January 26, 1799

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dane discusses a proposition Knox offered him the day before. Dane details the provisions of the propositions of "Mr. Thorndike." Dane lists the finances and land purchase opportunities related to this matter, mentioning Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln. Dane wants to make sure there would be security in this transaction. Knox is offering some of his land as security.

GLC02437.07230

27 December 1787

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the ratification convention for the United States Constitution, and the chances of it being accepted. Writes, "I have been waiting the event of our Elections here of Delegates for the Convention, which have men more in favor of the Constitution than many expected. I am not particularly acquainted with the Sentiments of the members chosen, relation to the merits or demerits of the System - but many very reputable characters are chosen and men whose Sentiments in General are in favor of good government - two days ago the friends of the Constitution thought there was no chance of its…

GLC02437.03742

31 August 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Reports that he went to Boston to complete the legal business with the Winslow brothers. Found that Samuel has not returned from Philadelphia and says the business will be completed in Beverly next week. There were several issues surrounding the power of attorney the Winslows had for Mr. and Mrs. Wall. Goes into detail about issues related to the Waldo Patent.

GLC02437.05919

18 October 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends instructions for Knox's attorneys to deliver and receive deeds for lands in Maine. This involves squatters on his land. "Free" stamped and handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05947

16 June 1797

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a resolve concerning a dispute between Knox and the settlers on the Waldo patent. Docket written in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.06987

24 August 1798

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses possibly settling on the Waldo Patent.

GLC02437.07166

23 December 1799

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dane has received Knox's letters of the 23rd and 26th of November. He tells Knox, "I will no endeavour to have an early meeting of the Commissioners in order to finish the business as soon as possible."

GLC02437.07343

07 June 1800

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dane received Knox's letter of June 1. Talks about Knox's election to the general court and gives an analysis concerning the presidential election. Dane believes that "Mr. Adams enemies among federal men" are trying to arrange the voting so the Charles Cotesworth Pinckney wins the presidency.

GLC02437.07423

23 May 1799

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for $71.06. Also includes a note of receipt signed on the verso by an Eleazer Homer.

GLC02437.08752

21 July 1787

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides his opinion on the legal haggling over the boundaries of the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the legal authority of the courts to be involved in the disputes.

GLC02437.09167

30 March 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Promises to give his attention to a letter he has just received from Knox, regarding "certain conveyances &c" on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09241

17 April 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

A rough draft of a document lisiting various claims on the Waldo patent, relating to Knox's attempts to buy these lands. Has gone over all available documents and notes any possible problems with the deeds, competing claims or lack of proper documentation on the lands Knox wishes to purchase.

GLC02437.09242

6 July 1793

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [fragment]

Telling Knox that Isaac Winslow and other family members who are attempting to sell Knox a large share of the Waldo patent cannot give Knox "a clear title" to the land at present. This is because of two issues. The first concerns difficulties related to Winslow's inheritance of the property from Francis Waldo's estate. The second is the fact that one of the relatives now appears unwilling to sell their portion of the estate. However, believes there are ways to rectify these difficulties. The final pages of the letter are missing.

GLC02437.09244

1788/03/15

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S[amuel?] Holten re: ratification of the Constitution

GLC04772.03