Henry Knox to John Gleason about Work Associated with the Lime Mill and the Travels of Captain Kelleran and Lucy Knox, 20 April 1806 PDF Download

Author: Henry Knox
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Provides extensive directions for tasks various workmen are to complete in the lime mill. Reports on the travels of Captain [Edward] Kelleran and his vessel, and declares that Mrs. [Lucy] Knox is en route to visit Knox.

Author: Henry Knox
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Writes that the articles Gleason asked for have been shipped via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses the difficulties his lime business is facing, as well as his current economic difficulties.

Author: Henry Knox
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Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses issues with the workmen at the Knox estate and lime works, apparently suggesting Gleason has sent some of them to jail (he spells it goal). Asserts that he plans to arrive at Thomaston by next week. Also comments on shipments by Captains Benjamin and Edward Kelleran on their respective ships.

Author: Henry Knox
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Mentions a shipment of various goods he has ordered sent to Captain [Thomas] Vose by way of Captain Kelleran. Discusses his lime business, especially focusing on the necessity of preparing good quality lime, and on the price he is getting for selling the lime. Also discusses coopers they hired to work on Knox's estate. Touches briefly on several other matters.

Author: Henry Knox
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Has received Gleason's letter via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran. Discusses financial dealings with a Mr. West. Includes a list of workmen and their salaries; explains their duties and provides information regarding the lime business.

Author: Henry Knox
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Writes to report that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived with his vessel, and he is concerned, as the vessel has workmen, money, and letters of Knox's on board. Instructs Gleason to keep the woodcutters at work.

Author: Henry Knox
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Reports that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived, and that there is a terrible snow storm. Mentions that a Mr. Russel has engaged some men to work, and asks Gleason to continue performing the work Knox assigned him, to the best of his ability.

Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Author: John Gleason
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Describes another visit from Captain Killeran [usually spelled Kelleran- may be Benjamin or Edward]. Writes that he has brought a variety of cargo, including iron and coffee, and will depart again soon with another shipment. Discusses recent stormy weather and mutinous workmen. Provides other noteworthy information about the Knox estate and the lime business.

Author: Henry Knox
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Writes an angry letter about the negligence of workmen in his lime plant. Also discusses the shipments being made by both Captain [Edward] Kelleran and Captain [Benjamin] Kelleran.