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20 September 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Tench Francis
Writes to Francis regarding the shipment of spars on a schooner called the Columbia, which will sail within for or five days from Thomaston to deliver them to Boston.
GLC02437.06820
2 March 1789
to William Frost
Requesting "an abstract of conveyance reflecting" the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land that belonged to his wife's grandfather. This abstract should contain all transactions relating to the property. Frost was the "Register of deeds for the...
GLC02437.09218
4 August 1806
Requesting papers pertaining to the life of Samuel Waldo, his correspondence, and the ownership of the Waldo patent. Requesting these documents from the "Register of deeds for the county of York."
GLC02437.09285
10 June 1793
to James Gunn
Thanks Gunn for his letters of 26 April and 4 May. Says the idea of the "commanding officer" being a speculator is news to him. Hopes Gunn can send some confirmed information. Believes the situation with the Indian agent can be rectified, as...
GLC02437.05898
14 November 1783
to Grant
Writes in full to a Mr. Grant, "I beg you would come down to this post tomorrow to make some arrangements for supplying some troops who are to march the day after tomorrow towards New York."
GLC02437.02776
4 April 1791
to John Hancock
Informs Hancock that he has complied with his wishes and has "enclosed to your [Hancock] protection the appointment of Mr. Balch." The letter is marked "private."
GLC02437.04899
28 April 1791
Thanks Governor John Hancock for the fish he sent.
GLC02437.04934
30 August 1794
to William Griffin
Final retained version of GLC02437.06189. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within...
GLC02437.06190
22 November 1794
Discusses his house being built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Instructs Griffin to make the house "comfortable" and to let him know the cost of the carpentry bill. Inquires if any of the inhabitants have the left island yet....
GLC02437.06250
29 November 1794
to Alexander Hamilton
Writes, "Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs. Hamiltons earnest desire. It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khan by whom she is attended with Doctor [Heplious]...
GLC02437.06261
10 September 1792
to William Green
Informs Green that he has received his letters and will make a reply once he contacts Mr. Jarvis.
GLC02437.05605
12 September 1792
to unknown [incomplete]
Mentions financial business involving the recipient and Mr. Jarvis. Discusses in detail the terms of payment for the land deal based on his conversation with Jarvis. Notes his disappointment over the sale to Mr. [William] Duer not being completed...
GLC02437.05606
22 November 1792
Discusses business dealings in relation to land.
GLC02437.05711
29 April 1790
to Richard Harrison
Discusses Harrison's account with the Commission of Army Accounts. Says he has enclosed (not included) him a copy of his accounts which shows that his claim has been settled.
GLC02437.04592
17 November 1794
Recommends Major Jay Craig to run a commissary. Notes Craig will handle all the disputes between Great Britain and the United States. Letter is marked as private.
GLC02437.06244
15 April 1795
to Benjamin Goodhue
Discusses a duke's son. Date from docket. Noted as a rough draft.
GLC02437.06391
23 May 1783
to Udney Hay
Replies to Hay's letter of 17 May 1783 (see GLC02437.02129) stating that he is unable to grant his request for men to help with construction of Hay's house since the time of service for the men expires with the end of the war.
GLC02437.02130
17 September 1783
Grants Hay permission to retain some men to continue to work on his house. See GLC02437.02520 for Hay's request.
GLC02437.02531
to Benjamin Hichborn
Encloses an appointment (not included) for Hichborn's son. Tells Hichborn, "Mr. Peirce will have commanded the plan for selling the estate - pray see that all is right."
GLC02437.04900
16 November 1783
to Mr. [David] Brooks
Submits an order for complete sets of clothing for men in the infantry and artillery in the 1st and 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.02782
22 December 1783
to David Brooks
Discusses the issue of disbanding regiments and discharging men of the Rhode Island Corps from the service. Relays instructions he sent to Captain Allen at Saratoga regarding this matter.
GLC02437.02850
27 December 1783
Requests a return for the clothing that Brooks currently has on hand.
GLC02437.02866
2 January 1784
Gives Brooks, assistant clothier general, instructions regarding the reduction in troops and the corresponding issue of clothing. Instructs Brooks to reduce the size of his department.
GLC02437.02900
20 April 1788
to Sylvanus Bourne
Signed, "H.K." Replies to a letter from Bourne (GLC02437.10212). Writes, "... my future [prospects] of continuing in public employment are too uncertain for me to pledge myself specifically for any purpose whatever I can only say that if any [object...
GLC02437.03850
28 November 1798
to [the Board of the United States Bank]
Expresses concern over his ability to pay back a loan and suggests mortgaging the house of his land agent George Ulmer as collateral.
GLC02437.07194
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