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to Henry Knox

Hopes that the current session of the Massachusetts General Court will help "settle the Limits of the Patent." Reports that his contacts on the Eastern Committee, who will be deciding the matter, do not seem to think it will be difficult to draw...

GLC02437.03688

to Henry Knox

Isaac Winslow, a relation of Knox's through his wife, Lucy, discusses a variety of business propositions with Knox. Mentions that he wishes he could have had time to visit with Knox. Describes ways to get the Court to accept a resolve. Discusses...

GLC02437.03173

to Isaac Winslow

Discusses the claims to the Waldo Patent, particularly that of William Wetmore, the husband of Sarah, Lucy Knox's cousin. Makes arrangements with Winslow for a trip to Boston to discuss the claims. Asks Winslow to attend an upcoming meeting of the...

GLC02437.03612

to Isaac Winslow

Apologizes for not writing sooner but says the sickness, then death, of his youngest child prevented him from doing so. Says that his wife (Lucy Knox) and eldest daughter have also been sick. Discusses submitting a complaint to a committee to...

GLC02437.03642

to Isaac Winslow

Apologizes for not having written sooner and discusses estimates relating to land deals. Notes he finds it unlikely that the state will cover any differences in quantity, as had been suggested, due to the member's prior voting record on the subject...

GLC02437.05731

to Henry Knox

They have been consulting on the Waldo patent business for the past several days and have brought Mr. Erving and Waldo "to a determination." Says they agreed in helping them dispose of the patent, but they wish to retain the island to accommodate Mr...

GLC02437.05806

to Henry Knox

Requests a favor (possibly a loan or a bonus) from Knox. Describes his current employment as being industrious. Discusses his concerns about sailing to the West Indies. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06106

to Henry Knox

Discusses a bond concerning the Waldo estates. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05762

to Isaac Winslow

Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo Patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their...

GLC02437.05827

[Indenture between Henry Knox and the Winslow brothers]

Copy. Legal document involving a land exchange between Knox and Samuel and Isaac Winslow.

GLC02437.05943

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he should receive all of the copies regarding land deals soon and discusses a land deal concerning Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Writes, "I have reason to believe they will accept of your offer provided you will relinquish Long Island...

GLC02437.05759

to Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo, and George Irving

Agrees to pay them $25,000 for their interest in the Waldo Patent lands. Believes the sum exceeds the value of the property. Also will buy the islands. Will pay $12,500 by 1 May and the other half a year later. Hopes to be able to negotiate to...

GLC02437.05828

to Isaac Winslow

Signature is partially missing. Knox says Samuel Winslow is planning to draw two bills, each for $250 at 15 days sight, upon him. The payment is supposed to be an advance for the money Samuel is set to receive for the buyout of their interest in the...

GLC02437.05855