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12 December 1797
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jeremy Belknap
Informs Dr. Belknap that the document he is asking about is probably a forgery.
GLC02437.07066
14 December 1797
Discusses a deed between the Indians and American government.
GLC02437.07069
3 March 1798
to Clement Biddle [incomplete]
Discusses some sort of business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Writing is extremely faded and water stained, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.07096
24 April 1798
to Alexander Baring
Discusses a debt and the possibility of extending the time in which he has to pay it back. Writing is very faded and water damaged, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.07119
circa 1770-1802
to William Bingham [incomplete]
Discusses thoughts on legacies and how estates should be divided amongst heirs. Recipient previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08187
14 February 1788
to George Washington
Reports on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Writes, "It may with great truth be asserted that no subject was ever more candidly debated- Many of the minority express their determination, of inculcating the principle...
GLC02437.03797
30 December 1787
to Mr. Bayley
Asks Mr. Bayley to meet with him that evening "prepared for the proposed operation" (which is unspecified) if Mr. Bayley finds it convenient.
GLC02437.03748
December 1787
Supplies for recruits and disbursment
Lists supplies given and the amounts paid to various troops. Includes items such as shoes, fish, clothing, etc. Addressed to Jeremiah Wadsworth.
GLC02437.03750
to Edward Carrington
Informs Carrington, a Continental Congressman, of Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Reports that those at the convention who previously opposed the Constitution have "declared their intention of uniting their influence in support of...
GLC02437.03798
21 January 1785
to George Washington [incomplete]
Comments on a recent trip Washington took to his western lands. Expresses relief that Washington did not travel as far west as he originally planned due to "the indians being in a bad temper." Referring to settlers on Washington's lands, writes...
GLC02437.03087
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