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12 September 1795
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
Expresses his apologies that Knox's land proposals have failed and discusses the difficulties they are having in selling the Maine lands.
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30 May 1798
Adel, L., fl. 1798
Informs Knox that he has to leave town in a hurry and will not be able to see him before he leaves.
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16 October 1798
Brooks, John, 1752-1825
Relays a message concerning the son of a mutual acquaintance who offers his services to Knox. Noted as written in Medford, state unknown.
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30 March 1793
Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
Promises to give his attention to a letter he has just received from Knox, regarding "certain conveyances &c" on the Waldo patent.
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13 February 1806
Cook, Orchard, 1763-1819
Talks about a petition Knox has submitted to erect a lighthouse on Franklin Island. Also briefly discusses local news, such as about agriculture.
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9 December 1797
Ingraham, Joseph, 1762-1800
Asks Knox to sponsor him as he is applying for a position as first lieutenant on board the frigate, the USS Constitution.
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15 April 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Forwards a list of items ordered from Philadelphia and informs Knox that the wagon carrying the items should arrive at any day.
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21 January 1783
Pollard, Solomon, fl. 1783
Requests Knox's assistance in obtaining a furlough in order to attend a court session in Concord, Massachusetts, since his reputation is at stake.
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8 July 1802
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Introduces John Shoby to Knox. States Shoby was a soldier during the [Revolutionary] War and he would like 200 acres of land.
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1798
Wells, Daniel, fl. 1798
Asks to be discharged from Knox's service, as his wife is unwell and needs to be in Boston for health reasons.
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20 June 1773
Bradbury, Theophilus, 1739-1803
Indicates that he is sending Knox his magazines from 1772 for binding. Requests additional magazines and places an order for stationary.
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6 August 1773
Vinall, John, 1736-1823
Expresses interest in buying a set of globes that were sent to Knox by mistake. Vinall taught mathematics and writing in Boston.
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2 May 1798
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.
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22 May 1801
Lewis, Jesse V., fl. 1801
Seeks employment from Knox as a printer. Describes his experience in the printing business and notes he can provide references.
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21 September 1774
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
to William Knox
Indicates that Captain Scott has magazines for Henry Knox, which Waldo will forward. Very much looks forward to seeing William. Comments on the kindness of a women named Miss Sally to both William and himself.
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2 July 1781
Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787
Written at Fort Herkimer. Captain Moodie updates Knox on general news at the fort. Reports that the gun powder for the fort is stored in the cellar of a house occupied by eight or nine families. Worries that no work will get done due to a lack of...
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21 June 1796
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Apologizes for not writing sooner to thank Knox for his last letter. Reports that the only statement he received from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith he has sent along to Knox. Smith is out of town at present but will get another copy when he...
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10 November 1796
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Provides news on Samuel Ely, who tried to stage a rebellion against Knox due to the way Knox owned and managed his lands in Maine. Describes locations where Ely has been seen, and explains attempts to apprehend him. Also discusses business matters...
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23 April 1796
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Writes that Mr. [likely George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") came to collect Knox's note from Hodgdon this morning. Asks that Knox please send him the note soon, as he wants to renew his credit at the banks. Discusses arrangements he is making with...
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20 March 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Updates Knox on the construction of Knox's house. Reports on the return of Captain Robinson from St. George's [House] (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) and on Mr. Henry Simpson', the mason, consultation with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding...
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6 February 1795
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Asks Knox, when he passes through New York, to bring some business papers relating to Randall's deceased business partner. Discusses his dire financial situation.
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1 March 1798
Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798
Asks Knox for a barrel of pork and states that he will give compensation and asks about the possibility of the renewal of his commission.
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25 February 1785
Killingley, Green, & Son, fl. 1785
Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William...
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3 January 1789
Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818
Forwards him a letter for Genl. W. [General George Washington] regarding the American Navy. Believes that if Knox is named in charge of the military by Congress, as will likely be the case, Knox will have influence with Congress and might encourage...
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