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9 December 1796
Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807
to Henry Knox
Writes to ask Knox about a land deal Copeland has been involved in since 1776, involving a William Gregory, John Martin, and Caleb Turner.
GLC02437.06879
29 September 1798 - 2 April 1799
[Deed]
Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Certifies that Moses Copeland has sold land to Henry Knox and that he relinquishes all his claims to that particular property. Signed by David Copeland and Samuel Lowe as...
GLC02437.07172
2 July 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[to Andrew Cragie]
Knox describes that 11,520 acre tract of land he has conveyed to Andrew Craigie. Docket notes the document was given to Mr. J. Foster.
GLC02437.07277
6-9 January 1801
to Joseph & Moses Copeland
Copy of multiple letters. Appears to be correspondences between Henry Knox, Joseph Copeland, and Moses Copeland regarding Knox's Eastern lands. Knox complains about people cutting his timber on the Warren lands and requests Joseph Copeland's...
GLC02437.07498
29 October 1801
Knowles, Abner, fl. 1801
Letter is signed by ten different men who are the subscribers of a place called Sandy Stream Plantation. A recommendation of Joel Rich. Introduces Knox to Joel Rich who is a settler residing on Knox's land. Describes Rich's situation saying that the...
GLC02437.07646
18 January 1801
Discusses an upcoming court date regarding the settler's petition. Warns Knox of a gentleman who plans on submitting his petition during the last part of the session in hopes the court will have to extend its session out. Says the gentleman is...
GLC02437.07707
25 March 1802
Craigie, Andrew, 1744-1819
[Quit claim]
The letter is signed by Andrew Craigie and his wife, Elizabeth Craigie. Alice Pollard signed as a witness and Aaron Hill signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. Craigie vouches that he received $10 from Henry Knox and releases all rights and "quit...
GLC02437.07723
15 July 1802
Craig, Robert, fl. 1802
[Land Agreement]
Robert Craig and Henry Knox both signed the document. Major Wheaton signed as a witness. A land agreement between Robert Craig and Henry Knox. Craig purchased a lot of land in Prospect, Maine that adjoins his current lot in Frankfort, Maine. The...
GLC02437.07741
10 June 1805-1 August 1806
Cushing, Charles, fl. 1805
[Judgment against Andrew Craigie in favor of George Storer]
Partially printed. Judgment in favor of George Storer of Boston, and against Andrew Craigie of Cambridge. Signed by Charles Cushing, as Clerk. Note on verso signed by George Storer acknowledging receipt of the funds in full on 1 August 1806.
GLC02437.07941
circa March 1787
Hopkins, Joseph, fl. 1787
Proposals for coining copper for the United States
Lists five proposals for the use of copper to mint coins.
GLC02437.08164
circa 27 December 1790
[Cornplanter's memorial]
Titled and docketed as "Objects of the memorial of the Cornplanter." Lists nine points addressed by the Cornplanter (a Seneca chief) in his memorial. The issues pertain primarily to land disputes and claims to having been cheated.
GLC02437.08165
circa 1787-1788
[List regarding copper mining]
Discusses the process and issues to consider when mining for copper.
GLC02437.08190
April 1778
Craft, Nathaniel, fl. 1778
[Receipt to General Henry Knox]
Knox bought three pounds of the "Best Green Tea." The total was from £22.10.
GLC02437.08426
13 August 1793
Cox, Reuben, fl. 1793
[Receipt]
Receipt of $30 from Henry Knox.
GLC02437.08665
19 September 1755
[Fragment]
The lower half of an agreement regarding executors and administration, possibly for a will.
GLC02437.08979
20 September 1755
Cordis, Cord, fl. 1755
[Sale of land]
Contract for a sale of land stating that Cord Cordis relinquishes all claims to a piece of property to Thomas Flucker. Includes a note of verification, signed by Abiel Walley as Justice of the Peace and a note of receipt from Ezekiel Goldthwait.
GLC02437.08981
26 August 1786
to Moses Copeland
Thanks Copeland for his recent kindness. Discusses residents of the town of Warren, Maine, as well as the value of lands in that region.
GLC02437.09153
1772
Homer, John, fl. 1772
[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to John Homer]
Includes account information from 29 August 1772. Appears to be signed on verso by Homer. Flucker pays Homer for tomb stones, fire stones, and hearth stones.
GLC02437.09474
16 March 1774
Crafts, Thomas, 1740-1799
[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Thomas Crafts]
Includes account information from 24 December 1772-25 October 1773. Signed on verso by Crafts 16 March 1774, certifying that Flucker paid his account in full. Flucker paid Crafts for various painting jobs.
GLC02437.09478
6 December 1774
Contains account information from April and July 1774. Flucker pays Crafts for painting work, and for "case stone colour at the House Admiral Graves lives in" (possibly referring to Admiral Samuel Graves).
GLC02437.09486
8 May 1776
Crafts, Edward, 1746-1806
[Abstract of pay, January 1776, Captain Edward Craft's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Written at Fort Sterling, New York. Lists rank and corresponding pay for Sterling's company for January.
GLC02437.09520
14 December 1782
Johnson, J., fl. 1782
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Robertson]
Lieutenant Colonel Johnson recommends Robertson for a leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09562
1791
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806
to unknown
Discusses renting out a farm at Mount Pleasant to [Henry] Knox. Edward Shippen and Tenth Coxe were noted in red pen at a later date.
GLC02437.09889
13 February 1776
[Return of goods drawn from Continental Army stores from September 1775 to January 1776]
Lists the names of 40 men in Captain Craft's Company, with a numeric figure. Docketed in graphite.
GLC02437.10437
circa 1815-1860
Denning, Elmira, fl. 1815-1860
to Crawfurd Livingston re: best wishes for an upcoming voyage
E. Denning offers Crawfurd best wishes for an upcoming voyage down South.
GLC03107.04480
[n.y.]/09/14
Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911
to Crawfurd Livingston re: plea for forgiveness
The author of the letter begs Crawfurd to forgive him for his faults, and wonders why he is criticized so harshly.
GLC03107.04481
[n.y.]/09/24
to Crawfurd Livingston re: news of the family
GLC03107.04482
to Crawfurd Livingston re: advice to consult a physician
Denning expresses grief over the news of Crawfurd's ill health, and advises him to seek a physician.
GLC03107.04483
1833/05/08
Eno, William, fl. 1833
Survey of a farm of Harman Livingston
The document gives a full list of the boundaries of Harman Livingston's farm.
GLC03107.04484
1790/12/22
Livingston, John, 1750-1822
Receipt of 4 fowls from Conrad Myers
GLC03107.04485
1790/12/31
Receipt of 4 fowls
GLC03107.04486
1790/12/27
Receipt of four fowls from Johannis Rosman for rent
GLC03107.04487
1791/01/04
Receipt of four fowls for rent
GLC03107.04488
1790/12/24
Receipt from Jurry Snyder of four fowls for rent
GLC03107.04489
1791/01/03
GLC03107.04490
1790/01/04
GLC03107.04491
1791/01/07
Receipt from Johannis Best of four fowls for rent
GLC03107.04492
1791/01/06
GLC03107.04493
circa 1783-1815
GLC03107.04494
GLC03107.04495
1803/04/01
Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818
to Walter Patterson re: description of his trip to Europe
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04496
1803/04/23
to Walter Patterson re: plans to travel to China
Daniel explains his desire to secure a post on a ship to China, and also gives news of the family. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04497
1803/06/06
to Walter Patterson re: naval assignments
Daniel describes his recent naval assignments. Docket on address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04498
1805/07/10
N.B., fl. 1805
to Mr. Patterson re: naval blockades
N.B. states that a British fleet has just sailed to France and established a naval blockade. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04499
1806/08
New York Supreme Court
Court case for the charge of trespass brought against Richard Dodge
Walter Patterson served as the plaintiffs' attorney in the court case described in this document. The document states the charges brought against Richard Dodge, and how he is to repair for his act of trespass.
GLC03107.04500
1806/12/27
to Walter Patterson re: receipt of naval honors
Daniel describes a recent occaision on which a dinner was given to honor his naval service. Docket and address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04501
1807/02/09
Skipwith, Fulwar, 1765-1839
to Mr. Patterson re: hope for a return to free trade
Skipwith writes that he hopes the British will cease their blockade of French ports so that free trade may resume. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04502
1807/02/25
Jarvis, William, fl. 1806-1807
to Mr. Patterson re: ban on the exportation of arms
Jarvis asks Mr. Patterson for advice on how what to do with some weapons, since there it is prohibited to export arms from France. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04503
1807/09
Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley
The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was therefore indebted to Wilson....
GLC03107.04504
The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was...
GLC03107.04505
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