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15 March 1802
Beare, John (fl. 1802)
[Invitation]
An invitation to attend the Charitable Irish Society annual meeting. The invitation is partially printed; dates and signatures are written by hand.
GLC02437.07722
27 March 1802
Dutton, Samuel E. (fl. 1803-1805)
to John Gleason
Appears to be discussing land issues with the settlers in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Settlers may be trying to claim lots that Knox believes belongs to him. The right side of the letter is damaged causing minor text loss.
GLC02437.07724
15 May 1802
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Joseph Roberts
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Knox writes a threatening letter to Roberts regarding Knox's lands. Informs Roberts it has been brought to Knox's attention that Roberts has taken possession of land different than...
GLC02437.07732
23 July 1802
Ulmer, George (1756-1825)
to Henry Knox
Acknowledges the receipt of two copies; one for the incorporation of the plantations in Maine, the other to enable himself and others to build a bridge over Ducktrap, Maine. Says he will gather the inhabitants together to choose town officers and...
GLC02437.07743
31 August 1802
Carnes, Thomas J. (fl. 1775-1802)
Informs Knox he has decided to settle in Lincolnville, Maine and asks for some land. Briefly discusses his school and the inhabitants being desirous for him to stay. Notes the land he wishes is located in the center of the school district.
GLC02437.07750
29 September 1802
to John Rynier
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Rynier he sold Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine, to Rowland Center. Requests Rynier to visit the island and to help John Witherspoon with his immediate removal...
GLC02437.07755
5 November 1802
Saltonstall, Nathaniel (1746-1815)
Continues to discuss a land negotiation between Henry Knox and himself. Briefly mentions people settling on the land. Says his prior offer of selling the land [likely in Maine] for $1 per acre to Knox still stands. Written from Haverhill which...
GLC02437.07764
30 November 1802
Lincoln, Abner (1763-1826)
Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise...
GLC02437.07772
circa 1802
Holland, Park (1752-1844)
[List]
Noted as a copy. A list of settlers in the town of Bangor, Maine. The list contain the names of settlers who settled before 17 February 1790 and the names of the present owners. The year was added at later date in pencel.
GLC02437.07780
11 January 1803
McGuyer, Thomas (fl. 1803)
Writes on behalf of a committee appointed by German settlers living on his land (presumably in Maine). Asks to schedule a meeting between the committee Knox either at court or at Knox's "seat," as one of the committee members is on a jury and cannot...
GLC02437.07781
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