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to Lucy Knox

Does not yet know the exact day he will set out to return to Thomaston. Must wait for the arrival of Colonel [likely Israel] Thorndike to negotiate a deal. Will send his son [Henry Jackson Knox] home with money to pay the workmen.

GLC02437.07982

to Lucy Knox

Regrets that he cannot travel to see his wife right now because of business matters he must attend to in Boston. Discusses business with Mr. [John] Gleason and Mr. [Israel] Thorndike. Hopes to arrive home the day before Thanksgiving.

GLC02437.07983

[Financial agreement]

Declares that Knox is bound to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott for the sum of thirty thousand dollars. Also includes information on lands Knox owns, possibly included as collateral in case of his inability to pay.

GLC02437.07985

to David Sears

Writes to suggest they bargain on the purchase of land belonging to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08031

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of himself and [Israel] Thorndike to discuss an approaching land deal. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.08032