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15 May 1787
Collings, Lydia, fl. 1787
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to do something about Mr. Flucker's note of hand in her favor as she is presently in need of funds.
GLC02437.03550
23 February 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Coudray
Relates that he has received dispatches from General [Josiah] Harmar. Notes that he cannot recommend Coudray directly to General Huntington for an appointment, "as such a recommendation would be considered as improper the appointments [being] solely...
GLC02437.03805
20 April 1788
to Sylvanus Bourne
Signed, "H.K." Replies to a letter from Bourne (GLC02437.10212). Writes, "... my future [prospects] of continuing in public employment are too uncertain for me to pledge myself specifically for any purpose whatever I can only say that if any [object...
GLC02437.03850
10 January 1789
to Mason Wheaton
Writes that the bearer, Captain Thomas Vose, has arranged with Knox to occupy and apparently rent farmland belonging to Knox. Asks Wheaton to deliver him to the territory at a time he and Vose can agree upon.
GLC02437.04082
18 August 1789
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Writes to Knox that he is concerned that a Mr. Keith is trying to get the marshalship of Massachusetts. Expresses confusion because he felt it likely that he would be appointed to that position. Bourne reaffirms his interest in the position, and...
GLC02437.04694
28 August 1790
Coleman, Samuel, fl. 1790-1800
Requests Knox forwards an enclosed letter (not included) to Robert Rogers, Secretary of the Society of Cincinnati of Rhode Island. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04702
28 April 1791
Duer, William, 1747-1799
William Duers receipt for stock of the United States 28th April 1791
Lists stocks received of Henry Knox on 26 April 1791 transferred to Messrs Le Roy and Bayard. Title from docket.
GLC02437.04930
2 June 1791
[Land purchase instructions for Henry Jackson and other agents]
Document is apparently written in Duer's hand and signed by both Knox and Duer. Docket is in Knox's hand. Document provides instructions to their agents for the purchase of a tract of land in Maine. Docket suggests General Henry Jackson was one of...
GLC02437.04970
[Principles of agreement between Henry Knox and William Duer and the state of Massachusetts]
Agreement of Knox and Duer to purchase lands in the District of Maine from the state of Massachusetts. Written in Duer's hand. The major stipulations include: an equal stake in the investment for both parties, a desire to pay only 12 cents per acre...
GLC02437.04971
25 July 1791
[Agreement to purchase one million acres of land in Maine]
Legal document written in William Duer's hand. Signed by Duer, Henry Knox, Royal Flint. Knox also signed for Henry Jackson. The document states the four parties to the agreement "agree with each other upon honor to be equally concerned in the...
GLC02437.05084
3 September 1791
[Legal document involving land agreement with William Duer and Henry Knox]
This document is in the hand of William Duer, but the last sentence on page 3 is written by Knox, who also signed it. States that Duer and Knox accede to the forming of a French colony on their land in Maine, probably in reference to Madame de la...
GLC02437.05141
17 December 1791
[Receipt]
Knox outlines monies Duer owes him for accommodations. Duer writes that he promises to repay the monies, and signs his name at the bottom.
GLC02437.05259
16 February 1792
[Notes on his accounts with William Duer]
Chronicles financial transactions between Henry Knox and William Duer from December 1791 to mid-February 1792. Information on page 2 indicates that a Francis Ingraham is willing to "take up Mr. Duer's note."
GLC02437.05322
20 March 1792
Duer, Catharine Alexander, fl. 1792
Catharine Alexander Duer, also known as Lady Kitty Duer, wife of William Duer, writes that she and her husband have sent the bearer, their old servant Henry, to Philadelphia so he could check on his petition to Congress. Hopes Knox will extend his...
GLC02437.05366
29 March 1792
to Catharine Alexander Duer
Marked "copy." Received her letter, and will try to help her servant Henry if possible. Largely illegible, but may be discussing the financial troubles of Mrs. Duer's husband, William Duer. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05384...
GLC02437.05386
10 May 1792
Money order to pay fifty dollars to a Peter Hasenfrats.
GLC02437.05455
7 June 1792
Harrison, Richard, 1750-1841
[Indenture between Henry Knox and William Duer]
An important land transaction of Knox's involving more than one million acres of land. Agreement of indenture between Henry Knox and William Duer. Signed by Richard Harrison and [Benjamin] Walker. Henry Knox signature has been crossed out.
GLC02437.05492
8 June 1792
[Obligation between Henry Knox, Samuel Ogden and William Duer]
Knox signs with his initials. Outlines a financial transaction between Knox, Ogden and Duer regarding their purchase of townships (in Maine).
GLC02437.05495
Copy of GLC02437.05495. Includes a note written and signed by William Duer authorizing delivery of "the deed within mentioned to Benjamin Walker in his own name." On page two, contains a note written and signed by Benjamin Walker authorizing...
GLC02437.05496
[Account between William Duer and Henry Knox]
Ledger outlines accounts between Duer and Knox from 1791-1792.
GLC02437.05498
June 1792
[Proposition for Henry Knox]
Duer signs in text as "Mr. Duer." Presents a proposal for Knox to relinquish to Duer "his Right in the Pre Emption of Two million acres of land made of the State of Massachusetts of by Henry Jackson and Royal Flint..." Discusses in detail seven...
GLC02437.05524
17-18 September 1792
[Copy of correspondence and documents]
Copies of correspondence related to Henry Knox's agreement with William Duer concerning land. Includes various legal documents from the Circuit Court in the Pennsylvania District of the Middle Circuit. Various witnesses and judges include Samuel...
GLC02437.05615
4 October 1792
Replies to Wheaton's request for money owed him by the late Mr. Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. States that while he would like to help Wheaton, he is only responsible for affairs under his control and refers him to someone in Boston.
GLC02437.05639
2 December 1792
to unknown
Discusses the purchase of land in Maine and the boundaries.
GLC02437.05720
21 December 1792
For Major [Henry] Jackson: Papers to be obtained from [William] Duer or Col. Walker.
Title taken from docket. Lists various contracts and agreements that Jackson or Walker is suppose to obtain from Duer; most dealing with land agreements.
GLC02437.05748
6 September 1794
Cobb, Thomas, fl. 1794
Informs Knox his business with Mr. [William?] Bingham is taking longer than expected. Notes a complication recording the deeds. Also mentions he will be leaving for Machias, Maine immediately but will complete Knox's business as soon as possible.
GLC02437.06195
3 September 1795
to the president and directors of the Boston branch of the Bank of the United States
Asks for a discount of an enclosed note (not included).
GLC02437.06512
11 October 1795
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Discusses Maine lands and describes the layout of the towns and roads.
GLC02437.06538
13 Ocotober 1795
Smith, James, 1713-1806
[Formal request]
Requests Henry Knox to send in a plan for a plantation and mentions submitting resolves to the office of the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.06540
7 December 1795
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
[Answers given to William Duer]
List of interrogation answers for William Duer's trial listed by date.
GLC02437.06577
17 June 1796
to Henry Jackson
Writes to ask Jackson, on Knox's behalf, to make lodging arrangements for Bingham and his traveling party, apparently to Boston. Reports that they will be making business arrangements in Boston, and briefly explains what they are.
GLC02437.06776
23 August 1796
Appleton, Nathaniel, 1731-1798
Signed by several members of the Standing Committee of the 20 Associates. Committee writes to ask Knox for a complete survey of the entirety of their territory. The committee explains the nature of the survey they want, the boundaries of what they...
GLC02437.06803
18 July 1797
Writes on behalf of 20 associates discussing a possible adjustment in the terms of settlement between Knox and settlers.
GLC02437.07004
12 December 1797
States that he doubts Alexander Baring will give Knox a postponement on his payments, especially if Knox cannot offer an extremely good security. Also discusses other financial matters.
GLC02437.07064
25 May 1798
Informs Knox that he was able to obtain a bank draft and that he would like Knox to deliver part of it for his bonds. Continues to discuss other financial business. Signature is clipped.
GLC02437.07133
28 November 1798
to [the Board of the United States Bank]
Expresses concern over his ability to pay back a loan and suggests mortgaging the house of his land agent George Ulmer as collateral.
GLC02437.07194
March 1800
to James Brown
Knox is upset that the Senate did not approve his son's promotion and asks Brown to have his son, Henry Jackson, serve as an acting Lieutenant with midshipman's pay. Letter is written on very fine tissue paper with very faded writing.
GLC02437.07381
circa 1789-1796
[Answers to Madame de Leval]
Lists questions that Madame de Leval has posed on the left side of the paper and William Duer's answers next to the respective questions. Discusses mainly contracts and payments.
GLC02437.08247
circa 1784-1799
[Agreement] [incomplete]
States the terms of an agreement between William Duer and Henry Knox relating to land purchases.
GLC02437.08249
13 May 1790
Receipt from Henry Knox for money for accommodation.
GLC02437.08632
29 July 1791
[Note]
Note of receipt of Henry Knox for two notes of $2,500 each.
GLC02437.08642
Promissory note to pay Henry Knox $1,000.
GLC02437.08648
13 February 1792
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Promissory note to pay Henry Knox $3,000.
GLC02437.08651
6 March 1759
to Samuel Waldo
Discusses financial business and inquires about the settling lands. Signed with an illegible signature.
GLC02437.08994
circa 1771-1774
Account of Sales at Grean leafs Auctions
List of account sales for Henry Knox. Includes paper, books, and a trunk. Title taken from docket. Circa date based on other similar documents in the collection.
GLC02437.09916
circa 1783
Kirby, Ephraim, ?-1804
[Testimony of Ephraim Kirby]
Testifies concerning the accusation against Lieutenant Wheaton for illegally turning over his command to Sergeant Pratt, a subordinate officer. States that Mr. Pratt, in "compliance with the Baron's [Steuben] wishes he would acknowledge that he...
GLC02437.10198
16 January 1790
Writes to request that Knox present some papers to the President on his behalf and apologizes for the inconvenience. Wishes to "remove any unfavorable impressions if such should have been made...as it contains my sincere sentiments." States in the...
GLC02437.10223
27 August 1791
[Statement concerning the Scioto Company in Ohio]
Discusses the problem with the Scotia company, the uncertainty of the emigrants who thought they had bought land, and the possibility of obtaining actual acreage versus merely a land option. Divided into eleven parts. Sewn binding.
GLC02437.10236
12 July 1794
to J. Bruce
Discusses vacating his house in preparation for moving back to Boston, Massachusetts. Goes on to write about his route. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10306
1 July 1792
[Contract]
Contract regarding the purchase of land by William Duer and Royal Flint from Samuel Philips, Leonard Jarvis and John Read. Authorizes the sale of the lands in Maine and grants Duer and Flint all of the rightful legal claims to it. Noted that Henrys...
GLC02437.10724
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