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15 March 1797
Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that he sent copies of a document to the proper people and sends his condolences to Knox and his family, possibly due to the loss of a child.
GLC02437.06932
6 November 1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to McPherson
Mentions the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina and a connection with France. Writing is faded and difficult to read.
GLC02437.07186
28 December 1798
to Samuel Nicholson
Knox writes Nicholson regarding "the circumstance of Mr. Russel and Mr. Amory" who left his ship (the Constitution) because they did not receive commissions. Knox has told them to return and be obedient, but also suggests to Nicholson that once they...
GLC02437.07215
27 June 1799
to William Vans Murray
Knox received Murray's letter of June 3, 1799. Knox tells Murray that the "legality principle of the Judges acting as Commissioners, will be decided by the Supreme Court August next." Then, Knox, believes, those recommended by the circuit courts...
GLC02437.07275
18 July 1799
to Thomas Motley
Knox had written Daniel Davis about advertising in Portland newspapers and in the town of Falmouth. He has not heard from Davis yet, so he turns to Motley to find out if Davis is in the act of doing the requested advertising or, if not, could Motley...
GLC02437.07288
5 May 1801
to Daniel Neal
Asks Neal to manage his land on the northern part of the Waldo patent in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Describes what the job entails. Also requests Neal to attend to the settlers lots in Bangor.
GLC02437.07528
21 September 1801
Moulton, Jotham, 1771-?
Discusses a land deal between himself, John Miller, and Henry Knox. Appears Miller gave Moulton a mortgage deed for a lot of land which resides on Knox's patent as security for a debt he owed Moulton. Moulton now requests Knox gives him a deed for...
GLC02437.07619
31 August 1802
to James Malcom
Letter appears to be a copy. Appears to discuss land negotiations in Hampden, Maine. Mentions various land claims by the settlers and his desire to have Malcolm handle some business for him.
GLC02437.07749
2 June 1804
Motley, Thomas, fl. 1799-1804
Received his recent letter. Discusses issues of land ownership in Maine, as well as laws regarding the Flucker estate and inheritance.
GLC02437.07857
27 February 1806
Morton, N. Jr., fl. 1806
Writes in response to a letter from Knox. Reports that a Mr. John Borland created a petition to authorize fishing privileges for the town of Nobleborough and its environs, because of the significant presence of salmon, shad, and other fish....
GLC02437.08010
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