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15 September 1795
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
to Henry Knox
Apologizes for missing his letter and agrees to help Knox in any way that he can, but states that he is often busy with his own business.
GLC02437.06523
24 December 1795
Expresses his disappointment on not being able to see Knox. Writes that he is preparing something for Christmas, together with other friends.
GLC02437.06582
23 March 1796
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to "unexpected embarrassments" they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.
GLC02437.06673
28 March 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Abijah Hammond
No addressee listed, but previous research lists the addressee as "Abijah Hammond at New York." This information was added later in pencil. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Mentions previous correspondence with Hammond...
GLC02437.06678
6 April 1796
Refers to recent correspondence from Knox, and declares that it would be impossible for either him or Colonel [William Stephens] Smith to put into effect the accommodation Knox proposes. Adds that Colonel Smith is embarrassed by his situation but...
GLC02437.06695
11 April 1796
Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond...
GLC02437.06700
22 April 1796
Writes to enclose a letter to Knox that he had to update based on new information from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith (not present). Discusses several key political matters, such as a resolution suggested to Congress that is causing alarm in New...
GLC02437.06715
24 May 1796
to Timothy Pickering and George Hammond
Contains several letters. The first letter, to Mr. Pickering, is about Mr. [likely Christopher] Gore, who has delivered Pickering the letter. Gore has been appointed Commissioner of a body negotiating with Great Britain for captured Americans on...
GLC02437.06750
29 May 1796
Mentions that since Knox's last letter, he has been very sick and therefore unable to conduct business. Reminds Knox that in a previous letter, he enclosed a statement from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith. Apparently sends condolences to Knox and...
GLC02437.06753
21 June 1796
Apologizes for not writing sooner to thank Knox for his last letter. Reports that the only statement he received from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith he has sent along to Knox. Smith is out of town at present but will get another copy when he...
GLC02437.06778
26 December 1799
Gray, Edward, fl. 1799-1800
Gray renews his request that Knox "send to Mr. Jos. Peirce yr Deed to Mrs. Waldo who has been long anxiously waiting."
GLC02437.07346
12 May 1800
Gray tells Knox, "On application to General Lincoln, he informs me that Mrs. Knox is Proprietor in her own right of one fifth of the land you conveyed to Mrs. Waldo." Gray has enclosed "a deed...to be executed by Mrs. Knox and yourself and...
GLC02437.07407
17 November 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Signed by Abner Milliken and George Ulmer as Justice of the Peace. A sworn deposition by Abner Milliken swearing he heard Everton say the lot which Levi Gay resides on was signed over by Everton to Knox in 1798.
GLC02437.07672
17 May 1803
Hamlin, Perez, fl. 1803
Writes to ask Knox if he can purchase a specific tract of land in Maine, and asks what price Knox would charge.
GLC02437.07800
23 November 1804
to [Wales] & Beals
Signature clipped; handwriting and content suggest the author is Henry Knox. Writing to the merchant firm of [Wales] & Beale, Knox confirms that a shipment destined for his son, Henry Jackson Knox, and his son-in-law, E[benezer] Thatcher, has safely...
GLC02437.07895
31 December 1805
Hall, Bradshaw, fl. 1805
Signed by B. Hall of Castine, Maine, likely Bradshaw Hall, the Register of Deeds for that town. Writes that he has received Knox's packet of deeds and will send them back by mail by the next post. Asks several questions regarding Knox's other...
GLC02437.07992
6 January 1806
Returns to Knox several deeds Knox sent him, as well as the certificates Knox requested. Explains in detail the contents of the packet of enclosures.
GLC02437.07993
16 October 1806
to Captain Hall
Asks Captain Hall to inquire, in the various parts of Virginia he plans to visit, whether he can set up contracts for the sale of Knox's lime. Suggests possible prices for which the lime could be sold.
GLC02437.08045
20 October 1782
to John Hancock
Knox writes to Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. Informs Hancock that Captain [Dewman?] was injured in the Battle of Germantown and is unfit for further service. Uses [Dewman's] case to encourage Hancock's support of a state law which would pay...
GLC02437.10052
circa 1585-1763
History of the Livingston family from 1421
The manuscript discusses the Livingston family genealogy beginning in 1421.
GLC03107.04826
History of the Livingston family beginning in 1428
GLC03107.04827
Guide to handling money and finances [incomplete with fragmented pages]
The book contains instructions on how to fulfill various financial transactions, such as "Multiplication of Money," "Reduction," and the "Rule of Three." Extensive explanations and examples are given for each lesson.
GLC03107.04828
1898/08/04
Wodell, Silas, fl. 1898
to Henry B. Livingston re: purchase of Livingston papers
Silas Wodell writes that the owner of the Livingston Papers has accepted Henry B. Livingston's offer of $150 to purchase them. He adds: "I was greatly surprised that they would listen to the offer, but I am informed that the owner of the papers has...
GLC03107.04829
3 January 1789
to George Washington Greene
Declares that the only news he has heard of Greene, the son of General Nathanael Greene, is from the son of Mr. [J. Hector] St. John de Crevecoeur, who is at school with Greene. Encourages him to study diligently, and reminds him of his father...
GLC02437.04072
7 August 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...
GLC02437.01124
11 September 1781
Gist, Mordecai, 1742-1792
Response to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01179). Reports that Mr. Thorp has arrived and describes the ordnance he will receive. Also comments on how Major Sebastian Bauman is responding to Knox's recent directives (see GLC02437.01178). The Continental...
GLC02437.01181
10 August 1789
Curtenius, Peter Theobald, 1734-1798
[Certificate regarding R. J. Vandenbrock]
Certifies that "Mr. R.J. Vandenbrock has been employed by me as a Clerk in the Auditors Office of this State for above four years, and during that time has faithfully executed the trust committed to him."
GLC02437.04324
10 September 1792
to William Green
Informs Green that he has received his letters and will make a reply once he contacts Mr. Jarvis.
GLC02437.05605
12 September 1792
to unknown [incomplete]
Mentions financial business involving the recipient and Mr. Jarvis. Discusses in detail the terms of payment for the land deal based on his conversation with Jarvis. Notes his disappointment over the sale to Mr. [William] Duer not being completed...
GLC02437.05606
20 September 1792
Responds to an earlier letter he received from Green regarding advancement of payments. Notes the sum of $35,000 that Green has proposed is short than the $39,000 that Knox originally requested. Asks Green to further review the proposition....
GLC02437.05622
27 September 1792
Discusses his current situation in regards to land deals and loan terms. Provides instructions on which payments to the loans should be made and when. Notes he will try to send Green a copy of the agreement. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.05630
10 October 1792
Discusses land business in regards to their agreements with William Duer. Says regardless if Duer decides to hold out, he has no claim against him or Green. Continues to discuss his recent negotiations with Duer and his decision to accept other...
GLC02437.05649
28 October 1792
Replies to Green's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05666). Discusses their financial agreement in detail, stating that if payments are not secured by the times they had previously designated, and if Green is out of the country, Knox's family could...
GLC02437.05675
31 October 1792
Discusses the financial/land deal involving William Duer, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson. Says that he cannot sign a release until some of his previous demands are met, which he outlined in a letter to Green on 28 October (GLC02437.05675).
GLC02437.05680
11 November 1792
Knox terminates his financial arrangement with William Green: "After the most mature deliberations I have been able to give the subject... I am obliged to say that it appears too momentous an enterprize for me, to render myself liable for the payment...
GLC02437.05697
19 November 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Writes that William Durer said he could not address a business matter until he hears from Knox. Green wrote Duer a letter, a copy of which he encloses (not present) along with Duer's answer. Asks for Knox's opinion on the matter.
GLC02437.05707
22 November 1792
Discusses business dealings in relation to land.
GLC02437.05711
5 December 1792
Discusses land business. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05725
8 February 1800
The writer works out some ideas about the prices of possible lands Knox could sell, as well as the way and manner in which those lands should be settled.
GLC02437.07363
23 September 1801
Blake, Willing, fl. 1801
Signed by Willing Blake and Rufes Gillmon stating to the truth of their testimony. A short report stating there were no signs of the insurgents in the woods and the surveyors are not in danger.
GLC02437.07622
21 May 1801
to John Gleason
Letter is not signed but based on the content it appears to be from Knox. Informs Gleason he will be heading to Boston, Massachusetts and needs Gleason to look after things in Thomaston while he is gone. Stresses the importance of keeping the mills...
GLC02437.07733
18 January 1804
Instructions for Gleason to perform a variety of tasks on Knox's estate. Stresses that he will be judging Gleason's expertise and quality as an agent based on how well he follows these instructions. The tasks focus on harvesting and collecting kiln...
GLC02437.07843
4 March 1804
Discusses his trading business. Mentions that Captain [Edward] Kelleran just arrived with a shipment of bricks, and while most of them were of acceptable quality, some were not; warns Gleason that this must not happen. Also discusses the...
GLC02437.07848
28 March 1804
Provides news and instructions for running Knox's estate and lime works business. Reports on beef and pork shipments, and mentions that Mr. [possibly David] Russell will be arriving at the estate with hired hands, who should be employed at the lime...
GLC02437.07852
10 April 1804
Reports a delay in the arrival of men he is sending to Thomaston, under the care of Mr. [possibly David] Russell; he would like Gleason to employ them at the lime works. Discusses his desire to push the lime business to the forefront of his...
GLC02437.07853
5 June 1804
Is sending, via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, a variety of cargo such as corn and rum, as well as some articles for Captain [Thomas] Vose. Discusses several shipping issues.
GLC02437.07859
24 June 1804
Mentions a shipment of various goods he has ordered sent to Captain [Thomas] Vose by way of Captain Kelleran. Discusses his lime business, especially focusing on the necessity of preparing good quality lime, and on the price he is getting for...
GLC02437.07865
28 March 1805
Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.
GLC02437.07925
1805/03/31
to John Gleason [incomplete]
Unsigned, and apparently incomplete, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses various issues related to Knox's lime business, such as the burning of kilns and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.
GLC02437.07926
30 May 1805
Discusses his late arrival to Portland, and adds that Captain [Edward] Kelleran has not yet arrived. Provides instructions for his shipping and lime works business.
GLC02437.07935
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