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20 November 1787
McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791
to Henry Knox
Thanks Knox for his help in settling her husband's public accounts. Text in the hand of Henry Knox. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03675, .03772, .03781, and .03784.
GLC02437.03708
10 February 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert R. Livingston
Original of GLC02437.03790. Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in the convention. On Thursday he brought forward the proposition for adopting...
GLC02437.03793
13 February 1788
Later copy. A note at the top of page one states, "Recd from Mr. Bancroft Feb 1857." Knox reports, "The new constitution was adopted in Massachusetts on the 6th instant by a majority of 19. The whole present 355- 187 for it- 168 against it. The...
GLC02437.03794
26 December 1788
to Walter Livingston
Writes, "I thank you for your kind letter of this evening - I accept with pleasure for the next year from the 7th of May yr house now occupied for public offices on the terms you propose to wit L260 specie pr annum, and the current taxes."
GLC02437.04061
[Rental agreement between Henry Knox and Walter Livingston]
Unsigned, and addressee unlisted. Author may be Walter Livingston, writing about himself in the third person. Addressee may be Henry Knox; see his response at GLC02437.04061. Writes, "Mr. Walter Livingston cannot permit general Knox to be...
GLC02437.04062
19 June 1789
McLane, Daniel, fl. 1789
Tells Knox he would like to re-enter the army if there is an opportunity to serve. Would like to command in the artillery or in any other position. Left the army with a rank of Captain and would be happy to start there again.
GLC02437.04248
24 September 1789
Littlefield, William, fl. 1789
Asks Knox to take an enclosed letter (not present) to the President, but asks him to read it first to ensure its propriety. Comments that he believes Rhode Island will soon become part of the "Federal Body," and therefore is applying to the...
GLC02437.04363
8 October 1789
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to unknown
Writes, "[m]y absence from Town will apologize for my drawing on you, for two Quarters Home Rent, which will become due on the first of next month." Asks that he pay a draft of £130 sterling, and provides a date and location for payment. Noted as...
GLC02437.04382
October 23, 1789
to Daniel Little
Discusses his business with the patent and his interest in the welfare of the inhabitants. Asks for his opinion in finding gainful and appropriate employment for the settlers. Particularly asks for suggestions on the employment of a minister, and...
GLC02437.04394
1 February 1790
Asks Knox if he will be engaging the house where he is presently staying, for the coming year. Informs Knox of the change in rent and his reasons for the increase.
GLC02437.04494
Informs Livingston that he will be staying at the house for the coming year and tries to negotiate with him in regards to the rent. Lists various sums that he has already paid towards the house and why he feels the raise in rent is unjustified (see...
GLC02437.04495
6 November 1790
McKnight, Charles, 1750-1791
Informs Knox that he still owes Dr. McKnight a "small Bill... of two Guineas and 3/4" from the summer of 1784 when General Knox was living on Wall Street. Mrs. Knox had fallen ill, when she felt better she and Knox had left. Dr. McKnight was not...
GLC02437.04772
30 November 1790
Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808
Discusses the "truly alarming" situation going on in the Virginia back country. Reports the deaths of several people at Martin Station in Powell's Valley. Believes the news that he is no longer the Indian agent there has caused these problems. He had...
GLC02437.04784
4 February 1791
Writes that "the Collector of Taxes has twice called on me for rates that have been due for some time." Directed him to speak to Mr. [Nicholas] Hoffman since he did not have an order from Knox to discharge them.
GLC02437.04849
6 April 1791
Lock, Josiah, fl. 1791
[Lock] writes to Secretary of War Knox that he would like to purchase "one hundred acres" of Knox's land "in the North part of this Town." [Lock] describes that the "Land is about five miles from Newcaseo Meetinghouse and about one mile from the main...
GLC02437.04903
June 6, 1791
Written by Knox as Secretary of War to Livingston, an Albany merchant. References Livingston's letter of 31 May. Encloses a bill for 36 dollars to pay Lieutenant Foy the Collector. Says he does not have a copy of the receipt "annexed to Mr. Duer."...
GLC02437.04978
16 June 1791
Livingston tells Knox that he is enclosing "the Collectors receipt for the Taxes assessed on the House you occupied last year" (not included). Stamped "FREE" on verso.
GLC02437.05000
11 February 1796
Martinon, Nicholas Francis, fl. 1796
Signed by Martinon, who might be Nicholas Francis Martinon, an engineer assigned to work in North Carolina in 1794. Written from "Newbern," possibly New Bern, North Carolina. Discusses reimbursement for services and supplies due him for performing...
GLC02437.06625
27 December 1796
McEvers, Gulian, ?-1807
Writes to let him know that two financial notes drawn by William Bingham and endorsed by Henry Knox became overdue recently and are being protested. Knox is being held responsible. Asks that Knox write him back with his plan for how to handle the...
GLC02437.06889
5 January 1797
to Gulian McEvers
Discusses financial matters regarding Knox's business deals with various people.
GLC02437.06893
6 June 1797
Du Mareil, fl. 1797
Asks Knox for assistance to improve his current living situation. Mentions previous employment, including teaching French. Date previously inferred, written in red.
GLC02437.06982
7 July 1797
to James McHenry
Writes a letter of recommendation. Date from docket.
GLC02437.07001
4 December 1797
Discusses the defense of the coast and gives a recommendation for a former member of the artillery.
GLC02437.07059
26 July 1798
Recommends an acquaintance who wants to be a lieutenant in the infantry to McHenry, the Secretary of War.
GLC02437.07160
22 May 1802
to Joseph Martin
Discusses land deals in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Mentions the number of settlers in the townships and the amount of their claims. Appears to be asking for legal assistance regarding land. A copy of a note dated 29 December 1801 is on the last page...
GLC02437.07533
16 December 1801
to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn]
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be a letter of recognition for Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Writes to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn] verifying L'Enfant's services to Knox as an engineer from 1793 to 1794...
GLC02437.07696
22 December 1801
Appears to be asking for a response to a plea he made to Knox a while back.
GLC02437.07700
10 July 1802
Livermore, C.L., fl. 1802
Informs Knox he has not yet seen all the gentleman but will write him once he has the results of the meetings.
GLC02437.07742
11 January 1803
McGuyer, Thomas, fl. 1803
Writes on behalf of a committee appointed by German settlers living on his land (presumably in Maine). Asks to schedule a meeting between the committee Knox either at court or at Knox's "seat," as one of the committee members is on a jury and cannot...
GLC02437.07781
11 December 1804
McGaw, Jacob, 1778-1867
Second page measures 9.2 x 19.6 cm. McGaw, a prominent Maine attorney, writes that he was obliged to write Knox on behalf of the inhabitants of East Andover. Declares that they mentioned the lack of a civil magistrate in their town its vicinity....
GLC02437.07900
3 October 1806
Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826
Writes that he recently encountered Knox's friend General Elliot, and Elliot informed him he had not yet written Knox about a financial transaction. Marston is currently writing to Knox to fill him in on the details, on Elliot's behalf.
GLC02437.08040
30 September 1788
to Richard Martin
Asks Martin not to sell Musketo Island, Maine or to allow the removal of any of its resources such as the wood and improvements. Written from "Herring Gu[t?]" which is possibly in Maine.
GLC02437.09197
14 April 1796
Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the postition from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is...
GLC02437.09831
6 August 1798
Mentions he received the list of applicants for military appointments. Says he agrees with the most suitable characters and will execute McHenry's request to the best of Knox's abilities.
GLC02437.09850
1 February 1805
Appears to discuss a financial agreement. States, "the preposition he [Lloyd] made this last summer for the liquidation of the debt due from him to the estate of the late [F Lonsman] of London will be acceded to." Letter is possibly written by J...
GLC02437.09872
1717/10/30
Livingston, Robert
Land indenture with Henry van Rensselaer
Oversize file at PML.
GLC03107.05384
1684/11/04
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Land patent for Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05385
1771/10/11
Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775
Land indenture with Samuel Stiff
GLC03107.05386
1769/01/19
Land indenture with Hugh Monroe
GLC03107.05387
Patent of Roeloff Johnson's Kill to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05388
Patent of property in Albany given to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05389
1763/09/29
Land indenture and rental agreement with Isaac Man
GLC03107.05390
1768/12/30
Release of land to Samuel Crumpe
GLC03107.05391
circa 1585-1763
Tripartite land indenture between Robert Livingston, Jr., Samuel Stitt, and James Downs
GLC03107.05392
1771/10/26
Exemplification of the Common Recovery suffered the Manor of Livingston and two houses and lots in Albany
The document orders the release of land by Samuel Stitt to James Downs. Oversize file at PML.
GLC03107.05393
1785/06/13
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
Grant of water lot to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05394
1715/10/01
Land patent concerning Roeloff Johnson's Kill
GLC03107.05395
1710/09/29
Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734
Release of land to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.05396
1792/10/04
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Deed of partitions
Land indenture between Robert C. Livingston, John Livingston, and Henry Livingston. Oversize file at PML.
GLC03107.05397
1798/03/25
Grant to Andrew Gardner of 122 acres woodland in the Manor of Livingston
Oversize file at PML
GLC03107.05398
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