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1781
[Profile of a 5-inch shell]
Drawn diagram of the profile of a 5-inch shell. Includes a scale and various measurements. Date written later in pencil. Possibly docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.09978
circa 1775-1795
An explanation of the return
List of various military supplies, including copper hoops, muskets, bayonets, hangers, flint, and drum cords.
GLC02437.09979
1799
[List]
Appears to be something akin to a to-do list. Mentions having to choose a committee and gives details about the committee's duties. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09983
1782-1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[List of officers who have been granted a furlough]
Includes the names of officers granted a furlough, the authorizing officer, how many days it will last, if the solider has returned or not, and other information. Noted as a copy for officers.
GLC02437.09984
1793
[Agreement] [incomplete]
Discusses a land agreement between Madame de Leval, Mr. de La Roche and Henry Knox and William Duer, along with others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09986
13 May 1794
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Informs her sister in law Lucy Knox that she as arrived is currently settling down with her children. Goes on to discusses the educational opportunities for her children.
GLC02437.09987
1825
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Henry Jackson Knox [incomplete]
Appears to be fragments of two different letters, written by different people. The first letter, written by an unknown author, to an unknown recipient appears to be 2 pages, with the second part of the letter on the third page. Discusses the...
GLC02437.09993
1790
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
[Discussion with the Senate]
Discusses a treaty and peace with the Creek Nation. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09994
circa 1784-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Notes]
Notes regarding a land patent.
GLC02437.09996
1796
[Petition] [incomplete]
Petition regarding the Waldo patent and the rights of Captain Thomas Flucker's children to a portion of the patent.
GLC02437.09997
30 March 1796
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
[Book list and inventory]
Date inferred from a pencil note that states, "With letter of W Sargent 30 March 1796" (GLC02437.06682). Apparently continued from another page. Contains sections 3, 4, and 5, each referring to inventories of trunks or boxes. No. 3 is a book list...
GLC02437.10325
4 September 1797
["References made to Commissioners" relating to the Waldo Patent]
Includes a list of "referees" with their corresponding acreage and township.
GLC02437.10327
17 October 1798
[Sale of land by Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson]
Cosigned by Lincoln and Jackson. Countersigned by Samuel Cooper, Justice of the Peace, and Benjamin Weld as witnesses. Includes some Waldo Patent land and Brigadier's Island. Page four contains the following: 25 October 1798 signature of Samuel...
GLC02437.10328
27 August - 4 November 1798
[Recommendation of field officers for 3 Regiments of [the] Augmented Army]
Title from docket, which also notes, "2 regiments of provisional army and additional field officers 4 Nov 1798." Contains succinct character analyses of thirteen men, including Simon Elliot, Joseph Thomas, Isaac Winslow, and Caleb Gibbs, among...
GLC02437.10329
3 April 1799
[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, and Benjamin Pickman]
Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln promise to pay Pickman twelve thousand dollars. Contains the terms of their obligation. Docketed 16 December 180[4]: "Cancelled."
GLC02437.10336
[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Israel Thorndike]
Knox and Jackson promise to pay Thorndike six thousand dollars. Contains the details of their obligation. The signatures of Knox and Jackson are struck. Countersigned by Samuel Cooper and Charles Grinnell as witnesses. Docketed 16 October 1804:...
GLC02437.10337
20 December 1779
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Two letters from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox]
In the first letter, written 20 December, Jackson relates that he and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn will meet Knox in Portland, Maine on 1 January 1800. In the second letter, written 22 December, Jackson reports that he forwarded a letter from Knox to...
GLC02437.10338
January 1800
[Mortgage from Knox to Henry Jackson]
Knox mortgages 50,000 acres of Waldo Patent land to Henry Jackson as security for the payment of "sundry notes of hand." Pertains to a financial matter concerning James and Hepzibah Swan, John Coffin Jones, and Joseph Russell.
GLC02437.10339
9 December 1801
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
[Copy of a survey map of land sold by Henry Knox to B. Joy of Boston]
Gleason and Robert Houston sign as surveyors. Depicts 16,340 acres of Waldo Patent land flanked by these notations: "Green, Waldo Heirs, Knox, Belfast, Northport, Lincolnville, and Bonapartte." A list of names is written in pencil within the area...
GLC02437.10341
9 March 1802
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
[Henry Knox's seven-year appointment as Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County]
Signed by Massachusetts Governor, Caleb Strong. Signed by John Avery as Massachusetts Secretary of State.
GLC02437.10342
1 April 1802
Copy of a conveyance to Joseph Hall
Title from docket. Pertains to a mortgage payment and land. Signed by Knox. Contains a note written April 1802 at Boston signed by [William?] Sullivan, Justice of the Peace. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.10343
24 June 1802
Avery, John, 1739-1806
Copy of an Act to establish the Kennebeck and Penobscot Corporation
The corporation is also referred to as the "first Maine Turnpike Corporation." Contains the following copied signature of John C. Jones (Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives), David Cobb (President of the Massachusetts Senate), and...
GLC02437.10345
22 June 1804
[Appointment of Knox as Justice of the Peace in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]
Strong signs as Massachusetts Governor. Also signed by John Avery, Secretary of State. Verso contains a note dated 25 February 1805 signed by Lieutenant Governor Edward Robbins. Much of the text of this note, including part of Robbins's signature...
GLC02437.10348
4 March 1806
[Deed to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott]
Title from docket. Docket, written in Knox's hand, also notes: "This was a deed which by a verbal agreement was to be reconvey[ed] on the payment of 17000 Dollars." Henry and Lucy Knox convey the land to Thorndike and Prescott.
GLC02437.10349
4 October 1861
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Understands his wife's sorrow in his absence. He hopes that when he returns he can live a comfortable life with her. Professes his love for her and his desire to be with her. Notes that he sent her 20 dollars and that he will send more soon; if they...
GLC03523.13.019
14 October 1861
Wilkinson writes that he has sent his mother 30 dollars, but has yet to hear from her. He is also glad to hear that Amanda, his wife, is out of debt. Notes that his pay has increased to 20 dollars a month but it is a poor amount compared to the work...
GLC03523.13.020
17 October 1861
Notes that their camp has moved twice since he last wrote and they are now in Alexandria, Virginia. States that they are two miles from the river and are currently employed in building a fort. He writes that the enemy is only 12 miles away. He is...
GLC03523.13.021
20 October 1861
to Amanda Wilkinson and his mother
He has received a letter from his wife's mother that his wife is sick. He is greatly saddened to hear this and hopes she gets better. Wilkinson writes that her life is more precious then his and he wishes he were sick instead of her. Says that they...
GLC03523.13.022
9 November 1861
Written from Camp Richardson. Is glad to hear that she is feeling better. Suggests that she sends someone to get her state papers for her so she can recover. Writes that his sister, Wink, is doing well and that he will write her and his mother...
GLC03523.13.023
24 November 1861
Writes that he is unwell but not unwell enough to prevent him from doing his duties. He says that there were about 10,000 infantry and cavalry along with 120 pieces of cannon. He thinks that he will be unable to come home this month but will try to...
GLC03523.13.025
3 December 1861
to Dugen Ely
Written at the camp of the Michigan 2nd Regiment. Writes to Dugen Ely that he is now a noncommissioned officer. States that he is fighting for his country, risking his life and all that he has in service of it. But he is sorry that he has placed his...
GLC03523.13.026
Written at Camp of Michigan 2nd Regiment. Sends his wife 33 dollars. Writes that he is upset to hear is wife is so "blue" and not feeling well. Expresses that he will do anything to take care of her.
GLC03523.13.027
17 December 1861
Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is much better then when he last wrote. The regiment has been working on building log hovels as their tents do not keep out the cold. States that they will most likely not campaign again until the...
GLC03523.13.028
1 January 1862
Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. It is the first full year in which he can call her his wife. He is not sad that he has to send his money home. Notes that the other men spend most of their money and do not send it home. States that some of the...
GLC03523.13.030
6 January 1862
Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is pleased his wife returned his letter so affectionately. Tells her that it is fine if she thinks him "foolish" for writing a love letter to her. Went to visit his friend at the hospital (he was...
GLC03523.13.031
13 January 1862
Is excited to write that he is in Detroit, Michigan and much closer to her. He adds that he has been ordered to Port Huron, Michigan and will return either the last day of this week or the first of next week. Writes in a post-script that if she needs...
GLC03523.13.032
31 January 1862
Notes that they have not had any movements recently. Attended a dance for the benefit of the soldiers. States that his mother and all of his friends were glad to see him and that he is doing well. The baby cried all night and he barely got any sleep...
GLC03523.13.033
11 February 1862
Reports that he is back from Port Huron, Michigan. He says he will try to come home soon. Likes Lexington, Michigan very much but cannot stay here without her. Asks that she look after his sister and her new baby.
GLC03523.13.034
19 February 1862
After he returns from Port Huron, Michigan he learns that he will be staying in Lexington, Michigan for a period of time and suggests that she should come up and be with him. Warns her that if she does come her mother will not be there to take care...
GLC03523.13.035
24 February 1862
Sends her eight dollars. Says if the journey is too much to do in one night she should take her time. Also asks her to bring his boots.
GLC03523.13.036
26 February 1862
Has returned from Port Huron, Michigan and is saddened to hear that their baby is not doing well. He includes some money as well. Writes that she should come visit him if she is able.
GLC03523.13.037
24 July 1806
[Indenture between Henry and Lucy Knox with Israel Thorndike, William Prescott, and David Sears]
Signed by Thorndike, Sears, Prescott, Henry and Lucy Knox. Countersigned by Joseph Platt, Justice of the Peace, and Ebenezer Gage as witnesses. Contains a note written in Boston 24 July 1806 by Joseph Platt. Pertains to Knox's Maine lands.
GLC02437.10350
15 October 1804
[Deed of land sold by Knox to Benjamin Bussey]
Cosigned by Bussey. Countersigned by Charles Davis as a witness. Pertains to two townships in Maine.
GLC02437.10353
circa 1789
[Deed]
Record of a deed for two plots of land. Includes a diagram at the bottom, possibly the blueprint of a building. The transaction involves the Library Company of Philadelphia.
GLC02437.10363
October-November 1792
[Report] [incomplete]
Discusses tension between the Cherokee Indians and the settlers. Letterpress copy. Ink is very faded, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.10364
circa 1787-1806
[Fragment]
Fragment of a larger document discussing a payment involving "Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. Vaughan," and "D Cou[l]teaux," as well as an order of claret for Jefferson.
GLC02437.10365
28 August 1771
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Bibles, grammar and spelling books, and dictionaries.
GLC02437.10367
3 February - 7 March 1772
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
[Invoices]
Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, sealing wax, brushes, toys, telescopes, chests, and others.
GLC02437.10370
4 February 1772
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Account]
Lists transactions between Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker, with dates from 23 October 1771 to 4 February 1772.
GLC02437.10372
10 April 1772
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sciences, essays, commentaries and travel diaries.
GLC02437.10374
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