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3 October 1799
Blagge, John, fl. 1783-1799
to Henry Knox
Blagge asks Knox to put in a good word about him to President Adams. Blagge wants to be Surveyor of the Port of New York.
GLC02437.07314
31 October 1799
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Mrs. Beaumez writes her niece Lucy Knox. She says her last letter were "dismal" because here "health and spirits were bad." Now they are well. She speaks of missing her children back in America, of what she hears from them, and of the little gifts...
GLC02437.07322
7 November 1799
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed...
GLC02437.07323
8 November 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Contract]
This agreement says that "the subscriber expecting dayly to receive from Daniel Davis Esq. of Portland, an account of the sales of property in Falmouth hereby pledges himself as soon as he shall receive such account ...that he will transmit to Mrs...
GLC02437.07325
20 November 1799
Blagge thanks Knox for writing to President Adams on his behalf. Blagge asks the Knoxes to remember in their prayers "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" whose daughter Antoinetta just that day died.
GLC02437.07328
30 November 1799
Bradford, Joseph, fl. 1799
[Certificate]
A certificate certifying that Bradford tendered to Henry Knox a deed of land "lying in the county of Hankock and State of Massachusetts...by a certain agreement made with James Swan." The price was $2 an acre. At the bottom of the document it reads...
GLC02437.07332
8 December 1799
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Bradford tells Knox that "Mr. Wood has returned from Boston without the volume, which I mentioned to you I expected." He wants Knox to pass on to Knox's daughter Lucy that he will "be on the last of December." Bradford also says "I heard it mentioned...
GLC02437.07336
1799
[List of Appointments of Major Generals]
List of Major General appointments that include Alexander Hamilton as Inspector General of the Army, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Knox, Henry Lee, among others.
GLC02437.07350
[Mortgage form]
Mortgage involving Knox and Abiyah Cheever, who paid Knox a "sum of one hundred dollars."
GLC02437.07351
21 January 1800
Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826
Bridge received Knox's letter of December 28, 1799. Bridge tells Knox he can safely send Bridge the money Knox needs to, and that either Bridge or his "deputy" David Fales will take it.
GLC02437.07358
18 February 1800
Mrs. Beaumez writes to Knox about her sons Francis and Thomas and where their military orders might send them. She hoped they could be both sent to England, but she has heard that Thomas should be with the American convoy and Francis sent to India....
GLC02437.07370
3 March 1800
Brimmer, Martin, 1742-1804
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
10 March 1800
Adams, John, 1735-1826
President Adams received Knox's letter of February 27. Adams expresses his concern that after recommending Knox's son, Henry, for a commission in the US Navy, the Senate did not approve. He tells Knox that there is little else he can do. Adams says,...
GLC02437.07375
20 November 1800
to James Barron
Knox's son has been under the command of Captain Barron as a lieutenant. Knox informs Barron that despite a recommendation from John Adams, "the Senate had declined to approve the nomination of the President of the United States of him as a...
GLC02437.07380
01 April 1800
[Account of bricks delivered]
Account log of bricks delivered. Includes recipients, dates, and quantities.
GLC02437.07389
19 April 1800
Anderson, Samuel, fl. 1800
[Quit claim deed]
Partially printed agreement in which Samuel Anderson sells to Henry Knox "a certain Tract of land lying in Warren." John Gleason signed as a witness.
GLC02437.07394
29 April 1800
Archbald, Anna, fl. 1800
Archbald tells Knox she is waiting for Mr. Peirce who said "he would discharge the note with pleasure if you had mention it."
GLC02437.07397
06 May 1800
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Biddle tells Knox that he "got the Certificate for the Bank share passed through as soon as I could after the full time allowed by the regulations at the bank had Expired and should have transferred it but your power to me for the purpose has been...
GLC02437.07402
28 May 1800
Bogs, David, fl. 1800
[Quit Claim Deed]
David Bogs releases to Henry Knox "a Certain tract of land lying near the Great Falls of St. Georges River in Warren and near the Mills...." Josiah Reed and John Gleason sign as witnesses. Partially printed document.
GLC02437.07413
Burwell, Lewis, 1745-1800
to Henry Jackson Knox
Burwell writes Henry Jackson Knox and invites him to visit him in Richmond when Henry Jackson Knox can spare leave time from his ship in Norfolk. Mentions that he has two nephews in the Navy who may also travel with Henry Jackson Knox to visit...
GLC02437.07414
Burwell tells Knox he received his letter through "Mr. Pope," who did not call on Burwell when he was first in town because he said he was in a rush. Mr. Pope informs Burwell that Knox's son "is on board of one our Frigates in Hampton Road" but has...
GLC02437.07415
Ames, Joel, fl. 1800
Ames requests a loan of "fifty or 1 hundred dollars." Ames asks that Knox leave his answer with Henry Jackson.
GLC02437.07417
08 June 1800
[to Alden Bradford]
Knox tells Bradford that Knox's daughter just wrote Bradford a reply, seemingly to accept Bradford's invitation for her to stay with them. Knox says "I think it not improbable that my Daughter might incline to defer her visit until the Supreme Court...
GLC02437.07425
10 June 1800
Bradford writes Knox that when Knox's daughter is ready, Bradford will travel to Thomaston to accompany her to Wiscasset where he lives. Mentions "Mr. Forsyth's" plans to travel there as well. Bradford says "the court is the second Tuesday in July...
GLC02437.07427
18 June 1800
Bradford talks about Mr. Forsyth coming to see him and wishes for Knox to pass on the word Forsyth. Bradford says his wife would like to visit the Knoxes and asks if Knox's daughter will be visiting Bradford.
GLC02437.07429
July 1800
Cheever, Abijah, 1760-1843
Receipt
Receipt from Cheever indicating that he received of Henry Knox "two Notes with the corresponding mortgages" of Benjamin Packard and Jonathan Huskell. The agreement was made "between Henry Knox and Abijah Cheever dated at Thomaston the 26th day of...
GLC02437.07436
08 August 1800
to Colonel Avery
Knox tells Avery that he should be receiving "five tons of seasoned oak timber" from Captain Hatevil Libbey "commanding the Schooner Jenny." Avery should pay the $35 freight fee. Knox will ship out more lime and lumber "in about a week or ten days...
GLC02437.07440
13 August 1800
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Bingham discusses in great detail contract issues with Knox that also concern Bingham. Mentions how outraged he is that Knox's surveyors on the Waldo Patent were attacked. Bingham thinks that it is good that Knox is going to be a member of the...
GLC02437.07443
3 October 1800
Bradford, William, 1729-1808
Bradford laments having missed Knox in Rhode Island in August and waited on Knox in Boston to discuss the Muscongus lands. Bradford reminds Knox that Bradford's grandfather first initiated payment for those lands, and Bradford's father and himself...
GLC02437.07466
Barron, James, 1769-1851
Captain Barron informs Knox that he will monitor Thomas Flucker and believes that Knox's "advice (admonition) had the desired affect."
GLC02437.07485
Knox thanks Captain Barron for taking Thomas Flucker on as a midshipman. Knox hopes Flucker behaves, but if he does not, Barron should feel free to admonish Flucker.
GLC02437.07486
6 February 1801
Mentions setting up a meeting with Knox to discuss the purchase or division of the Muscongus lands (part of the Waldo patent lands) in Maine. Also discusses hereditary rights and other legal complications associated with the land.
GLC02437.07503
2 March 1801
Expresses his displeasure with the American sea captains in the Calcutta ports. Notes their actions reflect poorly on all Americans and that Calcutta society does not distinguish traders from gentleman. Discusses in great length what life is like in...
GLC02437.07509
6 March 1801
Writes to her sister-in-law. Inquires after her god-daughter and the rest of Lucy Knox's family. Appears to express her disappointment in [Henry] Knox's silence regarding her children (likely Francis and Thomas Flucker). Comments on Knox's...
GLC02437.07510
23 March 1801
Introduces Samuel W. [Fisher] to Knox. Notes Fisher is a member of Knox's state legislature and will be visiting the "Eastward" area.
GLC02437.07515
30 March 1801
Appears to discuss land deals possibly located in Maine. Mentions the troubles Knox is having with squatters and the possibility of building roads and buildings on the land.
GLC02437.07517
20 May 1801
Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832
Appears to discuss Mr. [Dawees] Jeffrey's behavior and character during his two year stay in Annapolis, Maryland. Describes Dawees as being industrious. Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
GLC02437.07532
1 June 1801
Bayley, Kiah, 1770-1857
Discusses the results from the Board of Trustees meeting. Informs Knox the board discussed ways of raising funds and decided to furnish each member with a subscription.
GLC02437.07538
8 July 1801
Mentions his mind has been "extremely agitated" over his experiences. Notes his friends have recommended a change of situation and he has decided to visit Europe. Goes on to discuss land values and dealings.
GLC02437.07558
14 July 1801
to William Sterrit, Samuel Brown and Josiah Reed
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict with the settlers on the north part of the Waldo patent. Describes the issues of the conflict and the danger the surveyors are in. Requests the gentlemen show...
GLC02437.07568
20 July 1801
Writes to Knox regarding the legal troubles he is having. Appears a suit has been brought against Bingham by Caboth and others for the recovery of cargo during the last war (Revolutionary War). Complains of "vile misrepresentations" and "prejudices"...
GLC02437.07572
26 September 1801
Carpenter, William, fl. 1801
Discusses land negotiations for a lot of land located in Hancock County, Maine. Appears to question the rightful owners of the lot and requests Knox gives them a title to prevent trespassers. Written from "Buckstown" which is likely in Maine.
GLC02437.07626
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
7 October 1801
[Captain Hunter's information regarding the insurgents]
Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be information that Knox gathered from a Captain Hunter respecting Thomas's (possibly Walterman Thomas) information. It was reported the insurgent threaten to kill the...
GLC02437.07635
20 October 1801
Brooks, Martin, fl. 1801
[Quit Claim]
Signed by Martin Brooks and George and Polly Ulmer who are likely witnesses. A sworn statement by Martin Brooks attesting that Caleb Brooks paid him $300 for a "grant Bargain" and the sell of over 85 acres of land in Ducktrap, Maine. There is also...
GLC02437.07640
11 November 1801
Mentions he had the pleasure of seeing Knox's family on his way to Boston, Massachusetts. Notes another trial will be held and discusses a particular judge. States the judge has always been a federal and "does not approve of the new order of things...
GLC02437.07662
13 November 1801
to Thomas Coffin Amory
Discusses business transactions involving numerous people and various amounts of notes.
GLC02437.07666
18 November 1801
[Rough outline of the case of the Germans on the west side of Broad Bay]
Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A rough outline regarding the Germans' land claims on the west side of Broad Bay (Waldoboro, Maine). Discusses land deals and legal obligations involving Henry Knox, Brigadier Samuel...
GLC02437.07674
25 December 1801
to Kiah Bayley
Informs Bayley he is unable to attend the meeting for the Lincoln Academy. Regretfully informs Bayley that due to his current financial problems he is at present unable to secure any subscriptions. Says he is in the process of fixing his financial...
GLC02437.07702
7 January 1802
Neal, Daniel, fl. 1801
[Sworn statement]
A sworn statement by Daniel Neal, who is an agent of Henry Knox's, stating he has been notified to hear the land claims of the settlers in Bangor, Maine. A list of all the lots he is to hear has also been included.
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