Instructions from Henry Knox to John Gleason, 21 May 1802
Title | Instructions from Henry Knox to John Gleason, 21 May 1802 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Letter is not signed but based on the content it appears to be from Knox. Informs Gleason he will be heading to Boston, Massachusetts and needs Gleason to look after things in Thomaston while he is gone. Stresses the importance of keeping the mills manned by the best men, the lime, and the quantity of casks he would like burnt. Advises Gleason on planting and asks Gleason to visit the farm daily. Mentions the repairs he would like completed on his house before his return along with various other details he wants completed.
Henry Knox to John Gleason with Managerial Instructions, 5 November 1800
Title | Henry Knox to John Gleason with Managerial Instructions, 5 November 1800 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1800 |
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Knox leaves Gleason specific business and managerial instructions to Gleason regarding his lime, lumber, and foodstuffs that Gleason will have to tend to during Knox's three week absence.
Instructions for the Management of Knox's Estate from Henry Knox to John Gleason, 18 January 1804
Title | Instructions for the Management of Knox's Estate from Henry Knox to John Gleason, 18 January 1804 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1804 |
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Instructions for Gleason to perform a variety of tasks on Knox's estate. Stresses that he will be judging Gleason's expertise and quality as an agent based on how well he follows these instructions. The tasks focus on harvesting and collecting kiln wood over the course of the winter. Mentions Captain [Thomas] Vose.
Henry Knox to John Gleason with Instructions While Knox is Away. Wants Limestone and Wood Gathered. Wood to be Taken from Those who are Indebted to Knox, 9 January 1801
Title | Henry Knox to John Gleason with Instructions While Knox is Away. Wants Limestone and Wood Gathered. Wood to be Taken from Those who are Indebted to Knox, 9 January 1801 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1801 |
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Provides instructions for his upcoming two month absence. Discusses the quantity of wood and limestone he would like to see gathered. Says a large portion of wood can be obtained from people who are indebted to him. Provides further instructions on obtaining wood, stoves for the limestone, caring for the horses, and various other instruction on the care of Knox's house and property. Instructs Gleason to request all funds from [Thomas] Vose.
Henry Knox to John Gleason about Work to be Done on Knox's Estate, 28 March 1805
Title | Henry Knox to John Gleason about Work to be Done on Knox's Estate, 28 March 1805 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1805 |
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Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.
Henry Knox to John Gleason Outlining the Duties of Gleason's Job, 24 December 1801
Title | Henry Knox to John Gleason Outlining the Duties of Gleason's Job, 24 December 1801 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1801 |
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A list of duties Gleason has promised to attend to during Knox's two to three month absence. The instructions mainly deal with Knox's logging and lime business, mills, his lands in Maine, and dealing with the contracts for the wood cutters.
Directions for Constructions from Henry Knox to John Gleason, 20 June 1797
Title | Directions for Constructions from Henry Knox to John Gleason, 20 June 1797 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1797 |
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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.