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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
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