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to Henry Knox

4 January 1796

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Expresses his regret on not being able to see Knox when Knox was here but is happy to hear that he and his family are doing well. Writes about timber and transportation.

GLC02437.06594

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

March 31, 1796

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Mentions that Knox has recently been appointed by the President to be Commissioner of a committee to map the eastern boundary of the United States. Asks, though it is early in the process, if he may be considered for a surveyor position under Knox.

GLC02437.06683

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Manuscript letter

to Henry Knox

15 August - 7 September 1793

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Three parts. First part dated 15 August. Details his journey to view the land and states that "for about 1 mile the land was very poor, but the Inhabitants a long the River are very thick settled and have plenty of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Corn." Goes...

GLC02437.10272

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Manuscript document

[Account]

January 19, 1795

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and John Hills by date from 10 July 1794 to 6 January 1795.

GLC02437.10396

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Manuscript document signed

[Account]

17 May 1794

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Lists the transactions between John Hills and Henry Knox by date from 20 February 1793 to 1 January 1794.

GLC02437.10445

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Manuscript document

[Account]

February 19, - April 20, 1793

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Hills by date, starting from 16 June 1792 to 19 February 1793.

GLC02437.10393

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

3 August 1791

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Signed twice by Hills. Captain Hills references the letter he sent to Knox on 9 July. Provides an update on the proposed canal between the Connecticut River and Boston. Gives detailed list of the places he has scouted. Postscript says he has been...

GLC02437.05097

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

15 July 1792

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Expresses dissatisfaction with his situation and states that he has not heard from General Jackson or Cobb on what his next action should be. Informs that if he does not hear anything tomorrow, he will return to Boston on the Tuesday stagecoach,...

GLC02437.05540

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Manuscript document

[Estimate for a canal built between Barnstable and Buzzard's Bay]

3 December 1791

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Includes measurements and expenses for the construction of a canal between Barnstable Bay and Buzzard's Bay constructed by surveyor John Hills.

GLC02437.05252

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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

22 July 1792