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to Henry Knox

Flucker, sister-in-law to Lucy Knox, writes about her children's health and well-being. Discusses the importance of good education and mentions that she plans to take her two sons, along with Mrs. Knox and her son, Henry, to look at a school. Hopes...

GLC02437.05488

to Henry Knox

Refers to an earlier letter he sent to Knox in which he discussed payment on one of their contracts. Urges Knox's "immediate compliance," because a lady (likely Madame de Leval) spoke with some "evilminded" persons who may try to overturn their...

GLC02437.05489

to David Cobb, Henry Jackson, John Coffin Jones and Benjamin Hichborn

Discusses a proposed plan for a canal that connects the Connecticut River to Boston. Informs the other men that he has already engaged the services of a mutual acquaintance, Captain John Hills, to act as surveyor and supervisor for the business....

GLC02437.05510

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I wish you to send me a copy of your conditional transfer to Colo [William] Duer, as from what you have written I am at a loss to determine exactly the principles of it... [the] embarrassment that has attended this business from the first...

GLC02437.05515

to Henry Knox

States that he has not received one farthing, and the money he had on hand "is more than all anticipated in the first payment to De Gregoire, expences of that survey & supplies to madame Laval..." Has written them for a further advance. Cautions...

GLC02437.05525

to Henry Jackson

Reports that he would have written sooner, but William Duer has not yet "been able to engage suitable characters to enter into a speculation of those lands." States that Mr. [Andrew] Craigie hopes to take part in the land dealings and has gone to...

GLC02437.05526

to Henry Knox

Referring to recent land dealings involving Knox, Jackson, and William Duer, Jackson writes: "My good friend you mistake me exceedingly if you think I doubted the motives of your conduct on any other principles than those the most honourable to you -...

GLC02437.05529

to Henry Jackson

Discusses his lack of funds to purchase Henry Knox's land claim and other business in regards to land. Noted as a copy and written in Jackson's hand.

GLC02437.05531

[Completion of land survey]

First part informs Mr. and Mrs. Grégoire that the land survey is now complete and compatible with the financial portion of the business. Noted as dated 29 July 1792. The second part certifies that Henry Jackson has presented and read all of the...

GLC02437.05537

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's agreement with William Duer. Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Duer (not present) and states "I think it is pretty well understood that your conditional agreement will not be complyed [sic] with in his part - " Strongly...

GLC02437.05538

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

Discusses their shaky situation with land speculation. Mentions the committee's desire to "hold me strictly to every point and condition of the agreement." Reports having trouble collecting money owed to him, and believes some of their financial...

GLC02437.05563

to Henry Jackson

Expresses his hope that Madame de Laval has arrived so they can finish their business. Asks Jackson to do everything he can to have the Committee agree with Madame de Laval in a contract. Noted as a copy. Written in Jackson's hand.

GLC02437.05621

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Madame de Leval has finally arrived and that the Committee will probably consent to their proposal, providing that "we allow them the years Interest which they will otherways [sic] loose by puting the whole of the payments one year...

GLC02437.05626

to Henry Knox

Hopes to meet Knox in Springfield in the near future. Stresses the importance of returning to his house by Sunday and the embarrassment he would suffer if he were unable to.

GLC02437.05642

[Correspondence and document dealing with land speculation]

Contains seven sections. The first section was written in Boston, on 31 October, to Henry Jackson from Jean-Baptiste de la Roche and Rosalie Bacler de Leval. They received correspondence from settlers who have threatened to leave the colony at...

GLC02437.05681

to Henry Knox

Encloses some papers related to Knox's business with William Duer. Discusses the Winslows and their claim to the Waldo Patent. Some text loss has occurred due to a tear along the right edge.

GLC02437.05692

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment in Knox's handling of a business transaction with [William Green]. Cautions Knox against taking any measures in the business with Green that will "plunge you beyond your depth." Adds, "I cannot say I altogether like the...

GLC02437.05696

to Henry Knox

Reports that the Committee [the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands] has called on him to make a payment for a purchase. Writes that Mrs. Knox, Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and the children are well, and encourages Knox to send his son Harry...

GLC02437.05475

to Henry Jackson

Discusses the purchase of townships in Maine related to the Waldo patent lands. Authorizes Jackson to purchase them according to terms he proposed. Inquires after land owned by a Colonel Jones. Advises him on other business transactions, and...

GLC02437.05241

to Benjamin Walker

Has received General [Henry] Jackson's letter regarding a land purchase between Knox and Walker. Writes that he approves Jackson's purchase, on his behalf, of townships in the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Discusses the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.05243

to Henry Knox and William Duer

Writes to forward propositions from Madame de Leval and Mr. De La Roche regarding their purchase of lands in Maine, in the Waldo patent. Discusses some of the details of the negotiation. Regrets that he did not visit with General [Henry] Jackson...

GLC02437.05257

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the status of the canal project, and informs him that the Bill of Incorporation for it has passed in the House of Representatives and soon should pass in the Senate. Declares that the project has popular support. Also mentions...

GLC02437.05332

to Henry Knox

Discusses the financial woes of their friend and business associate Colonel [William] Duer. Feels at a loss as to how to proceed in their land negotiations. Expected some advice to arrive from Mr. [Royal] Flint by this post, but he has not yet...

GLC02437.05369

to Henry Jackson

Received his recent letters regarding the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses plans for their canal project. Comments on his land purchasing plans, declaring that Jackson's offering price is a bit high. Makes a variety of business arrangements.

GLC02437.05377