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20 September 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Tench Francis
Writes to Francis regarding the shipment of spars on a schooner called the Columbia, which will sail within for or five days from Thomaston to deliver them to Boston.
GLC02437.06820
2 March 1789
to William Frost
Requesting "an abstract of conveyance reflecting" the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land that belonged to his wife's grandfather. This abstract should contain all transactions relating to the property. Frost was the "Register of deeds for the...
GLC02437.09218
4 August 1806
Requesting papers pertaining to the life of Samuel Waldo, his correspondence, and the ownership of the Waldo patent. Requesting these documents from the "Register of deeds for the county of York."
GLC02437.09285
10 June 1793
to James Gunn
Thanks Gunn for his letters of 26 April and 4 May. Says the idea of the "commanding officer" being a speculator is news to him. Hopes Gunn can send some confirmed information. Believes the situation with the Indian agent can be rectified, as...
GLC02437.05898
14 November 1783
to Grant
Writes in full to a Mr. Grant, "I beg you would come down to this post tomorrow to make some arrangements for supplying some troops who are to march the day after tomorrow towards New York."
GLC02437.02776
4 April 1791
to John Hancock
Informs Hancock that he has complied with his wishes and has "enclosed to your [Hancock] protection the appointment of Mr. Balch." The letter is marked "private."
GLC02437.04899
28 April 1791
Thanks Governor John Hancock for the fish he sent.
GLC02437.04934
30 August 1794
to William Griffin
Final retained version of GLC02437.06189. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within...
GLC02437.06190
22 November 1794
Discusses his house being built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Instructs Griffin to make the house "comfortable" and to let him know the cost of the carpentry bill. Inquires if any of the inhabitants have the left island yet....
GLC02437.06250
29 November 1794
to Alexander Hamilton
Writes, "Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs. Hamiltons earnest desire. It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khan by whom she is attended with Doctor [Heplious]...
GLC02437.06261
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