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4 March 1805
Towle, Simon, fl. 1801-1805
to Henry Knox
Written from "Chester," which is likely in Maine, but may also be in New Hampshire. Writes about a tract of land he would like to purchase from Knox near Belfast, Maine.
GLC02437.07919
27 July 1805
Thorndike, Israel, 1755-1832
Writes that he has recently returned from a trip and was preoccupied with business, which prevented him from accepting Knox's invitation for a visit. Discusses financial matters, as well as a possible land purchase he will make from Knox.
GLC02437.07956
14 August 1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Israel Thorndike
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his...
GLC02437.07963
9 November 1805
Has recently received Knox's letter. Explains how he will provide payments on a financial note. Relates that a ship has recently arrived from the East Indies "under rather unpleasant circumstances," and he must attend to that business.
GLC02437.07980
circa 1784-1806
[Objections]
Lists his objections regarding land deals.
GLC02437.08154
circa 1776-1795
Temple, R., fl., 1756-1795
to William Knox
Asks Knox to dispatch a servant and mentions some financial business.
GLC02437.08175
30 September 1788
Thomas, Jesse, fl. 1788
Signed by Jesse Thomas, William Motte, and Wellington Gay. Informs Knox a Committee has been chosen and the inhabitants of "Madumcook" [Maduncook, Maine] met yesterday to settle the lands.
GLC02437.09198
21 August 1801
to Samuel Thatcher
Inquiring whether is it better "to bring the action in the right of" Lucy Knox or Henry Knox for the purposes of ejecting an intruder from the Waldo patent. Also explains how he and Lucy came to be in possession of the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09273
22 August 1801
to Waterman Thomas
Hopes Thomas can help him peaceably resolve hostilities and disagreements with settlers on and near the Waldo patent. Settlers living on or near his lands have become upset over issues of land ownership, and worries Knox might encroach on their...
GLC02437.09274
23 June 1803
Towne, Salem, 1746-1825
Informs Knox that he will soon be travelling to the Waldo Patent, as a representative of the government of Massachusetts, in order to examine the claims of the settlers living there.
GLC02437.09282
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