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29 August 1801
Thomas, Waterman, fl. 1785-1801
to Henry Knox
Appears to discuss his brief meeting with [Thurston] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett. Also updates Knox on the settlers he has encountered.
GLC02437.07597
4 September 1801
Informs Knox he has been unable to meet up with two gentlemen like he expected. Says he will head out towards the land [likely in Maine?] as long as his health permits it. Mentions he will provide Knox with as much information about the surveying...
GLC02437.07604
20 September 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Waterman Thomas
Expresses his displeasure with Thomas for not sending a written report that Thomas promised Knox.
GLC02437.07618
22 September 1801
Informs Knox he did not make a written report due to [Thurston?] Whiting and [Benjamin] Brackett's report on the back country (possibly near the north part of the Waldo patent). Reports on a incident where he met up with approximately 70 armed...
GLC02437.07621
16 April 1802
Thorndike, Isaac, fl. 1802
Informs Knox he sent a young gentleman to collect on a note that Knox owes.
GLC02437.07727
5 March 1804
Towne, Salem, 1746-1825
Writes that per the (possibly Congressional) resolve, he has gone to the Waldo patent lands and re-examined the settlers's land claims. Explains that he has entered the names of those individuals who are entitled to their land, on a particular plan...
GLC02437.07849
4 March 1805
Towle, Simon, fl. 1801-1805
Written from "Chester," which is likely in Maine, but may also be in New Hampshire. Writes about a tract of land he would like to purchase from Knox near Belfast, Maine.
GLC02437.07919
27 July 1805
Thorndike, Israel, 1755-1832
Writes that he has recently returned from a trip and was preoccupied with business, which prevented him from accepting Knox's invitation for a visit. Discusses financial matters, as well as a possible land purchase he will make from Knox.
GLC02437.07956
14 August 1805
to Israel Thorndike
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his...
GLC02437.07963
9 November 1805
Has recently received Knox's letter. Explains how he will provide payments on a financial note. Relates that a ship has recently arrived from the East Indies "under rather unpleasant circumstances," and he must attend to that business.
GLC02437.07980
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