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21 April 1774
Kneeland, & Davis, fl. 1774
[Note]
Note regarding borders for a plot of land. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08338
25 May 1774
Winslow, Isaac, 1743-1792
[Account]
Lists transactions between Isaac Winslow and Thomas Flucker, mainly in relation to land.
GLC02437.08339
September 1774
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
to John Semple
List of items by date, starting from 16 May to September of 1774. Items include stockings, thread, mitts, books, gloves, various types of cloth and others. Date from docket.
GLC02437.08340
20 June 1774
Perkins, Elizabeth, fl. 1774
List of goods Lucy Knox bought from Elizabeth Perkins. Items include plates, dishes, glasses, chamber pots, tea and coffee pots, cups and others.
GLC02437.08342
21 June 1774
[Receipt]
Receipt for a sum of money.
GLC02437.08346
circa 1774-1820
[List]
List of items that Lucy Knox bought from a S.P. Items include caps, butter, wine, apron tape, thread, and others.
GLC02437.08350
circa June 1785
Dementions & cost of a 16 inch wall for a fore wall at the magazine at Springfield
Document states each side wall will be 116 feet long and the ends will be 52 feet wide. Provides costs for 70,560 bricks, sand, boards, timber, and the labor to lay the bricks. The total comes to £179.9.0. Though dated in pencil with the year 1779...
GLC02437.08362
circa 1784-1806
The following is a list of the names of persons with whom D. Fales in behalf of Gen Knox entered into Reference, viz.
List of 24 names whom Fales, probably an agent for Knox in Maine, gave references to in Knox's name. The place of residence in Maine is noted for each name.
GLC02437.08366
2 August 1774
[Bill for items purchased]
List of items purchased. These include a card table, a pot, a baking pan, 1 case of gin, 2 house bells, a tureen, a chest, a set of knives, among other things. The total comes to £97.16.6. Signed on verso saying "Recd. for Mr. Jos. Russell S. Clap...
GLC02437.08368
18 October 1774
[Bill for wine]
Notes that 1 quarter cask of Lisbon win cost £7.
GLC02437.08370
circa 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Account from the Thomas Flucker estate]
Lists accounts to the Thomas Flucker estate from 1746-1774, including land as well as notes, bonds, and mortgages owed to Flucker. The real estate was valued at £4947.9.7 1/2. The other items in the estate brought the full value to £5806.19.7 1/2....
GLC02437.08371
Deeds an[d] other papers related to the patent estate
Lists the deeds and other paperwork from the Flucker estate. Interspersed are Knox's notes, many of them on the margins. The notes relate how valuable the property is in his eyes and also mentions any legal updates on specific pieces of property....
GLC02437.08372
September 1771-December 1774
The hon. Mr. Flucker to Ziphion Thayer
Lists various household items and services and their cost. Includes such things as altering a sofa, making of mattress and pillows, various lengths of lace and duck fabric, and various amounts of rope and twine. The total cost or expense comes to...
GLC02437.08376
1783-1815
Knox, William, 1756-1795
[Request to deliever one quart of wine]
William Knox asks that the bearer be given a quart of wine both on 24 April of an unknown year and another on Easter Monday of an unknown year. Signed twice by William.
GLC02437.08381
17 December 1775
[List of cannons and shells]
Notes that twelve 4-pound and two 6-pound cannon and 5-10 tons of each size of various shot and shell were ordered on 27 November 1775. Several hundred more shells were ordered on 17 December.
GLC02437.08382
10 December 1775 - 13 January 1776
An inventory of cannon &c brought from Ticonderoga
Evidently a working document, with entries added at various times; possibly part of a longer journal. The first page comprises a detailed inventory of 16 mortars and howitzers, and 43 cannon, with a total weight of 119,900 pounds, "brought from...
GLC02437.08383
List of those persons that are suppos'd to be entitled to Meadow
Title taken from docket. Lists 47 original people who were entitled to meadow, apparently on Knox's Maine lands. A second column lists their representative if the original person has moved or died. Several names have numbers written to them....
GLC02437.08384
11 February 1776
Harrod, Benjamin, 1741-1793
[Request for rent from William Knox]
Harrod asks that William Knox pay £10 for the quarterly rent to his agent Joseph Bliss. The rent was due on 25 January. This could possibly be rent on Henry Knox's bookstore, which William was watching while Henry was fighting.
GLC02437.08385
circa 1795-1806
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Propposals for Building
Appears to be in Jackson's hand. This document seems to be an estimate a builder gave Jackson to construct 4-story houses for Henry Knox in Maine. Each house is to have a 32 foot front and be 48 feet deep. Gives an estimate of £300 per house....
GLC02437.08389
1 January 1777
Neil, Daniel, 1745-1777
[Note that blankets were received]
Captain Neil notes that he received 20 blankets from Colonel David Mason for the use of his company. Neil died two days after this was written at the Battle of Princeton.
GLC02437.08394
circa 1780-1790
Debt due for stores rec'd from 5 May to 15 Octr
Dated between 5 May-15 October, although no year is noted. Lists names and amounts paid to them. Undated.
GLC02437.08395
29 March 1777
Nesbitt, Samuel, fl. 1776-1777
[Bill sent to Lucy Knox]
Bill for medicine and attendance by Dr. Nesbitt on Lucy's baby (probably Lucy Knox). The total was £1.3.0. It is signed by Nesbitt who states he "Received the Contents In full of all Demands."
GLC02437.08400
Map from Stratford to Poughkeepsie
This printed map appears to be cut out of a larger book or atlas. Neither Stratford nor Poughkeepsie is on the map. Has slight water damage/staining.
GLC02437.08401
14 March 1778-25 November 1778
[Account book of Henry Knox]
Written in Samuel Shaw's hand. Includes expenses for goods, services and travel. On 30 April [1778] Knox receives money for the travel expense of a journey from New England and for the expense of moving his and General [Nathanael] Greene's baggage...
GLC02437.08402
April 1777
[William Knox's payment to a contractor]
Document appears to be in William Knox's hand. This is a bill that William owed to his contractor Thomas Clement. Bill includes boards, nails, locks, staples, and various amounts for labor. The total is for £8.11.9. Bill states that £7.8.9 was...
GLC02437.08405
14 April 1777
Conant, Samuel, 1722-1788
[Bill from Livingston & Turnbull to William Knox]
William Knox bought cloth, hose, ruffled shirts, and leather breeches from the merchant house of Livingston and Turnbull. The total was for £19.7. Signed by Samuel Conant as receiving payment. Bottom also says "Examd & Enter'd."
GLC02437.08407
3 May 1777-16 January 1779
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Listing of Henry Knox's accounts]
Written in Samuel Shaw's hand. Costs for Knox during the war. It is noted that all accounts are kept "in Currency of 7/6 to the Dollar." Most of it is for sundries, clothing, loans to various people, and room and board. Some interesting items...
GLC02437.08408
2 July 1777
Maud, John, fl. 1777
[Bill for William Knox's regimental uniform]
Maud billed William Knox for his regimental "suit." The total cost was £7.3.9. Bill includes costs for thread, silk, buttons, hooks, eyes, canvas, and labor for tailoring. Signed by Maud that he received payment.
GLC02437.08409
8 July 1777
Moore, R., fl. 1777
[William Knox's payment for a horse]
William Knox paid £45 for a horse.
GLC02437.08410
The name of the men that cald[?] themselves Indians
List of about 20 names.
GLC02437.08411
Chandry, John M., fl. 1777
[Receipt of William Knox]
Noted that William Knox delivered 3 trunks and 8 boxes of books and stationery.
GLC02437.08412
circa 1793-1806
[Surveying expenses from Captain John Hills]
Estimate for expenses from 27 or 28 April to 25 November, although there is no year provided. Hills was doing survey work with the War Department for a canal for in Massachusetts in 1793 and later did surveying work for Knox in Maine. It is unclear...
GLC02437.08414
[Miscellaneous calculations and notes]
List of seemingly random figures being added up. Notes are on his chances of obtaining land along the Kennebec River. Docket says "Agreement with the State of Massachusetts for 2,000,000 acres of Land."
GLC02437.08416
9 August 1777-13 September 1777
[List of accounts]
9 August received 200 dollars from General Nathanael Greene. Most of the list is for payment of room and board. Also was keeping track of money borrowed.
GLC02437.08418
13 March 1778-14 March 1778
Billings, Joseph, fl. 1778
[Bill to Henry Knox]
Bill to Henry Knox from Joseph Billings. It appears that Billings was a tailor. Billings carried over the £86.3.3 from the bill at GLC02437.08421. After doing additional work for Knox, the total comes to £106.7.3. After making partial payments...
GLC02437.08422
18 April 1778
Sigourney, Elisha, fl. 1778-1797
[Bill to William Knox]
Bill for 39 slate memorandum books. The total was for £13.10. Sigourney signed the bill stating he received payment.
GLC02437.08423
April 1778
Rea & Johnston, 1768-1803
[Receipt for William Knox]
Receipt for painting and gilding sign boards for William Knox. The total cost was £2.0.0. Rea & Johnson noted that payment was received.
GLC02437.08431
7 May 1778
Hovey, John, fl. 1778
[Recepit for horse]
Hovey notes he received £75 from William Knox for a horse. Hovey signed the document stating the amount was paid in full.
GLC02437.08432
April 1778-18 May 1778
Clement, Thomas, fl. 1778-1779
[Bill from carpenter]
Costs relating to repairs to the shop on State Street in Boston. Includes costs for boards, nails, shelves, brackets, locks, etc. Total cost comes to £20.16.9. Signed by Clement that he received payment.
GLC02437.08434
19 May 1778
[Travel expenses from Lebanon to Valley Forge]
Written in Shaw's hand, whose signature is in the body of the document. Countersigned by Ephraim Groves (or Grovey) stating he received payment. Groves noted that he received £3.15 from Shaw for four-and-a-half days of expenses from Lebanon to...
GLC02437.08436
July 11, 1778
Bryant, James, fl. 1777-1778
[Bill for William Knox]
Receipt for items bought from "W. & Jno. Molineux." Items purchased include knives, pocket books, clasps, and razors. Total came to £100.14.4.
GLC02437.08437
14 July 1778
Receipt for tooth brushes and ink pots bought from "W. & Jno Molineux." The total came to £7.13.
GLC02437.08439
[Cost estimates to dig a canal]
Estimates labor costs to build a 90 mile canal with 60 locks at "386.400" dollars. Estimates it would take 1,000 men about 2 years to complete.
GLC02437.08440
15 July 1778
Amory, Jonathan, fl. 1778-1779
Notes that William Knox paid £12.10 to John Amory, Jr. for three months rent.
GLC02437.08444
27 July 1778
Notes that William Knox bought and paid for a chaise and harness. He paid £175.10.
GLC02437.08445
Notes that Knox paid Polly Eyres for making a riding dress and attiring gowns. The total came to £3.
GLC02437.08446
25 August 1778
Smith, Paschal Nelson, ?-1805
William Knox bought 1/4 of a ream of sheathing paper from Paschal N. Smith. The total came to £10.
GLC02437.08448
20 October 1778
Clark, Jonas, fl. 1778
Bill for purchases by William Knox from "Wm & Jno Molineux." William bought super fine broad cloth, silk hose, and shoes. The total came to £46.10. It is noted that Knox paid for the goods and signed by Jonas Clark, who seems to be an agent for...
GLC02437.08451
8 October 1778
[Bill from DuBois]
Receipt for clothing and making shirts. Total came to £45.2.12.
GLC02437.08452
1778
Sturgis, Russell, fl. 1778
Bill for two hats. One appears to have been for William. The other was "1 Beaver hat for the Genl. Delivered to Colo Jackson." The total for the hats came to £13. Signed by Sturgis, who notes payment was made.
GLC02437.08455
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