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to Henry Knox

Discusses his house building business. Notes he is in the process of purchasing materials and engaging his mechanics to work on his buildings. Requests 200,000 to 300,000 bricks of lime from Knox. Describes the type and style of houses he wishes to...

GLC02437.09870

to Henry Jackson

Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they...

GLC02437.10189

to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Reiterates that "Mr. Duer and I myself authorized you and Mr. Flint to purchase for us and not for any other person - " in relation to a land purchase. Continues discusses the circumstances surrounding the buying of the land. Mentions Madame la Val...

GLC02437.10248

to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.

GLC02437.10249

to Henry Jackson

Discusses a problem with William Duer about Duer's "inablity to comply with his contract with me." Writes that Duer seems to want things to "remain on their former footing." Mentions that Duer raised $12,500 dollars and still promises $25,000 for...

GLC02437.10252

to unknown

Discusses the construction of a building. States that "I am persuaded that it would be chaper and perhaps better to defer the building until next year." Mentions the cold weather and that if it lasts, the digging of the foundation can begin. Last...

GLC02437.10280

to unknown

Discusses financial situation in regards to taxes and the Waldo patent, a tract of land Knox inherited by marriage in present-day Maine. Mentions possibly making a trip out to the patent, but is uncertain whether or not he will be able to go and...

GLC02437.10284

to Henry Jackson

Writes that "Madame dela Val has been here ... " Goes on to say that she should have the deed of land and a mortgage. Mentions a payment of $133 upon acceptance of the land. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London."...

GLC02437.10286

to Henry Jackson

Discusses payment for services rendered. Wants Jackson to keep men "supplied so that no unnessary expence [is made] for idle workmen [due to] want of materials ... " Mentions installing lightning rods and "keeping an attentive eye upon the house...

GLC02437.10300

to Henry Jackson

Writes that he is looking forward to seeing Jackson soon and that a Mr. B might be "accompanying [him], but he is so uncertain that [he] doubt[s]." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10307

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05023

Manuscript [in Dutch]

Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.05024

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05025

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05026

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05027

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05028

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05029

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05030

Manuscript [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05031

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05032

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05033

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05034

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05035

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05036

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05037