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03 May 1800
Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800
[Quit claim deed]
Agreement between William Lewis to sell Knox "a certain Tract of lot of land lying in said Thomaston...." Josiah Reed and John Gleason signed as witnesses.
GLC02437.07400
17 April 1794
Simpson, Henry Jr., fl. 1794-1796
[Indenture contract]
An indenture contract made between Henry Knox, Henry Simpson Jr., and James Hearsey. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hearsey agree to perform the masonry work at St. George's [House] (Montpelier) in "Thomas Town" (present day Thomaston), Maine for Henry Knox....
GLC02437.06081
2 March 1790
King, Rufus, 1755-1827
to Nathaniel Tracy
Signed secretarially by Rufus King, Elbridge Gerry, and Henry Knox. Discusses the financial situation of Nathaniel Tracy and states that they are averse to taking on the payment of his debt owed to Major Gibbs. They believe that paying Gibbs will...
GLC02437.04526
27 January 1802
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
[Receipt]
Note of receipt that Benjamin Daggatt has received $54.12 from Vose. Also includes another note of receipt on the verso written in Henry Knox's hand and signed by Benjamin Daggatt.
GLC02437.08795
1 October 1782
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
Return of boards, & nails wanting for stores, shops & barracks at West Point
Marked "copy." List of items needed at West Point. Signed by T[homas] Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, and H[enry] Knox, Major General and Commanding officer of West Point. Addressed to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering, Quartermaster General.
GLC02437.01634
May 6, 1783
Invoice Account
Invoice of goods "for Account and Risk of William Knox, Esqr." The goods, which include button, silk gloves, buckles, etc., from "Webber, Addington and Ricknell of London, were shipped on board the William captained by Thomas Randall.
GLC02437.08562
June 24, 1848
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Pardon of John Paterson, John Smith & Peter Johnson, convicted of larceny on high seas.
Convicted of larceny on high seas; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a fine of $30 each. Pardoned after serving prison sentence, as "they are seafaring men, dependent upon their monthly wages for support, have no property, and are wholly unable...
GLC00045.09
5 August 1779
Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796
[Return of clothing delivered to Colonel Ezekiel Cheever at North Castle, New York, December 1776]
Marked as a copy. Clothing came from Fort Washington by order of General Henry Knox. Lists the recipient of clothing, and by whose order it was delivered. Includes several administrative notes at the bottom of the page, with the signature (or a...
GLC02437.10440
16 December 1782
Johnson, J., fl. 1782
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Morefield]
Colonel Johnson recommends Lieutenant [Morefield?] for a sixty day leave of absence. Notes that Morefield commands a company in the Second Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Captain David Humphreys, George Washington's aide-de-camp. Directed to...
GLC02437.09575
1 December 1805
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society
Partially printed. Letter discusses the establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society, a scientific society. Informs Knox that the group has elected him a member. Signed by Jonathan Williams as President, and Alexander Macomb...
GLC02437.07989
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