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13 May 1798
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
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
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[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
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