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14 December 1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jeremy Belknap
Discusses a deed between the Indians and American government.
GLC02437.07069
16 December 1797
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
Asks for an accurate statement about some property.
GLC02437.07070
31 December 1797
to William Bingham
Discusses some purchases and states that he is unable to pay Alexander Baring immediately.
GLC02437.07073
circa July 8 1797
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]
Writes to her niece, Lucy Flucker Knox, asking about her family, particularly her sisters Caroline and Julia, as well as her own sons.
GLC02437.07075
8 January 1798
Bigelow, William, fl. 1783-1798
Discusses lime burning.
GLC02437.07078
23 January 1798
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Complains about not hearing from Knox and discusses the events in France and Europe, as well as relations between America and France.
GLC02437.07081
5 February 1798
to Lucy Flucker Knox
Writes about a young man traveling to America on the ship carrying this letter and discusses her daughter Harriette's health as well as the rest of her family.
GLC02437.07085
[Remarks]
Discusses land deeds and recommends a list of books. Date from docket.
GLC02437.07086
26 February 1798
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848
Asks Knox to look over an enclosed document (not included), regarding their business in Maine.
GLC02437.07092
3 March 1798
to Clement Biddle [incomplete]
Discusses some sort of business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Writing is extremely faded and water stained, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.07096
15 March 1798
Discusses a tract of land and related business.
GLC02437.07105
26 March 1798
Expresses concern that Knox has not repaid the loan he got from Alexander Baring. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.
GLC02437.07111
20 April 1798
to Francis and Thomas Flucker
Writes to her sons, stating that she has not heard from them in a while and about the ships and news from the family.
GLC02437.07117
24 April 1798
to Alexander Baring
Discusses a debt and the possibility of extending the time in which he has to pay it back. Writing is very faded and water damaged, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.07119
27 April 1798
Bailie, William, fl. 1798
Discusses Knox's brother William's finances.
GLC02437.07121
13 May 1798
Reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring, especially since Baring will be leaving the country soon. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.
GLC02437.07127
circa 29 August 1790
[draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]
This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the...
GLC02437.08216
circa 1791
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
[Army expense/supply report and a copied letter written by Hodgdon]
Copy of a report written by Sargent as Adjutant General. Discusses Samuel Hodgdon's role as Quartermaster for the army raised for General Arthur St. Clair's 1791 Western expedition. Contains a letter from Hodgdon to Henry Knox, Secretary of War....
GLC02437.10356
16 December 1805
to John Quincy Adams
Docket indicates the addressee is "J Q Adams," as Secretary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Writes in response to the academy's electing him a member; accepts the honor with gratitude.
GLC02437.07990
13 January 1806
to Samuel Breck
Marked as a copy. Writes a kind letter to his old friend Breck about keeping in touch as time passes. Also writes to reintroduce Breck to a Mr. Thomas Payson. He and Lucy Knox send their love to Breck and his family.
GLC02437.07998
14 January 1806
Baylies & Howard, fl. 1806
to Henry Jackson Knox
The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to inform Henry Jackson Knox of their receipt of a lime shipment, which leaves a balance due to him in his account of $366.91. Report they will draw on their debtors for the money and will use part of it to pay a...
GLC02437.07999
5 February 1806
Young, Stephen, fl. 1806
[Petition for Justice of Peace in Canaan]
Petition to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the part of Lincolnville formerly called Canaan. Recommend Jonathan Fletcher for the position. Addressed to the Governor [of Massachusetts] and his council. Signed by 19 citizens, including Stephen Young...
GLC02437.08004
12 March 1806
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
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
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
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
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
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
9 August 1770
Adams, Edward, fl. 1765-1772
[Certificate]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that a cart of hay has been weighed.
GLC02437.08252
21 March 1770
May, Aaron, fl. 1770
GLC02437.08253
30 September 1771
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
[Receipt]
Receipt for a sum of £13 and change. Also includes a date of February 1772 and March 17 1772 on the verso.
GLC02437.08270
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