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26 October 1796
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Comments on financial transactions with Captain Robinson, and also refers to a possible visit in the coming months.
GLC02437.06854
18 November 1796
Seems to be wary of Knox's latest business venture. Will give Captain [Thomas] Vose as much money as he can for Knox to use, but does not believe it will come to a large sum, as money is scarce for him at present. Discusses financial crises at the...
GLC02437.06870
29 June 1797
Writes a letter of recommendation for someone for the position of Purser of the freight building.
GLC02437.06997
10 February 1788
Discusses the adoption of the Constitution by the state of Massachusetts and the ensuing celebration.
GLC02437.07087
30 September 1798
Expresses his disappointment at not hearing from Knox and tells him about mutual friends and their families.
GLC02437.07174
20 December 1799
Jackson tells Knox that Knox's "statement and the hundred dollar bill enclosed came safe to hand." Jackson will be at Portland with Col. Hichborn January 1, 1800. Jackson demands that Knox be punctual in meeting them and says that nothing but death...
GLC02437.07340
23 March 1800
Jackson keeps Knox informed about the progress of their cases in the court. Jackson is confident "in the stability and firmness of the settlement, and the it cannot be broken up or shake in the least, let who will assail it.-we have the best Council...
GLC02437.07386
13 April 1800
Jackson tells Knox that "Mr. Pickman of Salem" has called on Jackson to pay the interest due to him. Jackson suggests that Knox pay up. Jackson has not heard from Knox's son and cannot be sure what ship he boarded, if any. He knows Henry Jackson...
GLC02437.07392
03 May 1800
Jackson comments on Knox's daughter Caroline and her poor health. He hopes that bathing and exercise, as well as the coming summer will help her condition. Jackson "followed the remains of Mrs. David Greene" who died the previous Thursday. Her...
GLC02437.07399
19 May 1800
Jackson writes Knox about bricks and lime and who has requested them. Jackson sends Knox "the papers by which you will observe the Army is disbanded, and Timothy [Pickering] dismissed-and Mr. [Samuel] Dexter Secretary at War."
GLC02437.07408
08 June 1800
Jackson received Knox's letter of June 1. He discusses with Knox the issue of paying the freight "out of the articles, if they are to be sold." This issue is connected to the business account with Mrs. Swan. Mentions the interest in seeing Knox...
GLC02437.07426
17 August 1800
Jackson fills Knox in on the latest news concerning people they know and their comings and goings. Mentions that Mrs. Swan might be accompany "Mr. and Mrs. Howard" through St. Georges.
GLC02437.07450
19 October 1800
Jackson discusses land business with Knox. He also informs Knox that Knox's nephew Francis Flucker "is again in Goal where he has been for several days on two writs for debt." Jackson admonishes Knox for his handling of his nephews: "You cannot be...
GLC02437.07475
15 November 1801
Reminds Knox of the importance to pay Mr. Thomas C. Amory's note while in Boston. Says the note is due around the end of the month.
GLC02437.07669
31 October 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson
Writes regarding his wife's estate, sending related papers for Jackson to examine and to show to others.
GLC02437.09229
28 October 1804
Discusses his house building business. Notes he is in the process of purchasing materials and engaging his mechanics to work on his buildings. Requests 200,000 to 300,000 bricks of lime from Knox. Describes the type and style of houses he wishes to...
GLC02437.09870
16 November 1783
Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they...
GLC02437.10189
9 April 1792
to Henry Jackson [incomplete]
Reiterates that "Mr. Duer and I myself authorized you and Mr. Flint to purchase for us and not for any other person - " in relation to a land purchase. Continues discusses the circumstances surrounding the buying of the land. Mentions Madame la Val...
GLC02437.10248
20 May 1792
Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.
GLC02437.10249
2 August 1792
Discusses a problem with William Duer about Duer's "inablity to comply with his contract with me." Writes that Duer seems to want things to "remain on their former footing." Mentions that Duer raised $12,500 dollars and still promises $25,000 for...
GLC02437.10252
31 August 1793
to unknown
Discusses the construction of a building. States that "I am persuaded that it would be chaper and perhaps better to defer the building until next year." Mentions the cold weather and that if it lasts, the digging of the foundation can begin. Last...
GLC02437.10280
7 September 1793
Discusses financial situation in regards to taxes and the Waldo patent, a tract of land Knox inherited by marriage in present-day Maine. Mentions possibly making a trip out to the patent, but is uncertain whether or not he will be able to go and...
GLC02437.10284
15 September 1796
Discusses financial matters in great detail. Mentions a visit from the Bingham family (referring to William Bingham), noting that they were "delighted with their tour to the Eastward."
GLC02437.10326
1675/09/23
Manuscript [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05015
1676/08/07
GLC03107.05016
1676/08/21
GLC03107.05017
circa 1585-1763
Manuscript [fragment]
GLC03107.05018
1676/09/08
GLC03107.05019
1676
Docketed on p.4.
GLC03107.05020
1677/02/06
GLC03107.05021
1677/03/14
GLC03107.05022
1677/04/03
GLC03107.05023
1677/05/30
GLC03107.05024
1677/02/19
GLC03107.05025
1678/03/06
GLC03107.05026
1677/03/19
GLC03107.05027
1678/04/13
GLC03107.05028
1678/08/06
GLC03107.05029
Jacobse, Pieter, fl. 1678
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.05030
1678/10/22
GLC03107.05031
1679/05/06
GLC03107.05032
1681/02/10
Account document [in Dutch]
GLC03107.05033
1679/07/01
GLC03107.05034
1 January 1783
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Signed by Major W. Jackson, possibly William Jackson, an aide-de-camp of General Washington and secretary of Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War. Written from "War Office." Writes to inform Knox of the status of his application to the superintendent...
GLC02437.01784
9 October 1789
to John Macpherson
Informs Macpherson of President Washington's very busy schedule and states that "any communications, of the nature mentioned in your letter, may be made with equal propriety to General Knox as to himself."
GLC02437.04383
12 August 1791
Signed in text in the third person by President George Washington's secretary William Jackson. Says he is writing by the President's command to transmit a letter (see GLC02437.04963) addressed to the President from Behague, Governor of the French...
GLC02437.05115
24 October 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Ebenezer Stevens
"By order of genl. Knox," Shaw orders first division of vessels containing ordnance to Head of Elk, Maryland. Colonel Edward Stevens will provide an inventory of cargo. Explains the logistics of the transportation. Secretarial copy of a Shaw letter...
GLC02437.01261
4 September 1782
Written from the War Office. Writes, "In the absence of General Lincoln, who is a little indisposed, I have the honor to transmit you some late resolve of Congress reforming the field Commissary of Military Stores department" [perhaps GLC02437.01566...
GLC02437.01570
25 November 1783
Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801
Reports to Knox concerning the restructuring of the New Hampshire line. Discusses stores and cannons and other general military business.
GLC02437.02800
29 November 1783
Reports to Knox that an officer has arrived in Newburgh, New York after marching with a number of invalid soldiers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also writes that he sent a note to Congress to petition for his situation, namely, being compensated...
GLC02437.02809
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