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to Henry Knox

Brimmer sends within a letter to Knox "described Tracts of Land...claimed by Mrs. Hannah Waterhouse, (widow of S. Waterhouse Esqr.) as sole heiress of her father Job Lewis-her situation in Life is such as calls for the assistance of all her friends."

GLC02437.07372

to Henry Knox

Writes to express condolences at the deaths in Knox's family (likely Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham- see GLC02437.06724). Adds that his wife (Knox's sister-in-law Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) is so overcome with grief that she is presently...

GLC02437.06726

to Lucy Knox

Written from Sandwich, Barnstable County, likely in Massachusetts. In response to an earlier letter from Lucy, discusses a mortgage he holds on part of her estate in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions a variety of other financial matters.

GLC02437.08068

to Lucy Knox

Explains that a Miss Bond will be unable to keep her engagement with Mrs. Lucy Knox, but that Miss F. Bond is happy to accept Mrs. Knox's invitation.

GLC02437.08085

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Informs Knox that he wishes to return to America soon, but has decided to stay in India, after consulting with his wife.

GLC02437.09991

[Evidence taken against Mary Tuste for libel against jurors who had found her husband guilty in a trial in May 1659].

Deposition of John Winsley taken by Bellingham as Royal Deputy Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Plaintiffs are not named. Bellingham was Royal Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony three times.

GLC02468.03

[Deed of land indenture]

Sale of land in Hadley, Massachusetts. The agreement being made between the Whites, Daniel and his wife Sarah, and Thomas Meakins's executor Samuel Partrigg, Justice of the Peace. Witnessed by Stephen Belding, Samuel Hornblom, and John [illegible]...

GLC02542.03

[Signature of Truman and his wife Bess]

Signatures and date are contained on a small card. A typed line underneath the signatures states "Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman."

GLC00477.02

Engraved portrait of Julia Ward Howe

Letter mentions a portrait; signature appears printed

GLC00496.033.03

[Autograph of January for Mrs. Allen]

Complete quotation reads, "Laura Bridgman Providence autograph for Mrs. Allen." Bridgman was a deaf, mute, and blind girl, educated by Samuel Howe at the Boston Institution for the Blind, Watertown, Massachusetts, beginning in 1837. Collateral are...

GLC00496.114.01

to Madame Baguet

Returns the book "Poesies de Reboul." Includes family news. Clipped autograph of J. Jefferson affixed to back of item.

GLC00496.142

to unknown

Plans to visit recipient on next trip to London. Written in Rose Hill Neighborhood.

GLC00496.154

to Thomas Wharton, Jr.

George Washington forwards a letter from Mrs. Mary Pemberton to Wharton, President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Pemberton had requested a passport for wagons with supplies for her husband, Israel Pemberton, and other Philadelphia...

GLC00639.31

to Mattie Ould

Lee as matchmmaker. Custis Lee never married. Flattering letter to a beautiful woman, daughter of Judge Robert Ould, Confederate Prisoner Exchange agent.

GLC00860

to Joseph Peirce

Knox writes, "I have the goodness to deliver Mr. John Davis the deed of relinquishment to the State of other lands, and receive from him the deed of Mr. Thomas Davis to me in behalf of the State." Knox also sends his wife's signature on a paper...

GLC02437.07300

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the books he sent her.

GLC02437.08177

to Hepzibah Clarke Swan

Knox apologizes to Mrs. Swan for any inconvenience she has endured due to the inability of Knox to get vessels to transfer her cargo. Knox hopes that in the near future he can pay the freight. He promises to pay her "every cent I owe."

GLC02437.07430

to Jacob Sheafe

Discusses a debt owed by Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Says Mrs. [Lucy] Knox will repay their son's debt and apologizes for taking so long to repay it.

GLC02437.07644

to Henry Knox

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

Image of Ulysses S. Grant, Julia Grant and others

General Grant, Julia Grant and five others sitting on the verandah of his house in Long Branch [see # 30].

GLC04360.029

[Obituary notices of children of Henry Knox]

Contains three items. The first, labeled "From the Centinel- April 27th, 1796," is an obituary for two of Knox's children, Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham. The second, from 24 January 1798, is an obituary for Knox's fourteen-year-old daughter...

GLC02437.06724

[Land deed to Israel Thorndike]

Deed for the sale of land within the Waldo patent from Henry Knox to Israel Thorndike. Also signed by Lucy Knox, Thomas Jackson, Mary Lincoln, and signed and witnessed by Samuel Cooper, Nathan Dane, Martin Lincoln and Gridley Thaxter. Next to the...

GLC02437.10649

to John Mills

Writes to request that Mills travel to the St. George's River area and examine streams for usefulness as mills. Written by Knox in his capacity as attorney for Hannah Flucker, his mother-in-law.

GLC02437.09122

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

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mrs. [Lucy?] Flucker's creditors have agreed to accept Knox's offer. Discusses land negotiations. Notes the lowest he was able to get for a particular piece of property was $1700. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06245

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and sends one of four glasses that Lucy Knox had asked him to buy.

GLC02437.06450

"With much love to Cousin H. from Belle."

Ink inscription on verso: "With much love to Cousin H. from Belle." Vignette bust portrait of a young woman in white.

GLC04509.47

to Henry Knox

Provides a detailed account of Knox's son's (Henry Jackson Knox) progress in his studies. Notes Henry Jackson Knox has shown an improvement in propriety since Knox's departure. His French master has also noted an improvement. States there have only...

GLC02437.06256

to Peter Charles Varlé

Another note to Mr. Varlé concerning Varlé's conduct towards one of Knox's daughters. Writes that Mr. Varlé was hired to help with Knox's canal project and as such has "no business at my house and of consequence are not to come there." Possibly...

GLC02437.06489

to unknown [incomplete]

Discusses the layout of his house. Comments that he "do[es] not think it too large - it has only [three ?] rooms on a floor. I want a comfortable house." States that Mrs. Lucy Knox wants a bigger house. Lists corrections for building. Mentions...

GLC02437.10276

Gov. Gen. Wright, Miss Roosevelt and Secretary Taft, leaving S. S. Manchuria .

The subjects walk down a gangplank in the order listed, against a background of water and boats.

GLC06449.42

to the Presidency and High Council of the Weber Stake of Zion

Elder Nathan Tanner, Jr.'s appeal in the Annie Pingree vs. Nathan Tanner, Jr. trial has been granted.

GLC05756.143

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated April 23, 1815. Pertains to recovering from an illness, and update of her granddaughter and children.

GLC01795.065

to Cousin

One letter addressed to Jane Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated April 25, 1837. Recounts her mother passing away and funeral services.

GLC01795.083

to Cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her Cousin dated January 18. 1845. Pertains to updates of family and friends. Mentions Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, as well as, travelling to India.

GLC01795.086

to Cousin

One letter from Jane Fraser addressed to her cousin dated November 25, 1845. Pertains to India and her mother.

GLC01795.089

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Charles Gregoire dated April 15, 1791. He reports the good news that his wife, Catharine has delivered a baby boy the previous night. He hopes that his mother-in-law is doing better.

GLC01795.040

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated January 21, 1803. Pertains to reflecting on her home for the last four years. Provides updates of her sons and daughter.

GLC01795.053

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated February 9, 1804. Pertains to his plans to travel to Wales. Invites him to stay with them at Chalderton.

GLC01795.055

to Emma C. Small

A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.

GLC00687.012

to George May Powell

She describes her continuing recovery from illness and the care she has received.

GLC00687.017

to George May Powell

She describes her recovery and the hope that she will be able to walk unaided within three weeks.

GLC00687.021

to George May Powell

She has been feeling a little sick and has stayed in bed and taken a Turkish bath. She looks forward to seeing him soon. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.030

to George May Powell

She has received his letters and has been very busy. She is grateful for the nurse he has sent her and is very content with her situation. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.035

to George May Powell

She has been too sick to write previously, and is now quite busy. Letter written at Round Hill.

GLC00687.040

to George May Powell

She expresses concern that he come visit her very soon. They moved on Saturday, and she thinks she'll move to Minnesota when Mr. Watson moves. She asks him to write him a "love letter" declaration to show to those around her.

GLC00687.044

to George May Powell

She sends him Emma's Bible, pictures, and other things. "I know that every thing that was hers seems precious to you."

GLC00687.049

[Delaware land indenture]

Also signed by William Lane, Ann Lane, Sarah Bennett, Susannah Bennett, James McLellan, and Joseph Summirl. Describes the location of a parcel of land in the borough of Wilmington in the County of New Castle, Delaware, that Alice Bennett obtained...

GLC00379

to unknown

A written copy of a 25th anniversary speech given at the dinner celebrating the anniversary of an unknown couple. Discusses the nature of birth, death and marriage. Expresses opinions on the wonders of love and marriage Commends the couple on their...

GLC03955.16

[Small carved leaf]

Found in envelope of GLC03523.32.45. Possibly carved out of bone.

GLC03523.32.45.01