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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

Discusses financial matters, particularly bonds and payments relating to land.

GLC02437.06411

to Henry Jackson

Asks Jackson to assist with a two orders of a firm and settle his accounts. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06454

to Henry Knox

Asks about a mare he had sent Knox and describes her. Discusses other financial business.

GLC02437.06476

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he would like to visit him, but is unsure of when he will be able to. States that people "speak of your hospitality and attention in the warmest tones - indeed they represent you as living in the stile [sic] of an Eastern Nabob...

GLC02437.06486

to Henry Jackson

Discusses an upcoming trip and attempts to find lodging.

GLC02437.06539

to Henry Jackson

Discusses his financial situation where he has hired someone to help him conduct some business with a firm in England.

GLC02437.06551

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business ventures, including a lottery for land that General [Henry] Jackson apparently bought shares in. Also mentions monies owed by the deceased [Samuel] Shaw. Comments on other financial transactions.

GLC02437.06680

to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals that lay north of the Waldo patent in Maine. Informs Knox he may have to go New York, New York on business. Notes if he goes to New York he will stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Georgetown (present day a neighborhood in...

GLC02437.06316

to Henry Jackson

Discusses financial matters conerning various people including Betsy Winslow. Mentions General [David]

GLC02437.06236

to Henry Knox

Mentions his pleasure hearing that Knox's son (Henry Jackson Knox) had a safe trip and is now with Knox. Notes he has not received any potatoes from Captain [Thomas] Vose, only drafts. Discusses Knox's finances and provides a list of wages paid out...

GLC02437.06251

to Henry Jackson

Appears to discuss financial matters and his various accounts. Mentions he directed [Thomas] Vose to purchase valuable marble and to contact Jackson prior to making any other purchases. Also mentions Henry [Jackson Knox?], his son, will be returning...

GLC02437.06267

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter (not included) from Mr. [Leonard] Jarvis informing Jackson that Knox's request has not been determined by the Committee yet.

GLC02437.06326

to Henry Knox

Expresses disappointment that Knox will not be in Boston but states that "to clear the way for you I have settled with nearly all Mr. F.s creditors - " most likely referring to some money owed. Discusses land business. Gives his love to David.

GLC02437.06336

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

[Bills of exchange to Henry Jackson]

Receipt stating that Jackson has received from Knox bills of exchange. Written in the hand of Knox and signed by Jackson.

GLC02437.06448

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 Jackson

Discusses financial matters involving several members of the Winslow family and various other people. Encloses two notes (not included) and discusses Mrs. [Sarah] Flucker's creditors. Also notes Henry [Jackson Knox?], who is Knox's son, will be...

GLC02437.06262

to Henry Knox

Provides an update on the progress of the Knox's house (Montpelier) being built in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions where the fruit trees were planted and the amount of land that has been plowed. Expresses his displeasure with Knox's last letter to him...

GLC02437.06325

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