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to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) the commissioner's report on some land in Maine. Notes the low value is due to the poor quality of land. Says all the good land has already been claimed by the settlers.

GLC02437.07550

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to send the gentleman (unspecified) who is interested in settling on Vaughan lands to Vaughan.

GLC02437.07556

to Charles Vaughan

Appears to discuss Vaughan's nephew. Also mentions a balance on a commission being due regarding land in Hampden, Maine.

GLC02437.07571

to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) expenses from the survey work on the lands in Hampden, Maine. Notes most of the valuable land is already occupied and subjected to the price under the director of the government. Believes Knox will find the same circumstances...

GLC02437.07575

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox a party of four, two of which who are related to Vaughan, is heading out east and would like to stop and visit Knox before they return. Also provides a list of names who are in the party.

GLC02437.07584

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the period for adjusting with settlers on the Plymouth Company land is almost near. Asks Knox various questions about the land, mainly concerning Knox's terms and sale price.

GLC02437.07747

to Henry Knox

Discusses his observations regarding a canal of Knox's. Creator previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08110

to Henry Knox

Forwards deeds to Knox (not included).

GLC02437.08136

to Henry Knox

Discussing his attempts to earn payment from settlers for lands belonging to Knox and other financial affiars of Knox's. Discusses purchase of materials, the poor outcome of a merchant voyage by Captain Henderson, construction on Knox's estate, his...

GLC02437.09231

to Henry Knox [fragment]

Telling Knox that Isaac Winslow and other family members who are attempting to sell Knox a large share of the Waldo patent cannot give Knox "a clear title" to the land at present. This is because of two issues. The first concerns difficulties...

GLC02437.09244

to unknown

Discusses the province of West Florida. Notes the boundaries that were ceded to Britain and the Treaty that was made with Spain. Mentions Britains then ceded [West Florida] to Spain and disposed the better part of the land to another country...

GLC02437.09828

to [Henry Knox]

Gorham signs with his initials. Discusses the ongoing Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution. Applauds the resolutions of the "Boston Trades men" and asks Knox to see that they are published in New York, as they will convert or silence...

GLC02437.09886

to Hannah Urquhart Harwood

Discusses the Waldo estate and legacy.

GLC02437.09945

to Henry Knox

Petitions Knox for permission to draw supplies to care for himself and his family. Outlines the poor conditions his family is enduring. Due to his discharge, he is currently unable to provide for his family or himself. States that he was...

GLC02437.10169

to Charles Vaughan

Discusses commissioners, settlers, and prices related to his lands in Maine.

GLC02437.10346

to unknown re: President Johnson and black suffrage, Johnston's surrender

Apparently written to an unknown governor. "President Johnson means to do right on the great question of Negro suffrage." Discusses Johnston's surrender.

GLC06704

to J. H. Couston re: efforts to allow women to work

GLC06707

to Boutwell re: predicting secession of Virginia

"VA. will secede and will carry with her the rest."

GLC06714

Authority to affix seal to pardon of Jane Irvin

GLC06717

to George Sykes

Recommends Peter Vermin, a former servant. Year inferred from content.

GLC06722

to Judge Peters re: authorizing pay-master to pay James McHenry $6,990 & 60/90

Printed document countersigned by Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Paying McHenry for his work as Washington's secretary. With ANS of McHenry at bottom.

GLC06723

to [Daniel Craig] McCallam re: capture of Confederate raider John S. Mosby

With AES forwarding the letter to General Sheridan.

GLC06725

to Martin Van Buren re: fraud committed against Cherokee Indian Nation by agents

Draft with numerous corrections.

GLC06741.02

President's Message. First address to Congress [on silk]

GLC06747

to Bureaux Pusy?? re: assistance to Revolutionary veteran, forwarding

Letter is addressed to Pusey, and appears to be forwarding a petition for Congress to introduce. Written in Monticello

GLC06749.01