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to Henry Knox

Feels bad having to ask for a favor from Knox. Says that Henry Dearborn, the present marshall for the District of Maine, has been elected to Congress, and Hobby wants Knox to use his influence to help [Hobby] become Dearborn's successor. As the...

GLC02437.05818

to John Hills

Says things have been so "busy" during the summer that he hasn't had time to consider the survey reports. Hopes he conformed to instructions especially with "the Townships to the northward of the Land belonging to the 20 associates." Is confused...

GLC02437.05946

to Nicholas Hoffman

Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's...

GLC02437.06028

to Nicholas Hoffman

Requests Mr. Nicholas Hoffman purchase various types of fruit trees and provides detailed instructions on how to carefully transport them by boat. The letter has a drawing of a hand with a pointing index finger.

GLC02437.06068

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139

to John Hills [Incomplete]

Discusses wanting information about the quality of land. Also mentions the inhabitants on the land and treating them well. However, Knox also appears to be stressing that he is the land owner and will not tolerate any insurgencies. Provides a list...

GLC02437.06183

to Henry Knox

Encloses a draft to Henry Knox for $54 on behalf of Abraham Wilson. Docket notes on verso Wilson's order for a "Negro Women (Cook)." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06209

to John Hills

Requests Hills delivers a complete survey for a 6000 acre tract of land that is part of the Waldo [patent land].

GLC02437.06211

to Henry Knox

Asks for a favor from Knox to advance her $100.

GLC02437.06222

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Yorkshire, England. Writes, "as he is a stranger in your city I beg leave to recommend him to your notice and civility."

GLC02437.06270

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 Nicholas Hoffman

Forwards bills.

GLC02437.06407

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06412

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.

GLC02437.06416

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses financial matters. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06418

to Samuel Hodgdon

Asks Hodgdon to notify him concerning any information regarding a payment so he (Knox) can make preparations to go to Boston.

GLC02437.06423

to Samuel Hodgdon

Forwards drafts and receipts and gives instructions on other financial business.

GLC02437.06425

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and reassures Knox that all of the business that he is handling for Knox is going well.

GLC02437.06458

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox several documents and discusses his accounts.

GLC02437.06469

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.

GLC02437.06473

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter that is of great importance to an unnamed lady.

GLC02437.06477

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business arrangements and financial transactions.

GLC02437.06495

to Samuel Hodgdon

Informs Hodgdon that he has yet to hear a line from him and is waiting for replies to previous letters.

GLC02437.06497

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business with bills and other financial matters. States that Mr. [George] Meade "wants to defeat his agreement with me - "

GLC02437.06498

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and warns him about entering into a business relationship with Mr. [George] Meade, stating "Mr. Mead[e] means to fail you altogether, and it appears to me it was his intention, before any of his acceptances became due, to do so -...

GLC02437.06499