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27 October 1795
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Jackson
Discusses his financial situation where he has hired someone to help him conduct some business with a firm in England.
GLC02437.06551
11 February 1796
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Discusses her pleasure in her recent marriage: "In the presence of Mr. and Mrs. [Ware] - and my three children - I am made the happy Wife of the Man I sincerely love." Feels her life will change dramatically for the better and believes her friends...
GLC02437.06624
2 April 1796
to Henry Knox
Discusses a variety of financial and business arrangements, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, the purchase of stocks, and settlers on land Knox owns.
GLC02437.06689
24 January 1799
Bingham acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 30 December 1798. Bingham sees that Knox has "not as yet made a final arrangement with the Holders of your Notes, - but which I hope will be speedily terminated." Bingham is pleased to know that...
GLC02437.07227
12 July 1799
Bingham received Knox's letter of 30 June 1799. Bingham agrees with Knox that the "the Kennebec Tract has a fair chance of attracting a full Portion of Settlers." Bingham believes, however, that Knox needs to make the Lands attractive to purchasers...
GLC02437.07285
7 November 1799
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed...
GLC02437.07323
18 November 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Rough outline of the case of the Germans on the west side of Broad Bay]
Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A rough outline regarding the Germans' land claims on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). Discusses land deals and legal obligations involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel...
GLC02437.07674
7 January 1802
Neal, Daniel, fl. 1801
[Sworn statement]
A sworn statement by Daniel Neal, who is an agent of Henry Knox's, stating he has been notified to hear the land claims of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. A list of all the lots he is to hear has also been included.
GLC02437.07705
31 August 1802
Carnes, Thomas J., fl. 1775-1802
Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.
GLC02437.07750
1802
Holland, Park, 1752-1844
[List]
Noted as a copy. A list of settlers in the town of Bangor, Maine. The list contain the names of settlers who settled before 17 February 1790 and the names of the present owners. The year was added at later date in pencel.
GLC02437.07780
22 September 1803
Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821
Writes that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Prescott, is a young lawyer who recently completed his study of law at Blake's firm. Prescott plans to travel eastward [perhaps to Maine] and Blake hopes Knox will help him settle in and introduce him to...
GLC02437.07824
30 November 1801
[Map of land]
Notes as a copy. A detailed hand drawn map of a plan for settlers' lots in Bangor, Maine. Shows rivers, creeks, and each lot is numbered. Docket notes, "Park Holland Esq [his] letter February 1802 - John Gleasons extract."
GLC02437.10605
16 May 1796
Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Is happy to learn Knox's sick child is out of danger. Hopes to be able to announce an offer by Mr. [Alexander] Baring very shortly to conclude their financial negotiations....
GLC02437.06740
31 May 1796
[Agreement between Henry Knox and William Bell]
Witnessed and signed by Thomas C. Lowden. Agreement that Bell will hire, for Knox, a gardener from England named Thomas Roebuck, who will come work for Knox in America. Outlines Roebuck's terms, including wages for the first three years of...
GLC02437.06756
3 December 1796
to Alexander Baring
Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.
GLC02437.06877
10 February 1797
Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.
GLC02437.06911
10 July 1797
Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.
GLC02437.07002
16 August 1797
Refernces in Canaan
List of names.
GLC02437.07016
November 1797
[List of settlers]
Lists names of settlers on the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.07058
20 October 1794
Rice, Thomas, fl. 1765-1794
[Copy of a court order]
Copy of a court order with a list of when this was received by whom and when. States that by "our Sovereign Lord Charles, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" that gold and silver should be used...
GLC02437.08231
circa 1790-1791
The present number of troops
Notes the number of troops stationed in Ohio, Florida, the North Carolina frontier, Georgia. Troop totals add up to 1,680. Lists reasons for the proposed troop augmentation. These reasons include: to awe the Wabash and Creek Indians, to draw "a...
GLC02437.08454
25 June 1786
to Thomas Theodore Bliss
Secretarially written and signed. Addressee listed as "Captain Bliss," may be Captain Thomas Theodore Bliss. Writes to make arrangements to send Bliss's daughter Betsey back to him. Betsey has apparently been staying with Knox and his family...
GLC02437.03278
29 November 1854
Ripley, George, 1802-1880
to George J. Gardner
Thanks him for his recent letter. Requests that in February he send the latest statistics on the manufacture of salt in Syracuse, "to be incorporated into our article on salt." Ripley was a minister, literary critic, journalist, and a leading...
GLC02453.30
[1847/03]
Weed, Thurlow, 1797-1882
to "Harris" re: political views, "clearly wrong to take money from emigrants"
GLC02453.36
1860/05/02
Worcester, Joseph, 1784-1865
to Henry Smith re: giving a copy of his dictionary to a friend
Worcester was the editor of "Chalmer's Dictionary".
GLC02453.37
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