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to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with an update on the survey of the river which Knox hired him to undertake. Explains how much he has completed so far, and provides estimates about the size of different ponds and the materials lining the bottom, such as gravel and...

GLC02437.06672

to Henry Knox

Mentions that there is a proposal to build a canal from Providence to Worcester. Declares that no survey has, as yet, been made, but individuals who are familiar with the area believe that there should be no difficulty constructing the canal....

GLC02437.06690

to Henry Knox

Mentions that the people of Worcester, Providence, and the towns in between would like a canal to be built to service those areas. They have set plans in motion, and he has enclosed a subscription form (not present), hoping Knox will become one of...

GLC02437.06698

to Peter Charles Varlé

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06544

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how the weather will affect the construction of a canal.

GLC02437.06537