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to John Moriarty

Responds to a letter of Moriarty's and provides price information about lands in part of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09123

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

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

to Charles Lining

Writes that he received, via Dr. Thomas Tudor Tucker, Lining's letter as well as the $192 sum Lining sent. Provided Dr. Tucker with a receipt declaring that this money would pay South Carolina's portion of the money owed to Major L'Enfant for the...

GLC02437.03744

to Daniel Little

Discusses his business with the patent and his interest in the welfare of the inhabitants. Asks for his opinion in finding gainful and appropriate employment for the settlers. Particularly asks for suggestions on the employment of a minister, and...

GLC02437.04394

to Mary McNeill

Writes in response to a letter from Mrs. McNeill (see GLC02437.06662) and assures her that the matter should be looked into and that he will assist her in settling her business. Says he delivered the papers to the commissioner in the marine...

GLC02437.03670

to Mary McNeill

Forwards Mrs. McNeill a statement from the Commissioner of the Marine Department relating to her late husband's account. Says that while he has faith in Col. Walker, who is the Commissioner, suggests McNeill have either himself or another person...

GLC02437.03675

to William Lewis

A draft copy of GLC02437.05484.

GLC02437.05485

to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses the purchase of land from Madame Grégoire.

GLC02437.08212

to Brown

Discusses flooring, hay, and other household maintenance business. Date and place writ noted on verso page 5 and recipient noted as [Jone ?] Edward Brown.

GLC02437.08221

[Order to pay Ephraim Fenno]

Pledges payment of £5.7.10 to Ephraim Fenno.

GLC02437.08585

to Thomas Cajetan Wengierski

Replies to Wengierski's request for a map of West Point. States that he is unable to provide the map for security reasons, especially since the war with Britain had just ended. See GLC02437.02673 for Wengierski's request.

GLC02437.02692

to James Webber

Notes he has been silent because he could not speak with effect. Claims he has "perfect confidence" in [Samuel] Ogden's integrity and security, but his business arrangements have "retarded his payments." Has been assured that Ogden will settle the...

GLC02437.05092

to John Witherspoon

Discusses selling Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine) to a couple of gentlemen. States he knows Witherspoon owns a building there and hopes the sale does not cause an inconvenience to him. Notes he has directed one of the gentlemen...

GLC02437.07754

to Joseph Hoff

Orders Hoff to deliver to Colonel Stewart an order for "ten tons Grape Shot mostly the larger with some small." Sent to Hoff at Hibernia Furnace, New Jersey. Docket states that the document is a copy.

GLC02437.00532

to James Byers

Discusses the casting of more artillery and the establishment of a system of ordnance for the United States as a whole.

GLC02437.01957

to Joseph Anthony

Informs Anthony that he has received his letter.

GLC02437.06918

to Samuel Winslow

For a reference to the date of Winslow's last letter to him, 17 February 1786, see GLC02437.03243. Discusses attempts to get Mrs. Waldo to release her claim on the Waldo patent lands. Is glad to hear that a Mr. Robbins is helping Samuel Winslow in...

GLC02437.03244

to William Stephens Smith

References Smith's letter dated 21 October, which he received on 25 October. Writes, "The message by Mr. Duer was upon the general concern between him and me where he says you were of opinion [it] was rather of too great magnitude to be undertaken...

GLC02437.05214

to Samuel Waldo

Discusses a purchase for a patent and property. Document is largely illegible. Watermarked "C Patch."

GLC02437.10261

to William Morris

Writes that he will leave papers with Morris and asks that he deliver them. Mentions a deed and how it should be handled, "signed before two or more witnesses." Goes on to give instructions on what to do with the papers. Ink is faded, especially...

GLC02437.10287

[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

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

to Asa Copeland

Orders Copeland, conductor of military stores, to procure 1500 muskets, 3 tons of lead, and all of the pistols at New Windsor. Gives further instructions pertaining to arms, ordering Copeland to transfer stores to Philadelphia. Apparently written...

GLC02437.01099

[Note on rations]

Orders to issue rations for "Friendly Indians." Docket signed by Mr. [Robert] Bell.

GLC02437.02395

[Pertains to money delivered to R[ufus]G. Amory]

Discusses repayment of a debt made to R.G. Amory and his associates.

GLC02437.07933

[Notes]

Discusses payments and various other financial business.

GLC02437.08826

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

to William Stephens Smith

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06618

to Thomas Phillips

Has received his letter. Has "applied personally to the collector of the customs who says that there are so many" previous applicants to the department that there is "no probability of your obtaining any place." Does not have any openings at his...

GLC02437.03459

[Indenture]

Indenture regarding land between John Quincy and Thomas Flucker. Also signed by William Vesey as a witness. Also includes a note from Quincy dated Braintree 14 August 1762.

GLC02437.08995

[Receipt]

Receipt for a turnpike road for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08798

[Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for $4,950.

GLC02437.08653

[Bill]

Bill for a desk that Henry Knox ordered.

GLC02437.08809

[Receipt]

Noted as received of Henry Knox $400.

GLC02437.08856

to Marinus Willett

Marked "Private." Says that George Washington has showed him Willett's letter of 31 July. Knows that Willett was interested in a government position, but understands that he turned down an offer for the sheriff's office for the city and county of...

GLC02437.05104

to Thomas Vose

Instructs Vose to purchase supplies and laborers, for the construction of Henry Knox's house (Montpelier), from suppliers who are indebted to Knox. Tells Vose to pay the suppliers one quarter in cash and deduct the other three quarters from their...

GLC02437.06088

[List of food provisions]

An account sent by Bauman to Knox listing food supplies delivered and the outstanding balance owed to Bauman. Bauman acknowledges at the bottom that he received payment in full. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04701

[Receipt]

Note of receipt from Henry Knox for $200 of rent. Signed by a John [Laurance ?].

GLC02437.08684

[Account]

List of transactions between Mathius [Sturrer ?] and Henry Knox, mainly relating to building materials.

GLC02437.08815

[Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for $50.

GLC02437.08666

[Record of wages received from Samuel Shaw by Mary Lary]

Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, pays Lary "for two months wages while in Genl Knox's Family and six dollars in full for washing Mr. Wm Knoxs cloathes." Lary signs again, certifying receipt of six dollars for washing Captain Treat's clothes. Signed twice...

GLC02437.00659

[Note]

Promissory note to pay Henry Knox $1,000.

GLC02437.08648

[Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for money for accommodation.

GLC02437.08632

[Note]

Note of exchange for £150 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08292

[Note]

Note of exchange for £150 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.08298

[Note]

Note of exchange for £100 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08314

[Note]

Note of exchange for £200 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08325

[Note]

Note of exchange for £400 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08334

[Note]

Note of exchange for £100 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08287