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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...

GLC02437.05857

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...

GLC02437.05861

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...

GLC02437.05865

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...

GLC02437.05872

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...

GLC02437.05873

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...

GLC02437.05875

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...

GLC02437.05901

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...

GLC02437.05911

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...

GLC02437.05920

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...

GLC02437.05923