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Land deed between John Van Deusen, John van Vechten, and Josiah Sutherland

GLC03107.05427

Exemplification of Letters Patent to Henry van Rensselaer

GLC03107.05429

to Gouverneur Morris

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Marked "copy" on the docket Details General [Benjamin] Lincoln's deployment with 4,000 men to deal with Shays and his supporters. Writes that Lincoln will begin at...

GLC02437.03417

Partly printed land indenture for 100 acres for Washington and James Wood

For "100 acres of land in the county of Fauquier." Signed in text 21 times by Washington.

GLC07550

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letter along with the letter from the Board of Treasury. Has written them back, and also written to Mr. [Robert] Morris to tell him he will come to New York to complete the paperwork if Mr. Morris approves of the terms...

GLC02437.03363

to Henry Knox

Expresses his unhappiness over not yet receiving the warrants he needs to pay the balance for rations at Springfield, Massachusetts. These warrants were likely related to raising troops to quell Shays' Rebellion. Wadsworth writes, "the troops may...

GLC02437.03504

to Thomas Vose

Encloses an agreement based on their conversations together. Also encloses a power of attorney. Hopes that their arrangement will be mutually beneficial. Writes, "[m]y object is to have a faithful friend whom I can trust at all times and under all...

GLC02437.04084

to Thomas Vose

Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has written to him about the agreement Vose made with Knox to be agent and collector in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the length of time of Vose's appointment and the sums of money he is charged with...

GLC02437.04115

to Thomas Vose

Apologizes for not responding to a recent letter by Vose, but has been extremely busy with business matters. Comments that he assumed Vose would meet with difficulty regarding the fencing reforms on the Waldo patent lands, but feels sure he can...

GLC02437.04198

to Thomas Vose

An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo Patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.

GLC02437.04774

to Thomas Vose

Thanks Vose for his time and energy in overseeing the construction of his house (Montpelier). Requests Vose to continue supervising the construction and to push for the completion by May, when Knox's family arrives. Also requests Vose to assist the...

GLC02437.06204

to Henry Knox

Discusses a problem with handing out a deed to some settlers.

GLC02437.07038

to Mary Turner

Discusses a land deed involving Mary Turner and Hezekeah Trench. Mentions Trench is ready to comply with the terms of the deed and that [George?] Ulmer confirmed this information. Questions how Turner believes she can legally withhold the deed from...

GLC02437.07730

to George Ulmer

Discusses complaints from the people on the [Waldo] patent lands. Informs Ulmer he now represents the entire patent, except for Orphan Island (present day Verona Island, Maine) and 6,000 acres on the Northwest part of Belfast, Maine. Notes he is...

GLC02437.06206

to George Ulmer

Knox thinks the owners of the lands dating back to the "signing in 1788" should have "warruntee deeds of the same." Knox says he wants to Ulmer to let the settlers know that if they are willing to pay for the land with interest, they will get the...

GLC02437.07446

to George Ulmer

Notes on a letter Knox sent to Ulmer. The note mentions that Knox gave Ulmer a "list of settlers who subscribed in 1788 for lots and paid." Knox wants Robert Houston to finish his surveying and notes that Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson are his...

GLC02437.07476

to Unknown

Mentions a written report has been completed by the gentlemen Knox hired as an effort to deal with settlers located on the northern part of the Waldo patent. Reports the gentlemen spoke to numerous settlers and explained Knox's deed and interlines on...

GLC02437.07573

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Writes to Colonel Wadsworth regarding a loan Wadsworth and Robert Morris are arranging with Congress. Declares that Mr. [possibly Rufus] King will have explained everything, hopefully to Wadsworth's satisfaction. Wadsworth will receive a letter...

GLC02437.03354

to Benjamin Walker

Claims it is not from inattention that he has delayed responding to Walker's letter of 20 August. Reports that he was struck with a "unremitting fever & have just been able to be abroad." Agrees with him about selling lands and claims he is...

GLC02437.05140

to Benjamin Walker

Relates that events beyond his control kept him from sending the deed as he promised earlier. Now encloses the deed of assignment from Henry Jackson and Royal Flint to Henry Knox and William Duer to pay for the Maine lands recently purchased. Notes...

GLC02437.05173

to Henry Knox

References receiving the deed. Reports that Madame de la Val was detained in New York for several days longer than expected because of "contrary winds," and her baggage did not arrive from Philadelphia. She left on 24 September accompanied by Mr. de...

GLC02437.05179

to Henry Knox

Reports that as soon as he arrived, he gave paperwork to Mr. Harrison regarding the agreement with Madame de Leval. Explains that Mr. [William] Duer has been planning to leave for New Jersey but keeps delaying the trip. Upon learning this, he asked...

GLC02437.05324

to Benjamin Walker

Discusses their land deal with Madame de Leval, particularly the deed Mr. [Louis] Osmont has asked him to sign.

GLC02437.05384

to Henry Knox

Delayed writing to Knox, in the hopes of being able to tell him news about Mr. [William] Duer or about Madame de Leval. However, he does not have news about either, yet. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson and Mr. [Royal] Flint had to raise Duer's...

GLC02437.05398

to Benjamin Walker

Reminds Walker to bring the copies of the original deeds Knox left him. Asks if William Duer has made arrangements with Mr. Caznove [Théophile Cazenove] or anyone else to execute their conditional agreement. Also mentions Madam Leval and Mr. de la...

GLC02437.05532