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Possibly a draft of a recommendation for a gentleman named John Hills. Discusses the survey and leveling work John Hills provided for him for the last four summers. Also mentions lands in Massachusetts, the Waldo patent lands, and canals.

GLC02437.06318

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses the structure of Knox's canal project on the St. Georges River.

GLC02437.06531

[Estimate]

Estimates concerning a canal, regarding its measurements. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09981

to John Hills

Written by Secretary of War Knox to Captain Hills. References Hills's letter from Brookfield. Says that as Hills is still surveying the project must be promising. This is in reference to surveying a route for a canal from the Connecticut River to...

GLC02437.04977

to Henry Knox

Signed twice by Hills. Captain Hills references the letter he sent to Knox on 9 July. Provides an update on the proposed canal between the Connecticut River and Boston. Gives detailed list of the places he has scouted. Postscript says he has been...

GLC02437.05097