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9 March 1802
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
[Henry Knox's seven-year appointment as Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County]
Signed by Massachusetts Governor, Caleb Strong. Signed by John Avery as Massachusetts Secretary of State.
GLC02437.10342
1 April 1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Copy of a conveyance to Joseph Hall
Title from docket. Pertains to a mortgage payment and land. Signed by Knox. Contains a note written April 1802 at Boston signed by [William?] Sullivan, Justice of the Peace. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.10343
24 June 1802
Avery, John, 1739-1806
Copy of an Act to establish the Kennebeck and Penobscot Corporation
The corporation is also referred to as the "first Maine Turnpike Corporation." Contains the following copied signature of John C. Jones (Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives), David Cobb (President of the Massachusetts Senate), and...
GLC02437.10345
22 June 1804
[Appointment of Knox as Justice of the Peace in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]
Strong signs as Massachusetts Governor. Also signed by John Avery, Secretary of State. Verso contains a note dated 25 February 1805 signed by Lieutenant Governor Edward Robbins. Much of the text of this note, including part of Robbins's signature...
GLC02437.10348
4 March 1806
[Deed to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott]
Title from docket. Docket, written in Knox's hand, also notes: "This was a deed which by a verbal agreement was to be reconvey[ed] on the payment of 17000 Dollars." Henry and Lucy Knox convey the land to Thorndike and Prescott.
GLC02437.10349
4 October 1861
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Understands his wife's sorrow in his absence. He hopes that when he returns he can live a comfortable life with her. Professes his love for her and his desire to be with her. Notes that he sent her 20 dollars and that he will send more soon; if they...
GLC03523.13.019
14 October 1861
Wilkinson writes that he has sent his mother 30 dollars, but has yet to hear from her. He is also glad to hear that Amanda, his wife, is out of debt. Notes that his pay has increased to 20 dollars a month but it is a poor amount compared to the work...
GLC03523.13.020
17 October 1861
Notes that their camp has moved twice since he last wrote and they are now in Alexandria, Virginia. States that they are two miles from the river and are currently employed in building a fort. He writes that the enemy is only 12 miles away. He is...
GLC03523.13.021
20 October 1861
to Amanda Wilkinson and his mother
He has received a letter from his wife's mother that his wife is sick. He is greatly saddened to hear this and hopes she gets better. Wilkinson writes that her life is more precious then his and he wishes he were sick instead of her. Says that they...
GLC03523.13.022
9 November 1861
Written from Camp Richardson. Is glad to hear that she is feeling better. Suggests that she sends someone to get her state papers for her so she can recover. Writes that his sister, Wink, is doing well and that he will write her and his mother...
GLC03523.13.023
24 November 1861
Writes that he is unwell but not unwell enough to prevent him from doing his duties. He says that there were about 10,000 infantry and cavalry along with 120 pieces of cannon. He thinks that he will be unable to come home this month but will try to...
GLC03523.13.025
3 December 1861
to Dugen Ely
Written at the camp of the Michigan 2nd Regiment. Writes to Dugen Ely that he is now a noncommissioned officer. States that he is fighting for his country, risking his life and all that he has in service of it. But he is sorry that he has placed his...
GLC03523.13.026
Written at Camp of Michigan 2nd Regiment. Sends his wife 33 dollars. Writes that he is upset to hear is wife is so "blue" and not feeling well. Expresses that he will do anything to take care of her.
GLC03523.13.027
17 December 1861
Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is much better then when he last wrote. The regiment has been working on building log hovels as their tents do not keep out the cold. States that they will most likely not campaign again until the...
GLC03523.13.028
1 January 1862
Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. It is the first full year in which he can call her his wife. He is not sad that he has to send his money home. Notes that the other men spend most of their money and do not send it home. States that some of the...
GLC03523.13.030
6 January 1862
Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is pleased his wife returned his letter so affectionately. Tells her that it is fine if she thinks him "foolish" for writing a love letter to her. Went to visit his friend at the hospital (he was...
GLC03523.13.031
13 January 1862
Is excited to write that he is in Detroit, Michigan and much closer to her. He adds that he has been ordered to Port Huron, Michigan and will return either the last day of this week or the first of next week. Writes in a post-script that if she needs...
GLC03523.13.032
31 January 1862
Notes that they have not had any movements recently. Attended a dance for the benefit of the soldiers. States that his mother and all of his friends were glad to see him and that he is doing well. The baby cried all night and he barely got any sleep...
GLC03523.13.033
11 February 1862
Reports that he is back from Port Huron, Michigan. He says he will try to come home soon. Likes Lexington, Michigan very much but cannot stay here without her. Asks that she look after his sister and her new baby.
GLC03523.13.034
19 February 1862
After he returns from Port Huron, Michigan he learns that he will be staying in Lexington, Michigan for a period of time and suggests that she should come up and be with him. Warns her that if she does come her mother will not be there to take care...
GLC03523.13.035
24 February 1862
Sends her eight dollars. Says if the journey is too much to do in one night she should take her time. Also asks her to bring his boots.
GLC03523.13.036
26 February 1862
Has returned from Port Huron, Michigan and is saddened to hear that their baby is not doing well. He includes some money as well. Writes that she should come visit him if she is able.
GLC03523.13.037
24 July 1806
[Indenture between Henry and Lucy Knox with Israel Thorndike, William Prescott, and David Sears]
Signed by Thorndike, Sears, Prescott, Henry and Lucy Knox. Countersigned by Joseph Platt, Justice of the Peace, and Ebenezer Gage as witnesses. Contains a note written in Boston 24 July 1806 by Joseph Platt. Pertains to Knox's Maine lands.
GLC02437.10350
15 October 1804
[Deed of land sold by Knox to Benjamin Bussey]
Cosigned by Bussey. Countersigned by Charles Davis as a witness. Pertains to two townships in Maine.
GLC02437.10353
circa 1789
[Deed]
Record of a deed for two plots of land. Includes a diagram at the bottom, possibly the blueprint of a building. The transaction involves the Library Company of Philadelphia.
GLC02437.10363
October-November 1792
[Report] [incomplete]
Discusses tension between the Cherokee Indians and the settlers. Letterpress copy. Ink is very faded, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.10364
circa 1787-1806
[Fragment]
Fragment of a larger document discussing a payment involving "Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, Mr. Vaughan," and "D Cou[l]teaux," as well as an order of claret for Jefferson.
GLC02437.10365
28 August 1771
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
[List]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Bibles, grammar and spelling books, and dictionaries.
GLC02437.10367
3 February - 7 March 1772
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
[Invoices]
Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, sealing wax, brushes, toys, telescopes, chests, and others.
GLC02437.10370
4 February 1772
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Account]
Lists transactions between Francis Waldo and Thomas Flucker, with dates from 23 October 1771 to 4 February 1772.
GLC02437.10372
10 April 1772
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sciences, essays, commentaries and travel diaries.
GLC02437.10374
1790
List of names and how much each person owes. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.10375
18 July 1772
Appears to be the original of GLC02437.10376. List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sermons, dictionaries, the sciences, medicine and others.
GLC02437.10377
15 February 1773
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including travel diaries, Classic literature, philosophy and others.
GLC02437.10378
10 March 1774
[Invoice]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including medicine, sermons, Classical literature, and others.
GLC02437.10384
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics including, poetry, novels, dictionaries, and others.
GLC02437.10385
19 January 1779
Procter & Lowell, fl. 1779
List of items bought at auction, including combs, buttons, locks, cloth, hats, ribbons and various other items.
GLC02437.10388
18 October 1806
Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826
List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Marston by date, from 20 September to 18 October 1806.
GLC02437.10403
1806
[Inventory]
List of household furniture by room. Items include chairs, settees, looking glasses, beds and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.10404
17 June 1807
Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807
List of the real estate and personal effects of the late Henry Knox. Items include land plots, their acreage, to whom mortgaged (Artemas Ward, for one), and everything on them. Household effects, listed in detail room-by-room, include furniture...
GLC02437.10405
1727-1728
Waldo, Jonathon, 1669-1731
[Deed between Jonathan and Samuel Waldo related to the Muscongus Patent]
Signed by Jonathan Waldo, father of Samuel Waldo. Grants Samuel his "right, share and interests in all that tract of land situate lying and being in the Eastern parts of New England containing by estimation ten leagues from a certain place commonly...
GLC02437.10406
8 December 1729
Dumaresq, Phillip, fl. 1729-1738
[Deed between Dumaresq and Thomas Fitch]
Captain Dumaresq acknowledges receipt of £500 from Fritch for a house and tract of land. Cosigned by Phillip's wife Susanna. Countersigned by Samuel Tyby and Gabriel [LeBlond?], witnesses. Samuel Sewall, Jr., justice of the peace, signs a note at...
GLC02437.10407
18 February 1747
Henderson, Thomas, fl. 1747
[Thomas Henderson's declaration regarding a settlement in the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay]
Henderson attests that he became a settler on the Eastern part of Massachusetts Bay in 1728. Took up a lot of land on St. George's, a colony of which Colonel [Samuel] Waldo was the proprietor, in 1735. Moved to Lincoln (present-day Maine) in 1736...
GLC02437.10409
28 June 1748
Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759
to William Shirley
General Waldo writes to Shirley, Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Objects to sending Shirley pay vouchers signed by captains serving under him. Hopes to be able to pay his men directly, and presumably to keep the records.
GLC02437.10412
22 April 1749
Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777
[Certificate]
Certifies that all of the signers were present at a court hearing which found Samuel Waldo "guilty of Injustice, unfaithfullness [sic] in his Trust, Fraud & Cruelty in refusing to make due Payments to [diverted ?] Persons..." Also mentions William...
GLC02437.10413
24 April 1749
to Christopher Kilby
Discusses a court case regarding disputes over land and land administration, where the author is the defendant. Possibly written by Samuel Waldo.
GLC02437.10414
5 April 1763
Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
[Estate report]
Discusses land proprietorship and related business. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.10416
circa 1776-1795
Articles of the Sun-Fire-Society, instituted at Boston 8th May 1765
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Lists the rules and regulations of the society, a volunteer fire company, as well as the names of the members, their address (street names only) as well as their places of...
GLC02437.10417
4 October 1787
Hunt, William, fl. 1785-1792
[Receipt]
Receipt of money for land William Hunt sold to James Sullivan. Signed by Edmund Quincy and James Perkins as witnesses.
GLC02437.10418
10 September 1788
[Notes]
Notes regarding a meeting of the inhabitants of the land around the St. Georges River discussing the estate of the late Brigadier General Samuel Waldo. Signed by Samuel Watt, Andrew Robinson, Enoch Ripley and many others.
GLC02437.10419
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