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30 November 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Duer
Informs Duer that he has looked over the some of the papers regarding their land business and continues with related business.
GLC02437.05717
2 December 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Henry Knox
Discusses land business and describes his meetings with various people in regards to land.
GLC02437.05718
11 December 1792
Discusses his reasons for terminating his financial agreement with William Green and mentions other avenues he is considering. Notes he has made overtures to [Théophile] Cazenove, andt after receiving Duer's "pressing letters" decided it best to try...
GLC02437.05732
12 December 1792
Le Roy, Herman, 1758-1841
Copy of a letter from Herman Le Roy to William Duer; written in Henry Knox's hand. Informs Duer that Knox called on "Mr C" [Théophile Cazenove] and himself to discuss the eastern lands. Says Knox made it clear to them that he would be willing to...
GLC02437.05733
13 December 1792
Informs Duer he called on Herman Le Roy and [Théophile] Cazenove the day before to discuss the eastern lands, especially the sale of Duer's portion. Notes he tried pushing forth a sale of Duer's portion of land in "every way and manner possible" but...
GLC02437.05734
18 December 1792
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
to [Heny Knox] [in French]
A duplicate of GLC02437.05741. GLC02437.05741 is a translation. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability...
GLC02437.05742
3 February 1795
Wheaton, Joseph, 1755-1828
to Mason Wheaton
Is happy to hear that his uncle, Mason Wheaton, is doing well and expresses his warm feelings for him. Heard that Henry Knox is going to be Mason Wheaton's neighbor soon and writes, "it is a satisfaction which requires energy to express that so great...
GLC02437.06339
20 April 1795
Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800
Discusses land business and Duer's upcoming trial regarding land speculation and deals. Noted as a copy of a letter William Lewis wrote to William Duer. Copied in Knox's hand, including Lewis's signature.
GLC02437.06399
27 January 1796
Drinkwater, Samuel, fl. 1796
[Petition]
Petition from the citizens of Ducktrap, Maine regarding land rights. Signed by Samuel Drinkwater, among others.
GLC02437.06603
26 November 1796
[Agreement with inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port]
Asks the inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port to deliver to George or Philip Ulmer any lumber they have, in order to pay money they owe for land they inhabit.
GLC02437.06871
26 February 1797
Replies to Duer's letter and apologizes for not being able to come immediately to his aid, but gives his own financial difficulties as an excuse.
GLC02437.06919
17 March 1797
Tries to make arrangements to travel to New York, which have so far been unsuccessful. Also discusses his difficulty in selling his property in the Eastern lands and his want of funds as a result.
GLC02437.06934
8 April 1803
Duane, William John, 1780-1865
to Benjamin Hastings
Mentions five dollars for a subscription for General [Henry] Knox. Asks Hastings to be his agent for the territory east of New York.
GLC02437.07796
circa 1784-1799
[Calculations]
List of calculations most likely regarding business between Henry Knox and William Duer.
GLC02437.08658
circa 1793
Informs Duer he is financially unable to comply to Duer's request. Describes his current financial circumstances and apologizes to Duer. The year 1793 is listed at a later date in pencil.
GLC02437.09894
16 September 1783
Sherburne, Benjamin, fl. 1777-1783
[Testimony related to Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton]
Testimony of Lieutenant Sherburne of the Rhode Island troops in the trial of Lieutenant Joseph Wheaton. Wheaton, while in command of the garrison at Saratoga, sold sundry items and rum to the soldiers for profit. John Thompson, Justice of the Peace...
GLC02437.10521
18 January 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
[List]
Noted as a "true copy" by George Ulmer on the second page. Lists settlers who have agreed to George Ulmer's (Henry Knox's land agent) terms in Ducktrap, Maine and possibly various other towns. Includes the settlers names, amount of acres, price per...
GLC02437.10603
30 March 1791
Davis, William, fl. 1786-1791
Solicit Knox's support for appointment as Inspector of Excise. Notes he has already sent his petition to President George Washington and hopes Knox can wield some influence over the president. Believes Knox can attest to his character and that he...
GLC02437.04893
18 July 1794
to Jonathan Dayton
Discusses an appointment for Dayton's brother as a "Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers." He writes that he hopes "his conduct will not diminsh the military reputation of the family," and that Dayton "omitted a small but essential...
GLC02437.10312
1853/02/27
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
To: Charles Gayarre.
Thanking Gayarre for sending a book, lectures on Louisana. With 22 word autograph postscript signed.
GLC07962
1865/01/30
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
To: Joseph Barnes.
Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.
GLC07963
1782/11/13
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To: Henry Knox.
Protecting the Hudson, adjusting the system of signals (including rockets) guards in New York.
GLC07965
17 October 1781
Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794
to William Knox
Indicates that he has enclosed copies of a vote of thanks from Harvard College to Granville Sharp for a donation to the library that was conveyed through Knox (see GLC02437.01220). Asks that when Knox arrives in France he send thanks to Sharp, who...
GLC02437.01236
21 October 1781
to Jonathan Williams
Announces the surrender of the British and German forces under Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown, which occurred two days earlier. Explains that the enemy was given the same terms of surrender that the American forces received at Charleston...
GLC02437.01250
14 December 1781
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Happy to receive news of Lord Cornwallis's surrender: "The Effect this reverse of Fortune has on the british Government is similar to what we often see in a man mad with Rage - Vengeance, Death Destruction foams at his mouth although he has not...
GLC02437.01304
1 January 1782
McDougall, Ranald Stephen, fl. 1782
[to the issuing commissary at New Burg New Windsor or Fishkill Landing]
Relaying orders of General Alexander McDougall. Written by McDougall's son and aide-de-camp. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Orders that "Sarah Dean the wife of Moses Dean Sergeant in the Artillery Artificers" receive a ration for...
GLC02437.01322
12 February 1784
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
Major Williams reports he has applied to Dr. Waldo of Springfield to attend sick men under Williams's care. Waldo requests that an order be created for the procurement of provisions in the hands of "Widow Pincher." Encloses a provision return...
GLC02437.02952
7 May 1786
Writes to inquire about an unsettled account against the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Recently looked over his old account books and found that goods which were taken up by Flucker after Williams's departure (he apparently went...
GLC02437.03265
18 July 1786
to William Davis, Jr.
Secretarially written and signed. Docket identifies it as a copy. Writes that he received Davis's request for certificates from the Commissioner of Army Accounts specifying the amounts due to John Childs and Samuel Chase. Encloses the certificates...
GLC02437.03281
10 April 1787
Williams, Henry Howell, fl. 1775-1787
Requests Knox's help in getting Congress to compensate him for the loss of his property during the Revolution. Mentions that many articles were taken from Noddles Island either for use of the American army or to keep them out of the hands of the...
GLC02437.03516
1 March 1789
Williams, H., fl. 1789
Writes to introduce the bearer of the letter, Mr. Samuel Hanson, who is seeking a position in government. Believes Mr. Hanson has "good natural abilities, improved by a liberal education," and that Knox would be pleased with his services.
GLC02437.04131
18 April 1789
Has written to several members of Congress about his desire to receive an appointment in the new Government. Declares that Knox knows his family well and knows that he has always been a "staunch friend to my Country." Also mentions his misfortune...
GLC02437.04183
22 April 1789
Writes that he "presume[s] upon their early friendship" to introduce to Knox a Captain All, the bearer of this letter, who he has known for fourteen years. Knows him as a capable man well-suited to working on behalf of his country. Believes that in...
GLC02437.04186
15 July 1789
[Letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, forwarded to Henry Knox]
Printed letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, "Chief Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of Pennsylvania." Forwarded to Henry Knox and signed by hand, "The Honble. H Knox Esq. from his affectionate & respectfull Friend & obedt Servant The...
GLC02437.04285
17 August 1789
Writes to remind Knox of his friend Mr. Samuel Newman. Thinks Knox might know him by reputation from the army, and declares that he is so attached to military life that he awakens to the sounds of "Reveille" in his head. Asks for Knox's help...
GLC02437.04330
6 September 1789
Thanks him for his two recent letters relating to Judge [Thomas] McKean (see GLC02437.04285) and to Captain Newman (see GLC02437.04330). Writes that he will not compliment him on his public letter to the judge, but whenever he has heard merchants...
GLC02437.04351
10 September 1789
Writes to thank Knox for his replies to his recent letters. Mentions that he and his wife are happy to announce they will be "permanent Citizens[s] of these States," and hopes to be close enough to Knox to renew their friendship. Thanks him for his...
GLC02437.04353
9 July 1790
Dawes, Thomas, 1731-1809
Highly recommends a Mr. Alexander Thomas, who is applying for a position in Knox's department. Notes that Thomas was committed once to the prison limits for not settling a town tax he had to collect, but this incidence was the result of "an ill timed...
GLC02437.04648
8 May 1791
Answers to six questions proposed by General Knox
Dawes, apparently an attorney, responds to Secretary of War Knox's questions about settling the Flucker estate. Mentions issues about claims on the estate, insolvency, taxes, and the sale of "a disputed estate."
GLC02437.04943
24 June 1791
References Williams's letter of 27 May (GLC02437.04961). Has forwarded Mr. Bradford's letter. Says that he cannot say much about his application other than he "esteems him highly, and it would afford me real satisfaction to serve him." Writes,...
GLC02437.05028
26 July 1791
Wilcox, Samuel, fl. 1791
Provides an opinion of John Houston of Georgia, as Knox requested. Does not doubt that Houston has talents of the first order, together with a cultivated mind improved by a liberal education. Believes he completed his education at the Temple in...
GLC02437.05085
4 November 1796
Whiting, Thurston, 1753-1829
Writes to apologize for losing a letter he was given to pass along to Knox. Describes the incident, and relates that he received it from Nicholas Sprague of Waldoborough, and believes Sprague received it originally from someone in Wiscasset. Is...
GLC02437.06864
26 June 1798
to Mr. White
Letterpress copy. Discusses his concerns about the navy, and mentions a "few ships of War, and the french [sic] have a few, would in a few days convey an army of ten thousand blacks and people of color in Vessels seized from our own citizens."...
GLC02437.07154
6 September 1799
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Davis discusses Knox's lands and possible buyers, particularly about the Duck-pond lands. Much depends on whether the "timber and wood has not been intirely plundered." Davis offers Knox his help if Knox wants to sell his land, but Davis insists he...
GLC02437.07307
15 October 1799
Davis tells Knox that he has just returned from Boston. He goes over the progress he has made in selling Knox's land and encloses $200 to Knox. Davis tells Knox he could do more to facilitate sales if he were not so busy in court.
GLC02437.07317
20 October 1799
to Daniel Davis
Knox has received Davis's letter of October 15 with $200. Knox tells Davis to sell the Duck pond lands for cash if possible. Knox says it will take him some time to divide the lands.
GLC02437.07319
23 October 1799
Davis tells Knox about the progress he is making in his negotiations over Knox's land. In a postscript, Davis tells Knox he received his letter of October 20 (GLC02437.07319). Davis says, "I have been offered what the Duck pond lands were sold at...
GLC02437.07320
10 November 1799
Knox has received Davis's letter of November 6, "but has not had time to have prepared and executed power of attorney for the sale of Mrs. Knox's lands." He says he business with Mr. Bridge requires "good faith." Discusses the Duck pond lands. Knox...
GLC02437.07326
20 November 1799
Davis says he forgot to mention in another letter to Knox that he inquired about lumber purchases. Davis tells Knox that "the danger of being froze for the winter in your river will prevent any sale of lumber for vessells now in this port for this...
GLC02437.07327
27 November 1799
Davis discusses bank notes and Mrs. Knox's lands. Davis has been in discussions with Samuel Winslow and James Deering, which Davis relates to Knox. He cannot be fully sure that all the information is accurate. "Mr. Merrill," Davis says "wishes you to...
GLC02437.07331
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