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to Henry Knox

Comments on politics, including the nominations for Federal Representatives. Writes, "Cobb will be the man for the District" (David Cobb). Predicts that [Samuel Allyne] Otis and Mr. Varnum (Joseph Bradley Varnum?) will be selected for Middlesex...

GLC02437.04044

to William Bingham

Knox tells that he and General Cobb have discussed at length "the subject of accelerating the value of the upper and Lower millions" parts of Maine. Knox explains the need and his ideas for surveying and pricing the land and the lumber.

GLC02437.07274

[Resolve]

Signed by Edward H. Robbins (Speaker), David Cobb (President), and John Avery. Noted as a true copy. A resolve from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives regarding the petitioners in Hampden, Maine. The Legislature...

GLC02437.07710

to Henry Knox

Cobb bemoans the loss of George Washington and updates Knox on marriages.

GLC02437.07369

to David Cobb

Knox offers effusive praise for the late George Washington. He speaks of the gratitude all the people of the United States owe Washington. Knox responds to Cobb's complaints of ill spirits and advises him to be active and trust that his body knows...

GLC02437.07384

to David Cobb

Later copy of a letter to David Cobb (GLC02437.07384).

GLC02437.07385

to Henry Knox

John Richards thanks Knox for his warm wishes for a happy and long marriage. Richards would like to visit Knox, but comments on the treacherous road conditions that make travel from his home to Knox's very difficult. Mentions David Cobb sends his...

GLC02437.07388

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a journal pertaining to Cobb's survey for a possible canal from Boston to the Connecticut River. See GLC02437.05542 for the enclosed journal. Docket in Knox's hand states "Journal of the Journey in exploring the Country between...

GLC02437.05726

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses travelling with Captain John Hills to survey the land and waterways for the building of the canal, specifically Millers river and other waterways going east. Informs Knox that they are continuing the survey and will probably be in the...

GLC02437.05578

to unknown

An estimate of labor and materials needed to complete the frame of a house on Brigadiers Island, Maine (present day Sears Island).

GLC02437.06192