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14 November 1798
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
to Henry Knox
Describes his efforts to keep Knox's property from "being ransacked & torn to peices [sic]."
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29 November 1798
Russell, Daniel, fl. 1798
Forwards Knox letters from his nephew.
GLC02437.07196
14 January 1799
Russell, Charles C., fl. 1799
Russell thanks Knox for writing to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert on his behalf. Stoddert said he did not know that Captain Nicholson "should take on himself the right to retain the Lieutenants Commissions, only to Midshipman and petty officers...
GLC02437.07224
16 February 1799
Rynier is disappointed that Knox has not discharged Rynier's notes in nearly ninety days. Rynier writes, "And I have been called upon to fullfill and discharge my notes, by your disappointing me, I have not been enabled to do it." Rynier has to pay...
GLC02437.07235
12 May 1799
Rynier tells Knox he has relieved "the Bearer Mr. Philip Davenport" of his duties on Brigadier Island before his time is up on May 29, 1799. He writes Knox that a "ballance" of $86 is due Davenport.
GLC02437.07265
19 August 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Rynier
Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.
GLC02437.07298
30 August 1799
Knox directs Rynier to survey the Townships of Prospect, Frankfort, Hampden, and Bangor. Knox wants to know how many settlers are there. Knox expects Rynier to send his reports to him (Knox).
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18 September 1799
Rynier informs Knox he has been bequeathed some land in Europe and must terminate his five-year contract with Knox. Rynier needs Knox's help tying up a case against him in Boston regard "cloathing" and needs "one hundred dollars."
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2 October 1799
Rynier enclosed an account statement for Knox to see.
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22 November 1800
Ruggles, Joseph, fl. 1791-1800
Ruggles sends this letter to Knox via a "Mr. Durant" whose brother Ruggles has recommended to Knox as a clerk.
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29 September 1802
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Rynier he sold Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine, to Rowland Center. Requests Rynier to visit the island and to help John Witherspoon with his immediate removal...
GLC02437.07755
circa 1797-1802
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Informs Knox of his efforts to find sheep and that many are suffering from rot and dying nasty deaths. Mentions the possibility of finding more oxen if Knox needs them and discusses business relating to several other crops and goods such as salt...
GLC02437.08203
[Account]
Discusses an account with Henry Knox regarding his term of services and salary.
GLC02437.08758
4 September 1791
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
Collection of eight letters. Letters dated 4 September, 14 September, 16 September, 23 September, 10 October, 17 October, 21 October, 1 November. Discusses the transportation of goods, supplies and horses. Mentions problems with raising troops and...
GLC02437.10237
24 June 1794
to Thomas Russell
Written as an introductory letter for Mr. Tallerand and Beaumetz of France who are "on a visit to the eastern states ..." Describes them as "two characters eminent in France, for their talents, their virtues, and their rank in society." Notes that...
GLC02437.10304
1861
Gottshall, Samuel G., 1841-1902
[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]
An unbound manuscript signed. Entries run from 11 July to 31 December. Throughout the diary, Gottshall describes his march through Baltimore, Maryland, his arrival in Washington D.C. following the Second Bull Run, soldiering, camp life, and...
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15 April 1818
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
to Aaron Hobart
Requests to meet Hobart and his wife in Boston, Massachusetts. Discusses his wife's health.
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13 December 1818
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Discusses reports of vote tallies in the recent congressional election (which Sampson won) for several Massachusetts towns. Also discusses the processing of pension petitions, indicating that those from his district will be ready by 1 March 1819...
GLC06313.04.068
5 January 1819
Reports on congressional proceedings. Discusses the "political condition of South America," specifically endorsing American policy towards the "independent provinces of Rio De La Plata." Also mentions that "the Massachusetts claim was called as the...
GLC06313.04.069
10 February 1819
Congressman Wilson reports that "we are now entering upon the third week's debate on the subject of Genl [Andrew] Jackson's conduct in the Seminole War." Explains that the argument, which focused on the legality/constitutionality of Jackson's...
GLC06313.04.070
November 5, 1862
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
They arrived near Chicago. Along the way, the major lost a horse and one of his feet got cut off. They are 160 miles from Chicago. They saw 200 secessionist soldiers in cars bound for Southern states. Last page very faded.
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November 7, 1862
Now in Jackson, Tennessee, they started for this place in the dark and now it is early morning. They have been busy putting up their tents. There is a lot of cotton around and he plans to send her some.
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November 12, 1862
He is very healthy and is even gaining weight. George is out on picket. He got a letter from Bill. Last night, he was on guard.
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November 14, 1862
They have been foraging for chicken and beef. They have also been chopping wood. He suspects it is their last night here. Shane was there today. He has been sick.
GLC01014.004
November 16, 1862
He has gained five pounds since he was in Tennessee. They had a supper of chickens the other night and Bill Gallagher joined them. He says the secessionists are sick of the war.
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