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28 August 1802
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox the court has risen without making a judgment in the case of Homer.
GLC02437.07748
26 January 1803
Storer, George, fl. 1803-1806
Writes that when he last saw Knox, he mentioned that he would need to repay the Massachusetts Bank one thousand dollars at the beginning of January, and Knox said he would help. Has not heard from Knox at all, and is in serious need of help with the...
GLC02437.07782
3 February 1803
Sullivan, John L., fl. 1803
Asks Knox about a parcel of land that forms a portion of the Waldo patent. Claims his employer (who is unnamed) has a right to the land, and asks Knox a variety of questions about the land, such as its location and who its proprietors are.
GLC02437.07786
25 March 1803
Writes that there is only one vessel preparing to sail for England in the next few days, and that he would like to send some information via this vessel about the land of the ten proprietors. Would like information about the ship that is about to...
GLC02437.07792
28 August 1803
Taitt, D., fl. 1803
Written from "Cape Briton," possibly Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia, Canada. Declares that several years ago, he contacted Knox to find out about the fate of a boy left under Knox's care by the late Mr. Alexander McGillivray. As he did not hear back...
GLC02437.07816
11 October 1803
Writes that he is unsure whether judgment will be rendered in a case for or against Knox, or whether judgment will be postponed. Believes that if judgment is rendered against Knox, the judgment will not be executed before 15 December. Promises to...
GLC02437.07830
30 July 1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Elisha Sumner
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial and business transactions, including his shipment to Sumner of casks of lime.
GLC02437.07873
1 August 1804
Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805
Received Knox's letter via Captain [Edward] Kelleran. Discusses complaints that Knox's lime is of poor quality.
GLC02437.07875
20 August 1804
Writes that the bearer of the letter is one of four coopers he has engaged for Knox. Believes they are good men who will do a good job.
GLC02437.07876
10 September 1804
Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804
to unknown
No addressee is listed, but based on previous letters, may be written to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Writes a lengthy letter about her life in Paris. Talks about the luxuries of the city, as well as the wealth...
GLC02437.07877
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