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24 May 1782
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Bill to Henry Knox]
Bill for 3 dinners, grog, and 8 horses to hay. Total came to £13.4. In Samuel Shaw's hand is written "Morristown Paid."
GLC02437.08555
24 October 1778
Wadsworth, Thomas, fl. 1778
[Bill of William Knox]
William bought 13 lamb skins for £7.3.0. Wadsworth signed it noting that payment had been made.
GLC02437.08453.01
5 January 1783
Smith, Melancton, 1744-1798
[Receipt for Henry Knox]
Lists items (cloth, rum, and sugar) by date and the amount owed. Signed for Smith by William Thompson.
GLC02437.01801
13 November 1773
Putnam, James, 1756-1838
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Discusses a book order and settlement of his account. A note at the bottom addressed to Clark Chandler asks if Chandler has a team going to Boston this week and, if so, asks if he could transport a box. Putnam was among the Massachusetts merchants...
GLC02437.00095
15 July 1778
Amory, Jonathan, fl. 1778-1779
[Bill for William Knox]
Receipt for the purchase of Bibles from John Armory, Jr. The total cost comes to £39.4.
GLC02437.08441
February 1779
Callender, Benjamin, fl. 1772-1785
Bill for making a coat and to mend another coat and a pair breeches. Also bills William for buttons, silk, and thread. The total is £7.16. Signed by Callender stating he received payment.
GLC02437.08474
2 April 1779
Bill for making a jacket. Also for thread and mending a coat and a pair of breeches. Total came to £5.8.
GLC02437.08479
28 April 1779
Bill for making breeches as well as buttons and silk. The total came to £5.1. Signed by Callender stating payment was received.
GLC02437.08486
12 August 1791
Bird, Henry Merttins, 1755-1818
Marked "Extract." This is a partial copy of the GLC02437.05117.
GLC02437.05119
18 April 1778
Sigourney, Elisha, fl. 1778-1797
[Bill to William Knox]
Bill for 39 slate memorandum books. The total was for £13.10. Sigourney signed the bill stating he received payment.
GLC02437.08423
July 11, 1778
Bryant, James, fl. 1777-1778
Receipt for items bought from "W. & Jno. Molineux." Items purchased include knives, pocket books, clasps, and razors. Total came to £100.14.4.
GLC02437.08437
14 July 1778
Receipt for tooth brushes and ink pots bought from "W. & Jno Molineux." The total came to £7.13.
GLC02437.08439
24 February 1779
Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822
[Receipt of William Knox]
Receipt for one "back Gammon Table" for £24 bought from James Lamb.
GLC02437.08469
27 April 1778
Gilbert, Jonathan, fl. 1778-1785
Bill for 5 pairs of shoes. Total comes to £3.18.0. Signed by Gilbert that he received payment.
GLC02437.08424
8 August 1863
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
to [Henry Knox Craig]
Written from "Camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia." Discusses supplies, reservists and conscription. "There is a notable difference in the manner in which supplies are now furnished from that practiced after the battle of Antietam, the drag seems...
GLC02382.017
12 March 1868
to Henry Knox Craig
He comments on Andrew Johnson's pending impeachment trial Says, "It seems to me that it is a predetermination to get rid of Mr. Johnson…and the prospect that the Reconstruction Acts may be declared unconstitutional in the decision on the McCardle...
GLC02382.038
23 December 1864
Writes, "I trust you are right and that their [main?] armies were broken up that the rebels will give in in good faith, and return to their allegiance in peace, and quiet but I dont expect it. People who have sacrificed so much and showed their...
GLC02382.019
19 March 1868
Comments on Johnson's impeachment and radical reconstruction. He has been involved with Schenck's bill. Says, "It looks to us here as if the P. [President] would stand a poor chance, that the case is prejudged on party grounds. I hope the evidence...
GLC02382.039
2 April 1868
He is working for pay for retired soldiers. Comments on the Supreme Court decision in the McCardle case and President Andrew Johnson's impeachment. Expresses strong feelings about the Republican party and Reconstruction, criticizing the unfair...
GLC02382.040
13 April 1868
Writes from Fort Sullivan. Asks if Craig received a copy of a play-bill he previously transmitted. Complains about the cold Eastport winter. Discusses the abrupt departure of Captain Wilson from Fort Sullivan. Discusses Wilson's actions, and...
GLC02382.041
10 October 1795
Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809
Discusses how the weather will affect the construction of a canal.
GLC02437.06537
25 June 1868
Expects Craig to visit in July. Mentions his son Conway Hunt. Discusses his plans for the Fourth of July, and whether Craig should travel to Maine by steamer or train.
GLC02382.043
21 October 1868
Hopes Craig will consider spending future summers in Eastport, if he (Hunt) remains stationed there. Discusses the upcoming presidential election (won by Ulysses S. Grant). "So the October Elections are over and we are beaten on all the fields - This...
GLC02382.044
8 July 1777
Moore, R., fl. 1777
[William Knox's payment for a horse]
William Knox paid £45 for a horse.
GLC02437.08410
April 1776
[Bill sent to William Knox]
Thomas Clement sent a bill to William Knox for £4.6.3. This seems to have been for work at Henry Knox's bookshop and includes costs for nails, boards, hinges, boxes, and fixing a window.
GLC02437.08386
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