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7 July 1795
Steele, Robert, fl. 1795
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.
GLC02437.06460
10 July 1795
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.
GLC02437.06465
30 July 1795
Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"
GLC02437.06478
19 September 1795
Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.
GLC02437.06526
2 October 1795
Wants to set up some kind of system in order to deal with the disposal of the land they own in Maine. Would like to have someone in England that they trust to help promote the sale of the land.
GLC02437.06532
24 October 1795
Expresses his satisfaction with the duc de Liancourt's tour of the country and his wish that Knox will make his visit sooner than planned.
GLC02437.06548
27 October 1795
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
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
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