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23 January 1798
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
to Henry Knox
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
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
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
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[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
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
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
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