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15 March 1802
Beare, John (fl. 1802)
[Invitation]
An invitation to attend the Charitable Irish Society annual meeting. The invitation is partially printed; dates and signatures are written by hand.
GLC02437.07722
27 March 1802
Dutton, Samuel E. (fl. 1803-1805)
to John Gleason
Appears to be discussing land issues with the settlers in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Settlers may be trying to claim lots that Knox believes belongs to him. The right side of the letter is damaged causing minor text loss.
GLC02437.07724
25 February 1863
L. W. (fl. 1802)
to her brother
Writes about "Sally Rumfield" (Countess Sarah Thompson Rumford) to her brother. Mentions she has only seen Rumford a couple of times. Says Rumford moved to Germany with her father and returned as a countess but a poor one. Quotes a friend saying the...
GLC02437.07774
12 February 1803-18 February 1803
Jones, John Coffin (1750-1829)
[Massachusetts Congressional resolution]
Resolution in response to the petition of Gustavas Swan and other settlers in a region of Knox's Waldo patent lands. Allows the residents an extra year to pay for the lots of land on which they have settled, and outlines the terms of the arrangement...
GLC02437.07787
11 March 1805
Selfridge, Thomas (fl. 1805)
to Henry Knox
The authors, writing on behalf of the Charitable Irish Society, have found that Knox is a member of that institution. Write to inquire as to whether he would like to continue his membership. Also, they invite him to the "celebration of the...
GLC02437.07923
25 July 1805
Scales, William (fl. 1805)
Writes that he did not pick a side during the war, and was against the war entirely. Now regrets that he is being made to suffer the repercussions of a war he did not support. Discusses importing clergy members from Britain, as well as belief in...
GLC02437.07955
circa 1750-1820
Unknown
[Inhabitants of Thomaston, Maine]
Lists the names of the inhabitants of the eastern district of Thomaston.
GLC02437.08102
circa 1790-1806
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Minutes of a counter petition] [incomplete]
Discusses settlers.
GLC02437.08131
29 October 1783
[Certificate for Major Stephen Rochefontaine]
Certifies Major Stephen Rochefontaine as a member of the Corps of Engineers. Noted as a copy on the docket.
GLC02437.02721
30 October 1783
Rochefontaine, Stephen (1755-1814)
[Recommendation]
Recommends two men to General Henry Knox as they still have several more months of service left. Signed by Rochefontaine as Major of Engineers, bearing an approval countersignature of Villefranche, Lt. Col. of Engineers.
GLC02437.02729
1 October 1783
Brown, Zephaniah (1739-1810)
[Provision return]
Return of provisions for Baron von Steuben's steward. Lists items such as soap, salt and vinegar. Date from docket. Includes a note of receipt on the verso signed by Sergeant Samuel Cranston.
GLC02437.02731
28 August 1794
[Persons in Prospect township]
Minutes taken on August 28, 1794. Lists the members in the town of Prospect, Maine and possibly the number of acres owned by each of them. Discusses further land deals. Also mentions agreements made with the people of Prospect township in 1788 and...
GLC02437.06185
13 September 1794
Malcom, James (fl. 1794-1806)
[Agreement to mark and number lots in a township]
An agreement made be James Malcom to Henry Knox to mark and number lots in [illegible] Cook township. Also agrees to note the soil, timber, any mountains and streams, or any other "remarkable" features. Agrees to begin the work in the fall or early...
GLC02437.06203
6 October 1794
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
Discusses a situation involving a captain's pay. Comments he will need instructions from the Treasury or the War Department to be the captain's paymaster. Speaks of another gentleman who has recently moved to Boston, Massachusetts from England....
GLC02437.06220
10 April 1795
[Note of introduction]
Note of introduction for a Mr. René Pillet from France.
GLC02437.06384
[List]
Lists the names of the inhabitants of the people in the St. Georges Plantation and the amount of land they each possess.
GLC02437.08138
circa July 1786
[Speech of a Chief of the Chipewas]
Discusses finding a way to live peaceably with the settlers. States that they are very poor and asks for clothing, guns, and liquor. Copy, written in the hand of Robert Pemberton, War Department Secretary.
GLC02437.08166
circa 1793
Randolph, Edmund (1753-1813)
[Recommendations submitted to the Commissioners regarding the U.S. relations with the Six Nations]
An outline of conduct during the treaty with the Six Nations as recommended by the Commissioners. Promotes and establishes a peaceful relationship between the settlers and Indians. Date previously inferred in pencil.
GLC02437.08196
circa 1787-1806
[Thoughts on settlers and related business.]
Discusses an issue regarding what appears to be the possession of mules and also business regarding settlers. Mentions the Plymouth Patent.
GLC02437.08220
circa 1784-1794
Flucker, Sarah Lyons (fl. 1784-1794)
to Lucy Knox
Discusses the process of moving and making sure personal belongings arrive safely.
GLC02437.08225
circa 1789-1796
[Sketch] [incomplete]
Lists items related to the sale of land to Madame de Leval. Includes surveys, roads and payments. Docket written in Henry Knox's hand.
GLC02437.08248
circa 1784-1806
[List of settlers]
Lists of settlers "in the Plantation Knox" and "in the Plantation Lincoln."
GLC02437.08473
5 March 1802-31 March 1804
Green, Richard (fl. 1802)
[Note]
Note regarding the examination of the claims of settlers for land. Noted as written at "Salem Towne." Includes a note of receipt signed Boston, 31 March 1804 by Richard Green.
GLC02437.08822
8 July 1735
Waldo, Samuel (1695-1759)
[Patent]
Discusses the settling of various pieces of property.
GLC02437.08869
13 May 1738
Gregg, Thomas (1703-1748)
Untitled
Agreements with a several people regarding land settlements.
GLC02437.08870
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