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16 June 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Stephen Bruce
Informs Bruce he is thinking about an unspecified subject. Also mentions a remedy for some illness being found in Boston. Lists three people or positions on docket leaf.
GLC02437.06120
2 July 1794
to Francois Jean Chastellux
Discusses the changes made to the Society of the Cincinnati and whether Chastellux approves of the alterations made to the Society. Mentions he hopes to approve Chastellux 's idea of reconciling the glory of the army with the society of the citizens...
GLC02437.06131
3 July 1794
Society of the Cincinnati, 1783-?
[Minutes from the Society of the Cincinnati]
Extract from the minutes of the Society of the Cincinnati on July 3, 1794. "The Treasurer reported that the Diplomas ordered to be procured by Messieurs Boudinot and Dayton were printed, but the President general had not signed them - Ordered that...
GLC02437.06132
27 July 1794
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...
GLC02437.06153
2 August 1794
Requests Knox to bring his (Bingham's) "Business" to the Council today. Mentions the United States will assume the suit and provide security.
GLC02437.06158
6 August 1794
Blagge, John, fl. 1783-1799
Expresses his disappointment over Knox's infrequent visits to the area. Discusses a gentleman who will be sailing and mentions a packet that was unable to sail. Also notes they will have three more packets in two days. Reports the passages Knox...
GLC02437.06159
9 August 1794
Expresses his concern and suspicions over the person considered for the constructor position. Mentions needing a man of professional abilities and temperance in living for the position. Recommends a foreman name Cheesemon for the appointment.
GLC02437.06161
29 August 1794
Griffin, William, fl. 1794
[Deed on Brigadiers Island]
A deed of sale for Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island) in the Bay of Penobscot in present-day Maine. The deed is from William Griffin, Nathan Griffin, William Staples, Alexander Young, Jotham Staples, and Thomas Pendleton to Henry Knox....
GLC02437.06188
2 September 1794
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
to unknown
An estimate of labor and materials needed to complete the frame of a house on Brigadiers Island, Maine (present day Sears Island).
GLC02437.06192
8 September 1794
Barrett, Amos, fl. 1794
[Agreement for survey work]
An agreement made by Amos Barrett and James Malcom regarding survey work for Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. The agreement states which areas will be explored and surveyed to determine the placement of a 100 foot road. The road will run from the...
GLC02437.06197
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