12 August 1791

Bird, Henry Merttins, 1755-1818

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Marked "Extract." This is a partial copy of the GLC02437.05117.

GLC02437.05119

14 August 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 8 August. Says the Eastern committee will be together tomorrow or the next day. Notes he will attend to the other million acres and a conditional agreement respecting the four townships. Reports "the Winslows will never sell on such terms as you can afford to purchase, or can make any advantage from them, for they hold these lands in the highest estemation." Will keep in view the possible sale of lands on the sea coast of Passanquady. Furnished Joseph Peirce with blank transfer forms. States he has received some items from his sister Mrs. Flucker [Knox's…

GLC02437.05120

18 August 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Reports that as "we have located only one million acres of land between the Schoodie & Penobscot, I think it most for the interest of the concern'd to make a further purchase (provided we can command the funds) of the other million acres to join the million located between the Schoodie & Penobscot." This is laid out in an agreement the committee made with Royal Flint and himself on 1 July. Even though this tract is inferior in quality, he is content to purchase it on the same terms as the other 2 million as long as he has 40 days to consider it and get the approval of his associates…

GLC02437.05124

18 August 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that the bank scripts have been forwarded. Believes he took advantage of the high prices they were bringing and sold them. Says he "made prospects this day for the purchase of the other million, but I think they will not sell, or will ask much higher than ten Cents." Wants to know the highest price he'll go. Tells him General David Cobb will not accept the "marshallcy" because "it would not give him salt for his family." Says that the office offered to General David Brooks is not lucrative enough to support a family.

GLC02437.05125

21 August 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 practice. States he will be anxious until he hears from Knox as script is now 150-160. Says the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands met last Thursday. Only 3 were present: Philips, Jarvis, and Read. He proposed to purchase the townships at the head of the patent, but they declined. They put off a decision until the entire committee will…

GLC02437.05130

21 August 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Last Thursday he gave the enclosed proposals (not included) to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands. Received a verbal answer on Friday "that it was an object of such magnitude they had concluded to consult and advise with their absent brethren as only three of the Committee were present." The committee told him they would not sell any land without giving Jackson previous notice. He previously asked for more time in the negotiations "to cover the application for you, as I wish'd they should think it originated with me." States he has discovered someone else applied for half a million…

GLC02437.05131

28 August 1791

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [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 the Expedition under the Command of Genl Wilkinson all safe but two who were killed. They killed seven Indians took thirty prisoners and destroyed two Towns and the Crops at them. they brought in one white white [sic] child but her mother who was at the Same Town they could not find." The extract was dated 28 August, while the docket is dated 16…

GLC02437.05135

28 August 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 22 August. Asks if he has any influence to exert it for John Coffin Jones to become the Director of the Bank. Jones owns 80 shares and Jackson says "few are better qualified for that important trust - he is now at Newport with an intention of handing his little girl up to the Alter before his return." Notes Captain John Hills must be with him by now. Reports that Hills "conducted very improperly while here, as he was d[runk] very frequently & exposed himself too much." Says Knox needs to talk to him as no one in Boston will trust him "if guilty of that…

GLC02437.05136

1 September 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 26 August. Reports that the committee "Jointly and Severally are averse to selling any more land in large quantities; and as I wrote you we must be prepared to make our application to the Legislature at their next Session." Announces that "the Committee are a parsel of Old Women, and very unfit for their situation - and I am satisfied if we had to make our purchase over again we should never be able to effect it on or near the terms we have obtained." Makes reference to arrangements to secure their previous purchase, including Leonard Jarvis traveling to…

GLC02437.05137

5 September 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Phineas Bruce

Marked "Copy." Asks Bruce to procure information on the soil, timber, and waters within the two purchases in Maine made for William Duer and Knox, each of which contains a million acres. Says expenses and "a consideration for your Service" will be paid. Tells him to report on each purchase separately. Would like to know as much as possible in 3-4 weeks when the land sales committee of the Massachusetts legislature will meet again. Docket in Henry Knox's hand. Bruce was in Machias in the District of Maine.

GLC02437.05144

11 September 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the committee thinks "they have given us our other purchase, they are & will be cautious, how they move in any further sales." Has received no other information on their purchase other than what he received from Phineas Bruce, which he has already sent to Knox and William Duer. Reports that "few or no persons have even travel'd through it except…

GLC02437.05153

15 September 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that Captain James Magee is bound for a voyage around the cape to the northwest coast of America on the 150-ton ship, "Margarett." The ship is owned by James and Thomas Lamb, James Magee, and Thomas H. Perkins, all of Boston. They intend to eventually land at Nootka Sound, and if distressed, may be obliged to land at ports of Spain. Therefore, Magee would like to have paperwork showing the ship is American. Asks Knox to use his influence to get the necessary papers. As Knox knows Magee and the ship owners, he will not go into detail about their background, but does say "they are…

GLC02437.05158

18 September 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 11 September, which have "overwhelmed me with grief." This is in reference to the death of Knox's son, Marcus. Writes, "that so lovely, promising & amiable boy [sic] should be taken away from his Parents & friends who love & adore'd him - while the lives of thousands are spare'd who are a burthen to themselves & society, is a System that is dark & intricate, and wants an explanation, but this is out of our power & comprehension." Explains he has had frequent conversations with Isaac Winslow on the subject of purchasing his and their…

GLC02437.05162

18 September 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 immediately to Maine. The 20 people are to remain there to prepare their establishment, while she returns to New York to finish the necessary arrangements and conclude the bargain. Before receiving this express, he had engaged a Hingham packet, which he was supposed to pay $3.50 a day, plus associated costs. The ship has been waiting to leave…

GLC02437.05163

30 September 1791

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of salaries for the War Department]

A total of 7 salaries for a total of $1,437. This was the pay for the quarter consisting of July, August, and September. Page two has the signatures of the department, noting they were paid on 3 October 1791. Only Knox's signature is absent. Caesar Lloyd Cummings signed with an "X" for his mark.

GLC02437.05177

circa September 1791

Robaulet, James, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry and Lucy Knox

Signed in text in the third person. Asks leave to visit with Henry and Lucy Knox when he returns to Philadelphia from Albany.

GLC02437.05178

2 October 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that Madame de la Val and her entourage arrived in Boston on Friday. Says they are leaving today with a "fine S.W. wind." Relates that he has drawn on Benjamin Walker for $550 to pay for their supplies, and asks Knox to tell Walker, since he has no time to write him. If they have good conditions, he hopes to return to Boston in 15-20 days. Believes it is too late in the season for them to start a settlement, since "one snow storm before they are well establish'd, will damn the whole operation."

GLC02437.05180

11 October 1791

Waldo, Samuel, 1764-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 heirs of Uncle Francis Waldo & Isaac Winslow; it is what I very much wish to have done, as I am persuaded it is for the interest of all the heirs..." Notes that each heir can dispose of their part as they see fit. Adds that if Knox is going to decide on a plan of general division, he hopes it can be done quickly: "I have it in contemplation…

GLC02437.05191

14 October 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript letter signed

Title: 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 la Val and Mr. de la Roche will ask for necessary supplies for their people settled at Trenton, District of Maine. Asks Jones to buy the supplies on his own [Jackson's] account and to make triplicate receipts. Instructs Jones to retain one and send the other two from time to time. Also asks him to get the supplies at cash price, noting, "perfect…

GLC02437.05196

17 October 1791 - 12 August 1806

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Copy of Thomas Goldthwait's power of attorney to Timothy Rogers]

This power of attorney allows Rogers to collect any debts owed to Goldthwait on lands in New England. This in relation to the Flucker estate. Contains two statements, each followed by the clerical signature of Samuel Barrett, Justice of the Peace, who serves as a witness. Contains a 29 October 1791 note and the clerical signature of Timothy Rogers authorizing William Taylor to be the attorney for Goldthwait. Contains a 12 August 1806 note signed by Harrison Gray Otis vesting "in said Taylor & his heirs, all the estate of said Thomas Goldthwait."

GLC02437.05198

20 October 1791

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of an unsigned paper delivered by John Maunsell to Henry Knox]

A clerical copy of GLC02437.5202 bearing an autograph endorsement signed by Henry Knox on page 3.

GLC02437.05203

22 October 1791

Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la, fl. 1790-1792

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Marked "Copy." In Henry Jackson's hand. Page 1 contains a letter written by Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval to Jackson, which was forwarded to Knox. By virtue of the credit given to de la Roche and de Leval of the French Company of the Union by William Duer, any supplies necessary for the settlement, including clothing and provisions, should be purchased. Wants to make sure there are receipts. Verso contains a receipt for $50, 5 shillings, and 6 pence worth of supplies. Receipt created by John B. Regnier, agent.

GLC02437.05206

28 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 without yourself consulting certain gentlemen in England, and that you mentioned something of a private arrangement between you and me which he had not [understood]." Hopes to get an explanation from Smith soon. The last few lines of the letter are struck, but they include the statement that "Mr. Hammond has not yet unfolded his character."

GLC02437.05214

5 November 1791

Swan, Samuel, fl. 1791

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for the pay of Caleb Swan]

Receipt for the $150 paid to Caleb Swan as a deputy agent to the Creek Indians from 14 February-14 May 1791. A note indicates that Caleb's brother Samuel Swan was given the money by Henry Knox of the War Department. The receipt appears to be written and signed in Swan's hand.

GLC02437.05219

2 November 1791

Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la, fl. 1790-1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [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 September 1791 with Henry Knox in Philadelphia; it lists goods and services purchased by the company on Henry Jackson's credit. The total amount of goods and services purchased was £188.2.2. Some of the items include planks, flints, washtubs, bread, and amounts due to various merchants.

GLC02437.05220