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18 May 1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Elisha Sumner
Largely illegible. Discusses financial arrangements between Knox, Sumner, and the firm of Wales & Beale, particularly regarding Knox's shipping business.
GLC02437.07934
6 August 1805
Storer, Seth, fl. 1805
to Henry Knox
Discusses a variety of financial matters as well as issues related to Knox's lime trade. Mentions dealings with Nathaniel Silsbee.
GLC02437.07960
8 May 1806
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
Writes that John W. Hulbert has sent a memorial to him that he says will be highly interesting to the people of Berkshire. Forwards it to Knox so that Knox may send it along to the Governor.
GLC02437.08024
25 August 1806
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
Discusses the possibility of Strong being a candidate for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, even though he did not expect to run again. Mentions his electability in Maine, and references General [David] Cobb. Sends his regards to Knox's...
GLC02437.08038
27 December 1805
to William Sullivan
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses a land agreement involving M. T. Winthrop. Notes Winthrop returned the land according to a clause in the agreement. Mentions the legalities of the case and suggests postponing...
GLC02437.09877
16 May 1801
to Jacob Sheafe
Informs Sheafe he is unable to reimburse him the money that Sheafe lent to his "expensive son" (likely Henry Jackson Knox) at this time.
GLC02437.07531
31 August 1801
to Benjamin Shute
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Requests Shute informs the people that Knox will remain in Thomaston, Maine until the first of August to provide the settlers with their deeds. A portion of the letter, including Knox's...
GLC02437.07601
25 October 1801
Discusses a debt owed by Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Says Mrs. [Lucy] Knox will repay their son's debt and apologizes for taking so long to repay it.
GLC02437.07644
12 March 1803
Silsbee, Nathaniel, 1773-1850
Writes that since seeing Knox the other day, he felt compelled to address Knox about a financial obligation of Knox's to a Captain Stoner. Declares that Stoner can wait no longer to receive payment.
GLC02437.07791
2 November 1801
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Discusses the lime business, says he believes there is a need for lime in his town. Goes on to further discuss aspects of the lime business. Believes it would be to Knox's advantage to visit them where they could discuss the business further.
GLC02437.07654
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