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10 December 1794
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800
to Henry Knox
Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Yorkshire, England. Writes, "as he is a stranger in your city I beg leave to recommend him to your notice and civility."
GLC02437.06270
16 April 1795
Holland, Park, 1752-1844
Informs Knox that he has hired four farmers to work the land for him and offers his services as a surveyor should Knox need it, as long as he is given enough notice. Noted as written in Belcherstown, most likely in Maine.
GLC02437.06394
2 May 1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Nicholas Hoffman
Forwards bills.
GLC02437.06407
11 May 1795
Discusses business.
GLC02437.06412
15 May 1795
Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.
GLC02437.06416
17 May 1795
Discusses financial matters. Signature is clipped.
GLC02437.06418
25 May 1795
to Samuel Hodgdon
Asks Hodgdon to notify him concerning any information regarding a payment so he (Knox) can make preparations to go to Boston.
GLC02437.06423
27 May 1795
Forwards drafts and receipts and gives instructions on other financial business.
GLC02437.06425
25 July 1795
Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.
GLC02437.06473
19 August 1795
Discusses business arrangements and financial transactions.
GLC02437.06495
21 August 1795
Informs Hodgdon that he has yet to hear a line from him and is waiting for replies to previous letters.
GLC02437.06497
24 August 1795
Discusses business with bills and other financial matters. States that Mr. [George] Meade "wants to defeat his agreement with me - "
GLC02437.06498
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Discusses business and warns him about entering into a business relationship with Mr. [George] Meade, stating "Mr. Mead[e] means to fail you altogether, and it appears to me it was his intention, before any of his acceptances became due, to do so -...
GLC02437.06499
27 August 1795
GLC02437.06502
29 August 1795
Discusses financial matters, particularly bills and their payment.
GLC02437.06505
1 September 1795
Discusses financial business.
GLC02437.06508
4 September 1795
Discusses financial business and sends him papers. Mentions taking surveys.
GLC02437.06514
7 September 1795
Apologizes for Knox having to come to Boston to settle financial issues but states that he is happy to see him. Informs Knox that his wagon arrived and that he will forward it to his friends in Boston as soon as possible.
GLC02437.06520
14 March 1796
Hopes Hodgdon will be able to successfully negotiate on their project without having to offer an "enormous discount." Asks him to speak to Mr. [William] Bingham about a particular project. Writes that he about sending a vessel for Hodgdon's lumber...
GLC02437.06662
27 May 1796
Has received Hodgdon's last letter, and is glad the forte piano was not sold (see GLC02437.06744 for related information). Is not leaving Boston as early as he expected, due to some work he must do with the legislature, so asks Hodgdon to send all...
GLC02437.06752
5 June 1796
Is sorry to hear about Hodgdon's illness. Discusses a variety of business deals, and bemoans the sudden death of Hodgdon's endorser (no name is given).
GLC02437.06763
12 June 1796
Declares that he received Hodgdon's letter regarding the transportation of Knox's furniture on Captain Norton's ship. Discusses business transactions between himself, Hodgdon, Mr. [George] Meade and General [Henry] Jackson.
GLC02437.06772
25 July 1796
Received Knox's recent letter. Reports that Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens is out of town, but he will return within a couple of days, and will present Knox's draft to Stevens at that time. Adds that his family is well, and sends his regards to Mrs...
GLC02437.06790
30 August 1796
Writes that he was unable to respond sooner to Hodgdon as he was traveling with Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses in great detail the judgment of the Bank of Pennsylvania against their associate Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead"), which has...
GLC02437.06806
31 August 1796
Encloses a copy of an earlier letter to Hodgdon (not present) regarding financial matters. Consoles Hodgdon regarding his state of financial distress, stating that he has access to various resources. Lists the friends he has who might be able to...
GLC02437.06810
23 September 1796
Discusses financial arrangements he has made with Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens and Joseph Peirce. Comments on Stevens's difficulty selling Knox's lime, because the quality is considered to be poor.
GLC02437.06824
28 November 1796
Reports that he has received Hodgdon's shipment, and unfortunately the corn in it was inedible and "infected with the weavil [sic]." Believes he will not suffer too badly from the loss, however. Mentions that he and Henry Jackson are faced with...
GLC02437.06872
8 February 1797
Informs Knox that the furniture has been shipped and discusses financial matters.
GLC02437.06910
8 March 1797
Discusses finances in relation to the national bank.
GLC02437.06927
2 October 1797
Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.
GLC02437.07036
30 October 1797
Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.
GLC02437.07040
7 November 1797
Discusses a draught and other financial matters.
GLC02437.07043
20 March 1798
Discusses the possibility of a survey of Knox's land. Noted as written at Belcher's Tower.
GLC02437.07109
20 November 1800
to Benjamin Homer
Knox received Homer's letter of November 18. Knox complains that Homer has not given Knox an opportunity to explain his difficulties in paying his debts. Knox insists his lands will provide enough money to cover his debts to Homer.
GLC02437.07484
6 May 1801
to John Holloway
Discusses Francis and Thomas Flucker's whereabouts and doings with British Rear Admiral Holloway. States Francis Flucker is serving as a midshipman on board of a ship of war for the United States in the West Indies. Says Thomas Flucker would make a...
GLC02437.07529
Holloway, John, 1744-1826
British Rear Admiral Holloway discusses Knox's nephews, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox they obtained a [cadetship] for Thomas Flucker and requests Knox to send Thomas Flucker to [England?] .
GLC02437.07530
10 June 1801
Informs Knox he has been busy dealing with the timber and has not had time to survey Bangor, Maine. Comments the timber business requires great exertions and labor and will likely need assistance from the government. Describes what progress they have...
GLC02437.07543
26 June 1801
to Robert Houston
Appears to be discussing a matter that is going before the Supreme Court. Possibly referring to the land troubles Knox is having with settlers in Maine. Asks Houston to find evidence on the perpetrators.
GLC02437.07551
Houston, Robert, 1765-1824
Describes a shooting incident where he and his colleagues were fired on (likely involving the conflict between the settlers and Knox's surveying). Also lists various men who have been apprehended. Mentions he does not believe his armed force is...
GLC02437.07552
25 September 1801
Appears to be a report on the amount of land surveyed at Daniel Dow's lot (likely in Maine) by Houston in past years.
GLC02437.07624
2 December 1801
Hoskins, Henry, fl. 1801
Informs Knox he is forwarding him 507 copies of the advertisement Knox sent him. Notes the copies were printed on the best paper he had. Also includes the price of the copies.
GLC02437.07688
10 December 1801
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his settlers land bonds. Says he has agreed with settlers on the plantations in Maine. Also instructs Houston to regulate the inhabitants on Knox's plantations in Maine. Notes...
GLC02437.07691
19 November 1801
Noted as a copy on the docket. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses the turnpike road being built from [Harriman's] Ferry to the Augusta bridge in Maine.
GLC02437.07698
14 February 1804
Received Knox's last letter. Sympathizes with the difficulties Knox has been having; is glad to hear that things seem to be improving, and hope that they continue to do so. Discusses finances, as well as a lawsuit that he and Knox might commence...
GLC02437.07845
20 February 1804
Reports to Knox on timber in the Belfast region.
GLC02437.07846
3 December 1804
Writes that per Knox's instructions, he has visited several plantations on the Waldo patent and posted notifications about the money they owe. Received responses from as many of the people as he could, depending on who was at home when he visited.
GLC02437.07897
25 February 1805
Discusses their mutual financial arrangements, as well as money owed by the recently deceased Mr. [William] Bingham.
GLC02437.07916
8 January 1806
Provides information on the quality of a tract of land near Belfast, Maine.
GLC02437.07994
28 September 1786
to John Hobby
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Was informed that there are outstanding taxes on lands in the Flucker estate, and asks Hobby to pay them.
GLC02437.09158
24 January 1791
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Discusses a petition Michael Jackson is presenting to Congress for compensation for the wounds he received while [fighting in the Revolutionary War]. Says Jackson is requesting half of a Brigadier General's salary which was the rank he held at the...
GLC02437.09821
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