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9 February 1795
Ogden, David Bayard, 1775-1849
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that he believes his father will recover fully from his ill health.
GLC02437.06351
10 January 1773
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
Requests books from Knox and informs him to send the bill to Dr. Sheppard.
GLC02437.00021
15 January 1774
Wheeler, William Willard, 1774-1788
Reverend Wheeler informs Knox that he will send his balance by the next post.
GLC02437.00118
8 June 1789
Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801
Discussing building a school on the Waldo patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.
GLC02437.09222
28 August 1802
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
Informs Knox the court has risen without making a judgment in the case of Homer.
GLC02437.07748
14 November 1798
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
Describes his efforts to keep Knox's property from "being ransacked & torn to peices [sic]."
GLC02437.07190
6 September 1794
Cobb, Thomas, fl. 1794
Informs Knox his business with Mr. [William?] Bingham is taking longer than expected. Notes a complication recording the deeds. Also mentions he will be leaving for Machias, Maine immediately but will complete Knox's business as soon as possible.
GLC02437.06195
12 September 1790
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Breck is pleased with people Secretary of War Knox introduced to him (perhaps the two men Knox introduced to Breck in GLC02437.04722). Informs Knox that they "express themselves much satisfied with our part of America." For Breck this is important...
GLC02437.04727
8 April 1800
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Very personal letter from Vice President Thomas Jefferson. Notes that he passed along Knox's "friendly expressions" to General Gunn, possibly Senator James Gunn. Refers to a transaction, likely concerning the debate in the U.S. Senate regarding Knox...
GLC02437.07390
18 May 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports Knox's house (most likely future estate at Montpelier) should be completed by September. Mentions they have as many hands working as possible and as Captain [Thomas] Vose can keep employed. Notes he can hire more hands if Knox wishes....
GLC02437.06099
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