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1788
Knox, Lucy Flucker (ca. 1756-1824)
[List]
List of expenses incurred by Mrs. Lucy Knox, her family, and household by date, including corks, wages for servants, pickles, brandy and other household expenses.
GLC02437.08612
7 May 1790
Warrick, Henry (fl. 1790)
[Receipt]
Receipt of Mrs. Lucy Knox for cleaning a stain.
GLC02437.08635
22 March 1800
Unknown
[Bill of exchange]
Bill of exchange to pay Martha Street $200. Noted as written at Norfolk, state unknown.
GLC02437.08765
10 July 1807
The estate of General Henry Knox deceased to Sarah Dunton
List of expenses for Knox's funeral. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08853
7 October 1807
[Account]
List of transactions between Lucy Knox and Thomas Vose. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08854
circa 1783-1788
Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817)
[Hichborn's opinion]
Document written in question-and-answer format about financial matters relating to the estate of the recently-deceased Thomas Flucker. Docket attributes authorship of the answers to Benjamin Hichborn, but no author is listed for the questions. One...
GLC02437.09101
27 April 1784
Waldo, Francis (ca. 1728-1784)
[Report on the Muscongus patent]
A note at the bottom of the document reads, "The above is from Francis Waldo Esq. and enclosed in a letter dated 27 April London, 1784," and signed by Henry Knox. Contains extensive information about the Muscongus patent in Maine, and mentions...
GLC02437.09104
23 July 1784
Flucker, Hannah (1726-1785)
[Will of Hannah Flucker]
One signature was clipped, most likely that of Hannah Flucker. Document contains the will of Hannah Fluccker. Signed by Jonathan Jackson and William Smith as witnesses.
GLC02437.09107
24 July 1784-3 August 1784
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Francis Waldo
Contains two letters. The first, written on 24th July 1784, discusses land arrangements regarding the estate of Thomas and Hannah Flucker. The second letter, written as an addendum to the first on 3 August, seems to continue on this topic.
GLC02437.09108
circa 1784
[Memorial of Hannah Flucker]
Date of 1784 added later in pencil. Addressed to the "Commissioners Appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists." Discusses the lands and properties to which she is entitled as heir to her...
GLC02437.09112
14 October 1785
[Bond with the ten proprietors]
Largely identical to GLC02437.09135, but signed by Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand). Also signed by Henry Jackson, John Hall...
GLC02437.09136
Copy of GLC02437.09136. Signed by Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow the 2nd, Elizabeth Winslow, and Sarah Tyng Winslow (though all names are written in the same hand). Also signed by [Cobb] Blodget, [Abial] Morton, William Davis, Jr. and...
GLC02437.09137
1 November 1785
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
[Bond to Thomas Ivers]
Marked "copy." Bond to Thomas Ivers, the treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for a sum of money to be paid by the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Jackson signs on behalf of Henry Knox. Also signed by Isaac Winslow, Samuel...
GLC02437.09139
22 April 1802
Milne, Richard (fl. 1802-)
[notarized document certifying the annexed account of Andrew Llowell]
mentions money owed to Watson Myers Co.
GLC03769.004
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
24 July 1806
[Indenture between Henry and Lucy Knox with Israel Thorndike, William Prescott, and David Sears]
Signed by Thorndike, Sears, Prescott, Henry and Lucy Knox. Countersigned by Joseph Platt, Justice of the Peace, and Ebenezer Gage as witnesses. Contains a note written in Boston 24 July 1806 by Joseph Platt. Pertains to Knox's Maine lands.
GLC02437.10350
1797
to [Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood]
Recipient inferred from content. Knox's discusses bonds, the Muscongus lands, and Falmouth lands with Harwood, his sister-in-law. Written on thin tissue paper; ink is faded.
GLC02437.10351
26 July 1804
[Estate records]
Estate records for various people, including Thomas Flucker, Henry and Lucy Knox, Daniel Davis, and Samuel Waldo. Includes various transactions, particularly lands sold. Date from docket.
GLC02437.10427
1793
[Estate report] [incomplete]
Discusses the will of the parents of Lucy Knox and Hannah Urquhart Harwood, as Knox and Hannah are listed as its executors. Writes about debts and who has the rights to what. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.10430
September 29, 1794
Washington, Martha, 1731-1801
to Fanny Bassett Washington
Discusses Fanny's children's health and schooling, and a possible suitor named Tobias Lear, who was Washington's secretary. In regard to the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, she notes that "The insurgents in the back country has carr[i]ed...
GLC01055
November 30, 1812
Wood, Eleazor D., 1783-1814
to Mary Wood
Writes to his sister about his orders to see General William Henry Harrison at Detroit. Urges her to take an educational opportunity and discusses the benefits education would bring her. Notes that the time has come for him to be tested as a...
GLC01043.01
October 20, 1788
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to James Bridge
Writes to his friend and former Harvard classmate, Bridge, about his health, law studies, and longing to see his female friends. Adams also reports that Townsend, who also studied law with Theophilus Parson, is spending the winter in South Carolina...
GLC00958.02
September 11, 1789
Adams writes in detail about his journey from Boston to Newport via Providence. He describes his stage coach companions on the way to Providence, expressing a liking for an amiable eighteen year-old named Landman. He comments on Brown University...
GLC00958.04
circa 1786
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Jonathan Clarke
Presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard....
GLC01450.032.02
May 1, 1783
Walton, William, fl. 1783
to unknown
Walton signed as Magistrate of Police. States that Mrs. Harrison ought to relinquish the house she holds. Requests that the Commandant force her removal if she refuses to give up possession. Note at bottom signed by James St. Clair stating that...
GLC01450.109
December 1, 1806
Leach, Nathan, fl. 1806
[Statement of captors' shares from the privateer ship Pilgrim]
Statement signed by the owners of shares of the proceeds captured on the ship Pilgrim's first cruise. Total of 39 signatures, Leach being the first. Documents that privateer Hugh Hill was the captain, and that the ship was in the agency of John...
GLC01450.006.02
1805-1863
Murphy, David, 1769-1844
[Items related to the Murphy family of Missouri] [Decimalized .01- .81]
Contains account books, numerous receipts, and letters related to the Murphy family of Missouri. David Murphy's signature appears on many of the receipts, and the collection includes his will and materials related to a local election.
GLC01450.600
1813/10/22
Addams, Charity, fl. 1813
to John P. Addams
Wishes her brother success in his determined effort to "preach the Gospel to the poor" and relays family news. Comments on the soldiers quartering on their farm during the War of 1812, and the damage they caused and paid for. Discusses...
GLC01450.719.02
1814/03/05
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to James Madison
Responds to a letter from Madison in which he told Gerry that Parliament had abolished the Courts of Session in Middlesex. Gerry considers the news "laughable." In a long note after his signature he comments on the popularity of a certain Mrs...
GLC01814
1783-1900
Gregorie, Catharine S.M., 1765-1821
[Catharine Macaulay family correspondence][Decimalized .001- .109]
Collection of letters belonging to Catharine Macaulay dated approximately 1783-1900. Consists of 109 letters and documents related to the Macaulay, Graham, Gregorie, and Brickdale families, Majority of letters are sent from Catharine S. Gregoire to...
GLC01795
28 September 1787
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
to Catharine Macaulay
Written by Warren three days after the publication of the Constitution. She writes "[a]lmost every one whom I have yet seen reads with attention, holds the page with solemnity, & silently wraps up his opinion within his own breast...." (Not dated...
GLC01800.03
20 September 1789
to Catharine Macaulay Graham
Written after news of the beginning of the French Revolution reached America. Assesses the new government's prospects. Remarks, "we are too poor for Monarchy, too wise for Despotism, and too dissipated selfish & extravagant for Republicanism."...
GLC01800.04
April 1790
To Mercy O. Warren
Compares French and American revolutions; describes American government, America's future, and her expectation that wealth from commerce will inevitably hurt democracy and rob the people.
GLC01800.05
18 April 1797
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
Writes to an unknown dear friend that she is very disappointed they could not see each other. Remarks that she would not have passed through Winchester, Virginia without visiting her, but her mother was expecting her arrival at her the home of her...
GLC01813
6 January 1790
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Mary Katherine Goddard
Washington responds to a previous letter from Goddard, who requested his intervention in her replacement as postmaster of Baltimore, Maryland. Replies that "the Resolutions and Ordinances establishing the Post-Office under the former Congress, and...
GLC01747
4 November 1787
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to Jane Mecom
Writes to his sister in Boston about his feelings on his life of public service. Tells her that she should be direct in letting him know what she needs as he is willing to help her in any way. States that he planned to decline serving another year...
GLC01721
4 April 1784
Ko´sciuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817
to Mary Walton Morris
Written by Kosciuszko, the great Polish hero of the American Revolution to the wife of Declaration of Independence signer, Lewis Morris. Letter of introduction for a Mr. Bernard, saying he was of high character and discerning judgment. Playfully...
GLC01767
8 September 1787
to Mrs. Elizabeth Powel
Thanks her for a reflecting lamp that was apparently a new and unusual European import. Comments, "The benefits which will flow from the general use of such Lamps, are too apparent for the light of them to be long hid from the American World."
GLC01646
5 December 1783
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to Sarah Livingston Jay
Written by Jay, three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris, to his wife Sarah, who he refers to as "Sally," while she was in Paris. Says last letter he received from her was 18 November. Says his trip to the spa town of Bath has improved...
GLC01610
1811/02/10
Woodlief, Peter, fl. 1810-1811
to Hannah Woodlief
Informs Hannah of his return along with her sister to Petersburg in the middle of March. Goes on to plan a convenient time for her to come with her aunt and cousins to stay with him there during "the autumnal months."
GLC01896.001
1812/04/05
Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812
to Anne Woodlief
Arrived in Norfolk after an uncomfortable, dull and lonely trip from Petersburg, meeting "Capt Con" and his family [all in good health] to deliver a letter to "Miss Harriet", planned meeting with Anne's father in Petersburg, happiness and...
GLC01896.002
1812/09/08
to Nancy Jeffery
Writing his wife about her inability to send letters, enclosing articles she asked for and knitting needles, good health of all friends and relations, arrival of militia and their poor health, capture of British frigate "Guerriere" by the USS...
GLC01896.003
1813/07/27
to Dr. Richard Jeffery
Requesting Jeffery and Hannah to come up and visit him as soon as conveniently possible. Discusses the logistics of the trip including places to stay along the way and people willing to provide transportation.
GLC01896.004
1789
Goddard, Mary Katherine (1738-1816)
[Materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Collection of materials related to Mary Katherine Goddard dated 1789. Pertains to her dismissal as the Postmaster of Baltimore. Consists of four documents that stated the grounds of her dismissal and petition to have her reinstated and letters. These...
GLC09756
13 November 1789
unknown, fl. 1789;
Extract of a letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Philadelphia
One unaddressed letter dated November 13, 1789. Pertains to the firing of Baltimore's Postmaster, Mary Katherine Goddard. The author describes Goddard's work ethic as superior and satisfactory to all in Baltimore. Also describes her successor...
GLC09756.01
23 December 1789
Goddard, Mary Katherine, 1738-1816;
to his excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States
One letter addressed to George Washington from Mary Katherine Goddard dated December 23, 1789. Pertains to reinstating Mary Katherine Goddard as the Postmaster General in Baltimore. Claims that she had not committed misconduct in her position. and...
GLC09756.02
A schedule of the monies received in quarterly payments, at the Baltimore post-office
One copy of a schedule for monies addressed to George Washington dated December 23, 1789. Contains a list of quarterly payments made at the Baltimore Post Office between January 1776 to April 1781. This was included in her case of evidence to support...
GLC09756.03
12 November 1789
Various
to Samuel Osgood, Postmaster General of New York
One petition addressed to Samuel Osgood dated November 12, 1789. A statement details that the signers felt obligated to petition on behalf of Goddard to have her reinstated as postmaster. 235 prominent citizens of Baltimore signed the petition.
GLC09756.04
13 November 1813
Crew, Isaac, fl. 1813
[Deed record for Mrs. Ann Gibbons]
Recorded deed from Mrs. Ann Gibbons to Henry and Margaret Gibbons. Crew signed that the doucment was recorded in the books of the Camden County, Georgia Clerk's office, Superior Court.
GLC00658.04
17 September 1807
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
An Act concerning the introduction of Negroes & Mulattoes into this Territory
One clerical copy of a document entitled, "An Act concerning the introduction of negroes and Mulattoes into this Territory," dated September 17, 1807. Pertains to Black enslaved people over the age of 15, in the Indiana Territory which the government...
GLC00697
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