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12 March 1806
Baylies & Howard, fl. 1806
to Henry Jackson Knox
The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to discuss financial matters with Henry Jackson Knox. Also include detailed ledger of financial exchanges.
GLC02437.08013
2 July 1806
Amory, Rufus G., 1760-1833
[Papers to Henry Knox from Rufus G. Amory]
Apparently a copy made in Knox's hand of a document written by Rufus G. Amory. Outlines and discusses a particular tract of land surveyed by John Gleason and Jonathan [Murgard] and mortgaged by Henry Jackson. Mentions Benjamin Lincoln as well.
GLC02437.08033
10 September 1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to the Proprietors of the Town of Belfast
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Mr. Patterson and the other proprietors of Belfast" on page 2. Declares that he has learned that his survey and the Proprietors's survey of the town of Belfast differ....
GLC02437.08042
12 September 1806
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each...
GLC02437.08044
17 March 1807
Blake, Martin, fl. 1806
[Agreement with Henry Jackson Knox]
Indicates that Blake has purchased Knox's house and the land surrounding it. Enumerates the details of the purchase, including the right of Knox to buy the house back within a particular period of time. Unsigned by Blake or Knox, but the words "I...
GLC02437.08059
24 October 1812
Bentley, William, ?-1848
to Lucy Knox
Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in...
GLC02437.08065
26 August 1821
Blake, George, fl. 1803-1821
Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.
GLC02437.08068
circa 1861-1862
Wilde, George C., 1800-?
[Biographic sketch]
Gives a brief biographical sketch of his grandfather, David Cobb. Note on verso, "J. Willard Esq."
GLC02437.08071
circa 1776-1795
[Rule for batteries]
Two very detailed charts citing dimensions, costs, etc. for constructing, equipping, and manning batteries.
GLC02437.08082
circa 1784-1820
Bond, F., fl. 1784-1820
Explains that a Miss Bond will be unable to keep her engagement with Mrs. Lucy Knox, but that Miss F. Bond is happy to accept Mrs. Knox's invitation.
GLC02437.08085
circa 1770-1804
[Letter fragment] [in French]
Discusses some sort of business involving Mr. William Bingham.
GLC02437.08092
circa 1784-1806
[Petition]
Petition before the legislature regarding land in Maine.
GLC02437.08106
circa 1794
Molineaux, John, fl. 1793
Boundaries of land belonging to the twenty associates
Describes the borders of land with landmarks. Noted as a copy in the docket.
GLC02437.08114
February 10, 1789
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
Asks Knox to dine with him at two o'clock. Year unknown. Noted as written at Beacon Street, which is most likely Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.08118
circa 1768
[Copy of a petition]
Discusses a petition regarding deeds of land.
GLC02437.08129
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses an exchange for a bond and related financial matters.
GLC02437.08149
circa 1776-1804
Discusses interring Knox's deceased child in a vault.
GLC02437.08162
circa 1770-1802
to William Bingham [incomplete]
Discusses thoughts on legacies and how estates should be divided amongst heirs. Recipient previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08187
circa 1790-1820
[Estimate of expenses]
Lists the calculations for the expenses of creating a lock made of timber and the expenses for a canal.
GLC02437.08194
circa 1798
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Discusses how she has not heard from her sons in a while and since being apart from them for more than two years, feels like a stranger to them. Also discusses some business matters.
GLC02437.08224
20 October 1794
Rice, Thomas, fl. 1765-1794
[Copy of a court order]
Copy of a court order with a list of when this was received by whom and when. States that by "our Sovereign Lord Charles, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" that gold and silver should be used...
GLC02437.08231
circa 1776-1794
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08233
circa 1794-1795
Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809
[Regarding a canal] [incomplete]
Updates Knox regarding the process of building a canal, complete with lock mechanisms.
GLC02437.08239
circa 1783-1806
[Fragment]
Discusses certificates and payments.
GLC02437.08242
circa 1788-1806
to Belfast proprietors
Discusses land surveys and deeds.
GLC02437.08251
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