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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

[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....

GLC02437.05177

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

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...

GLC02437.05180

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

[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...

GLC02437.05198

[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

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...

GLC02437.05206

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

[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...

GLC02437.05219

[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 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

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 and was happy to hear that Knox and his family are well. Discusses a recent severe snowstorm. Refers to papers he recently sent Knox regarding the purchase of townships in Maine, and declares that the only thing causing...

GLC02437.05236

to Henry Jackson

Discusses in detail the purchase of lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Mentions the Winslow family, especially Isaac Winslow, and describes how they are involved in the business transactions. Advises Jackson on the negotiation of purchases...

GLC02437.05242

to unknown

Addressed to "Gentlemen." Outlines an arrangement by which Madame de Leval's and Mr. Jean-Baptiste de la Roche's countrymen from France could settle Knox's lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Describes the steps they took in their negotiation, and...

GLC02437.05254

to Henry Jackson

Outlines in detail their interest in purchasing lands in portions of Massachusetts which are now part of present-day Maine. Advises Jackson on how to acquire the lands they desire, and how much to pay for them.

GLC02437.05261

[Certificate regarding stipend on board ship bound for China]

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Parker identifies himself as one of the proprietors of a ship voyaging to China, and an agent authorized to speak on the other proprietors's behalf. Confirms the sum of money placed on board a ship bound for...

GLC02437.05278

[War office salaries]

First page written on 31 December 1791 delineates the salaries of seven members of the War Department for the months of October, November, and December. An additional member, Caleb Swan, was added on 11 March (from the day he returned from Creek...

GLC02437.05280

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Discusses a potential financial arrangement Knox proposed regarding a Mr. B., as well as a Mr. Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Also discusses a sum of money loaned to Madame Leval (he spells it "Laval") by...

GLC02437.05286

to William Tudor

Thanks him for his recent letter, which contained information on Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom's desire to purchase land in Maine. Also acknowledges the benefits of Mr. Russell's involvement with the purchase. Hopes Tudor will continue assisting them...

GLC02437.05290

to Thomas Russell

Writes that Mr. [William] Tudor has contacted him regarding lands in Maine to be purchased by Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom. Mr. Tudor has sent Mr. Soderstrom to Boston to "conclude the purchase with your Land Committee." Has asked Mr. Tudor to push for...

GLC02437.05292

to Samuel Ogden

Seems to be discussing his attempts to invite different individuals to a meeting in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05293

to Henry Knox

Complains that Knox has not written to him by the most recent post. Declares that they will be able to purchase certain townships in the Waldo patent lands, and describes how he is negotiating the price. Touches on Indian claims to the land....

GLC02437.05297