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14 Novemer 1799
Houston, Robert, 1765-1824
[Account]
Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Robert Houston regarding land surveys, contracts and other related business.
GLC02437.08760
December 1, 1798
[Bond agreements related to Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln]
Contains financial agreements dated 22 August, 17 October, and 1 December 1798. Related to bonds and mortgages pertaining to Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln.
GLC02437.10330
22 October 1798 - 15 October 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Statements related to Knox's inability to pay financial notes]
Knox had hoped to absorb unpaid notes with the sale of Waldo Patent land and finds himself in a financial predicament, noting that his wishes were not "realized owing principly [sic] to the circumstances of the European War..." Admits that he had to...
GLC02437.10333
August 1798
[Land deed to Jonathan Pendleton]
Partially printed document attesting that Knox sold land withing the Waldo patent to Pendleton for two dollars an acre. The amount of land has been left blank however. Docketed in pencil.
GLC02437.10648
9 April 1865
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Ulysses S. Grant
In regard to his forthcoming surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, Lee writes requests "a suspension of hostilities pending the discussion of the terms of surrender." A endorsement by General Edward O.C Ord appears on the lower fold, made at...
GLC07967
1865/07/30
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
to his sister
Details Archer's life from his departure from London bound for Bermuda on June 13, 1864 to his return from Florida through the blockade on March 23, 1865. "...[I] made every narrow escape from, starving to death, and being eaten up by alligators..."...
GLC01896.079
04 April 1784
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To: Benjamin Lincoln.
Inserting advertisement into a Gazette of Lincoln's choosing seeking tenants for his western lands.
GLC08019
25 May 1795
[Note]
A financial note for the sum of $1500.00 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.
GLC02437.08691
20 October 1795
[Financial note]
Promises to pay Benjamin Lincoln $120 on demand with interest.
GLC02437.08698
circa 1806
Account of various items for Sarah Lyons Flucker paid by the late Henry Knox. Items listed by date.
GLC02437.08727
circa 1785-1806
to unknown
Noted as a copy. Discusses Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez's children's hereditary rights to the Waldo patent. Provides a thorough background on the late Mrs. Hannah Flucker's estate and her will. Mrs. [Lucy] Knox is mentioned as the rightful heir to...
GLC02437.09879
4 February 1795
[Statement related to the Waldo or Muscongus Patent]
Knox presents an argument to Congress for his share of the patent by relating its history and present state (according to him). Attests that the Patent was granted in 1629 extending "thirty miles square on each side of Penobscot river." Discusses...
GLC02437.10322
circa 25 July 1797
List of transactions between John Jones and Henry Knox by date from 1 June to 25 July 1797.
GLC02437.10398
15 June 1795
Noted as a copy. An account of Henry Knox's with Samuel Hodgdon from May 1795 to June 1795. Lists amounts paid to George Meade.
GLC02437.10623
1885/12/08
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
Draft of one of the opening sections of first State of the Union address.
Draft of one of the opening sections of first State of the Union address. With collateral G.L. Rives Als fowarding draft to his sister, stating " the rest of the draft wad torn up, - so this is all there is of it."
GLC07999
4 August 1772
Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774
to Henry Knox
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00014
5 October 1772
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Informs Knox that the magazines sent are the same as in August, except that "The Grand Imperial" has been dropped because it will no longer be published. Post script confirms inclusion of "usual packet for Mr. Bowes." Longman was a London...
GLC02437.00018
10 January 1773
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
Requests books from Knox and informs him to send the bill to Dr. Sheppard.
GLC02437.00021
20 January 1773
Goodwin, Samuel, fl. 1751-1773
Asks Knox to engage in a trade deal with "a Gentleman in Boston" who Goodwin has arranged to sell bibles for.
GLC02437.00025
1 February 1773
Sparhawk, John, 1743-1787
Asks Knox to send him French grammar books and French bibles. Sparhawk later became the Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
GLC02437.00028
4 February 1773
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Informs Knox that he received his last order of books and places a new one.
GLC02437.00030
15 February 1773
Haven, Jason, 1733-1803
Book order for "6 of Baxter's Call." Haven was the pastor of the First Church in Dedham.
GLC02437.00033
circa 1770-1775
Granton, V., fl. 1770-1775
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to John Tarbell]
Describes location and price of 100 acres of land along the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Tarbell by Granton. The land was formerly claimed by Hezekiah Lartell.
GLC02437.00035
8 March 1773
Hopkins, David, fl. 1773
Order for stationary supplies for Daniel Hopkins in Salem, Massachusetts. Placed by David Hopkins.
GLC02437.00038
9 March 1773
Oliver, Andrew, 1731-1799
Places a book order for the "six Vol's of Doddridge on the New Testament." Requests that it be sent to the Reverend Asa Dunbar. Oliver was one of the founders of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Philosophical...
GLC02437.00041
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