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24 October 1795
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
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
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