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15 September 1795
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Sends Knox a number of items including pitch, tar, cider, and others. Describes unrest in the city where there has been a mob patrolling the streets.
GLC02437.06524
6 July 1796
Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches...
GLC02437.06784
18 July 1796
Discusses his plans to move Knox's furniture into a house Knox is renting in Boston. Also mentions business transactions, including rental payments.
GLC02437.06787
29 July 1796-2 August 1796
The first portion of the letter, dated 29 July, asks Knox some questions about poultry and chicken coops Knox owns. Also reports that one of Knox's attorneys, John Hale, has died. The second portion, dated 2 August, mentions furniture and finding...
GLC02437.06793
9 August 1796
Received Knox's recent letters. Discusses the prices for goods being sold, such as iron, beef, and corn, and relates the methods people are using to pay for these goods. Also mentions shipments being made via several different vessels.
GLC02437.06796
17 August 1796
Extensive calculations appear on the back page, beside the address and docket. Writes to Knox on a variety of business and social matters. Relates that he has received a letter from Mrs. Knox, and explains about new living arrangements for Mr....
GLC02437.06799
31 August 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Joseph Peirce
Writes to remind Peirce that he wanted him to purchase iron and several other items. Also encloses acceptances from Mr. [Alexander] Baring, and discusses Baring's upcoming trip to Boston. Comments extensively on financial matters, and includes some...
GLC02437.06808
Writes that he received Knox's recent letters and has followed his wishes regarding the arrangement of his furniture. Adds that the house now waits for the arrival of Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Wetmore as...
GLC02437.06809
3 September 1796
Discusses transportation of Knox's furniture.
GLC02437.06811
15 September 1796
Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Writes to advise Knox on business matters.
GLC02437.06818
18 September 1796
Has enclosed a letter from his son (may be GLC02437.06818, which is signed, "Joseph Peirce & Son"). Asks Knox to send his reply as safely and quickly as possible. Also discusses his attempts to order a "hay screw" to be made for Knox, per his...
GLC02437.06819
23 September 1796
Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Contains three notes. The first informs Knox what goods are being shipped to him on board Captain Keller's vessel. The second asks Knox to tell the Duc de Liancourt that letters of his were sent. The third tells...
GLC02437.06823
14 October 1796
Addressed to "Joseph Peirce & Son." Asks Peirce to inquire after a gardener Knox is supposed to be hiring from England. Also asks Peirce to forward a variety of articles, including crackers, hinges, nails, and a kettle.
GLC02437.06840
24 October 1796
Addressed to Joseph Peirce & Son. Places an order for several items, including corn and coal.
GLC02437.06851
2 November 1796
Unsigned, and written in two hands. One portion, and the docket, appear to be written in Henry Knox's hand. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Safely received his last letter and the merchandise Peirce sent. Discusses the...
GLC02437.06860
3 November 1796
Signed by Joseph Peirce & Son. Declares that he received Knox's letter too late to be able to satisfy some of his requests. Relates that he did acquire a variety of products for Knox, including apples from an excellent orchard. Second page lists...
GLC02437.06861
10 November 1796
Discusses a previous order of wood, and places an order for several items, including rum and molasses, to be delivered to Zenas Lothrop on Brigadier's Island.
GLC02437.06867
15 November 1796
Discusses arrival and departure of cargo vessels in the Boston area. Mentions working with Captain [Thomas] Vose to acquire goods on Knox's behalf and arrange Knox's financial accounts. Worries that Knox is getting himself involved in too many...
GLC02437.06869
28 November 1796
Comments on the merchandise Captain [Thomas] Vose purchased on his behalf while with Peirce. Discusses his financial accounts and his investments in the shipping industry. Mentions an order of merchandise he placed to ship to his associate, Zenas...
GLC02437.06873
29 July 1797
Forwards a letter and informs Knox that a settler has decided not to occupy land on Knox's property.
GLC02437.07010
15 January 1799
Pemberton, Ebenezer, fl. 1747-1810
Pemberton, principal of an academy in Billerica, expresses his disappointment at not having seen Knox last September. Pemberton has enclosed his bills and those that he has belong to "Messieurs Flukers." The balance due Knox is $40.64, which should...
GLC02437.07225
16 August 1799
Knox received letters of the 12 and 13 of August 1799 "by Kirkpatrick." Knox cannot pay Peirce the sum he requested because he says people are late paying him (Knox) and does not have the money.
GLC02437.07294
23 August 1799
Knox writes, "I have the goodness to deliver Mr. John Davis the deed of relinquishment to the State of other lands, and receive from him the deed of Mr. Thomas Davis to me in behalf of the State." Knox also sends his wife's signature on a paper...
GLC02437.07300
16 December 1799
Knox has sent Peirce fifty dollars for items that Mrs. Knox has requested. Knox asks, "I pray you to send me three pairs of large warm socks."
GLC02437.07338
12 January 1800
Knox writes to Peirce that "Mr. Sullivan will guard us from injury" against those filing suits against them. Knox has shipped out planks that will "amount to more than 200 dollars nett." Knox gives Peirce instructions on how to receive and pay out...
GLC02437.07353
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