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21 August 1797
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
to Henry Knox
Updates Knox on the developments on Brigadier's Island in making the land fit for grazing.
GLC02437.07020
25 August 1797
Explains why he is changing his mind to now undertake some sort of position for a contract of five years, when he had previously turned it down.
GLC02437.07023
5 December 1797
Relates news about the development of Knox's many industries on Brigadier's Island.
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21 January 1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Rynier
Discusses various industries and expresses his trust in Rynier.
GLC02437.07080
31 January 1798
Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's...
GLC02437.07083
17 March 1798
Discusses the status of the estate and asks Knox to send goods such as rice and coffee.
GLC02437.07106
24 March 1798
Sends the letter by a carpenter he has hired and discusses his plans for a farmyard.
GLC02437.07110
12 May 1798
Discusses the quality of the soil at Brigadier's Island and mentions shipping some barley. Also writes concerning taxes.
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31 May 1798
Informs Knox that he has received his letter with $60 and a cask of seeds. Discusses feeding cattle, and the cows and oxen themselves.
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4 September 1798
Informs Knox that he will be going to Boston the next day.
GLC02437.07169
14 November 1798
Describes his efforts to keep Knox's property from "being ransacked & torn to peices [sic]."
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29 November 1798
Russell, Daniel, fl. 1798
Forwards Knox letters from his nephew.
GLC02437.07196
14 January 1799
Russell, Charles C., fl. 1799
Russell thanks Knox for writing to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert on his behalf. Stoddert said he did not know that Captain Nicholson "should take on himself the right to retain the Lieutenants Commissions, only to Midshipman and petty officers...
GLC02437.07224
16 February 1799
Rynier is disappointed that Knox has not discharged Rynier's notes in nearly ninety days. Rynier writes, "And I have been called upon to fullfill and discharge my notes, by your disappointing me, I have not been enabled to do it." Rynier has to pay...
GLC02437.07235
12 May 1799
Rynier tells Knox he has relieved "the Bearer Mr. Philip Davenport" of his duties on Brigadier Island before his time is up on May 29, 1799. He writes Knox that a "ballance" of $86 is due Davenport.
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19 August 1799
Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.
GLC02437.07298
30 August 1799
Knox directs Rynier to survey the Townships of Prospect, Frankfort, Hampden, and Bangor. Knox wants to know how many settlers are there. Knox expects Rynier to send his reports to him (Knox).
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18 September 1799
Rynier informs Knox he has been bequeathed some land in Europe and must terminate his five-year contract with Knox. Rynier needs Knox's help tying up a case against him in Boston regard "cloathing" and needs "one hundred dollars."
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2 October 1799
Rynier enclosed an account statement for Knox to see.
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22 November 1800
Ruggles, Joseph, fl. 1791-1800
Ruggles sends this letter to Knox via a "Mr. Durant" whose brother Ruggles has recommended to Knox as a clerk.
GLC02437.07487
29 September 1802
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Rynier he sold Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine, to Rowland Center. Requests Rynier to visit the island and to help John Witherspoon with his immediate removal...
GLC02437.07755
circa 1797-1802
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Informs Knox of his efforts to find sheep and that many are suffering from rot and dying nasty deaths. Mentions the possibility of finding more oxen if Knox needs them and discusses business relating to several other crops and goods such as salt...
GLC02437.08203
[Account]
Discusses an account with Henry Knox regarding his term of services and salary.
GLC02437.08758
4 September 1791
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
Collection of eight letters. Letters dated 4 September, 14 September, 16 September, 23 September, 10 October, 17 October, 21 October, 1 November. Discusses the transportation of goods, supplies and horses. Mentions problems with raising troops and...
GLC02437.10237
24 June 1794
to Thomas Russell
Written as an introductory letter for Mr. Tallerand and Beaumetz of France who are "on a visit to the eastern states ..." Describes them as "two characters eminent in France, for their talents, their virtues, and their rank in society." Notes that...
GLC02437.10304
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