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circa 1793-1794
Troup, Robert, 1757-1832
to Rufus King
Final lines of a letter, stating "In very great haste. I am, Dear Sir..." Also has a postscript mentioning a meeting. Signature is illegible.
GLC02437.08086
[Partial letter] [Fragment]
Discusses a court case involving seizure of a vessel. Appears to be part of GLC02437.08086, a letter to Rufus King pertaining to the British brig "Catherine," captured by the French frigate "Embuscade." Related to the Genet Affair.
GLC02437.08087
1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Petition before the Massachusetts legislature]
Discusses a petition regarding the discharge of the Continental Army and their pay. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08088
Parker, J., fl. 1791
[Remarks on the trade and country of Illinois]
Discusses the opportunities for business, trade and settlement in the upper Mississippi region, such as the animals for pelts, and the friendliness of the natives. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08089
circa 1750-1820
[Report]
Discusses a voyage and the sale of items.
GLC02437.08090
circa 1784-1806
[Announcement of a sale]
Informs the recipient of arrangements to sell some land.
GLC02437.08093
circa 1785-1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Petition]
Petition to the United State Congress on behalf of the Massachusetts line for public credit. Marked as a "copy."
GLC02437.08094
circa 1801
Blake, Willing, fl. 1801
[Certificate]
Statement regarding the people of the back settlements on land Knox owns (possibly in Maine). Circa date taken from a similar document (GLC02437.07622).
GLC02437.08097
April 1792
[Records]
Notes on Indian activity by date including Indian and white depredations, treaty activity, etc. Discusses opinion of governor [William Blount?] regarding a possible attack. Possibly incomplete.
GLC02437.08098
circa 1796-1806
Hay, William, fl. 1797-1799
to Henry Knox
Asks for money for the cuttings of the tops of some pear trees.
GLC02437.08099
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