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to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a plan of association and asks for his opinion about it.

GLC02437.06362

[Articles of Agreement between William Bingham and David Cobb]

An agreement made between Bingham and Cobb for "several large and valuable tracts of Land in Sundry parts of the district Main" of Bingham's land. Cobb is named agent and superintendent of the land and agrees to reside on the land where he can...

GLC02437.06368

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on various business matters and land deeds. Says they are still waiting for a vessel to arrive and fears it may have been overtaken by the last storm and that Mr. Robinson may have been on the vessel. Asks Knox to bring him his...

GLC02437.06376

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has hired four farmers to work the land for him and offers his services as a surveyor should Knox need it, as long as he is given enough notice. Noted as written in Belcherstown, most likely in Maine.

GLC02437.06394

to Henry Knox

Discusses a ship and mentions a purchase.

GLC02437.06397

[Statement]

Statement before the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands in Massachusetts regarding the sale of land in Maine. Discusses the discrepancies between the borders and acreage stated in the original contract and what is actually there as documented by...

GLC02437.06400

to Henry Jackson

Forwards Jackson some documents so he can get more signatures.

GLC02437.06401

to Alexander Murray

Asks Murray for assistance in obtaining a deed.

GLC02437.06404

to Edward Rutledge

Mentions an expedition going west and a personal trip up to Maine.

GLC02437.06417

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06429

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06441

to Henry Knox

Discusses business concerning rates. Asks after Knox's children and Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.06442

to Joseph Pierce

Informs Peirce of the trouble he is having finding proper lodgings for a Frenchman who is visiting.

GLC02437.06445

to Henry Jackson

Discusses the arrival of a mare and finances.

GLC02437.06464

to Henry Knox

Gives Knox an update on the status of his patent lands and the process of settlement.

GLC02437.06483

to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of topics, including windows for a house, land and property and land shares. Asks Knox if he gets newspapers on a regular basis and includes a list of items and their costs.

GLC02437.06493

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.

GLC02437.06494

to Henry Knox

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06502

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business concerning several towns as well as surveys.

GLC02437.06506

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to bring some things back from Boston for her, among other various topics.

GLC02437.06509

to William Stephens Smith

Discusses a business transaction he made with George Meade for the sale of about 50,000 acres of land. Also writes about other financial issues.

GLC02437.06513

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business proposition and the ability of the land to turn a profit.

GLC02437.06518

to Henry Knox

Expresses his apologies that Knox's land proposals have failed and discusses the difficulties they are having in selling the Maine lands.

GLC02437.06522

to Henry Knox

Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.

GLC02437.06526