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8 July 1801
Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801
to Henry Knox
Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.
GLC02437.07559
1 December 1801
Bayard, LeRoy, fl. 1801
Signed by LeRoy Bayard and a Mr. Evers. Discusses an advancement Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) requested on behalf of her two son's, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox that Messrs Palmer informed Bayard they did not feel...
GLC02437.07687
30 November 1802
Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826
Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise...
GLC02437.07772
31 May 1803
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Asks Knox to put through a petition.
GLC02437.07803
20 September 1804
Mentions that their affairs have remained unsettled for a long time, and he cannot bear for them to be unsettled any longer. Provides suggestions for how they might arrange their financial matters.
GLC02437.07879
26 September 1804
Discusses settling their financial accounts together, specifically repayment by Knox of a sum Lincoln loaned him. Considers repayment options, including the possibility of accepting land from Knox instead of money. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.
GLC02437.07882
16 September 1805
Writes that the bearer of the letter, a Mr. [Romanie], is the Catholic instructor for the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes. He is moving to Knox's neighborhood and would like Knox's help and advice. Lincoln writes that he is sure Knox will meet...
GLC02437.07972
1802
A View of the Political Conduct of Aaron Burr, Esq. Vice-President of the United States
Printed by Denniston and Cheetham.
GLC03107.05332
1929
Webster, J. Clarence, 1863-1950
Samuel Vetch
An address by Dr. J. Clarence Webster of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada on the occasion of the dedication of a monument to Samuel Vetch first British Governor of Nova Scotia. Printed in 1929.
GLC03107.05333
1740/03/14
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Insurance policy for the Ship Anne
GLC03107.05334
1727/01/02
Endorsement for a letter
GLC03107.05335
circa 1585-1763
Letter [in French]
GLC03107.05336
1804/02/10
Saville, J.G., fl. 1804
Authorization for the release of a French woman taken captive
The document authorizes the release of Madame de Grosse, a French woman who was taken captive, and orders her unhindered return to France.
GLC03107.05337
1713/10/13
Kearny, Thomas, fl. 1713
Account of Robert Livingston
Items on the account include different varieties of cloth.
GLC03107.05338
1791/02/02
De Lameter, Cornelius, fl. 1791
Receipt of wheat from Baltes Proper for rent due Walter, John, Robert, and Henry Livingston
GLC03107.05339
Account of sugar and other goods
GLC03107.05340
1789/03/07
Stewart, James A. (James Augustus), 1808-1879
to Robert Livingston re: iron production
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.05341
20 May 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Explains his recommendations and opinions on key issues regarding the "ensuing campaign" in and around New York. Relates that upon asking General George Washington when to be prepared to march his troops, General Washington claimed to be out of touch...
GLC02437.01426
31 July 1782
Writes to Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to ask his opinion on various subjects surrounding artillery stores for future campaigns. Various topics include shells being cast for French howitzers by Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, preparation of shot and...
GLC02437.01510
12 August 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 7 August. Thanks him "for your opinion on the department of field Commisary of Military Stores." As Knox hinted, Lincoln said he has submitted it to Washington...
GLC02437.01524
28 August 1782
Written from the War Office. Mentions that he received Knox's letter of the 19th regarding the French shells and Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, and asked Mr. Faesch whether he would cast the French shells under his present contract. Mr. Faesch said a new...
GLC02437.01546
12 September 1782
Writes in response to Lincoln's letter of 20 August. Declares, "I am sorry Mr. [Robert] Morris cannot pay for any shells for the french [8?] inch howitzers, as they without shells much be useless after all the time and money which has been expended...
GLC02437.01604
23 December 1782
Writes that as he has been charged with being the commander of West Point, he must, with General George Washington, determine any changes or additions to West Point "as may tend to give it that solid strength which the nature of the service may...
GLC02437.01760
3 March 1783
Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Congratulates Lincoln on the "glorious termination of our struggles." References Lincoln's letter of 22 February. Agrees with Lincoln on "the efficacy of the funds you mention...
GLC02437.01972
12 March 1783
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Knox says he wrote Lincoln on 3 March. Says the officers were unhappy after hearing about the failure of General McDougall's mission. Says "That impatience is almost heightened into dispair...
GLC02437.02000
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