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to Henry Knox
22 July 1792
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Discusses his trip to various towns while surveying land to connect a canal to the Connecticut River.
GLC02437.05552
5 August 1792
Informs Knox that he had, under the direction of General [David] Cobb, "begun to Survey the road from Worcester to the head of Long pond," along with the surrounding areas. Continues with a description of the lay of the land, including the brooks...
GLC02437.05567
16 September 1792
Informs Knox on his progress of surveying land for a canal. Discusses people he has met and writes saying that he will endeavor to reach Connecticut as fast as possible and that he will send letters from either Boston or Dartmouth College.
GLC02437.05614
to [Henry Knox]
4 October 1792
Thanks Knox for his financial assistance and letters. Discusses financial business and describes the land he is travelling through including the various trees in the area. Notes he is unsure how much further he will able to travel due to the thick...
GLC02437.05640
20 December 1791
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Extended letter concerning the earlier mentioned canal to be built from the Connecticut River to Boston. Describes interactions with Captain [John] Hills, the surveyor, including all of his offers to help Hills. Discusses a recent loss their troops...
GLC02437.05267
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