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29 November 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Musgrave
Replies to an earlier letter (GLC02437.02804) from Musgrave concerning deserters from the British Army.
GLC02437.02808
2 May 1795
to Alexander Murray
Asks Murray for assistance in obtaining a deed.
GLC02437.06404
6 March 1797
to Judith Sargent Murray
Written in the third person and signed in the text. Thanks Murray for her attentions and finds himself flattered by her compliments. States that he will sign the subscription paper. Date from docket.
GLC02437.06925
31 August 1802
to James Malcom
Letter appears to be a copy. Appears to discuss land negotiations in Hampden, Maine. Mentions various land claims by the settlers and his desire to have Malcolm handle some business for him.
GLC02437.07749
6 March 1788
to Samuel A. Otis
Replies to GLC02437.03814, from Otis, regarding a clothing account. Has transmitted Otis's note to Mr. Walker based on Otis's request.
GLC02437.03817
29 May 1783
to John Popkin
Discusses the payment of the noncommissioned officers and the resentment they feel regarding the equality of receiving pay, as well as giving directions on how to handle the disgruntled men. For related documents, see GLC02437.02219, .02220, .02226...
GLC02437.02139
18 December 1783
to D. Parker & Co.
Informs the company that troops will be at Fort Schuyler and that they need provisions. Gives instructions regarding the provisions and method of payment. Directs the company to arrange payment with the Superintendent of Finance.
GLC02437.02842
23 December 1783
to Daniel Parker
Discusses the lack of provisions for the troops at West Point, stating "[t]here are not more provision at this place than will serve the troops to the end of the month, and I much doubt whether it will last so long ... " Request that Parker supplies...
GLC02437.02851
29 March 1785
to Samuel Holden Parsons
Offers an extensive apology for not writing sooner. Discussions public objection to the Society of the Cincinnati. Writes, "A democracy what is greatly commercial is a solecism in politics... Our feoderal [sic] Government must be settled upon more...
GLC02437.03120
29 December 1787
to Samuel H. Parsons [incomplete]
Discusses the possibility of granting lands to soldiers and officers by resolves of Congress. Explains how the lands may be granted and that some might be located in the Ohio territory, commenting, "it is not for me to determine what assistance you...
GLC02437.03746
1 July 1785
[Order to pay Ephraim Fenno]
Pledges payment of £5.7.10 to Ephraim Fenno.
GLC02437.08585
circa 3 July 1798
[Calculations]
Calculations related to a John Jones from May to July of 1798.
GLC02437.08741
22 January 1795
to unknown
Possibly a draft of a recommendation for a gentleman named John Hills. Discusses the survey and leveling work John Hills provided for him for the last four summers. Also mentions lands in Massachusetts, the Waldo patent lands, and canals.
GLC02437.06318
11 November 1787
to James Jarvis
Describes some land that he owns in Maine, including the timber grown there and the climate. Informs Jarvis that if he knows of "Gentlemen of adequate capitals disposed to purchase ..." to let them know that they can buy any amount from him, from...
GLC02437.03700
16 March 1788
to Leonard Jarvis
Marked "copy." Relates that General [Rufus] Putnam told him about a plan developed by the Massachusetts legislature's Committee of Eastern Lands regarding the Waldo patent. In this plan, a quantity of disputed territory would be added at the "head"...
GLC02437.09175
16 August 1783
[Note on rations]
Orders to issue rations for "Friendly Indians." Docket signed by Mr. [Robert] Bell.
GLC02437.02395
13 April 1789
[Certificate of Captain-Lieutenant Guion's service]
Certifies that Captain-Lieutenant [likely Isaac] Guion served under his command in the artillery during the war, and deserves his reputation as a good officer.
GLC02437.04179
15 November 1787
to Alexander Fullerton
Thanks him for the statement of the disposition of the jury in a court case involving Samuel Shaw. Discusses the case, which involved business between Samuel Shaw, Mr. Holker, Mr. Lewis, and others. Mentions the possibility of bringing the case to...
GLC02437.03704
23 August 1801
to Waterman Thomas
Wishes help in settling disputes with those living on his lands in the Waldo patent. Also addresses to "Major Bracket and the reverend Thurston Whiting." Recent attacks on his surveyors have been made by neighbors worried he may encroach on their...
GLC02437.09275
15 June 1804
[Notes]
Discusses payments and various other financial business.
GLC02437.08826
31 May 1792
to William Lewis
A draft copy of GLC02437.05484.
GLC02437.05485
16 January 1797
to Matthew Lewis
Discusses certificates.
GLC02437.06901
14 August 1798
Discusses a draft of money.
GLC02437.07164
15 August 1791
to John Coffin Jones
References receiving a letter from Jones (GLC02437.05110), but does not note the date. Tells him it will be necessary to obtain a sea letter or passport signed by President George Washington. To get them the owner or owners must make an oath that...
GLC02437.05122
6 July 1795
to Samuel Jennison
Discusses various business in the Maine lands, including a theft.
GLC02437.06456
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