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17 June 1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Ogden
Takes the opportunity to write via Mr. David Ogden [likely Ogden's son] to send his best wishes to the Ogden family and asks after their well-being.
GLC02437.07862
26 July 1804
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
to Henry Knox
Was exceedingly happy to receive Knox's last letter, and he and his family hope to have letters from the Knoxes more frequently. Does not believe his health permits traveling, including visiting Knox, but asks whether the Knox family might be able...
GLC02437.07872
27 September 1784-4 October 1784
to Joseph North
Contains two letters. The first, dated 27 September, focuses on issues relating to the Waldo patent and the lands belonging to the deceased Thomas Flucker. The second letter, dated 4 October, discusses the prior letter.
GLC02437.09110
1 January 1785
North, Joseph, fl. 1738-1785
Provides Knox with the research he asked for regarding deeds and transactions on record for the Muscongus patent. Lists some information regarding ownership of lands by Samuel Waldo and by Mr. [Thomas] and Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker. See GLC02437.09110...
GLC02437.09114
6 January 1785
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes with urgency about the value of lands in the Waldo patent, referencing North's previous letter. See GLC02437.09114.
GLC02437.09115
13 July 1783
Expresses mortification that he did not receive a letter from Ogden until the previous evening. Relates that Colonel [William] Hull will endeavor to assist Isaac Wilkins (refer to GLC02437.10119). Discusses possible plans to visit the Odgens in New...
GLC02437.10120
22 August 1783
to Robert Treat Paine
Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Paine, Attorney General of Massachusetts. Informs Paine that he instructed General [Robert] Howe, in Philadelphia, to send two men to Boston (Paine requested their presence in Boston to serve as [witnesses]...
GLC02437.10129
29 June 1793
to Joseph Paine
Sends his regrets that his duties will most likely prevent him from visiting in the summer like he had planned. Discusses further business concerning the land in the Waldo patent. Writes about deeds, bonds and land in New Hampshire "for where I...
GLC02437.10269
circa 1784-1806
to Samuel Ogden [incomplete]
Discusses the deed to a tract of land and sends Lucy's regards to Samuel Ogden and his family. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10321
15 October 1782
Written by Ogden as the owner of the Booneton [Boonton] Ironworks, which supplied various iron supplies to the Continental Army, to Major General Knox. Reports that after a discussion with Mr. [Robert?] Morris in Philadelphia he is going to see...
GLC02437.01665
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