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to Henry Knox

Notes he received this day from Captain Chessman a tin case containing the maps of the District of Maine. Hopes Knox receives them safely. Says he will see the advantage of purchasing Mount Desert by looking at the maps. Saw in the newspaper that...

GLC02437.05080

to Henry Knox

Encloses Phineas Bruce's report on the Maine lands around the Penobscot and Schoodie as well as the Kennebec Rivers (GLC02437.05087). After reading the report, Jackson says "I am decided to take one million in each situation." Has concluded the...

GLC02437.05090

to Henry Knox

Agreeable to his promise of 31 July, he is enclosing a copy of the agreement with Mr. Gregoire (not included). Notes he will move forward with the surveys. States he drew upon Duer for $200 payable at 20 days sight to pay the sums mentioned his...

GLC02437.05106

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 29 July. Besides the 100,000 acres mentioned as his payment earlier, Jackson wants another 100,000 acres more "as a subordinate purchaser, but I will leave it with you to determine exactly as is most agreeable to your...

GLC02437.05107

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 12 and 15 August. Comments he will be mortified if "our transfers did not arrive in season to avail yourself of the highest going price." Notes he could have sold them to be delivered in a few days, which was the usual...

GLC02437.05130

[Extract of a letter from Mr. Priestly to Mrs. Lapsly]

Creator from docket, which is in Knox's hand. Williams sent an extract of a letter from Mr. Priestly of Beardstown, Kentucky to Mrs. Lapsly who was residing at the warm springs in Bath County, Virginia. The extract says "The men are returned from...

GLC02437.05135

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 4 September. Did everything he could to get another million acres of land in Maine for Knox. Reports that the committee is "even affraid to think of selling, much more to treat with me on the subject." Writes that since...

GLC02437.05153

to Henry Knox

Reports that on Friday evening, he received an express from William Duer from New York that only took 45 hours to arrive. The letter said Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will be leaving New York by 18 September with 20 of her people to proceed...

GLC02437.05163

to Henry Knox

Was in Boston six weeks previously and saw Joseph Peirce, who "was making inquiries of me respecting Uncle Fluckers interest in Falmouth, and I think he was of opinion, that it would be best to make partition of such lands as were undivided, with the...

GLC02437.05191

to Nathan Jones

This is a copy of two letters and one paper. The letters were written on 14 and 19 October 1791, and the paper is undated. Jackson signs twice, once after each letter. The first letter is from Jackson to Nathan Jones. Jackson reports that Madame de...

GLC02437.05196

to William Stephens Smith

References Smith's letter dated 21 October, which he received on 25 October. Writes, "The message by Mr. Duer was upon the general concern between him and me where he says you were of opinion [it] was rather of too great magnitude to be undertaken...

GLC02437.05214

to James Wilkinson

Marked copy; titled "Copy of a letter from Major Zeigler to Lt. Col. Commandt. Wilkinson." Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Comments on the job the Quartermaster has performed, and justifies his own conduct when working...

GLC02437.05341

[Receipt for goods and services purchased by the French Company of the Union]

Receipt for items purchased by Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche on behalf of the French Company of the Union. Receipt confirms an agreement the company made on 27 August 1791 with William Duer in New York, and on 3...

GLC02437.05220

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing immediately upon returning from "the Eastward" (the Waldo patent lands in Maine). Was busy procuring supplies and attending to "the Lady [perhaps Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval] and Mr De La Roche." Discusses the seaport...

GLC02437.05227

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Writes that he is "full in the opinion with you that so long as you are entangled with the Winslows, the Patent will never be worth half its real value, and you ought to exert every nerve to buy them out, or to...

GLC02437.05300

to Henry Knox

Copy of GLC02437.05304.

GLC02437.05305

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter but wanted to wait until he arrived in New York City before he responded. Declares that he has never seen a place in so much distress. Explains that Mr. [Alexander] Macomb is under so much stress that he has "gone beyond...

GLC02437.05412

[Contract between the Massachusetts Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Contract between the Massachusetts Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, part of the Massachusetts legislature, represented by Phillips, Jarvis and Read, and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. Contract specifies the terms for the purchase by Jackson...

GLC02437.05418

to Henry Knox

Argues that it is necessary, because of Mr. [Alexander] Macomb's situation, for them to split up the St. Lawrence tract of land. Will be traveling to New York on that business, and hopes Knox will send him his deeds and authority to act on Knox's...

GLC02437.05434

to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. Writes to enclose Sargent's commission as Adjutant General (not present). Also explains that Congress's act erroneously listed him as a Lieutenant Colonel, but that the error will be corrected to show his rank as Colonel.

GLC02437.05461

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Largely a copy of GLC02437.05466, with additional content where the other letter leaves off. However, the letter is still incomplete.

GLC02437.05467

[Account between the United States and General Arthur St. Clair]

Detailed financial account between Major General Arthur St. Clair and the United States government.

GLC02437.05483

to Henry Jackson

Reports that he would have written sooner, but William Duer has not yet "been able to engage suitable characters to enter into a speculation of those lands." States that Mr. [Andrew] Craigie hopes to take part in the land dealings and has gone to...

GLC02437.05526

[Completion of land survey]

First part informs Mr. and Mrs. Grégoire that the land survey is now complete and compatible with the financial portion of the business. Noted as dated 29 July 1792. The second part certifies that Henry Jackson has presented and read all of the...

GLC02437.05537

[Price current of lumber at Dublin, Ireland]

Lists the prices for various types of wood and other items, including white oak, pine, bees wax, and whale and cod oil. Addressed to William Knox.

GLC02437.05550

to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval

Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.

GLC02437.05588

to Henry Jackson

Expresses his hope that Madame de Laval has arrived so they can finish their business. Asks Jackson to do everything he can to have the Committee agree with Madame de Laval in a contract. Noted as a copy. Written in Jackson's hand.

GLC02437.05621

[Salaries for the Department of War]

Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of July, August and September. Dated 1 October at the War Office. Verso dated 2 October and lists the names of the members and their signatures, indicating that they have...

GLC02437.05635

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes to her niece Lucy Flucker Knox (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox) informing her that she received her letter from Shrewsbury. Mentions being in Boston, and discusses the weather and mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.05652

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox an edited draft of a memorandum Knox had sent him before (not included). Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.05672

[Correspondence and document dealing with land speculation]

Contains seven sections. The first section was written in Boston, on 31 October, to Henry Jackson from Jean-Baptiste de la Roche and Rosalie Bacler de Leval. They received correspondence from settlers who have threatened to leave the colony at...

GLC02437.05681

to Thomas FitzSimons

Contains two letters, written in the same hand. The first, from FitzSimons to Hodgdon, informs Hodgdon that his business has been referred to a committee of the House of Representatives and will be discussed on 19 November. The second portion is...

GLC02437.05702

to James Wilkinson

Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes that he went to Kentucky to "pay off the militia of that district who served in General [Arthur] St. Clair's expedition against the Indians in 1791," as he was instructed to do....

GLC02437.05349

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not responding to his last two letters; she did not want to bother him by writing frequently, and was also too saddened to write when she heard of the death of Knox's son Marcus. Sends condolences. Declares her gratefulness to Knox...

GLC02437.05224

[Memorandum]

Lists the salaries for War Department employee Caleb Swan for the first several months of 1792, and discusses Swan's account.

GLC02437.05302

to Samuel Shaw

Declares that their mutual friend, Mr. Buchanan, has been in the country for several days. Writes that he and Buchanan are worried about Shaw's safety on the ship the Pequot, as they have been having stormy weather in England. Touches on financial...

GLC02437.05303

to Mrs. Montgomery

Has long intended to write and thank Mrs. Montgomery for her kind words during Lucy's time of distress, but has been unready to think about the difficult situation until the present time. Discusses her feelings about the death of her son. Comments...

GLC02437.05330

to William Eustis

Informs Dr. Eustis that there is an opening for a Chief Military Surgeon. Explains the pay and benefits, and offers him the position. Asks that if he is interested, he comes to Philadelphia as soon as possible. Declares that he has Knox's full...

GLC02437.05334

to William Hull

Discusses passage of a militia bill and his correspondence with Mr. [Congressman from Massachusetts Fisher] Ames. Is asking Mr. Ames about the fate of Waters's own company. Would like his company to be "particularly noticed & recognized" in the...

GLC02437.05388

to Henry Jackson

Copy. Contains two letters to Jackson from Flint, written on the same date. As Colonel [William] Duer has recently become insolvent, Flint tries to plan ways to raise the money he owes for their business arrangements, particularly regarding their...

GLC02437.05394

[Comments on the contract between Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Summarizes and comments on the contract between Jackson and Flint and the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, describing each article individually. Seems to have several problems with the terms of the sale. See GLC02437.05418 for the contract...

GLC02437.05419

[Letter relating to Arthur St. Clair and the discharge of the troops and levies]

Later copy. Discusses paying the levies under General [Arthur] St. Clair. Comments on the rate of pay and the dates on which they were used.

GLC02437.05454

[Certificate of commission]

Taylor, the Chief Clerk at the State Department, certifies that Caleb Swan's commission for the post of Paymaster was dated on 9 May 1792.

GLC02437.05520

[Salaries of the Department of War for April, May and June 1792]

Two parts. First part lists the salaries for the members of the Department of War for the months of April, May and June. Noted as written on 30 June at the War Office. Second part lists the names with signatures of each member of the department...

GLC02437.05522

to Winthrop Sargent

States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he...

GLC02437.05556

to Henry Jackson

Informs Jackson that William Duer "has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres." Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who...

GLC02437.05564

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "Mr. Cazenove is absent, but is expected this day. all negotiations are suspended until you & he arrives - " Extensively discusses business regarding their land holdings especially in regards to Mr. William Duer.

GLC02437.05581

[Statement regarding a land purchase]

A draft statement by Knox admitting "WG" as a partner. Discusses the purchase of a tract of land and payment. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05608

[Receipt of salaries]

States that the members of the War Department have received their full salaries from the time of their appointment to 13 September 1792. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig...

GLC02437.05637

to Thomas Vose

Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled...

GLC02437.05647