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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
20 December 1860
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
to sister Ella
Written on the day South Carolina seceded from the Union. Jokingly writes that he dreamt of being at a party with agreeable young ladies, but was abruptly awakened when he fell off his chair. Reports of strong Union feelings in Washington City...
GLC02016.001
25 December 1860
to sister Kate
Letter is entitled "My Christmas gift to Kate". Describes his walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Christmas shopping season. Visits the navy yard and barracks with his friend Russ and remarks that Uncle Sam does not consider Christmas a...
GLC02016.002
29 April 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
[Pass for Eliza C. Skidmore and her agents]
Declares that Eliza C. Skidmore of Washington, D.C. has products of the "insurrectionary states" and has made arrangements to bring the products within Union military lines to sell them to agents authorized to purchase them on behalf of the United...
GLC02779.01
circa 29 April 1865
Skidmore, Eliza C., fl. 1865
[Pass for C.D. Wallace]
Writes, "C.D. Wallace is authorized to act as agent to use or transfer the above permit." Written on similar paper, and likely on the same day, as GLC02779.01. The permit referred to allows Skidmore to transfer products across military lines from...
GLC02779.03
23 June 1862
Written near Seven Pines, Virginia to his wife. He has rejoined his company and even though he has not been able to sit all day he is determined not to leave his post until he is "obliged" to. His company is "growing smaller everyday" and that one...
GLC03523.13.046
1 July 1862
Written at the Camp of Michigan 2nd Infantry to his wife. He states that he is glad to hear from everyone at home and is happy that his sister Wink's marriage is going so well. Is happy to hear that his wife is staying with his mother while she is...
GLC03523.13.048
30 October 1862
Writes that they crossed from Maryland into Virginia and are now camped between the Potomac River and Bull Run. States that their mission is to control the gaps of the Blue Ridge Mountains to prevent the rebels from advancing any further towards...
GLC03523.13.063
14 November 1862
Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry near Waterloo on the Rappahannock River to his wife. Writes that since her last letter they have marched a long way and are waiting for orders to move forward to Richmond, Virginia. Notes that General...
GLC03523.13.065
1794
[Indenture between Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden]
Same as GLC02437.10316. Indenture in which Samuel Ogden will hold a certain amount of land in trust from Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.10317
Same as GLC02437.10316 and .10317. Indenture in which Samuel Ogden will hold a certain amount of land in trust from Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.10318
13 February 1799
[Mortgage deed]
Knox's signature has been heavily redacted. Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Discusses a deed of mortgage between Henry Knox and Edmund Winchester where Winchester now has claims to a tract of land from...
GLC02437.10727
21 July - 8 August 1791
[Accounts]
Two parts. First part lists the transactions of Henry Knox as agent for the estate of the late Thomas Flucker, by date, starting from April 1785 to 20 October 1788. Dated 21 July 1791 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Knox's signature is written in...
GLC02437.10729
circa 1804
[List]
List of notes regarding settlers of the Waldo Patent. Lists items by the name of the settler (more than 100 are cited), date (ranging from 1801 to 1804), landlord, size of the plot, amount due on their land and the amount of interest.
GLC02437.10730
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