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Discusses fruit trees that have arrived from New York and other various landscaping. Also gives further instructions about a fence.

GLC02437.06568

to Samuel Hodgdon

States that he is looking forward to the next post as he is hoping Hodgdon will have some conclusive information regarding the business dealings with George Meade. Mentions that Knox's son is staying with his uncle in Dedham, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06569

[Agreement to pay for work on a canal]

Receipt regarding work done on a canal and payment for the workers.

GLC02437.06571

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is "likely to close your business with the most unruly and troublesome man living - " most likely referring to George Meade. Also discusses finances regarding land.

GLC02437.06572

to Henry Knox

Asks for assistance to help with his current situation.

GLC02437.06574

to Henry Knox

Discusses land purchases.

GLC02437.06578

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he received his last letter concerning fruit trees and states that they are expecting the apple trees to arrive shortly.

GLC02437.06579

to Henry Knox

Discusses an issue regarding a note for payment.

GLC02437.06583

[Administration of the Flucker Estate]

Discusses the distribution of the Flucker estate by Henry Knox. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06587

to Henry Knox

Expresses his regret on not being able to see Knox when Knox was here but is happy to hear that he and his family are doing well. Writes about timber and transportation.

GLC02437.06594

to Henry Simpson

Writes concerning the lack of reply to his letters and the demand for lime, bricks and slate.

GLC02437.06607

to William Stephens Smith

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06618

to Samuel Adams

Rough draft of GLC02437.06630.

GLC02437.06631

to Isaac Parker

Marked "copy." Writes that because he was so deeply touched by Parker's recent letter, he wants to provide Parker with any information he has respecting Samuel Ely's group of insurgents in his region. Describes a town meeting about whether to...

GLC02437.06655

to Henry Knox

Written from "Cushing," possibly in Maine. Writes to inform Knox of the results of a survey Knox hired him to perform. Discusses the survey of an unnamed river, and talks about possible dams and canals to be built. In a post-script, asks if Knox...

GLC02437.06657

to Henry Knox

Writes that on Knox's request, he wrote to Mr. [possibly James] Nesmith about Samuel Ely and his band of insurgents (who believed that Knox was not the rightful, legal owner of his land tracts in Maine). Encloses Nesmith's reply (not present)....

GLC02437.06659

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter (not present) by Mr. McCombs regarding the purchase of lime from Knox, and its delivery to his house in the east end of Long Island. Touches on the price of the lime and the arrangements they must make. See GLC02437.06665 about...

GLC02437.06677

to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox has recently been appointed by the President to be Commissioner of a committee to map the eastern boundary of the United States. Asks, though it is early in the process, if he may be considered for a surveyor position under Knox.

GLC02437.06683

to James Nesmith

Addressed to James Nesmith and several other parties, who are the town leaders of Ducktrap, Maine. Writes to express his relief that the Samuel Ely conspiracy was much more minor than initially expected. Extensive notes and calculations on third...

GLC02437.06688

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that the possible insurrection by Samuel Ely has not come to pass and almost everyone in Ducktrap supports Knox and his interests. Touches briefly on land deeds. Mentions that Ely has fled and that a Lieutenant Knowlton is in...

GLC02437.06696

to Abijah Hammond

Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond...

GLC02437.06700

to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's request, he will speak to Mr. [John] McCombs about lime. Discusses the current prices for lime as well as possibilities for shipment.

GLC02437.06702

to Henry Knox

Asks him whether he is still in Boston, when he plans to depart for St. George's (likely in Maine), and whether he has any news from Boston or from their friends in Philadelphia. Writes that he has been in town to handle his father's estate but will...

GLC02437.06709

to Levi Lincoln

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. The docket, also in Knox's hand, says that a copy of this draft was never sent to Lincoln, but a later version, dated 9 May, was sent, and no copy was retained of that. Writes that he...

GLC02437.06712

to Ebenezer Dunton, Thomas Vose, and James Waller Head, and [Life] Wilson

Marked "copy." Includes several letters. The first, to Mr. [Life] Wilson, provides instructions for him to build a saw mill in the St. Georges region of Maine using lumber from Mr. James Waller Head. The second note, to Mr. Head, asks him to...

GLC02437.06717