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1668/07/16

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1668/07/31

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GLC03107.05001

January 22, 1795

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals that lay north of the Waldo patent in Maine. Informs Knox he may have to go New York, New York on business. Notes if he goes to New York he will stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Georgetown (present day a neighborhood in Washington D.C.).

GLC02437.06316

23 March 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 13 and 16 March. Is glad Knox has finally settled with Madame de le Val, but says he does not understand the terms. Encloses a letter for William Bingham that he wants Knox to deliver (not included). Says the committee wants payment on the $5,200 note when it is due on 29 April. Reports they also want the $30,000 due on 18 April from "the last Contract." Wants instructions on how to proceed. Does not want to be left "in a state of suspence." Says that Knox should read what he told Bingham about the committee's opinion on "the Forfeiting the Deeds in Escrow…

GLC02437.05857

31 March 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed twice by Jackson. References Knox's letter of 20 March. Has heard nothing from William Tudor since the last letter he forwarded to Knox. Relates that his note to Tudor was due 17 March. Reports that [Thomas?] Adams the printer informed him that the article in a North Carolina newspaper Knox was asking about "was inclosed to him by a Gentleman from Pensylvania." Adams would not give the gentleman's name, nor confirm it came from Philadelphia. Jackson believes he can find out the name if Knox wishes to know. Refers Knox to William Bingham's letter about their land concern. Wants to…

GLC02437.05861

7 April 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 30 March. Is "rejoiced to hear that you are in such a promising way." Arrived at Hingham Academy last Tuesday morning . Attended the exhibition of the children, the afternoon sermon, and the bell in the evening. Was very pleased with the day. Says at the school are 30 boys and 50 girls. Reports the boys spoke on various subjects and the girls exhibited needle work. Reports that Henry Jackson Knox appeared on stage twice and handled himself well. Says he has improved in his speaking, which was done with propriety and confidence. Has brought the boy to…

GLC02437.05865

14 April 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 3 April. Is happy to hear his health is better. Expects to hear at any moment from the sheriff of Lincoln County that the lands will not be sold to pay for back taxes. Says Henry Jackson Knox is with him and will return to Hingham next Tuesday when his vacation is over. Reports "he conducts exceedingly well, and very much like a gentleman - I have no fault to find with him on this visit." Goes on to say he "is manly, open, free and communicative -Indeed he is not the same Lad, he was when he left Philadelphia." Reports that Mr. Dane is in Boston preparing the…

GLC02437.05872

15 April 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forgot to mention in his letter of yesterday that he made an inquiry into apple and pear trees as well as currant bushes. Says they are hard to find here. Has been told it is too late in the season. If they were transported to Maine, not one in a thousand would survive. Besides that, there is no nursery that can supply more than a quarter of the number he requested. Says that Oliver Smith suggests he write to William Prince, gardener in Flushing, Long Island "who can supply you with a greater variety and of the best kind, than any other person on the Continent, he makes a business of it…

GLC02437.05873

22 April 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 10 April. Says the enclosed letter to William Bingham will update him on their land concern (not included). Reports that it appears Mr. Corneau wants to purchase the tract and that Mr. Higginson is employed for that purpose. Recommends that Bingham not appear to have anything to do with that contract as he "may want some accommodation with the Committee, or Legislature respecting his Deeds &cc." Says that Royal Flint should "transfer to me or some other person - and not to Mr. Bingham." Encloses a letter from the sheriff of Lincoln County (see GLC02437.05870…

GLC02437.05875

23 June 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 18 June. Tells him not to worry about the taxes. Will make sure no land is sold by the sheriff to pay them. Wants to send a petition to the legislature, but needs to wait for Mr. [Nathan] Dane to arrive so he can gain his support. Did not want to risk sending it without Dane being present. Sends a break down of the taxes, which amount to £653.16.2. Mentions the dry weather and crop prices. Reports that Judge Wilson, who is 55, is deeply in love with Miss Gray, who is 18 or 19. Wilson spoke to her about it and she is considering his words while he is out on…

GLC02437.05901

4 August 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 25 and 30 July. Wished that Knox would have sent a plan of the house with directions. Expects the men who will be building the house to arrive tomorrow to make a contract. Includes a copy of a letter he received from Thomas Vose on 23 July 1793, stating that Vose has not collected framing for the house because he has not received any directions. Mentions previous instructions he received from Knox and goes into detail about a carpenter, Major Keith. Believes the house will need 6,000 boards for the flooring, which has not been procured. Jackson says he…

GLC02437.05911

2 September 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 22, 24, and 27 August. Those letters gave instructions for his house and had $500 enclosed. Says "Altho' I have written you and I still think it will be madness in the extreme besides a great distruction [sic] of property - yet to convince you that I have not lost a moment in forwarding your views, I herewith inclose you a Copy of my Letter to Capt. Vose -" (not included). Reports that Peirce has paid the £73 to the Treasurer. Wants Knox to be easy about the tax issues, claiming he will not let any land in the patent be sold to pay the taxes. To help him,…

GLC02437.05920

15 September 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Also includes copies of letters Jackson wrote to Captain Vose on 14 and 15 September. Contains 3 Jackson signatures. References Knox's letters of 5 and 7 September. Is happy Knox has given up the idea of building the large house this fall. Says Vose cannot determine the spot to build upon yet. Wants Knox to make a visit to help determine the house's placement. Sent Vose $200 and various supplies yesterday. The copies of the letters to Vose state that Jackson will get supplies and carpenters ready for the spring. Also says "I conclude you [Vose] will consent to make an addition to the…

GLC02437.05923

24 September 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives notice that there is a military guard at all the entrances into Boston stopping all persons coming from Philadelphia. All those people are being forced to stay on an island in the harbor 12-15 days to make sure they are not sick. Tells Knox not to attempt to enter Boston, but to send word once he is close.

GLC02437.05929

26 September 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 22 September from Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mentions his previous letters that are supposed to meet him on the road to Boston. Notes military guards were stationed outside the city to prevent people from Philadelphia spreading yellow fever. Encloses a newspaper (not included) to give Knox a sense of the fear the selectmen have. Also encloses letters from Captains Vose and Hill (not included). Gives an update on the house Knox wants built (Montpelier). Had hoped to see Knox by today, but understands the circumstances. Updates Knox on the taxes due on his…

GLC02437.05931