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to Henry Knox

Argues that it is necessary, because of Mr. [Alexander] Macomb's situation, for them to split up the St. Lawrence tract of land. Will be traveling to New York on that business, and hopes Knox will send him his deeds and authority to act on Knox's...

GLC02437.05434

to Henry Knox

Writes about an earthquake that hit Quebec "By a letter from Quebec of the 5th Instant - I find they had a most violent Earthquake on the 6th Decr - a vulcano [sic] broke out about 70 miles north - the light so great as to be seem at Quebec in the...

GLC02437.05543

[Agreement with Samuel Ogden]

Written contract between Henry Knox and Ogden concerning land in Herkimer County, New York. Signed by Knox and Ogden, including the countersignatures of two witnesses, one being William Jackson. Some text loss due to water damage.

GLC02437.05517

to Henry Knox

Discusses the situation of Joseph Brant [spelled Brandt] of the Six Nations. Writes in full, "You know [sic] doubt have been informed of the Insult offered Brandt in New York - I find he left New York with his feelings very much wounded. Would it not...

GLC02437.05545

[Indenture between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox]

Indenture contract between Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox. Includes the details of their arrangement, particularly regarding finances and the purchase of townships. Signed by Samuel Ogden and Henry Knox, as well as two witnesses.

GLC02437.05477