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[Agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade for sale of land]

Articles of agreement between Henry Knox and George Meade regarding Knox selling Meade one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent. Part of the last page has been clipped.

GLC02437.09256

[Drafts]

List of drafts Henry Knox has deposited with Samuel Hodgdson by date.

GLC02437.08674

[Drafts]

Drafts Henry Knox deposited with Samuel Hodgdson listed by date. Docket written in pencil.

GLC02437.08676

[Money order]

Money order to pay Samuel Hodgdon $1,676. Countersigned by George Meade, though both signatures are struck.

GLC02437.08690

[Note]

A financial note for the sum of $1500.00 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC02437.08691

[Note]

A financial note for the sum of $1,524.33 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC02437.08692

[Note]

A financial note for the sum of $2,048.56 involving Henry Knox, George Meade, and Samuel Hodgdon.

GLC02437.08693

[Notes]

George Meade's signature has been struck. Financial notes drawn by George Meade for Henry Knox. Lists amounts, dates, and payment terms.

GLC02437.08695

[Copies of letters]

Copy of two letters written to Knox from Meade, written in Knox's hand. First letter dated 30 July 1795 Philadelphia. Discusses his current inability to take up drafts and make payments and would therefore relinquish a purchase, presumably of land...

GLC02437.06479

to Henry Knox

Discusses his financial difficulties and his belief that he will have to give up his intentions of purchasing land.

GLC02437.06492

to Henry Knox

Writes that he will help Knox in settling his business with George Meade and advises Knox to proceed with caution in his business dealings.

GLC02437.06516

to John Barnes

Three parts. First dated Boston 5 September and addressed to John Barnes and Thomas Jaquett. Second addressed to Thomas L. Moore and third addressed to Jonathan Meredith. All discuss Knox's business dealings with George Meade.

GLC02437.06517

[Agreement]

Appears to be a neater and more extensive copy of GLC02437.06589. Agreement to sell 100,000 acres of land to George Meade for $50,000.

GLC02437.06590

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be able to take up the notes from various banks.

GLC02437.06614

[Copy of receipts]

Lists transactions by date. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06422

[Copy of notes drawn]

Copy of several financial notes drawn by George Meade, listing transactions. Dates range from 13 to 25 May. Also includes a note of receipt dated 27 August and signed by Knox.

GLC02437.06426

to William Smith

Writes a letter of introduction for Henry Knox in order to conduct business.

GLC02437.06428

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business with bills and other financial matters. States that Mr. [George] Meade "wants to defeat his agreement with me - "

GLC02437.06498

to Henry Knox

Expresses his desire to settle their business transaction in a way that would be beneficial to both parties and makes a suggestion for a compromise and arrangements for payments.

GLC02437.06515

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received the letter he sent and discusses Knox's and his own relationship with George Meade.

GLC02437.06555

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's business dealings with George Meade and states that he has tried negotiating with him [Meade] for a while, without success.

GLC02437.06563

to Samuel Hodgdon

States that he is looking forward to the next post as he is hoping Hodgdon will have some conclusive information regarding the business dealings with George Meade. Mentions that Knox's son is staying with his uncle in Dedham, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06569

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is "likely to close your business with the most unruly and troublesome man living - " most likely referring to George Meade. Also discusses finances regarding land.

GLC02437.06572

to Henry Knox

Discusses land purchases.

GLC02437.06578

to Henry Knox

Writes that Mr. [likely George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") came to collect Knox's note from Hodgdon this morning. Asks that Knox please send him the note soon, as he wants to renew his credit at the banks. Discusses arrangements he is making with...

GLC02437.06719