Collection Search

[Contract]

Contract regarding the purchase of land by William Duer and Royal Flint from Samuel Philips, Leonard Jarvis and John Read. Authorizes the sale of the lands in Maine and grants Duer and Flint all of the rightful legal claims to it. Noted that Henrys...

GLC02437.10724

[Contract]

Serves as a receipt of sale for 2 million acres of land in Maine, from Henry Jackson and Royal Flint to Henry Knox and William Greene. States that Jackson and Flint had clear title, having originally purchased the land from Samuel Philips, Leonard...

GLC02437.10725

to Royal Flint

Request for more flour as there is not "any in the store fit to be used." Noted received on verso.

GLC02437.02156

Prices of clothing, and quantity allowed the troops of the United States

Lists rations of clothing for troops in three different years, and the prices charged by the contracted merchant supplying the clothing. The list for 1786 includes prices from Turnbull, Marmie & Co., the list for 1788 includes prices from Royal...

GLC02437.03400

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter (not included) regarding the eastern lands. Says he believes the land could be sold to settlers from half a dollar to a dollar an acre. States Mr. Timothy Green can provide further information on the lands when he is in town...

GLC02437.06292

[Memorial to the legislature of Massachusetts]

Memorial stating that Royal Flint entered into a contract with the Committee regarding the sale of a tract of land in the area of Maine and that surveyors have discovered that the Committee underestimated the actual acreage of the land.

GLC02437.06364

[Committee report on petition of Henry Jackson]

Report describes an earlier agreement Henry Jackson and Royal Flint made with the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands, specifying which lands they purchased. Explains that Jackson petitioned the committee to reduce the amount of land he is...

GLC02437.06642

to Henry Knox

Written by General Jackson to Secretary of War Knox. Says he is enclosing a copy of the correspondence he had with the committee on the sale of the eastern lands (not included). Says the committee declined to sell him 2 million acres. The...

GLC02437.05003

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 26 June. After much difficulty and jealousy with the committee, the contract was signed, sealed, and delivered. Encloses a copy for Knox (see GLC02437.05043, a copy of this contract or a slightly earlier version of it)....

GLC02437.05049

to William Duer

Knows that Duer is a bad correspondent so "I have not suffered myself to be hurt by your silence." Congratulates him on their shared accomplishments in Massachusetts, a reference to their purchase of two million acres of land in the District of...

GLC02437.05060

[Statement of meeting proceedings]

Statement relating to a meeting held between Henry Knox, William Duer, William Constable, and Royal Flint, in July 1791. Declares that Knox testified to Samuel Ogden's relinquishment of his claims on certain townships in Maine. Outlines a...

GLC02437.05226

to William Duer or Royal Flint

Marked "copy." Explains the offer he made to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands the day before, describing what lands he asked for and the terms by which he intends to purchase them.

GLC02437.05342

to Henry Jackson

Marked "copy." Writes that he informed Jackson yesterday of Mr. [William] Duer's decision to stop payment, and the panic that has ensued. However, encourages Jackson to continue with his attempts to purchase land despite these new obstacles.

GLC02437.05364

[Contract between the Massachusetts Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Contract between the Massachusetts Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, part of the Massachusetts legislature, represented by Phillips, Jarvis and Read, and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. Contract specifies the terms for the purchase by Jackson...

GLC02437.05418

[Copies of correspondence]

Copies of correspondences between William Duer, Henry Knox, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson detailing the progress of their land deals and Duer's financial instability. Also includes details on the land agreements involving Madame de Leval and...

GLC02437.05607

to Royal Flint

Forwards a letter for William Duer, regarding land in Massachusetts. Asks Flint to obtain an answer from Duer and to inform Knox himself of Duer's development. Also mentions the status of Madame de Leval's security and payments.

GLC02437.05611

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 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

Mentions the eastern lands and states that he assumes William Duer has written him about the negotiations. Is sorry Knox's agreement with Mr. Green did not go through yet. Believes that Congress should enact a bankruptcy law and attempts to persuade...

GLC02437.05709

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 Knox

Has never written to Knox about their land speculation in Maine, as he relied on Mr. [William] Duer to relate his opinions to Knox. Is not sure if Duer and Knox remain close, so he will write to Knox directly. Tells Knox that General [Henry]...

GLC02437.05385

to Henry Jackson

Copy. Contains two letters to Jackson from Flint, written on the same date. As Colonel [William] Duer has recently become insolvent, Flint tries to plan ways to raise the money he owes for their business arrangements, particularly regarding their...

GLC02437.05394

to Henry Knox

Writes that he cannot answer all the questions Knox has posed to him, but he can assure Knox that he has not taken any measures which are against Knox's interest or wishes. Explains how Mr. [Henry] Jackson told him a purchase fell through right...

GLC02437.05407

to Henry Knox

Writes that he was unable to see Mr. [Royal] Flint about business matters because he was preoccupied by Mr. [Alexander] Macomb. Believes the money General [Henry] Jackson requires has not yet been raised. Describes merchandise Macomb has recently...

GLC02437.05411

to Henry Knox

Writes that he expects a "coach & four" at any moment to take him, Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Read to Andover to sign a contract, as Mr. Phillips is unable to come to where Jackson is. Has received a bill from Mr. [Royal] Flint for $6800, which eases his...

GLC02437.05415

[Comments on the contract between Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Summarizes and comments on the contract between Jackson and Flint and the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, describing each article individually. Seems to have several problems with the terms of the sale. See GLC02437.05418 for the contract...

GLC02437.05419

to Henry Knox

Writes about his concerns over the Eastern Lands in Maine. Writes that he refrained from contacting Knox in the hopes of having more to report regarding the Eastern Lands in Maine, but everything is still unresolved. Has done nothing to interfere...

GLC02437.05452

to Henry Knox

Discusses the urgency of making land payments and the fact that the committee doubts that they will be able uphold their part of the contract. States that he tried to explain the reason for the delay in making the payment, but the committee...

GLC02437.05501

to Henry Jackson

Informs Jackson that William Duer "has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres." Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who...

GLC02437.05564

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about his upcoming visit to New York. Discusses his poor financial situation, particularly that he is having difficulty paying off debts. Updates Knox on their joint business ventures. Mentions their project to have Madame de Leval...

GLC02437.05487

to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands

Refers to an offer made by Mr. William Tudor on lands he would like to purchase; offers, on behalf of himself and Mr. [Royal] Flint, to pay a higher price than Tudor for the lands.

GLC02437.05343

to Henry Knox

Declares that he was disappointed not to receive a letter from Knox regarding the canal project. Mentions that many businessmen are asking him when they will allow shares to be purchased in the canal business. Reports that their business associate...

GLC02437.05390

to Henry Knox

Delayed writing to Knox, in the hopes of being able to tell him news about Mr. [William] Duer or about Madame de Leval. However, he does not have news about either, yet. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson and Mr. [Royal] Flint had to raise Duer's...

GLC02437.05398

to Henry Jackson

Initialed twice by Knox. Reference's Jackson's two letters of 12 June. Says the goals of his negotiations seem "practicable." Tells him to "Be Snug and dont let it slip through your fingers." States that the difficulty of "any one companys holding...

GLC02437.05011

Articles of agreement made and entered into this day of June one thousand seven hundred & ninety one

This is a copy of the legal agreement negotiated by Henry Jackson and Royal Flint as agents for Henry Knox and William Duer for two million acres of land in the District of Maine, sold by a committee of the Massachusetts General Court. The names of...

GLC02437.05043

to Henry Knox

Says he wrote to Knox last Sunday and enclosed a copy of the contract. Reports that [Royal] Flint left Boston for New York on 3 July. Will forward Flint the maps tomorrow. Says the maps are accurate and well copied and give a good "insite into the...

GLC02437.05055

A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine

Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows...

GLC02437.05087

to Henry Jackson

Document contains three letters. The first, dated 22 March 1792, is signed by Phillips, Jarvis and Read. On behalf of the Committee for the Sale of the Eastern Lands belonging to the Commonwealth (presumably of Massachusetts), they agree to sell...

GLC02437.05371

[Correspondence between the Committee for the sale of Eastern lands, Royal Flint and Henry Jackson]

Marked "copy." Contains three letters. The first, by Royal Flint, written on 3 April, relates that he has been told by Henry Jackson that the Committee has agreed to sell them certain state-owned lands in Maine, and he authorizes Jackson to...

GLC02437.05395

to Henry Knox

Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William]...

GLC02437.05400

to Henry Knox

Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. [Royal] Flint (not present) regarding their business propositions (relating to land purchases in Maine, which they have been working on). Writes that he had been very nervous about it but now feels he can proceed...

GLC02437.05406

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not fully answering Knox's last letter, but has been preoccupied with the current business crisis in New York: has been trying to save himself from financial ruin. Relates a conversation with Mr. [Royal] Flint about raising the money...

GLC02437.05426

to Henry Knox

Writes that he and General [David] Cobb arrived in New York yesterday. Received Knox's letter via Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman, and would like to assure Knox that he believes Mr. [Royal] Flint will stick to their plan and make deals that are in their...

GLC02437.05429

to William Knox

Discusses his desire to maintain correspondence with William but has had difficulty keeping up with the sailing schedule for ships headed to William's location. Comments on the recently concluded session of Congress. Relates that Mrs. Knox, Mrs....

GLC02437.05465

[Agreement to purchase one million acres of land in Maine]

Legal document written in William Duer's hand. Signed by Duer, Henry Knox, Royal Flint. Knox also signed for Henry Jackson. The document states the four parties to the agreement "agree with each other upon honor to be equally concerned in the...

GLC02437.05084

[Knox's account with Daniel Parker]

Includes account information from 3 April 1783 - 13 August 1783. Docket indicates that this document pertains to Daniel Parker & Co., a trading company.

GLC02437.10127

to Henry Knox

William, attending business in Henry's absence, transmits two letters from Lucy Knox (possibly GLC02437.03976 and GLC02437.03979). Notes that Congress recently addressed the question of its permanent location. Six states were in favor of New York...

GLC02437.03980

to Henry Knox

Says that [Jeremiah] Wadsworth informed Flint that Knox wished to erase his endorsement from a previous note given by William Duer. Encloses the note so that Knox can erase his name, and asks him to return it when he is finished. Docket states that...

GLC02437.04537

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Flint (possibly Royal Flint) will be delivering money to him "towards the Reimbursement of the Two thousand and Five hundred dollars; lent for the Presidents household." Further discusses the transaction.

GLC02437.04442

to Royal Flint

References receiving three letters from Flint, two since he was confined. Says the promised acres that were Flint's payment for his help in the purchase of the 2 million acres has been secured in the agreements and covenants with William Bingham....

GLC02437.05858