Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05090-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
28 July 1791
Author/Creator
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Boston, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Encloses Phineas Bruce's report on the Maine lands around the Penobscot and Schoodie as well as the Kennebec Rivers (GLC02437.05087). After reading the report, Jackson says "I am decided to take one million in each situation." Has concluded the Mount Desert deal. The terms are: six pence per acre with four equal installments. One quarter of the full payment is due at the executing and delivery of the deeds, with the other quarters due 8, 16, and 24 months later. Bonds will be given for the last three payments. Says "this is a good bargain & will add much to the value & importance of the other purchase." Reports that its harbors are very good.

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