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19 May 1783
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Baron von Steuben
Discusses enclosed copies of a document [not present] regarding the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and asks von Steuben to forward them to the officers.
GLC02437.02138
7 February 1775
Troutbeck, John (fl. 1770-1784)
to Henry Knox
Reaffirms their friendship and hopes to see him in the future. Expects Knox to write to him before he leaves London, and after he leaves, to record everything noteworthy that occurs and send that to Troutbeck when he returns. Mentions visiting the...
GLC02437.00192
13 June 1776
to William Knox
Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...
GLC02437.00341
circa July 1776
Heath, William (1737-1814)
After receiving an inquiry from the Continental Congress, General Heath asks Knox how many of the canons brought to Massachusetts from Fort Ticonderoga (for the Siege of Boston) were brought from Cambridge to New York, and how many belong to New...
GLC02437.00405
19 August 1776
Knox, Lucy Flucker (ca. 1756-1824)
Explains how a friend's illness and the difficult times brought on by the Revolutionary War have delayed her writing. Notes how expensive the war has made living and suggests William expand beyond just selling books. Looks toward the future when...
GLC02437.00422
23 August 1777
Notes that she is recovering from a four day illness. Describes her daily life in detail as requested by Henry. Rises at eight a.m., has breakfast for an hour, then reads, writes, or works until her "solitary dinner" at 2 p.m. Misses Henry...
GLC02437.00638
circa 1777-1778
Nicola, Lewis (1717-1807)
[Observations regarding the firing of artillery] [in French]
"Observations sur les causes qui derangement les portees des bombes, & sur les attentions qu'il faut avoir pour les tirer avec succes."
GLC02437.00705
13 February 1779
Explains why he has not written recently, citing "a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master." Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say "Hichborn"). Refers to the...
GLC02437.00750
25 April 1779
Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1774-1779)
"Agreeable to your Desire I embrace the earliest Opportunity of acquainting you to the Rate of exchange upon France." Gives details of the rate of exchange of bills. Also notes that the destination and time of sail for a certain Dutch ship is...
GLC02437.00759
21 May 1779
Recaps a letter he recently sent to William, in which he urged William to sail directly to Amsterdam instead of stopping in France. Mentions letters of introduction he previously sent for William's voyage to Europe, noting he will also ask the Baron...
GLC02437.00763
18 December 1780
Hopkinson, Francis (1737-1791)
[Pay order]
Exchange rate noted as "18 Dollars at Five Livres Tournois Dollar," with an issue number of 2243. "At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Philp De Freest or Order, Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres...
GLC02437.00864
5 May 1781
Brigadier General Knox writes to his brother: "We have no news, but are alarm'd at the rapid depreciation of the paper currency... the State of Pennsylvania, has pass'd an act to strike old and new out of circulation after the first of next month...
GLC02437.00945
18 July 1781
Knox, William (1756-1795)
Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...
GLC02437.01060
25 July 1781
Neufville, John de (fl. 1779-1789)
Marked as a duplicate (of GLC02437.01079).
GLC02437.01080
1786/05/04
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to John Page re: insights on England after visit: "that nation hates us"
Written while serving as U.S. Minister to France. Jefferson encloses a pamphlet (apparently Notes on the State of Virginia; not included), thanks Page for a steady stream of political news from America and records his observations upon returning...
GLC02529
1769/07/28
Iroquois Nation
Six Nations. Document signed with the holograph totems of 14 chiefs.
A reciept acknowledging the final payment for land ceded by the Six Nations at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix. With the loss of these lands the Six Nations eventually dispersed: the Mohawk and Cayuga to Canada, the Oneida to Wisconsin, while the Onondaga...
GLC02548
11 February 1876
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878)
to Hamilton A. Hill
Urges that "the present is as favorable a time as we can expect for the agitation of the free trade question." Explains the importance of free trade and elimination of a protective tariff. Declares that "During the war the country went back to a...
GLC02595
9 December 1801
Gleason, John (fl. 1796-1811)
[Copy of a survey map of land sold by Henry Knox to B. Joy of Boston]
Gleason and Robert Houston sign as surveyors. Depicts 16,340 acres of Waldo Patent land flanked by these notations: "Green, Waldo Heirs, Knox, Belfast, Northport, Lincolnville, and Bonapartte." A list of names is written in pencil within the area...
GLC02437.10341
3 September 1802
to Charles Vaughan
Discusses commissioners, settlers, and prices related to his lands in Maine.
GLC02437.10346
26 February 1747
Burns, William (fl. 1747)
[William Burns's declaration regarding the Muscongus settlement]
Burns discusses his settlement on Samuel Waldo's Muscongus Patent (also known as the Waldo or Linconshire Patent, land in present-day Maine). Discusses improvements Burns made to a stone house, and mentions his black cattle. Burns was given command...
GLC02437.10410
circa 1750-1820
Unknown
[List]
List of the names of settlers from Germany. Includes their trade, age, gender and if they have paid or not.
GLC02437.10447
18 January 1801
Ulmer, George (1756-1825)
Noted as a "true copy" by George Ulmer on the second page. Lists settlers who have agreed to George Ulmer's (Henry Knox's land agent) terms in Ducktrap, Maine and possibly various other towns. Includes the settlers names, amount of acres, price per...
GLC02437.10603
15 September [1867]
Farragut, Virginia L. (fl. 1860-1867)
To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]
Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to...
GLC01896.091
8 October 1878
Archer, William M. (fl. 1863)
to [Edward R. Archer]
Impending Bankruptcy of the Vulcan Iron Works, William's financial woes and his attempts to remedy the situation. Written on "Vulcan Iron Works" stationery: "Manufacturers of Every Variety of Bolts. Nuts and Washers, Iron Railings. Iron Works for...
GLC01896.104
9 May 1881 to 8 August 1917
Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917)
[Account book of E. R. Archer]
Property and financial account book. P. 1 - 17 record the building and maintenance of the "dwelling house on Franklin Street" 1881/5/9 - 1896/10/2; p 18 - 51 record the building and maintenance expenses for the "house on 6th Street" 1890/5/1 -...
GLC01896.164
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