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to Henry Knox

Discusses purchasing and transporting cattle and sheep, as well as other materials needed for Knox's estate.

GLC02437.07046

[Estimate of costs]

Estimates the cost for digging and trenching to be done at Montpelier, his estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07076

[Agreement with Daniel Wells]

Agreement between Wells and Knox for Wells to come to Thomaston, Maine and work for Knox as a groom for one year on his estate of Montpelier.

GLC02437.07079

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07177

to Samuel Lowe

Discusses the management of his farm. Signature is clipped. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07178

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 John Gleason

Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.

GLC02437.07925