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6 May 1793
Knox, Berkley Sidney (fl. 1792-1800)
to Henry Knox
Duplicate of GLC02437.05888, refer to that record for a catalog description. The letter is from a distant relative in Jamaica seeking employment.
GLC02437.05889
6 December 1793
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de (fl. 1790-1796)
Says she placed an order for goods in Havre de Grace, France, but they were sent to Philadelphia instead of Boston. Asks Knox for a loan of $135 to cover this unexpected cost. Place written assumed from content.
GLC02437.05989
31 December 1793
Unknown
[Questions about the District of Maine]
List of 43 questions about Maine. They ask about population, farm land, climate, animals, types of crops, timber, and navigable waters. Wants to know what Maine can produce for the West Indies trade.
GLC02437.06014
15 March 1794
Farmer, S. (fl. 1794)
[Indentured service contract between Friederich Gottman and Henry Knox]
An indentured service contract between Friederich Gottman and Henry Knox. Gottman agrees to be Knox's servant for a term of five years and six months for his passage from Amsterdam. Upon completion of Gottman's term, Knox has agreed to give Gottman...
GLC02437.06063
22 June 1788
Swan, James (1754-1830)
Swan writes from Brighthelmstone, possibly Brighton, England. Remarks, "There is a coldness and indifference - so far distant from your Letters when I was at home, that chills my heart & forces a discharge, very involuntary of the warmth with which...
GLC02437.03911
20 May 1789
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Certificate for the Baron de Glasbeech]
Certifies that the Baron de Glasbeech served in the Southern Army. Provides information on his rank and the officers under whom he served. Notes that Glasbeech "distinguished himself by his bravery, particularly in the affair of the Cowpens under...
GLC02437.04208
25 June 1789
Resolve on the Petition of the Selectmen of Penobscot
Part of an address, directed toward Henry Knox, is visible on verso. Refers to a petition filed to the General Court by the Selectman of the towns of Penobscot, Sedgwick, and others, which asserts the rights and entitlements of each settler. Goes...
GLC02437.04256
13 November 1801
to unknown
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Authorizes a gentleman to hire men to erect dams, houses, and to chop wood. Notes the men's wages will be paid in land at the current market rate. Also mentions he would like various men...
GLC02437.07667
19 November 1801
[Committee for the Germans on west side of the "Medumack" River]
Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Docket states, "Committee for the Germans on West Side of the Medumack [Medomak] River [in Maine]. Appears to discuss land claims involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel Waldo, Waldo...
GLC02437.07675
Waldo, Samuel (1695-1759)
[Proclamation called by the Governor of Broad Bay]
Appears to be a of a proclamation by Samuel Waldo concerning the settlement of Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). A description of the land and vegetation is also provided. Title and date was taken from the docket. See the following GLC...
GLC02437.07676
to the committee of the Governor
Replies to the committee of the Governor concerning the German settlers on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). See the following GLC numbers for prior letters regarding the German settlers: GLC02437.07674, GLC02437.07675, and GLC02437...
GLC02437.07677
20 November 1801
to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions their prospects will greatly brighten due to the increase of settlers but they have hardly seen any money yet. Complains about their son (likely Henry Jackson Knox) never...
GLC02437.07679
1 December 1801
Rynier, John (1797-1802)
[The adjourned meeting of the old governors on the west side of the Medumack river]
Noted as a "true copy" and signed by John Rynier. Results from the committee's meeting concerning the German settlers in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The Committee voted to have the German proclamation translated into English and to...
GLC02437.07680
25 November 1801
[Town meeting]
Noted as a "true copy." Signed by John Rynier. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power...
GLC02437.07681
Signed by Thomas McGregor, the Town Clerk, as a witness. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave...
GLC02437.07682
27 November 1801
[Advertisement]
Noted as a copy on the docket. An advertisement sent out stating the subscriber (likely Henry Knox) has agreed with the settlers. States, "Emigrants from the States Westward, On principles promising them great prosperity and the establishment of...
GLC02437.07684
[Response to a meeting]
Knox's response to the meeting held by the Committee in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims in Waldoborough, Maine. Knox agrees to a portion of the settlers claims including the "old Germans." Describes in further detail his...
GLC02437.07686
14 December 1801
[to the Committee of old Germans]
Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.
GLC02437.07695
circa 1801
[List]
A list of settlers who have received bonds and given security. List includes settlers names, amount of acres, amount of bonds and notes, and the names of the townships. Title taken from the docket.
GLC02437.07703
27 January 1802
Avery, John (1739-1806)
[Resolve]
Signed by Edward H. Robbins (Speaker), David Cobb (President), and John Avery. Noted as a true copy. A resolve from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives regarding the petitioners in Hampden, Maine. The Legislature...
GLC02437.07710
15 March 1802
Beare, John (fl. 1802)
[Invitation]
An invitation to attend the Charitable Irish Society annual meeting. The invitation is partially printed; dates and signatures are written by hand.
GLC02437.07722
27 March 1802
Dutton, Samuel E. (fl. 1803-1805)
to John Gleason
Appears to be discussing land issues with the settlers in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Settlers may be trying to claim lots that Knox believes belongs to him. The right side of the letter is damaged causing minor text loss.
GLC02437.07724
25 February 1863
L. W. (fl. 1802)
to her brother
Writes about "Sally Rumfield" (Countess Sarah Thompson Rumford) to her brother. Mentions she has only seen Rumford a couple of times. Says Rumford moved to Germany with her father and returned as a countess but a poor one. Quotes a friend saying the...
GLC02437.07774
12 February 1803-18 February 1803
Jones, John Coffin (1750-1829)
[Massachusetts Congressional resolution]
Resolution in response to the petition of Gustavas Swan and other settlers in a region of Knox's Waldo patent lands. Allows the residents an extra year to pay for the lots of land on which they have settled, and outlines the terms of the arrangement...
GLC02437.07787
11 March 1805
Selfridge, Thomas (fl. 1805)
The authors, writing on behalf of the Charitable Irish Society, have found that Knox is a member of that institution. Write to inquire as to whether he would like to continue his membership. Also, they invite him to the "celebration of the...
GLC02437.07923
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