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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[List]
List of various items with prices. List includes things such as pork, flour, silver ornaments, wine, salt, and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08344
21 June 1774
[Receipt]
Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought a bit more than 32 yards of white calico from John Greenlaw.
GLC02437.08348
27 September 1784
to Mason Wheaton
Had planned to visit Wheaton at St. George's to discuss the Waldo patent, especially those belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker. Explains why he was unable to visit him in person. Asks for information about the value of the Waldo patent lands...
GLC02437.09111
19 August 1785
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
to Henry Knox
Assumes that Knox has already received the resolution of the General Court regarding the Waldo patent, and asks whether Knox plans to follow its instructions. Seems to think that they should comply, and outlines some of the financial difficulties...
GLC02437.09131
23 November 1785
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Discusses his concerns about the Waldo patent lands, particularly that Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims have gone unattended for a long time. Considers Mr. Francis Waldo's portion of the lands, as well as the failing lime business.
GLC02437.09142
20 March 1786
Writes that he has recently discussed their concerns related to the Waldo patent with Mr. [Edward] Robbins. Relates suggestions as to how best to handle the concerns. Reports that they have even looked at legal records, such as deeds, pertaining to...
GLC02437.09145
15 April 1786
Writes that he and the rest of the family are upset by the "melancholy information" Knox related in a previous letter (this may refer to the death of Hannah Flucker, or "our Aunt Flucker," as he refers to her, in 1785). Discusses his upcoming...
GLC02437.09150
15 October 1788
Appears to discuss various accounts possibly concerning land. Also mentions the late Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker's lands that were sold for taxes was done illegally.
GLC02437.09203
22 April 1771
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Classical Literature, grammar books, medicine and the sciences.
GLC02437.10366
12 October 1771
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including lectures, biographies, and poetry.
GLC02437.10368
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