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30 May 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Bowdoin
Writes to discuss a recent letter he received via a Dr. Bayley regarding political reforms in Europe.
GLC02437.04225
20 June 1789
Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791
to Henry Knox
Mentions that his friend Captain Josiah Roberts asked him whether Mr. [Samuel] Shaw has a captain for his ship yet for his next voyage. Allen promised to write and ask, as well as to recommend Roberts for the post, declaring that he himself took a...
GLC02437.04250
27 September 1789
to Sylvanus Bourne
Received his recent letter. Did not reply because he expected to see Bourne in New York. Discusses appointments to the position of Marshal, and provides advice about Bourne's political career. Briefly comments on the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.04368
15 March 1790
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Daniel Parker
Discusses in detail his financial business related to the Empress of China, the ship he took on his first trip to China. The owners refused to pay him and [Thomas] Randall. Says not only did the owners refuse to pay them upwards of $3000 but that...
GLC02437.04571
26 June 1790
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Writes on behalf of John Ewing, Jr., who wishes for a government position. Asks Knox for his help and patronage.
GLC02437.04637
20 December 1790
to Henry Jackson
Writes that he is concerned he has not received any letter from Miss Breck in awhile. Asks that if Jackson has any he send them on. Invites Jackson over Tuesday evening.
GLC02437.04802
5 July 1791
Says the enclosed letter (not included) is from Miss Breck to Knox's daughter. Will write more in a day or two as the post is leaving immediately. Gratefully acknowledges Lucy Knox's kindness to his daughter.
GLC02437.05051
2 May 1792
Foster, Theodore, 1752-1828
The three authors write to recommend a Mr. William Mumford, the bearer of the letter, for a clerkship. He had been long in their employ, and they believe he would be successful at the job.
GLC02437.05441
circa 16 July 1792
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
[Journal entry on the survey for a canal]
Describes his journey to surrounding land to connect a canal with the upper part of the Connecticut River. Signed in text at top of first page. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.05726. See GLC02437.05578 for a shorter version of this manuscript sent...
GLC02437.05542
12 January 1793
to William Bingham
Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.
GLC02437.05780
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