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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
1840/01/21
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
To: Solomon G. Haven
Abolition, William Henry Harrison, election of 1840: " The whole people seem to move spontaneously." With FF.
GLC07988
1854/06/29
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Affix seal to ratification of Gadsen purchase
Affix seal to ratification of Gadsen purchase (presently Arizona and New Mexico)
GLC07989
1840/06/28
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
To: Churchill C. Cambreleng
Election Predictions for 1840 and the Whigs: " Their hard cider will ... be converted into sour vinegar before the end of the dog days."
GLC07991
08 January 1788
To: Samuel Athawes
Declining to be exectutor of George W. Fairfax's estate following his death.
GLC08020
November 1796 ca.
Farewell Address
Farewell Address, printed in "Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Together with the messages..."
GLC08021
circa 27 May 1794
Meade, George, 1741-1808
[Drafts]
List of drafts Henry Knox has deposited with Samuel Hodgdson by date.
GLC02437.08674
circa 14 May 1795
[List]
List of notes by date that Henry Knox endorsed.
GLC02437.08683
6 September 1795
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
List of transactions between Henry Knox and Henry Jackson from 14 September 1794 to 4 September 1795.
GLC02437.10394
1915/06/23
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Oscar King Davis
"I am pretty well disgusted with our government ... in a democracy like ours people will always do well or ill largely in proportion to their leadership. If Lincoln had acted after the firing on Fort Sumter in the way that Wilson did about the...
GLC08003
10 January 1774
Rogers, Daniel, 1749-1803
Sends back a bible owned by Nathan Chase that Knox sent to Rogers by mistake. Requests the return of his bible, which Knox was binding for Rogers.
GLC02437.00117
21 January 1774
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Claims that he has no business relationship with Edes & Gill, and that he sent them none of the Keysey pills he sent to Knox. He leaves it to Knox "to take the proper methods of rendering them saleable." Orders books. States that he has placed an...
GLC02437.00120
21 February 1774 and 16 March 1774
Two letters on a single page. The first part is a copy of Longman's 21 February 1774 letter, which discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and Longman's confidence that Knox will remit payment. The second part indicates that he has...
GLC02437.00123
26 January 1821
Soule, William H., 1791-?
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses the politics of the postal service at length. Informs Hobart of several petitions being circulated to establish a second route serving Plympton, "when one will answer the purpose." Criticizes the republicans, and others in his town for...
GLC06313.04.102
11 June 1781
Rose, William, fl. 1781
to William Smallwood
Request for a recommendation to a "subaltine's appointment in the Maryland line." Informs Smallwood that he has served faithfully for two years, is well regarded by fellow officers, and hopes the General will recommend him for this promotion.
GLC06508.02
13 March 1782
Morris, Jonathan, 1754-1830
Captain Morris complains to General Smallwood about being at home, not in the field, for such a long period of time. States "Tis the greatest misfortune that can befall an Officer to be long out of Camp, his pay can in the manner we are paid off...
GLC06508.04
26 September 1782
Winnot, W., fl. 1782
Gives General Smallwood an "account of the present situation of the two armies in this [southern] quarter with their principal maneuvers since the capture of L'd Cornwallace." Provides a detailed description of activities by generals Nathanael...
GLC06508.08
19 February 1862
Williams, George M., fl. 1862
to his wife
He mentions that he was too tired the previous night and too busy the next morning (as at nine o'clock he had to report for duty) to be able to write her a letter. However he later writes that he has received her letter and that it serves as evidence...
GLC06582.05
2 March 1862
Attributing alternating cold and warm weather as the cause, he writes that he is suffering from a slight touch of rheumatism. He mentions meeting Uncle Jack who looked frozen (from the cold) and John. He supposes they got home safely. He describes...
GLC06582.08
4 November 1773
Sherburne, Henry, 1748-1824
Places an order for books, listing the titles at the bottom. Sherburne was a merchant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Titles include, "Bathcelor of Salamanca," "Anacreon," Dicky Gotham & Doll Clod," "Tristan Shandy," "Peregrine Pickle," "Collection...
GLC02437.00096
25 November 1773
Expresses desire for a new tea date, since he could not make the last one. Promises to settle his account.
GLC02437.00099
14 December 1773
Requests that Knox bind the book he has sent.
GLC02437.00103
17 December 1773
Whipple, Oliver, 1744-1813
Discusses activity in trying to settle a debt owed to Knox by Robert Fowle and Daniel Fowle. Mentions the possibility of holding "them to Bail at our next Court." Whipple was serving as Robert Fowle's lawyer, but a post script indicates that he is...
GLC02437.00105
21 December 1773
Bayley, Daniel, 1755-1799
Expresses regret that he cannot send the book that Knox requested since he has been out of paper, though he expects to get some soon. Bayley was a printer, publisher, and composer.
GLC02437.00108
January 3, 1774
Merrill, Hezekiah, 1752-1802
Requests that Knox forward a letter to London for him.
GLC02437.00112
9 January 1774
Inquires about the state of his book order, and the page missing from the Nautical Almanac for 1774, which he previously ordered (see GLC02437.00046 and GLC02437.00053). Reiterates that no one who uses the Nautical Almanac would purchase it with...
GLC02437.00115
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