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23 March 1799
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
to Henry Knox
Gleason discusses with Knox planks and their lots of land. Knox asks Gleason to send him "some sugar, coffee, tea and mollasses."
GLC02437.07247
31 December 1802
Reed, Josiah, fl. 1798-1805
Informs Knox he received his letter, a deed, and the weights and measures Knox sent him. Notes he will immediately inform the "Town."
GLC02437.07778
21 October 1788
Johonnot, Samuel Cooper, 1768-1806
Asks Knox to examine a memorandum and offer his observations. Awaits Knox's instructions "in filling up the Interval of Time now before me..."
GLC02437.04014
17 October 1783
Wengierski, Thomas Cajetan, 1755-1787
Thanks Knox (for showing him West Point). Asks Knox for a copy of the map of West Point for a journal he is writing.
GLC02437.02673
12 July 1799
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Bingham received Knox's letter of 30 June 1799. Bingham agrees with Knox that the "the Kennebec Tract has a fair chance of attracting a full Portion of Settlers." Bingham believes, however, that Knox needs to make the Lands attractive to purchasers...
GLC02437.07285
13 July 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Informs Knox he can obtain a Hingham Packet (boat passage) if Knox gives him a few days warning. Recommends Knox obtains a Newport Packet over a Hingham Packet, regardless of the higher price. Notes the Newport Packet comes fully furnished and...
GLC02437.06144
24 January 1795
Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798
Warns Knox he published some observations in a local newspaper regarding what he perceived as "offensive" passages written in Knox's report to the President (George Washington).
GLC02437.06322
1 October 1801
Bacon, Josiah, fl. 1801
Informs Knox he delivered the goods to a Captain Killeran as requested. Includes a bill to Knox for the delivery on the second page of the letter.
GLC02437.07631
4 May 1799
Pratt, Daniel, fl. 1799
Pratt agrees to "serve Henry Knox at St. Georges River." Knox will pay for Pratt's passage back and forth between St. Georges River and Boston.
GLC02437.07264
19 April 1800
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Ulmer tells Knox he has the power to persuade the court to prevent a bridge being built across the Belfast river. Discusses developments of Knox's land.
GLC02437.07393
27 December 1783
Billings, Andrew, 1743-1808
Informs Knox that he has received Knox's letter and will begin work (engraving) on the cannons for General Nathanael Greene right away. See GLC02437.02852 for Knox's original request to Billings.
GLC02437.02862
12 March 1785
L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825
Expresses his hope that Knox will accept the appointment of Secretary at War. If so, hopes to serve under Knox as an engineer for military posts on the western frontier. Requests that Knox recommend him as such to Congress.
GLC02437.03109
21 September 1801
Moulton, Jotham, 1771-?
Discusses a land deal between himself, John Miller, and Henry Knox. Appears Miller gave Moulton a mortgage deed for a lot of land which resides on Knox's patent as security for a debt he owed Moulton. Moulton now requests Knox gives him a deed for...
GLC02437.07619
3 December 1800
Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795
Noted as a copy. Speaks of his past services to Knox. Appears to be seeking employment from Knox either in training "young" men in the military or receiving a captain's commission in the Artillery. Requests Knox gives his letter to the current...
GLC02437.07492
19 January 1793
Vaughan, fl. 1793
Signed in text by a Mr. Vaughan. Vaughan presents his respects and encloses Knox a bill at sight on London for £40, saying it will replace the draft on France. Vaughan wants Knox to sign a memorandum in case the French note ever appears.
GLC02437.05788
6 May 1793
Knox, Berkley Sidney, fl. 1792-1800
Duplicate of GLC02437.05888, refer to that record for a catalog description. The letter is from a distant relative in Jamaica seeking employment.
GLC02437.05889
1 August 1804
Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805
Received Knox's letter via Captain [Edward] Kelleran. Discusses complaints that Knox's lime is of poor quality.
GLC02437.07875
23 September 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Discusses corresponding with his brother. Describes the artillery department in the Continental Army as one of the busiest, and the reason he cannot write as frequently as would prefer to. Gives his analysis and opinions of recent events...
GLC02437.00451
12 July 1782
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Informs Knox that they have in their stores a number of "wide Horseman's belts," and many officers from the Infantry want to split the belts and "make two for their pouches." Is not sure whether Knox had another use for them so declined to give...
GLC02437.01484
4 July 1794
Complains about having a headache from yesterday's travels. Informs Knox he will be leaving for Boston, Massachusetts today. Requests Knox to send him the instructions for the agents, along with materials (possibly for Knox's future estate...
GLC02437.06133
18 October 1797
Wyatt, Robert, fl. 1797
Discusses peach and other fruit trees as well as the gardens at Knox's estate. Noted as written at Montpelier, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.07037
10 January 1774
Rogers, Daniel, 1749-1803
Sends back a bible owned by Nathan Chase that Knox sent to Rogers by mistake. Requests the return of his bible, which Knox was binding for Rogers.
GLC02437.00117
8 July 1801
Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801
Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.
GLC02437.07559
23 May 1795
Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796
Asks Knox to send him information regarding the dimensions of the house frames he (Knox) wants so that he can order them as soon as possible.
GLC02437.06421
27 May 1795
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Informs Knox that he has shipped a bull calf to Joseph Peirce and that a lady had a long voyage. Expresses his wish to see him (Knox) very soon.
GLC02437.06427
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