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6 July 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Foster
Discusses Foster's debt (Foster had previously asked Knox for assistance with a petition to Congress related to his debt).
GLC02437.03929
24 July 1786
Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
to Henry Knox
Gardoqui writes, "A Lover of literature in our Spanish America desires me to send him such Books [as] are good & worth reading..." Seeks Knox's advice on what books to buy. Docket indicates that this letter was written 24 July 1786; a pencil note...
GLC02437.03946
23 August 1788
to Samuel Freeman
Hopes to examine details regarding the land that belonged to the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's late father-in-law.
GLC02437.03974
17 February 1789
Fuller, Jonathan, fl. 1789
Written from Woolwich, likely in Maine. Hired a Mr. Noah Miller to do some agricultural work for him on land in New Canaan, in Lincoln County, in 1780. However, Fuller was unable to continue the improvements, because British troops took possession...
GLC02437.04118
28 May 1789
Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824
Writes to ask Knox for help finding a government job, arguing that his current situation limits his ability to subsist on his pay. Specifically requests a military command, but would like a civil appointment until such time as troops need to be...
GLC02437.04223
25 June 1789
Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789
Writes to explain that he has prepared a wharf for ships to use (apparently in the Boston area) as well as a sizable storage area for goods, which he would like to sell or rent to the government if they think it might be useful to them. Lists...
GLC02437.04257
23 July 1789
Thanks him for his recent letter and for the apology Knox made in it for not writing sooner. Writes that he is unsure what position in the government he would like to apply for, and knows that Congress has not yet created all the positions they plan...
GLC02437.04301
28 July 1789
Gardner, Andrew, fl. 1789
Writes that he has just arrived from the West Indies, and asks if Knox might help him find a job as a store keeper or a keeper of a lighthouse. Explains some of his financial misfortunes.
GLC02437.04307
4 August 1789
to Andrew Gardner
Has received Gardner's recent letter (see GLC02437.04307). Does not know whether any new lighthouses will be set up, or whether there will be any vacancies for lighthouse-keepers. Writes that if, in the course of business, he is able to help...
GLC02437.04314
2 September 1789
Thanks Knox for the letters of recommendation he furnished for Gardoqui's son, who left this morning. Writes, "Pray what would you advise me to do in respect to an invitation I had to dine with the President tomorrow? For I see by the papers that he...
GLC02437.04349
1 October 1789
to Diego Gardoqui y Arriquibar
Thanks him for his letter and gift of Spanish cloth, which he will "wear with high satisfaction, as an evidence of your friendship." Wishes him health and happiness.
GLC02437.04374
ardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
Sends Knox his compliments and a gift in thanks for the kindness and friendship Knox bestowed on him during his stay in the United States.
GLC02437.04375
2 March 1790
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Asks Knox about what is due to an officer in Colonel Henry Jackson's regiment, Samuel Rogers, who was killed in the Battle of Yorktown, which Gerry calls "the seige of Cornwallis."
GLC02437.04524
4 September 1790
Informs Knox of his travel plans and about adding subscribers to "Mrs. Warrens poems." Page two includes notes written in Knox's hand regarding what appears to be cargo on a vessel. Also includes calculations in an unknown hand.
GLC02437.04717
1 February 1790
Writes that he assumes Knox has heard about Gardoqui's recent appointment at Finance Minister in Spain. Introduces the "bearer Mr. Joseph Jaudenes" and his nephew Joseph Santayana, "both having Commissions from His Majesty." Signs as "James...
GLC02437.04845
10 June 1791
Written by Massachusetts Congressman Gerry to Secretary of War Knox. Says he requested 26 shares in the Bank of the United States from Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Cox. Enclosed a $650 bank note "to make the first specie payment." Asks...
GLC02437.04983
20 August 1791
Gardiner, John, fl. 1791-1792
Mentions that the mechanic Joseph Pope, who invented the orrery purchased by the legislature for Harvard, "brought with him on his return from England, a great Variety of Drawings of many of the most useful and late invented machines, mills, &c...
GLC02437.05129
7 July 1792
Sends Knox a bit of writing which he has recently published. States that their mutual friend Samuel Breck also intended to send Knox a copy of the publication, but Gardiner offered to send it instead. Discusses sending copies to various people, as...
GLC02437.05527
5 September 1792
to John Gardiner
Knox has observed that some of the public is suspicious of whether the theatre can contribute to the "good of the community." Supports Gardiner's defense of the theatre, writing that "the theatre may exude and confirm the most elevated and pure love...
GLC02437.05598
4 May 1796
Fraser, Thomas, fl. 1796-1798
Writes to let Knox know that upon his arrival in London, he tried to locate Mrs. Urquhart but was unable to. Thinks she might be in Jersey; does not, in fact, think she has left her husband. Comments on her situation, and the difficulty one might...
GLC02437.06729
9 September 1796
Francis, Tench, 1730-1800
Written from "Montpelier," which may refer either to the city in Vermont or to Knox's estate in Maine. Francis, as "Purveyor of the War Department of the United States," discusses acquiring and shipping to Knox a variety of apparently nautical goods...
GLC02437.06813
13 September 1796
to Tench Francis
Discusses acquiring and shipping spars for a frigate, per Francis's previous letter (see GLC02437.06813).
GLC02437.06816
20 September 1796
Writes to Francis regarding the shipment of spars on a schooner called the Columbia, which will sail within for or five days from Thomaston to deliver them to Boston.
GLC02437.06820
3 October 1796
Discusses ordering and transporting spars by boat. "Free" handwritten and stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.06834
17 October 1796
Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Agrees to provide Francis with shipbuilding supplies, "for the interest of the public." Discusses the logistics of this...
GLC02437.06844
5 November 1796
Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Unsigned, but content and a portion of the handwriting suggest the author is Henry Knox. Discusses a business deal in which Knox is trying to provide Francis with shipbuilding materials...
GLC02437.06865
19 December 1796
Discusses the possibility of purchasing articles from Knox to be shipped abroad.
GLC02437.06883
19 June 1798
Forwards Knox a bill as he is going away.
GLC02437.07150
21 June 1798
to Thomas Fraser
Discusses a receipt. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.07151
28 August 1799
Geoffrey, Nicholas, fl. 1798-1799
Geoffrey tells Knox that his nephew Francis Flucker owes Geoffrey a small balance from credit Francis secured from him in 1798. Geoffrey produces a copy of the letter Francis wrote him on 6 November 1798 requesting the loan.
GLC02437.07304
23 October 1801
to Moses Gale and/or Moses Higgins
Discusses the production of his limestone. Notes a shipment was returned due to suspicions of the lime being bad. Mentions the reputation of the lime is his greatest concern and requests Gale destroy it. Provides instructions on how to properly...
GLC02437.07642
7 March 1802
Gabrial, Alexis, fl. 1802
Informs Knox he is leaving for Baltimore, Maryland tomorrow. Says he would be happy to be of service to Knox and speaks highly of Mrs. Lucy Knox and their daughter Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.07721
27 February 1805
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831
to John Avery
Recommends Caleb Graffam for the office of Sheriff. Also mentions that his son, Samuel Deane Freeman, would like to live in Oxford county if he can find employment, so he recommends him for the post of Register of Probate. Provides a biography of...
GLC02437.07918
circa 1790
Discusses the payment of a debt. The "draft inclosed" is likely GLC02437.04526.
GLC02437.08109
circa 1788-1798
Mentions the Marquis de Santa Cruz and the Duque de Almodovar and states that a Mr. Carmichael has probably written to the firm Messrs. Holten & Gerry. Per the closing line, "from Don Diego de gardoqui."
GLC02437.08125
2 March 1789
to William Frost
Requesting "an abstract of conveyance reflecting" the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land that belonged to his wife's grandfather. This abstract should contain all transactions relating to the property. Frost was the "Register of deeds for the...
GLC02437.09218
26 March 1789
Frost, William, 1747-1827
Says he will soon respond to Knox's request for information regarding the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.
GLC02437.09219
31 October 1789
to Henry Jackson
Long statement listing the properties belonging to the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father in law. Notes lands belonging to Flucker, lands sold off, debts, and other transactions affecting the value of his estate. Pages are bound together with...
GLC02437.09230
4 August 1806
Requesting papers pertaining to the life of Samuel Waldo, his correspondence, and the ownership of the Waldo patent. Requesting these documents from the "Register of deeds for the county of York."
GLC02437.09285
25 August 1806
Explaining why he has not yet sent documents Knox has requested. States it is because there is so much copying work to be done before the documents can be shipped, that it has taken some time. The third page appears to be a postscript, as discusses...
GLC02437.09286
15 February 1783
to Horatio Gates
Relates a recent adventure in which he was apparently traveling over a frozen waterway to meet a military board that included Gates. On the way, the ice under his party broke, but through a fortunate turn of events they remained safe. Knox and...
GLC02437.10093
1735/05/23
Thomas, fl. 1735
Bill of sale of a brigantine to Jonathan Clark
GLC03107.04734
1735/05/26
Talcott, J., fl. 1735
Order for a survey of a plot of land
The document orders the survey of a plot of land granted to John Bissell.
GLC03107.04735
[1739/05/26]
Storke, Sam, fl. 1739
to [?] re: shipping and mercantile services [fragment]
GLC03107.04736
1742/01/21
Seymour, Richard, fl. 1742
Sale of land to Isaac Sheldon and Timothy Seymour
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.04737
1747/09/17
Douglass, Benajah, fl. 1747-1752
Bond with Joseph Fennour
GLC03107.04738
1748/05/17
Deed of land to Asa Douglass
GLC03107.04739
1748/06/23
Promise to repay a debt to Daniel Tracy
GLC03107.04740
GLC03107.04741
1750/07/18
GLC03107.04742
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