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31 December 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson
Extract of a letter to Jackson. Encloses $2,000 note. Tells him how to date it.
GLC02437.06013
26 February 1794
Discusses communications he received from French diplomats and encourages Henry Jackson to come to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plans to pay a portion of the money he owes to Jackson and refers to potential discounts. Asks Jackson to complete a...
GLC02437.06051
10 May 1794
to an acquaintance [possibly Joseph Peirce or Henry Jackson]
Extract of a letter from Henry Knox, possibly to Joseph Peirce or Henry Jackson. Written at a later date. Discusses his house (most likely Montpelier) being completed in a year's time. Notes the critical state of affairs, his responsibility for...
GLC02437.06093
15 August 1794
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
to Henry Knox
Introduces a "respectable stranger" to Knox. Informs Knox the gentleman has decided to leave his country due to the current situation and move to the United States. Requests Knox and Mrs. Knox treat the family with the kindest of affection.
GLC02437.06168
29 October 1794
Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794
Expresses his joy and appreciation over the friendship he shares with Knox and his lady [Lucy Knox]. Provides a detailed account of his last moments with his wife before she died. Notes she was four months pregnant and doing well. Discusses a...
GLC02437.06232
5 November 1794
Discusses financial matters conerning various people including Betsy Winslow. Mentions General [David]
GLC02437.06236
8 November 1794
to Samuel G. Jarvis
Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Jarvis's wife. Comments that religion and philosophy may help ease the pain along with the passage of time. Notes how happy she must have been to endure such pain. Also mentions her helpless...
GLC02437.06239
29 November 1794
Discusses financial matters involving several members of the Winslow family and various other people. Encloses two notes (not included) and discusses Mrs. [Sarah] Flucker's creditors. Also notes Henry [Jackson Knox?], who is Knox's son, will be...
GLC02437.06262
6 December 1794
Appears to discuss financial matters and his various accounts. Mentions he directed [Thomas] Vose to purchase valuable marble and to contact Jackson prior to making any other purchases. Also mentions Henry [Jackson Knox?], his son, will be returning...
GLC02437.06267
27 December 1794
Mentions his notes and engagements in Boston, Massachusetts depend upon Jackson's own "convenience." Discusses his preparation for his "political exit." States, "I hope to be a free man on the last day of January..."
GLC02437.06284
30 January 1795
to Don José de Jáudenes y Nebot
Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain [Collineun?] of the French navy, who has some business "at the Havannah," referring to the port in Havana, Cuba.
GLC02437.06332
3 February 1795
to Charles Jarvis
Asks Dr. Jarvis for support regarding a claim "upon the justice of our legislature." Wants the matter referred to commissioners - to meet Jay on the 1st of May when I will be at Boston." Referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress...
GLC02437.06341
23 April 1795
Forwards Jackson some documents so he can get more signatures.
GLC02437.06401
3 June 1795
Discusses financial matters concerning various bills and payments.
GLC02437.06433
20 June 1795
Informs Jackson that Joseph Peirce has agreed to purchase shares for Knox.
GLC02437.06447
2 July 1792
Asks Jackson to assist with a two orders of a firm and settle his accounts. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.06454
9 july 1795
Discusses the arrival of a mare and finances.
GLC02437.06464
11 October 1795
Discusses an upcoming trip and attempts to find lodging.
GLC02437.06539
15 October 1796
Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Regrets that he has not had time, until now, to respond to Jackson's last letter. Reports that the vessels that usually transport their goods are detained on the river due to tides....
GLC02437.06841
2 November 1796
Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Received his last letter as well as the money enclosed. Discusses his future financial prospects. Thanks Jackson for his...
GLC02437.06859
15 December 1798
Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.
GLC02437.07206
18 August 1799
Knox writes to Jackson of the letter he received from William Sullivan (GLC02437.07291). Discusses the case with Jackson. He asks Jackson to negotiate with those who owe him money. "General Lincoln will have to pay the heavy judgements of Dorr...
GLC02437.07296
12 January 1800
Knox acknowledges Jackson's letter of January 5. He tells Jackson that the business concerning the notes will be concluded by the following week if Joshua Head tends to it properly. Knox trusts that Jackson will make sure Knox does not pay more...
GLC02437.07356
8 March 1800
to Jonathan Jackson
Knox has sent Jonathan Jackson and the Boston Harbour "for the use of the United States" oak plank and lumber "at the rate of eight Dollars per hundred feet."
GLC02437.07374
24 April 1800
[to Henry Jackson]
Knox received Jackson's letter via Benjamin Lincoln and was happy to have news of his son. Knox says the family is very upset that his daughter seems to have consumption. He proclaims, "My God the misery of this world!"
GLC02437.07396
1 June 1800
Knox has received Jackson's two letters of May 19. Knox tells Jackson he is sending cargoes of [bricks] to Boston for Mrs. Swan. Talks about his debt to Mr. Gorham.
GLC02437.07420
16 August 1801
to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln
Discusses land deals and legal agreements. Says he does not believe Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop can be absolved from the agreement. Quotes part of the clause on the agreement that states the lands will be conveyed to Winthrop once they are located and...
GLC02437.07582
30 August 1801
to Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson
Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict among the settlers and Knox's surveyors. Informs the gentlemen he sent his surveyors out armed enough to defend themselves against any attacks from the...
GLC02437.07598
3 July 1804
to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln [incomplete]
Unsigned, and likely incomplete, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he is grateful to Jackson and Lincoln and wants to relieve them of their endorsements of his notes. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr....
GLC02437.07869
4 November 1805
Signed by W. Jackson, possibly Major William Jackson. Writes on a subject that is of great importance to him and his family, trusting in Knox's candor and kindness. Mentions when Jackson traveled to New York to negotiate a transfer of property from...
GLC02437.07979
21 August 1793
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Discusses events in Europe, such as a Spanish defeat at Bayonne and that the Queen of France has been moved from a prison. Upper right portion burned or ripped through all pages, creating text loss.
GLC02437.08151
16 March 1788
to Leonard Jarvis
Marked "copy." Relates that General [Rufus] Putnam told him about a plan developed by the Massachusetts legislature's Committee of Eastern Lands regarding the Waldo patent. In this plan, a quantity of disputed territory would be added at the "head"...
GLC02437.09175
13 September 1788
to Paul Jameson
Requests Jameson notifies the inhabitants of "Medumcook" [Meduncook] that there will be a meeting at Jameson's house on the 20th for any who have business with the heirs of Brigadier Waldo or have taken up lands in the neighborhood. Written from...
GLC02437.09181
8 December 1783
to Michael Jackson
Discusses men who cannot be dismissed [likely from the army] until Knox's arrival at West Point, New York. Also mentions Jackson can depend on something from his application (possibly referring to Jackson's request for a Brigadier General's salary)...
GLC02437.09812
7 December 1793
Writes that "Madame dela Val has been here ... " Goes on to say that she should have the deed of land and a mortgage. Mentions a payment of $133 upon acceptance of the land. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London."...
GLC02437.10286
29 May 1794
Discusses payment for services rendered. Wants Jackson to keep men "supplied so that no unnessary expence [is made] for idle workmen [due to] want of materials ... " Mentions installing lightning rods and "keeping an attentive eye upon the house...
GLC02437.10300
12 July 1794
Writes that he is looking forward to seeing Jackson soon and that a Mr. B might be "accompanying [him], but he is so uncertain that [he] doubt[s]." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10307
1679/07/12
Document [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05035
GLC03107.05036
1680/04/06
Manuscript [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05037
1680/07/06
GLC03107.05038
GLC03107.05039
1681/07/04
Account document [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05040
1680/08/23
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.05041
1680/09/22
Account [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05042
1680/09/29
GLC03107.05043
1680/10/11
GLC03107.05044
1680/11/26
GLC03107.05045
1680
GLC03107.05046
1680/12/07
Book of government documents in Dutch and English
GLC03107.05047
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