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19 August 1802
Odin, John, fl. 1802
to Henry Knox
Writes to Knox regarding [Joseph?] Pierce refusing to pay Knox's account. Says he expects Knox to arrange payment since his bill is long due.
GLC02437.07746
20 December 1794
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Informs Knox he was unable to secure a price for "ground" on the Mill River in Maine. Notes the owner says he will have a referral for the "grounds" upon Knox's arrival. Also mentions the owner was pleased about Knox's idea of building some mills...
GLC02437.06277
10 September 1864
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
A Union lieutenant in the 1st Connecticut Artillery offers his opinion of McClellan's presidential campaign. " ... Gen. Mc Clellan's election, on the platform of the late convention I do not think he stands any sight whatever. It is decidedly a...
GLC03523.20.16
6 April 1794
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Informs Knox he will send the grapevines with the gardener along with some seeds and tools. Mentions how the prospect of war is keeping Knox from traveling. Refers to a promise Knox supposedly made to another gentleman. Discusses properties...
GLC02437.06074
22 August 1805
Wales & Beale, fl. 1795-1806
The firm of Wales & Beale writes to enclose a bill for pork Knox bought (the bill may be the short note that appears on page 3). They continue to urge Knox and his son [Henry Jackson Knox] to provide them with information about the state of the Knox...
GLC02437.07965
6 January 1806
Hall, Bradshaw, fl. 1805
Returns to Knox several deeds Knox sent him, as well as the certificates Knox requested. Explains in detail the contents of the packet of enclosures.
GLC02437.07993
17 December 1788
Platt, Richard, 1755-1830
Refers to a matter he and Knox discussed "at Club" the previous Saturday evening regarding Knox's St. Lawrence lands. Asks if the matter meets Knox's approbation.
GLC02437.04055
23 November 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Mentions his pleasure hearing that Knox's son (Henry Jackson Knox) had a safe trip and is now with Knox. Notes he has not received any potatoes from Captain [Thomas] Vose, only drafts. Discusses Knox's finances and provides a list of wages paid out...
GLC02437.06251
15 June 1795
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Discusses business concerning rates. Asks after Knox's children and Mrs. Knox.
GLC02437.06442
7 July 1773
Coffin, Eben, fl. 1773
Asks Knox to sell Coffin's violin in Knox's bookstore. Explains how he obtained the violin from England. In a post script, asks Knox to send him magazines.
GLC02437.00083
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