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to Henry Knox

Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the...

GLC02437.06831

to Alexander Baring

Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.06877

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about his many interests on the island specifically concerning settlers, sheep, and fish.

GLC02437.06971

Refernces in Canaan

List of names.

GLC02437.07016

List of references or persons who have referred their land to the Commissioners

Lists the names of those settlers who have referred their land to the Commissioners.

GLC02437.07018

[List of settlers]

Lists names of settlers on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.07058

[Agreement with William Hay]

Agreement between William Hay and Henry Knox, for Knox to employ Hay as a gardener for a period of two years. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07071

[Arguments]

Discusses the claims of some German settlers on land. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07093

to Henry Knox

Discusses his troubles concerning his family estate. Says that financial difficulties will prevent him from settling in the Western Country. Discusses his financial ruin, stating, "in a word, I must look to my Country, a Country that I neither spared...

GLC02437.04446

to Jedediah Smith

Begins by saying how happy he is to know Jedediah is alive. Tries to convince him to move to the Mississippi territory where the soil is so much more fertile than the stony ground of Massachusetts. Describes in detail all the advantages he would...

GLC04601.02