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22 September 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Rebecca Bowes
Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.
GLC02437.05624
16 June 1794
to Stephen Bruce
Informs Bruce he is thinking about an unspecified subject. Also mentions a remedy for some illness being found in Boston. Lists three people or positions on docket leaf.
GLC02437.06120
13 November 1801
to Thomas Coffin Amory
Discusses business transactions involving numerous people and various amounts of notes.
GLC02437.07666
1 February 1797
to Joseph Anthony
States that he's been in Boston for several weeks, mentions a debt and discusses other financial business.
GLC02437.06909
26 February 1797
Informs Anthony that he has received his letter.
GLC02437.06918
16 December 1805
to John Quincy Adams
Docket indicates the addressee is "J Q Adams," as Secretary of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Writes in response to the academy's electing him a member; accepts the honor with gratitude.
GLC02437.07990
18 October 1793
to John Hills
Says things have been so "busy" during the summer that he hasn't had time to consider the survey reports. Hopes he conformed to instructions especially with "the Townships to the northward of the Land belonging to the 20 associates." Is confused...
GLC02437.05946
29 September 1794
Requests Hills delivers a complete survey for a 6000 acre tract of land that is part of the Waldo [patent land].
GLC02437.06211
8 May 1789
to Jeremiah Freeman
Docket notes the document is a copy. Declares that he received his 1 May letter (refer to GLC02437.04191). Writes that he is always happy to help a good officer that served with him in the war, but that all positions in his office are full at...
GLC02437.04196
2 July 1784
to Jean Baptiste Gouvion
Discusses public perception of the Society of the Cincinnati in France. Informs Gouvion of the reduction of the Continental Army, with only one remaining company commanded by John Doughty at West Point. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the...
GLC02437.03023
26 April 1788
Asks Gouvion, "Will the Russians or the Turks induce you to display your military talents... or have you prospects of active employment nearer home." Writes with assurance that the Constitution will be adopted within the course of a year, noting...
GLC02437.03861
4 April 1797
to John Gleason
Discusses giving Gleason materials for a boat, such as sails and rigging. Date from docket.
GLC02437.06941
20 April 1797
Discusses building materials such as boards and logs.
GLC02437.06950
20 June 1797
Gives Gleason directions concerning construction and business, such as asking him to have the mills repaired and wheels made. Also draws a couple of diagrams, one of which appears to be for a new barn.
GLC02437.06990
25 July 1786
to Diego Gardoqui y Arriquibar
Writes to provide a list of books he recommends to Gardoqui, which can be obtained "in this city" (likely New York). They are not all of the same genre, but would "suite the tastes more or less of every man of reading." Regrets that not all have...
GLC02437.03285
20 April 1788
to William Foster
Discusses Foster's predicament, which involves a petition to Congress regarding Foster's debt. Tells Foster "I shall most chearfully render you every service in my power." Refer to GLC02437.03857 for Foster's reply.
GLC02437.03849
3 June 1788
Informs Foster that Congress will decide on propositions concerning a debt due to the United States by De la Lande and Finje [Fynje]. In consequence, thinks Foster may be relieved of his own debt.
GLC02437.03886
1 October 1789
Thanks him for his letter and gift of Spanish cloth, which he will "wear with high satisfaction, as an evidence of your friendship." Wishes him health and happiness.
GLC02437.04374
21 June 1798
to Thomas Fraser
Discusses a receipt. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.07151
24 October 1783
to Edward Grant
Informs Grant that the 4th Massachusetts regiment will be quartered several miles away along the river and to provide them with transportation and supplies as they are housed rather far from their post.
GLC02437.02708
3 February 1806
Writes that he arrived to Boston on the evening of 31 January, and found the sleighing difficult. Considers the ways he depends on Gleason's help. Provides instructions regarding the receipt of shipments of articles, as well as the hauling of wood.
GLC02437.08002
14 March 1806
Does not have much news to report, and believes he will have more leisure time next week when the legislature adjourns. Discusses shipments of lime casks.
GLC02437.08014
6 January 1783
to William Hawes
Discusses orders to supply the military hospitals with enough brimstone (sulfur).
GLC02437.01806
to Caleb Gibbs
Mentions an unnamed lodging is full. Says the lodging has been occupied for many years. Discusses his pleasure over an unspecified event.
GLC02437.06121
12 September 1797
to John Gleason Jr.
Informs Gleason that he has arrived in Boston and gives him a list of things that have been ordered, such as corn and rye. Also discusses construction at his house in Maine.
GLC02437.07028
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