7 August 1791

Jones, John Coffin, 1750-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that Captain Josiah Roberts has recently returned from Canton in China after a mission to procure information on free trade and the best markets. After returning with this intelligence "several Gentlemen of this town, have form'd an association, of which he is a member; and they are building a ship, to be equip'd & furnish'd in the most complete manner, and to be commanded by himself." Notes Roberts wants to sail to the northwest coast of America to procure furs for trade in Japan and the northern ports of China, "where the Flag of the United States, hath not yet had access…

GLC02437.05110

February 12, 1803-February 18, 1803

Jones, John Coffin, 1750-1829

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Massachusetts Congressional resolution]

Resolution in response to the petition of Gustavas Swan and other settlers in a region of Knox's Waldo patent lands. Allows the residents an extra year to pay for the lots of land on which they have settled, and outlines the terms of the arrangement.

GLC02437.07787