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[Agreement with James Swan for land sale]

Agreement granting 25,000 acres in the Waldo patent from Henry Knox to James Swan, also giving Knox the right to buy the land back at a fixed price.

GLC02437.09254

to Henry Knox

Discusses land and writes a character recommendation to Knox for an acquaintance. Noted as written in Georgetown, most likely Georgetown, D.C.

GLC02437.06463

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business arrangements and financial transactions.

GLC02437.06495

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Plymouth company and business. Signed by [S. Walker ?].

GLC02437.06529

[Agreement]

Agreement that the other party will pay Knox for a portion of land. Noted as witnessed and signed by a John [Storaker ?] Signature and bottom right corner clipped.

GLC02437.06561

to Henry Knox

Discusses William Duer's trial, especially posting his bail. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06593

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Writes, "When you once get engaged in your own personaly [sic] business you will then be fully convinced of the propriety of the measure & of the sacrifices you have made of your Interest & property for twenty...

GLC02437.06300

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the surveys on the back tract of land along with letters from the Committee have been forwarded to him. Volunteers to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania if Knox thinks it necessary, but say the trip would be inconvenient. Continues to...

GLC02437.06367

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he has received any letters from Henry Jackson as he is waiting for a reply from him.

GLC02437.06402

to William Bingham

Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.

GLC02437.06434

[Agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade for sale of land]

Articles of agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade regarding Knox selling Meade one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent. Part of the last page has been clipped.

GLC02437.09257

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is unable to make any of the payments upon which they have had an agreement.

GLC02437.06466

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business with bills and other financial matters. States that Mr. [George] Meade "wants to defeat his agreement with me - "

GLC02437.06498

to Jonathan Maynard

Discusses a business matter involving Captain George [Ulmer] and [Mr. Buckner]. Pays Maynard, a lawyer, 150 dollars. Date from docket.

GLC02437.09456

to Henry Knox

Wants to set up some kind of system in order to deal with the disposal of the land they own in Maine. Would like to have someone in England that they trust to help promote the sale of the land.

GLC02437.06532

The estate of Main Swete Walrond Esq. dec'd in account with Sarah Lyons Flucker

Lists transactions and account entries with amounts.

GLC02437.06564

[Calculations]

Various sets of calculations which are noted as done by John Ruddock.

GLC02437.08712

[Discussion on a contract for the back lands]

Provides details about a contract for the back lands. Notes the quantity of land will be less than the committee had originally estimated. Lists amounts to be paid and to whom. Possibly in Knox's hand. Circa date based on Knox's life span...

GLC02437.08115

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

Asks for a land deed and discusses similar business.

GLC02437.06405

[Lease of land]

Grants permission to occupy a plot of land and details the borders.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.06437

[Memorial to the Massachusetts Congress regarding the Waldo patent]

Petition by Henry Knox to the state of Massachusetts arguing that the state has not properly surveyed the Waldo patent and has not alloted enough land to Knox and his partners.

GLC02437.09260

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox several documents and discusses his accounts.

GLC02437.06469

to Henry Knox

Assures Knox that the work will be done and that his business will be taken care of.

GLC02437.06501

to Henry Knox

Describes some of the measures he is pursuing to help sell Maine land.

GLC02437.06535

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's trip to Philadelphia and the Maine lands.

GLC02437.06567