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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

Informs Knox that he is talking with a surveyor about getting a survey for land. Writes about a six year old mare he sent to a friend and mentions a treaty, most likely the Jay Treaty (signed in Nov. 1794). Also mentions British and Bermudian...

GLC02437.06459

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a surveyor to do a survey of a particular tract of land and asks Knox to extend his hospitality to him.

GLC02437.06470

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire attending to business on his father's estate. Recommends a gentleman for a position as a clerk of the shipyard in Portsmouth.

GLC02437.06225

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters between Knox, Betsy Winslow, and other members of the Winslow family. Reports Betsy Winslow is willing to accept Knox's terms, however, the other Winslow's are not. Also discusses Knox's finances concerning payments to...

GLC02437.06246

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the letter contains extracts from surveyors concerning a specific tract of land (not included). Expresses his wish for Knox to have as much information concerning this business as possible to help guide him.

GLC02437.06359

[Statement]

Statement before the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands in Massachusetts regarding the sale of land in Maine. Discusses the discrepancies between the borders and acreage stated in the original contract and what is actually there as documented by...

GLC02437.06400

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his house (Knox's) should be finished around the 30th, presumably of October. Continues to discuss business matters such as mortgages.

GLC02437.06547

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters in great detail. Mentions a visit from the Bingham family (referring to William Bingham), noting that they were "delighted with their tour to the Eastward."

GLC02437.10326

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is...

GLC02437.10222