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[Expenses]

Lists the expenses for instructing Francis Flucker. Items listed by date.

GLC02437.06968

to Henry Knox

Reports of a possible business venture in a foreign island (name is illegible, but it may be "Curacao"). According to the Consul there, the island is in great need of lumber for spars and masts, which Knox is selling. Encourages him to pursue the...

GLC02437.06875

to Henry Knox

Expresses his concern over business matters.

GLC02437.06974

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06976

to William Bingham

Discusses financial business and the payment of bank notes.

GLC02437.06980

to John Gleason

Gives Gleason directions concerning construction and business, such as asking him to have the mills repaired and wheels made. Also draws a couple of diagrams, one of which appears to be for a new barn.

GLC02437.06990

[Invitation to dine]

Presents his compliments to Knox and asks Knox to dine with him on 4 July at 3 o'clock in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06994

to Increase Sumner

Replies to Sumner's invitation, stating that he has a prior engagement and therefore, has to refuse the invitation.

GLC02437.06995

[Memorial]

Discusses a memorial pointing out an error regarding the Waldo patent in the last survey done of the land.

GLC02437.06998

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.

GLC02437.07002

to William Wetmore

Discusses business regarding a note.

GLC02437.07003

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of 20 associates discussing a possible adjustment in the terms of settlement between Knox and settlers.

GLC02437.07004

[Draft of patent]

Discusses a problem with squatters. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07005

to Henry Knox

Relays to Knox complaints from settlers regarding trouble on account of the land.

GLC02437.07008

[Duties of Christian minister]

Lists all of the duties he believes a Christian minister should have. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07009

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Postscript, possibly to GLC02437.07013. Informs Knox of his potential business partner. Most likely written in Calcutta, India, where Beaumez has been living and conducting business.

GLC02437.07014

to David Fales

Asks Fales to go to Long Island, most likely Long Island, Maine, to greet members of the legislature. Also provides a list of important residents. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07021

[Statement]

Discusses a difference that arose between Captain Samuel Nicholson and Colonel George Claghorn, the ship's builder. The men almost came to blows after Claghorn allowed visitors on board the day before the ships launching without Nicholson's...

GLC02437.07033

to Henry Knox

Apologizes and explains that he was absent from court and therefore unable to tend to Knox's business. Noted as written in Lancaster, though the state is unknown.

GLC02437.07034

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter of 16 September 1797 with an apology for his "abrupt deportation from Montpelier." States that he has met with disappointments while participating in running the nation, commenting that "the inattention of our friends to...

GLC02437.07035

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

Discusses a draught and other financial matters.

GLC02437.07043

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances in regards to Knox's son's expenses.

GLC02437.07045

[Certificate]

Certifies that he has relinquished his claim on land in Maine. A second part, written and signed by David Fales, dated 29 September 1801 in Lincoln, states that Richards relinquished his claim of his own free will.

GLC02437.07047

to Henry Knox

Complains about the lack of letters from Knox and mentions the situation of mutual friends.

GLC02437.07054

to Henry Knox

Forwards to his uncle Knox some of his bills and thanks him for the books he sent, though he still needs a Greek lexicon. Expresses his concern for his cousin Julia, who has been ill.

GLC02437.07056

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle Henry Knox to ask if it would be alright if he came to Boston for Christmas and spend some days with him. Also asks for a book on geography, his skates, a blanket, a fur cap and some cravats.

GLC02437.07057

to Henry Knox

Discusses a bank note and a possible extension of time, probably for some sort of payment. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07061

to Henry Knox

States that he doubts Alexander Baring will give Knox a postponement on his payments, especially if Knox cannot offer an extremely good security. Also discusses other financial matters.

GLC02437.07064

to Henry Knox

Discusses a treaty with the Indians and sends his compliments to him.

GLC02437.07065

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he went up to see the logging and discusses the boards and lumber, along with other estate related business.

GLC02437.07068

[Memoranda]

Lists deficiencies and other amounts.

GLC02437.07074

to Lucy Flucker Knox [incomplete]

Writes to her niece, Lucy Flucker Knox, asking about her family, particularly her sisters Caroline and Julia, as well as her own sons.

GLC02437.07075

to Henry Knox

Complains about not hearing from Knox and discusses the events in France and Europe, as well as relations between America and France.

GLC02437.07081

to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness that David Wells has returned to help take care of the horses and that he is helping Wells settle in.

GLC02437.07082

to Henry Knox

Discusses the adoption of the Constitution by the state of Massachusetts and the ensuing celebration.

GLC02437.07087

[Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Waterman Thomas concerning land in the Waldo Patent. Signed by both Thomas and Knox.

GLC02437.07088

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to look over an enclosed document (not included), regarding their business in Maine.

GLC02437.07092

to Benjamin Shute

Discusses the renewal of Shute's commission.

GLC02437.07094

to Henry Knox

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.

GLC02437.07095

[Accounts]

Writes that he sent his nephews Thomas and Francis Flucker to pay a Mr. Pemberton, but they only paid half the amount and kept the rest for themselves.

GLC02437.07098

to Oliver Wolcott

Discusses accounts and related financial business. Noted as private.

GLC02437.07099

to Oliver Wolcott

Mentions the duties of a collector. First page is extremely faded and basically illegible. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07102

to Henry Knox

Mentions a meeting with several other men that do business with Knox and discusses the sale of land. Fourth page is separate and may or may not be a continuation of the previous pages.

GLC02437.07103

to the Secretary of the Navy

Writes to the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, concerning two new U.S. Navy vessels and their construction as he has timber he believes would be good to use for the construction of ships.

GLC02437.07108

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of a survey of Knox's land. Noted as written at Belcher's Tower.

GLC02437.07109

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his kindness and expresses his sympathy for the death of so many of the Knox children. Informs Knox about an idea for building a meeting house and that he will oversee the process.

GLC02437.07112

to Henry Knox

Discusses the offer of a survey of Thomaston, Maine, which he declined, on behalf of Knox.

GLC02437.07114

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox concerning the market for various types of lumber.

GLC02437.07116