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to Royal Flint

References receiving three letters from Flint, two since he was confined. Says the promised acres that were Flint's payment for his help in the purchase of the 2 million acres has been secured in the agreements and covenants with William Bingham....

GLC02437.05858

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not meeting Knox that morning as planned. Says he was up late in an unproductive meeting with William Bingham. Has worked hard for an accommodation between Knox and Madame de la Val, but as it has not been possible he must attend to...

GLC02437.05862

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 3 April. Is happy to hear his health is better. Expects to hear at any moment from the sheriff of Lincoln County that the lands will not be sold to pay for back taxes. Says Henry Jackson Knox is with him and will return...

GLC02437.05872

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 10 April. Says the enclosed letter to William Bingham will update him on their land concern (not included). Reports that it appears Mr. Corneau wants to purchase the tract and that Mr. Higginson is employed for that...

GLC02437.05875

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 25 and 30 July. Wished that Knox would have sent a plan of the house with directions. Expects the men who will be building the house to arrive tomorrow to make a contract. Includes a copy of a letter he received from...

GLC02437.05911

to Henry Knox

Describes the purchase of lands (possibly in Maine) from Colonel [probably Benjamin] Walker. Also mentions the potential land sale to Mr. [William] Duer. Verifies whether the agreement suits Knox and asks for permission to sign the deed on his...

GLC02437.06057

to Samuel Ogden

Discusses delivering a deed for 10,000 acres on a township (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands). Mentions making business arrangements with several parties including Mr. [William] Duer and Colonel [Benjamin] Walker.

GLC02437.06062

[Agreement to mark and number lots in a township]

An agreement made be James Malcom to Henry Knox to mark and number lots in [illegible] Cook township. Also agrees to note the soil, timber, any mountains and streams, or any other "remarkable" features. Agrees to begin the work in the fall or early...

GLC02437.06203

to [Heny Knox] [in French]

A duplicate of GLC02437.05741. GLC02437.05741 is a translation. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability...

GLC02437.05742

to Henry Knox

Signed in text in third person. Advances to Knox $6,000 over eight months. In return, Knox agrees to give Bingham a bond for the same sum, and to mortgage his property in Maine as collateral. This is in addition of a $9,000 loan which it to be...

GLC02437.05745

For Major [Henry] Jackson: Papers to be obtained from [William] Duer or Col. Walker.

Title taken from docket. Lists various contracts and agreements that Jackson or Walker is suppose to obtain from Duer; most dealing with land agreements.

GLC02437.05748

to William Duer

Discusses land deals and contracts. Informs him Jackson is heading his way and will deliver Duer the $50,000 in notes plus interest. The accounts will then be liquidated. Instructs him and Colonel Walker to deliver to Jackson all papers, including...

GLC02437.05749

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05810

to Henry Knox

Says Knox is far from doing her justice. Tells him he "must be convinced how much I have sacrificed, to come to such an amical settlement." Hopes the paperwork will not slow the settlement down. Says "all what I ask is, to be able to give Surety...

GLC02437.05850

[Memorandum related to Joseph Peirce]

Reports on various issues Joseph Peirce was handling and mentions several deeds. Makes reference to the proprietors buying 9,000 acres, more than of which is occupied by squatters. Also states Peirce is to pay the £25 tax to the Hancock County...

GLC02437.05949

[Deed from Joseph Gross]

Legal document stating Joseph Gross sold Abel Curtis a lot of land in Frankfort, County of Hancock, District of Maine. Curtis paid £12. Witnessed by Francis Goodwin, Justice of the Peace. Also signed by William Webber, Register of Deeds.

GLC02437.05957

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has given deeds of land to Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche and that they are now finally satisfied. Discusses bonds and other business.
States that his parent, most likely his mother, has now passed away. "Free" stamped on...

GLC02437.05730

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be available this morning to see him as he is preparing a letter to send to Europe and has guests. He should have time, however, after his guests leave.

GLC02437.05755

to Henry Knox

Wanted to transmit "The Brigadiers plan" in the mail, but it could not be folded small enough to be sent. Says the plan is on a coarse paper and is about 3.5 feet by 3 feet and "I conceive the plan by which a division was first made with the...

GLC02437.06000

[Indenture contract]

An indenture contract made between Henry Knox, Henry Simpson Jr., and James Hearsey. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hearsey agree to perform the masonry work at St. George's [House] (Montpelier) in "Thomas Town" (present day Thomaston), Maine for Henry Knox....

GLC02437.06081

to Henry Knox

Discusses committee members who will hear the land petition cases in Waldoboro, Maine. Reports he told the committee that Knox was unaware of the people's suits (possibly deeds) being lost and Knox is a friend and benefactor of the people on the...

GLC02437.06118

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...

GLC02437.06153

[Agreement for survey work]

An agreement made by Amos Barrett and James Malcom regarding survey work for Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. The agreement states which areas will be explored and surveyed to determine the placement of a 100 foot road. The road will run from the...

GLC02437.06197

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he recently moved and did not receive his letter until last Monday. Discusses a land patent his father owned in Kentucky and the various parties involved in the patent. Mentions problems with the land due to the location of timber and...

GLC02437.06200

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter for Major Sargent. Asks Knox to deliver it. The letter asks Sargent to convey to her a deed for the lands she purchased through the Ohio Company. Sargent was holding her land in trust, which the company's directors did for "all...

GLC02437.06044