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20 April 1798
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Francis and Thomas Flucker
Writes to her sons, stating that she has not heard from them in a while and about the ships and news from the family.
GLC02437.07117
24 April 1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Alexander Baring
Discusses a debt and the possibility of extending the time in which he has to pay it back. Writing is very faded and water damaged, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.07119
27 April 1798
Bailie, William, fl. 1798
to Henry Knox
Discusses Knox's brother William's finances.
GLC02437.07121
13 May 1798
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring, especially since Baring will be leaving the country soon. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.
GLC02437.07127
circa 29 August 1790
[draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]
This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the...
GLC02437.08216
16 December 1805
to John Quincy Adams
Docket indicates the addressee is "J Q Adams," as Secretary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Writes in response to the academy's electing him a member; accepts the honor with gratitude.
GLC02437.07990
13 January 1806
to Samuel Breck
Marked as a copy. Writes a kind letter to his old friend Breck about keeping in touch as time passes. Also writes to reintroduce Breck to a Mr. Thomas Payson. He and Lucy Knox send their love to Breck and his family.
GLC02437.07998
14 January 1806
Baylies & Howard, fl. 1806
to Henry Jackson Knox
The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to inform Henry Jackson Knox of their receipt of a lime shipment, which leaves a balance due to him in his account of $366.91. Report they will draw on their debtors for the money and will use part of it to pay a...
GLC02437.07999
5 February 1806
Young, Stephen, fl. 1806
[Petition for Justice of Peace in Canaan]
Petition to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the part of Lincolnville formerly called Canaan. Recommend Jonathan Fletcher for the position. Addressed to the Governor [of Massachusetts] and his council. Signed by 19 citizens, including Stephen Young...
GLC02437.08004
12 March 1806
The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to discuss financial matters with Henry Jackson Knox. Also include detailed ledger of financial exchanges.
GLC02437.08013
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