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21 August 1797
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
to Henry Knox
Updates Knox on the developments on Brigadier's Island in making the land fit for grazing.
GLC02437.07020
25 August 1797
Explains why he is changing his mind to now undertake some sort of position for a contract of five years, when he had previously turned it down.
GLC02437.07023
5 December 1797
Relates news about the development of Knox's many industries on Brigadier's Island.
GLC02437.07060
21 January 1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Rynier
Discusses various industries and expresses his trust in Rynier.
GLC02437.07080
31 January 1798
Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's...
GLC02437.07083
17 March 1798
Discusses the status of the estate and asks Knox to send goods such as rice and coffee.
GLC02437.07106
24 March 1798
Sends the letter by a carpenter he has hired and discusses his plans for a farmyard.
GLC02437.07110
12 May 1798
Discusses the quality of the soil at Brigadier's Island and mentions shipping some barley. Also writes concerning taxes.
GLC02437.07126
31 May 1798
Informs Knox that he has received his letter with $60 and a cask of seeds. Discusses feeding cattle, and the cows and oxen themselves.
GLC02437.07139
4 September 1798
Informs Knox that he will be going to Boston the next day.
GLC02437.07169
14 November 1798
Describes his efforts to keep Knox's property from "being ransacked & torn to peices [sic]."
GLC02437.07190
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 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).
GLC02437.07305
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."
GLC02437.07308
2 October 1799
Rynier enclosed an account statement for Knox to see.
GLC02437.07313
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.
GLC02437.07487
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
8 December 1783
to unknown
Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.
GLC02437.02822
11 June 1784
[Copy of instructions to the commander of West Point]
Provides detailed instructions for the commander of West Point following the Congressional order to reduce the number of troops at that garrison to one company of 55 men. Notes that "the great principle upon which this company is retained is the...
GLC02437.03012
circa 29 September 1787
Discusses the Constitution of the United States. Declares, "But a candid examination of [the Constitution], will most probably produce a conviction that it is one of the best models of a republican government ever presented to the sons of men."...
GLC02437.03778
21 July 1788
Thanks the recipient for sending "some nuts, and two vennison hams-" via Lieutenant Armstrong. Reports, "The new Constitution has been adopted by ten states, and it is most probable that New York will also adopt it in such a manner as to be received...
GLC02437.03943
10 January 1789
to George Ulmer and Moses Copeland
Writes that the bearer, Thomas Vose, will be residing on some of his lands in Maine and collecting payments for the lands according to an agreement he and Vose had established. Asks that they provide Vose with advice and help. Hopes that his...
GLC02437.04086
7 March 1789
to unknown [incomplete]
Letter addressed only to "My dear friend," responding to a letter of 24 February 1789. Discusses Waldo patent business, specifically responding to the mistaken claims of Mr. Parkman regarding a sum of 2000 dollars.
GLC02437.04137
8 March 1789
to Edward Carrington
Unsigned, but authorship inferred from handwriting. Discusses Carrington's last letter, in which he reported the winners of the Virginia elections and described his prediction that the electorate would "change their sentiments" to support federalism...
GLC02437.04139
23 March 1789
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Thanks him for his letter of 21 March offering to work in Knox's department. Replies that there are no openings in his department at present, but if there were he would offer them to the...
GLC02437.04151
16 June 1789
to George Ulmer
Received his recent letter. Declares that he is sorry that so much of the Waldo patent populace is still "under the influence of bad Counsellors. The land belongs to us and to our constituents - It cannot be taken from us while Society and Laws...
GLC02437.04242
13 May 1790
to Mr. Doughty
Writes to inform the addressee that a report is circulating "on the frontiers" that the addressee's son ,Major [John] Doughty, may have been fired upon by a party of Indians while traveling on the Tennessee River. Is not sure of the details of the...
GLC02437.04606
16 June 1790
Writes in reply to an earlier inquiry regarding the recipient's son (Major John Doughty). Wishes he could relieve the recipient's stress. Encloses a letter he originally sent via Mr. David Ogden, but believes at the time it was "not delivered lest...
GLC02437.04628
1 July 1791
Received his favor of 30 June. Had previously sent a pair of letters and expects to get an answer that day or the next. Needs something subscribed and wonders if recipient can help him. Says he wishes to "make a considerable subscription, on the...
GLC02437.05044
5 September 1793
References receiving "several favors" from Ulmer up to 5 August. Is anxious to know if the lines of the state survey "contain the whole quantity of thirty miles square exclusive of the islands of the deduction of 39088 acres." Goes on to say "As to...
GLC02437.05921
13 September 1794
Discusses complaints from the people on the [Waldo] patent lands. Informs Ulmer he now represents the entire patent, except for Orphan Island (present day Verona Island, Maine) and 6,000 acres on the Northwest part of Belfast, Maine. Notes he is...
GLC02437.06206
22 November 1794
Expresses his satisfaction with some undisclosed business and wishes the rest of the business to be conducted in the same fashion. Discusses other financial matters. Marked "duplicate" in pencil.
GLC02437.06249
27 November 1794
to [Samuel Ogden]
Encloses an assignment (not included) to Ogden and a deed (not included) for 32,994 acres to Benjamin Walker. Mentions he has been informed that it is not necessary to process a quick claim. Requests receipts for the above transactions. Recipient...
GLC02437.06260
1794
to unkown [incomplete]
Discusses a debt or cost of a house. Possibly referring to a house Knox had rented or wanted to rent through the summer for his family. There appears to be missing pages. Possibly a letterpress draft.
GLC02437.06290
18 April 1795
Discusses business matters and mentions a purchase.
GLC02437.06395
27 July 1795
Discusses various business, including finances. Ink difficult to read due to water damage. Noted as written at Montpelier St Georges River, which is the home of Henry Knox.
GLC02437.06474
2 August 1795
Largely illegible due to extensive water damage obscuring most of the writing. Noted as written at Montpelier St. Georges River, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.06482
22 October 1795
Informs Ulmer that he is sending a Miss Sally home, expresses his thanks for her company and extends a standing invitation for her to visit anytime she is going to Boston. Goes on to discuss business matters.
GLC02437.06546
14 September 1796
Writes that he received Ulmer's letter. Declares that the news of the loss of the spars is mortifying, since he just hired a vessel to take a shipment of them to Philadelphia. Does not know, now, whether there will be a sufficient load to ship. Is...
GLC02437.06817
27 September 1796
Briefly discusses business matters, before turning to the recent reappearance of Samuel Ely, who had tried to organize a rebellion against Knox's policies as a landowner. Believes Ely should be apprehended and arrested.
GLC02437.06829
28 September 1796
Writes regarding a business interaction between himself, Ulmer and a Mr. Knight [or Knights]. Knight has asked Knox, following Ulmer's advice, for a receipt from a certificate from July. Knox does not know what the price was, so asks Ulmer to...
GLC02437.06832
12 October 1796
Written from Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine. Provides some instructions for Ulmer and Mr. [likely John] Gleason regarding the building of a dockyard. Provides some practical concerns and his opinion on the situation with Samuel Ely...
GLC02437.06837
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