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1790
[List]
Lists the estimated cost of materials and work for the building of a powder magazine. Materials include lime, beams, rafters and bricks. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09962
circa 1790-1795
Hazard, Ebenezer, fl. 1790-1795
to Henry Knox
Hazard sends Knox "the charter of Georgia," and notes the details of a June 1773 land purchase from the Creeks and Cherokee. Signed by Hazard in the text. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.09964
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Address to the Senate]
Appears to be responding to questions previously posed to him about a treaty made with the chiefs in the Creek nation. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. See GLC02437.09452 for related documents.
GLC02437.09971
1781
Profile of a Shell for a French 8 Inch Howitzer.
Drawn diagram of a "Profile of a Shell for a French 8 Inch Howitzer." In manuscript below, Includes a scale, the calibration of the howitzer, and other measurements for the shell and gun. Date added later in pencil. Docketed in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.09977
circa 1775-1795
An explanation of the return
List of various military supplies, including copper hoops, muskets, bayonets, hangers, flint, and drum cords.
GLC02437.09979
1799
Appears to be something akin to a to-do list. Mentions having to choose a committee and gives details about the committee's duties. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09983
1782-1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[List of officers who have been granted a furlough]
Includes the names of officers granted a furlough, the authorizing officer, how many days it will last, if the solider has returned or not, and other information. Noted as a copy for officers.
GLC02437.09984
1793
[Agreement] [incomplete]
Discusses a land agreement between Madame de Leval, Mr. de La Roche and Henry Knox and William Duer, along with others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09986
13 May 1794
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Informs her sister in law Lucy Knox that she as arrived is currently settling down with her children. Goes on to discusses the educational opportunities for her children.
GLC02437.09987
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
[Discussion with the Senate]
Discusses a treaty and peace with the Creek Nation. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09994
1796
[Petition] [incomplete]
Petition regarding the Waldo patent and the rights of Captain Thomas Flucker's children to a portion of the patent.
GLC02437.09997
30 March 1796
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
[Book list and inventory]
Date inferred from a pencil note that states, "With letter of W Sargent 30 March 1796" (GLC02437.06682). Apparently continued from another page. Contains sections 3, 4, and 5, each referring to inventories of trunks or boxes. No. 3 is a book list...
GLC02437.10325
4 September 1797
["References made to Commissioners" relating to the Waldo Patent]
Includes a list of "referees" with their corresponding acreage and township.
GLC02437.10327
17 October 1798
[Sale of land by Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson]
Cosigned by Lincoln and Jackson. Countersigned by Samuel Cooper, Justice of the Peace, and Benjamin Weld as witnesses. Includes some Waldo Patent land and Brigadier's Island. Page four contains the following: 25 October 1798 signature of Samuel...
GLC02437.10328
27 August - 4 November 1798
[Recommendation of field officers for 3 Regiments of [the] Augmented Army]
Title from docket, which also notes, "2 regiments of provisional army and additional field officers 4 Nov 1798." Contains succinct character analyses of thirteen men, including Simon Elliot, Joseph Thomas, Isaac Winslow, and Caleb Gibbs, among...
GLC02437.10329
3 April 1799
[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, Benjamin Lincoln, and Benjamin Pickman]
Knox, Jackson, and Lincoln promise to pay Pickman twelve thousand dollars. Contains the terms of their obligation. Docketed 16 December 180[4]: "Cancelled."
GLC02437.10336
20 December 1779
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Two letters from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox]
In the first letter, written 20 December, Jackson relates that he and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn will meet Knox in Portland, Maine on 1 January 1800. In the second letter, written 22 December, Jackson reports that he forwarded a letter from Knox to...
GLC02437.10338
January 1800
[Mortgage from Knox to Henry Jackson]
Knox mortgages 50,000 acres of Waldo Patent land to Henry Jackson as security for the payment of "sundry notes of hand." Pertains to a financial matter concerning James and Hepzibah Swan, John Coffin Jones, and Joseph Russell.
GLC02437.10339
9 March 1802
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
[Henry Knox's seven-year appointment as Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County]
Signed by Massachusetts Governor, Caleb Strong. Signed by John Avery as Massachusetts Secretary of State.
GLC02437.10342
1 April 1802
Copy of a conveyance to Joseph Hall
Title from docket. Pertains to a mortgage payment and land. Signed by Knox. Contains a note written April 1802 at Boston signed by [William?] Sullivan, Justice of the Peace. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.10343
24 June 1802
Avery, John, 1739-1806
Copy of an Act to establish the Kennebeck and Penobscot Corporation
The corporation is also referred to as the "first Maine Turnpike Corporation." Contains the following copied signature of John C. Jones (Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives), David Cobb (President of the Massachusetts Senate), and...
GLC02437.10345
22 June 1804
[Appointment of Knox as Justice of the Peace in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]
Strong signs as Massachusetts Governor. Also signed by John Avery, Secretary of State. Verso contains a note dated 25 February 1805 signed by Lieutenant Governor Edward Robbins. Much of the text of this note, including part of Robbins's signature...
GLC02437.10348
4 October 1861
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Understands his wife's sorrow in his absence. He hopes that when he returns he can live a comfortable life with her. Professes his love for her and his desire to be with her. Notes that he sent her 20 dollars and that he will send more soon; if they...
GLC03523.13.019
14 October 1861
Wilkinson writes that he has sent his mother 30 dollars, but has yet to hear from her. He is also glad to hear that Amanda, his wife, is out of debt. Notes that his pay has increased to 20 dollars a month but it is a poor amount compared to the work...
GLC03523.13.020
17 October 1861
Notes that their camp has moved twice since he last wrote and they are now in Alexandria, Virginia. States that they are two miles from the river and are currently employed in building a fort. He writes that the enemy is only 12 miles away. He is...
GLC03523.13.021
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