps of Sappers is so unwell in sick quarters as to make it necessary for his servant (who is now in Camp) to be with him - beg therefore that your permission may be granted to send him off...
GLC02437.01599
16 September 1782
Writes, "the quarter master general has told me a few days since, that he could not furnish me with any Masons; untill the 20th of the present instant ; it also seems to me that he is not able to supply with lime and other essential articles, to...
GLC02437.01616
21 September 1782
Writes, "I herewith Transmit your honor a Return - agreeable to your request, hope and Doubt not but Will meet your approbation." Van Rensselaer signs as public storekeeper.
GLC02437.01622
1 December 1783
Upham, Joshua, 1741-1808
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
16 December 1783
Vose, Elijah, ?-1822
Recommends a fellow officer for discharge. Marked "granted" on address leaf.
GLC02437.02834
2 November 1785
Van Berckel, Franco Petrus, fl. 1790
Writes, "In answer to Your Letter of this day I have the honour of informing You, that the person, who has applied to You, having served me for the time of about two Years, has been always remarkable for his good behaviour and sobriety, and can be...
GLC02437.03211
26 November 1786
to James Mitchell Varnum
Reports that Captain James Lees, who served under Varnum in "the gallant defence of [Mud] Island on the delaware," asked Knox to request from Varnum a certificate of Lees' eye injury. Knox asks Varnum to draft and sign a statement related to Lees'...
GLC02437.03351
3 January 1787
to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood
Marked "copy." Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Directed to "Mrs. Hannah Urquhart one of the executors of the late Hannah Flucker or other person or persons who may have the payment of the debts due from...
GLC02437.03405
25 March 1787
Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796
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
4 June 1787
to [Pieter Johan] Van Berckel
Written to "P.J." Van Berckel, likely Pieter Johan Van Berckel. Replies to Van Berckel's letter from 9 May, in which he recommended Joseph Mandrillon for membership in the Society of the Cincinnati. Regrets that the Society's rules "did not permit to...
GLC02437.03568
8 September 1787
Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1728-1823
Asks Knox to forward an enclosed document (not included) to John Doughty. Docketed by Knox: "From Augustus Van Cortland Esqr, enclosing a bond of collateral security of Major Doughty which is to be delivered to his order."
GLC02437.03656
5 December 1787
Informs Mrs. Urquhart of the birth of his eighth child, a boy, and states that both the mother and child are well. "Were all our little flock living you would not want for nephews & nieces but death has robbed us of three." Mentions her separation...
GLC02437.03721
13 October 1788
Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812
Written from "Post Vincennes," present-day Vincennes, Indiana. Vanderburgh predicts an increase in the number of troops raised. Solicits reappointment "either in the line or staff of the army as would enable me to serve with honor." Docket notes,...
GLC02437.03996
24 January 1789
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Has finally read the agreement and sundry other papers Knox sent him. General [Henry] Jackson had received them and delivered them to the Winslows, forgetting that Vose was supposed to read them first. Mr. Isaac Winslow, Jr. did not seem inclined...
GLC02437.04096
31 January 1789
Vernon, F., fl. 1789
Written from Demerara (he spells it "Demarara"), likely in present-day Guyana. Writes, "A Confidence in your goodness has embolden'd me to request of you to forward the inclosed to Mr [possibly Stephen] Bruce. I should not presume to trouble you...
GLC02437.04102
13 February 1789
Written from Watertown, likely in Massachusetts. Was prepared to travel eastward after his return from New York, but has been unable to find passage on a vessel. Boston Harbor is frozen over, so decided to travel by land in a sleigh with Captain...
GLC02437.04109
11 March 1789-17 July 1789
Vance, John C., fl. 1789
Document contains two parts. In the first part, dated 11 March 1789 and written from Hilsborough, John C. Vance declares that he is en route to the Cumberland River and after that to the Ohio territories. Asks if Knox can acquire for him a Spanish...
GLC02437.04141
15 April 1789
Asks Knox for a "more accurate coppy of the agreement" apparently dealing with people living on the land Vose is managing for Knox in the Waldo patent properties. Also wonders if Knox will allow Captain Hall to assist Vose as an agent, noting that...
GLC02437.04182
16 May 1789
Written from Watertown, possibly in Massachusetts. Vose, Knox's agent in some of the Waldo patent lands, describes waiting longer than he expected for a communication from Knox. He then experienced frustration and had to handle the irritation of...
GLC02437.04205
6 June 1789
Mentions that he recently arrived in the Waldo patent lands, and has found the people there mostly healthy, though grain is scarce and some people are quite destitute. Reports that Captain [George] Ulmer told him he had written to Knox regarding the...
GLC02437.04233
26 June 1789
Provides Knox with an update on the lands he is managing for him on the Waldo patent. Has fenced in a farm because the "Cattle & Sheep are very troublesome." Discusses livestock, particularly the profitability of cattle. Comments on the...
GLC02437.04258
3 October 1789
Informs Knox that he will be taking a "load of spars to New York on the terms mentioned in my laste [sic] ... " Goes on to lists the spars he is transporting with dimensions.
GLC02437.04378
29 October 1789
Vaughan, Samuel, Jr., fl. 1769-1796
Sends Knox an "Estimate of the Expense of a House in the Eastern Country ... " States that "it is not an exact statement of such a one as you propose, but is sufficient to give a rough guess." Goes on to list all of the supplies to build a house...
GLC02437.04400
10 November 1789
Informs Knox that he expects to set sail today, but is unfortunately feeling so ill "that I can scersly [scarcely] write, or do any thing else - having an extreme bad cold - " Sends news of mutual acquaintances that are also travelling. Notes that...
GLC02437.04412
12 March 1790
Van der Kemp, Francis Adrian, 1752-1829
Discusses Knox's plan for the militia. Writes, "The sight of a part of your plan for reforming our militia - and my fear of that hideous monster - a standing army, though covered with alluring clothes by artful politicians, wil [sic] atone for the...
GLC02437.04543
25 July 1790
Thanks the recipient for visiting with [Alexander] McGillivray. Hopes that the recipient and McGillivray can come to dinner since he missed their visit. Possibly written to Henry Knox.
GLC02437.04660
3 October 1790
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Writes that he received Knox's letter from a year ago and would have replied sooner if he had anything interesting to say. He asks Knox to look at a letter he sent to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson regarding a contract for "supplies to the...
GLC02437.04743
15 June 1791
Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
to Tench Coxe
Most of the information on this record comes from a letter written by Julian P. Boyd, the editor of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, in 1969. Boyd's letter is in the file with the original document. The document is not signed, but Boyd identifies...
GLC02437.04997
18 December 1792
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
to [Henry Knox]
Duplicate of GLC02437.05742. GLC02437.05742 is in French. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability....
GLC02437.05741
21 December 1792
to Madame de Leval
Responds to a previous letter from Leval (GLC02437.05741) and discusses their land deals. Says he completely agrees with her on the advantages they would gain from a French settlement in Maine. Although she is aware of the "awkward situation"...
GLC02437.05750
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