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6 May 1793
Knox, Berkley Sidney, fl. 1792-1800
to Henry Knox
Duplicate of GLC02437.05888, refer to that record for a catalog description. The letter is from a distant relative in Jamaica seeking employment.
GLC02437.05889
1 August 1804
Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805
Received Knox's letter via Captain [Edward] Kelleran. Discusses complaints that Knox's lime is of poor quality.
GLC02437.07875
23 September 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Discusses corresponding with his brother. Describes the artillery department in the Continental Army as one of the busiest, and the reason he cannot write as frequently as would prefer to. Gives his analysis and opinions of recent events...
GLC02437.00451
12 July 1782
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Informs Knox that they have in their stores a number of "wide Horseman's belts," and many officers from the Infantry want to split the belts and "make two for their pouches." Is not sure whether Knox had another use for them so declined to give...
GLC02437.01484
4 July 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Complains about having a headache from yesterday's travels. Informs Knox he will be leaving for Boston, Massachusetts today. Requests Knox to send him the instructions for the agents, along with materials (possibly for Knox's future estate...
GLC02437.06133
18 October 1797
Wyatt, Robert, fl. 1797
Discusses peach and other fruit trees as well as the gardens at Knox's estate. Noted as written at Montpelier, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.07037
10 January 1774
Rogers, Daniel, 1749-1803
Sends back a bible owned by Nathan Chase that Knox sent to Rogers by mistake. Requests the return of his bible, which Knox was binding for Rogers.
GLC02437.00117
8 July 1801
Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801
Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.
GLC02437.07559
23 May 1795
Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796
Asks Knox to send him information regarding the dimensions of the house frames he (Knox) wants so that he can order them as soon as possible.
GLC02437.06421
27 May 1795
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Informs Knox that he has shipped a bull calf to Joseph Peirce and that a lady had a long voyage. Expresses his wish to see him (Knox) very soon.
GLC02437.06427
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