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18 May 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Adams
Knox writes a letter of introduction for Colonel David Humphreys, George Washington's former aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.03000
11 July 1787
to Eleazer Oswald
Discusses whether to distribute a narrative written by Knox's friend and former aide, Samuel Shaw. Encloses the narrative (not present but possibly referring to GLC02437.03310), but believes it would be better to circulate it only among friends...
GLC02437.03601
27 September 1788
to unknown
Document is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. Instructions regarding a proposition to the settlers in Frankfort, Maine for purchasing land and supplying the settlers with warrantee deeds. States if any settlers reject their...
GLC02437.09192
6 March 1806
to George Storer
The first page, written and signed by Knox, contains calculations of monies due George Storer. Verso contains two notes, written in an unknown hand, regarding balances due.
GLC02437.08011
27 May 1783
to [John] Mason
Informs Mason that his request to visit his family has been granted. Initialed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp, as answered and inquiry to be continued.
GLC02437.02135
30 May 1750
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
[Deed]
Grants Thomas Flucker the rights to an estate and property. Signed by James and William Bowdoin, with several other people. Includes notes from Joshua Winslow as Justice of the Peace signed Boston 15 June and a note of receipt from Ezekiel...
GLC02437.08950
circa 1775-1795
[List]
List of various articles of clothing for a soldier, including a coat and breeches, shoes and a hat. Circa date is based on Knox's military service beginning when he took command of the Continental Army in 1775 to his retirement as Secretary of War...
GLC02437.09917
29 October 1788
[Petition]
A draft to petition the General Court for land that was illegally sold to pay taxes. Mentions a resolve passed by the legislature which protects the heirs land rights to the Waldo patent. Letter is not signed but was possibly written by Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09204
22 October 1801
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses business transactions involving timber. States he has a parcel of logs in a pond and needs them shipped to the mills before winter sets in. Provides further instructions and...
GLC02437.07641
1 October 1733
Capen, James, fl. 1733
[Claim sale]
Partially printed document (first page) with subsequent information filled in by hand. Authorizes the sale of land by James Capen to Robert Luist and James Flucker. Includes notes of receipt dating from 6 October 1733 to 20 April 1741.
GLC02437.08861
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