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18 November 1791
Bowes, John Hancock, fl. 1791
to Henry Knox
Thanks Knox for the help he provided to his mother, Rebecca Bowes (see also GLC02437.05212). Stamped as "free" above address.
GLC02437.05244
1 May 1792
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Writes that the Consul of France has asked Breck to enclose a letter for Knox to forward (not present). The Consul is apparently afraid that the letter will be miscarried, so asks if the addressee (a Mr. De Rome) could send his reply via Knox....
GLC02437.05440
22 September 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Rebecca Bowes
Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.
GLC02437.05624
15 October 1792
to Edward Carrington
Forwards a "printed report of the Secretary of the Treasury" (not included) concerning the petition of Catharine Greene, widow of General Nathanael Greene. Writes that "[i]f there is any thing further necessary either in this Office or the Office of...
GLC02437.05653
19 November 1792
to Chevalier Boulogne
Discusses a proposed land agreement between Boulogne and William Duer. Also mentions Madame de Leval.
GLC02437.05705
13 January 1793
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a...
GLC02437.05781
21 January 1793
References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from...
GLC02437.05789
23 February 1793
Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...
GLC02437.05831
27 September 1793
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
References a letter he sent to Knox on 24 September (see GLC02437.05928). Encloses a duplicate with this note (not included). Says "I find your progress is retarded, I now enclose you sundry letters, some of which came to hand last evening, which I...
GLC02437.05932
29 December 1795
Bayard, fl. 1795
Mrs. Bayard asks Knox for dinner and tea.
GLC02437.06586
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
28 February 1796
Regrets living so far from her dearest friends. Writes at length about her hopes that Knox will make good on his promise and help take care of her and her children. Has spoken to several friends on the subject, including General [David] Cobb, and...
GLC02437.06644
28 March 1796
to Lucy Flucker Knox
S.L. Beaumez writes to her niece, Lucy Flucker Knox, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Asks after the well-being of the family, and pledges her thanks for their friendship and kindness. Discusses her recent travels (specifically, a trip to Baltimore...
GLC02437.06679
1 April 1796
Discusses Knox's recent letter. Thanks him for his concern about her children. Comments on possible appointments to the public service of two of their acquaintances. Expresses concern and sympathy with Knox over his son's recent difficulties....
GLC02437.06686
22 April 1796
to Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez
Docket may be in the hand of Henry Knox. Seems to agree to a proposal by which Mrs. Beaumez's children would be taken in to Knox's home temporarily. Discusses some of the financial details. Mentions the issue of her children's inheritance of some...
GLC02437.06713
18 March 1793
[Indenture]
Indenture regarding a payment of $10 owed them by Benjamin Walker. First part states the terms and circumstances related to the indenture, signed by William Bingham, his wife and W. Jackson and Grubb as witnesses. Second part is a note of...
GLC02437.10596
6 April 1799
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Beaumez writes to Knox about how valuable letters from his friends in America are. He mentions the letters from Mrs. Knox and their daughter Lucy, as well as Thomas Flucker, Beaumez's stepson. Beaumez say, "though I am but an adoptive citizen of the...
GLC02437.07254
14 April 1799
Lucy Knox's sister, Mrs. Beaumez, writes Knox of her concerns for her sons. She is happy for Thomas Flucker's good behavior, but worried about Francis. She is considering sending them to England and expresses her wish that peace come to France and...
GLC02437.07257
31 October 1799
Mrs. Beaumez writes her niece Lucy Knox. She says her last letter were "dismal" because here "health and spirits were bad." Now they are well. She speaks of missing her children back in America, of what she hears from them, and of the little gifts...
GLC02437.07322
8 November 1799
[Contract]
This agreement says that "the subscriber expecting dayly to receive from Daniel Davis Esq. of Portland, an account of the sales of property in Falmouth hereby pledges himself as soon as he shall receive such account ...that he will transmit to Mrs...
GLC02437.07325
20 November 1799
Blagge, John, fl. 1783-1799
Blagge thanks Knox for writing to President Adams on his behalf. Blagge asks the Knoxes to remember in their prayers "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" whose daughter Antoinetta just that day died.
GLC02437.07328
8 December 1799
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Bradford tells Knox that "Mr. Wood has returned from Boston without the volume, which I mentioned to you I expected." He wants Knox to pass on to Knox's daughter Lucy that he will "be on the last of December." Bradford also says "I heard it mentioned...
GLC02437.07336
18 February 1800
Mrs. Beaumez writes to Knox about her sons Francis and Thomas and where their military orders might send them. She hoped they could be both sent to England, but she has heard that Thomas should be with the American convoy and Francis sent to India....
GLC02437.07370
3 March 1800
Brimmer, Martin, 1742-1804
Brimmer sends within a letter to Knox "described Tracts of Land...claimed by Mrs. Hannah Waterhouse, (widow of S. Waterhouse Esqr.) as sole heiress of her father Job Lewis-her situation in Life is such as calls for the assistance of all her friends."
GLC02437.07372
29 April 1800
Archbald, Anna, fl. 1800
Archbald tells Knox she is waiting for Mr. Peirce who said "he would discharge the note with pleasure if you had mention it."
GLC02437.07397
08 June 1800
[to Alden Bradford]
Knox tells Bradford that Knox's daughter just wrote Bradford a reply, seemingly to accept Bradford's invitation for her to stay with them. Knox says "I think it not improbable that my Daughter might incline to defer her visit until the Supreme Court...
GLC02437.07425
10 June 1800
Bradford writes Knox that when Knox's daughter is ready, Bradford will travel to Thomaston to accompany her to Wiscasset where he lives. Mentions "Mr. Forsyth's" plans to travel there as well. Bradford says "the court is the second Tuesday in July...
GLC02437.07427
18 June 1800
Bradford talks about Mr. Forsyth coming to see him and wishes for Knox to pass on the word Forsyth. Bradford says his wife would like to visit the Knoxes and asks if Knox's daughter will be visiting Bradford.
GLC02437.07429
2 March 1801
Expresses his displeasure with the American sea captains in the Calcutta ports. Notes their actions reflect poorly on all Americans and that Calcutta society does not distinguish traders from gentleman. Discusses in great length what life is like in...
GLC02437.07509
6 March 1801
Writes to her sister-in-law. Inquires after her god-daughter and the rest of Lucy Knox's family. Appears to express her disappointment in [Henry] Knox's silence regarding her children (likely Francis and Thomas Flucker). Comments on Knox's...
GLC02437.07510
20 October 1801
Brooks, Martin, fl. 1801
[Quit Claim]
Signed by Martin Brooks and George and Polly Ulmer who are likely witnesses. A sworn statement by Martin Brooks attesting that Caleb Brooks paid him $300 for a "grant Bargain" and the sell of over 85 acres of land in Ducktrap, Maine. There is also...
GLC02437.07640
29 September 1802
Mentions he sent Knox a horse that has only been ridden for two miles. Asks Knox to send him $50 either in gold or silver. Also discusses various people visiting them including Mrs. [Lucy] Knox.
GLC02437.07753
12 May 1796
Signature was clipped, but handwriting suggests the author is Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez, Knox's sister-in-law. Was unable to forward the power of attorney to Knox via Mr. [Christopher] Gore, who returned to Boston earlier than she expected....
GLC02437.06738
29 April 1796
Writes to express condolences at the deaths in Knox's family (likely Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham- see GLC02437.06724). Adds that his wife (Knox's sister-in-law Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) is so overcome with grief that she is presently...
GLC02437.06726
28 April 1797
to Francis Flucker
Expresses his happiness on receiving Francis's letter and encourages him in his studies. Writes that Francis's mother, Sarah Lyons, and his sister Harriet are doing well and describes the weather in India. Sends his love to his other step-son...
GLC02437.06956
30 April 1797
to Thomas Flucker
Encourages her son Thomas with his studies and to maintain a good character and habits throughout life.
GLC02437.06958
to Francis and Thomas Flucker
Expresses her happiness and support for both her sons in their studies.
GLC02437.06959
8 August 1797
Writes to Knox about his plans to start a business here in Calcutta, and notes that this idea was "formed with the concurrence of my Wise counsellor [sic] Mrs. B - " who is presumably his wife, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez. Continues on to discusses...
GLC02437.07013
21 August 1797
Expresses her disappointment and anxiety at not hearing from her sons.
GLC02437.07019
August 1797
Describes her health and life in Calcutta.
GLC02437.07026
circa July 8 1797
to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]
Writes to her niece, Lucy Flucker Knox, asking about her family, particularly her sisters Caroline and Julia, as well as her own sons.
GLC02437.07075
5 February 1798
Writes about a young man traveling to America on the ship carrying this letter and discusses her daughter Harriette's health as well as the rest of her family.
GLC02437.07085
20 April 1798
Writes to her sons, stating that she has not heard from them in a while and about the ships and news from the family.
GLC02437.07117
24 October 1812
Bentley, William, ?-1848
Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in...
GLC02437.08065
circa 1784-1820
Bond, F., fl. 1784-1820
Explains that a Miss Bond will be unable to keep her engagement with Mrs. Lucy Knox, but that Miss F. Bond is happy to accept Mrs. Knox's invitation.
GLC02437.08085
circa 1798
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Discusses how she has not heard from her sons in a while and since being apart from them for more than two years, feels like a stranger to them. Also discusses some business matters.
GLC02437.08224
31 March 1787
[Certificate for Catherine Gardiner]
"This is to certify that in the year one thousand seven hundred, and seventy five the subscriber received by order of the provincial Congress of Massachusetts Bay certain articles of household furniture then late the property of Henry Barnes Esq - of...
GLC02437.03507
25 June 1787
Canary, Dennis, fl. 1787
to William Knox
Asks William to write on his behalf to his brother, Henry Knox, for help with a land dispute. The tract of land in question is currently his but his ownership is being questioned by a widow, Mrs. Sarah Robinson, who argues her husband had some claim...
GLC02437.03591
19 November 1787
Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788
Discusses "Mrs. Flucker's Claim upon the British Government," and informs Knox that he most likely has all of the necessary documents to support the claim, but states that he is willing to help when he returns to New York City. Docketed by Knox,...
GLC02437.03706
24 March 1785
to George Washington
Requests a certificate from Washington for Winthrop Sargent, who Knox describes as "really clever and... an excellent artillery officer." Promises to procure limestone when the weather improves. Discusses Washington's refusal of a gift from the...
GLC02437.03118
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