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1669/06/01
Pope, Sarah, fl. 1669
Land petition.
Petition for one of the first English children born in the New World, signed by Sarah Pope, a passenger aboard the third ship to arrive at Plymouth, the Anne.
GLC07954
27 September 1796
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
to Henry Knox
Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the...
GLC02437.06831
9 February 1802
Holland, Park, 1752-1844
to unknown
Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues involving the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Main that shows the settlers lots before 17 February, 1798 along with a list of names of the...
GLC02437.07714
15 October 1789
Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807
Talks about settlements on Knox's land in Maine. Discusses plans for the land and makes suggestions for improvement. Mentions finding settlers and the payment of taxes. Also comments briefly on land ownership issues among the Waldo heirs and...
GLC02437.04387
18 January 1801
Discusses an upcoming court date regarding the settler's petition. Warns Knox of a gentleman who plans on submitting his petition during the last part of the session in hopes the court will have to extend its session out. Says the gentleman is...
GLC02437.07707
16 February 1791
Zollickoffer, John Conrad, 1742-1797
Informs Knox that he "transferd to Capt. Cottineau the resolve of the General Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati held at Philadelphia." Hopes Cottineau is accepted as a member of the society and that he receives a diploma from Knox.
GLC02437.04857
15 July 1791
Fears he is bothering Knox by continuing to bring up the status of Captain [Denis Nicholas] Cottineau [de Kloguene]'s claim to be admitted as a member of the Society of the Cincinnati (he spells it "Sincinaty"). Says he wrote twice to Knox, but has...
GLC02437.05065
19 May 1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Agreement]
Agreement between Knox and Robert Wyatt from England, for Wyatt to work in the gardens on Knox's property. Signed by Wyatt, with John Rynier and Friederick Gottman signing as witnesses.
GLC02437.06969
16 May 1804
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Writes that he received a very disappointing letter from his cousin, Isaac Winslow. Had decided to follow the plan Knox was kind enough to arrange for him, determined to go to Louisiana, and declined an opportunity at a school. However, the letter...
GLC02437.07855
1 August 1805
Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of twenty dollars. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to...
GLC02437.07958
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