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circa 1784-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Description of the total acreage of the Waldo patent]
Lists the total acreage of the Waldo patent, including all deductions and claims on the lands.
GLC02437.09307
29 October 1779
Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797
to William Knox
Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William....
GLC02437.10013
8 March 1780
Knowles, Charles, ?-1796
[Account between Henry Knox and Charles Knowles]
Knowles signs as paymaster. Lists Knox's accounts regarding several companies.
GLC02437.10478
15 October - 9 December 1792
Albee, William, fl. 1792
[Survey and exploration journal of one million acres in Maine]
Full title: "A journal over 1,000,000 acres of land in the County of Hancock & Washington, sold by government to General Jackson & others- containing a description of the soil, growth river, lakes, ponds, brooks, mountains, plains, swamps, meadows &...
GLC02437.05654
18 January 1793 - 21 January 1793
Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800
to Shaw and Randall
Page 1-2 contains a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to Shaw and Randall and is dated 18 January. Page 3 contains Shaw and Randall's answer and is dated 21 January. Philips, Crammond & Co. are concerned about insurance coverage. In response...
GLC02437.05786
28 April 1793
Kerby, Jane Byam, fl. 1793
to Lucy Flucker Knox
This was written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Lucy and Henry Knox. Expresses gratitude for previous hospitality. Reports on hearing about a fever in New York in a letter from 10 April. Comments on the terrible heat in Antigua. Reminiscences about...
GLC02437.05882
3 July 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
to Henry Jackson
Reports that he would have written sooner, but William Duer has not yet "been able to engage suitable characters to enter into a speculation of those lands." States that Mr. [Andrew] Craigie hopes to take part in the land dealings and has gone to...
GLC02437.05526
13-29 July 1792
Bradford, Samuel, 1759-1818
[Completion of land survey]
First part informs Mr. and Mrs. Grégoire that the land survey is now complete and compatible with the financial portion of the business. Noted as dated 29 July 1792. The second part certifies that Henry Jackson has presented and read all of the...
GLC02437.05537
19 July 1792
Harvey & Deaves, fl. 1792
Wishes William an agreeable voyage and prosperous return. Asks him to recommend their firm to his friends in America. Requests him to deliver a letter.
GLC02437.05549
Forbes, Edward, fl. 1792
[Price current of lumber at Dublin, Ireland]
Lists the prices for various types of wood and other items, including white oak, pine, bees wax, and whale and cod oil. Addressed to William Knox.
GLC02437.05550
23 July 1792
to Winthrop Sargent
States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he...
GLC02437.05556
31 July 1792
Informs Jackson that William Duer "has made some arrangements among his friends to carry through his proportion of the Contracts for two million of Acres." Provides brief information about payment arrangements. Written in the hand of Jackson who...
GLC02437.05564
15 August 1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that "Mr. Cazenove is absent, but is expected this day. all negotiations are suspended until you & he arrives - " Extensively discusses business regarding their land holdings especially in regards to Mr. William Duer.
GLC02437.05581
21 August 1792
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
to Joseph Peirce
Copy of GLC02437.05584. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.05585
[Inventory of various tracts of land]
Briefly describes each tract of land from Thomas Flucker's estate, including information on the acreage of each tract. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.05586
23 August 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval
Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.
GLC02437.05588
12 September 1792
[Statement regarding a land purchase]
A draft statement by Knox admitting "WG" as a partner. Discusses the purchase of a tract of land and payment. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.05608
18 September 1792
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Discusses his attempt at publishing several sermons. Forwards one of his subscriptions for Knox's review and opinion: "If sir, you approve of it, I shall be gratified to have it honor'd with the name of so dear & valuable a friend." Notes how the...
GLC02437.05620
20 September 1792
Expresses his hope that Madame de Laval has arrived so they can finish their business. Asks Jackson to do everything he can to have the Committee agree with Madame de Laval in a contract. Noted as a copy. Written in Jackson's hand.
GLC02437.05621
1-2 October 1792
[Salaries for the Department of War]
Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of July, August and September. Dated 1 October at the War Office. Verso dated 2 October and lists the names of the members and their signatures, indicating that they have...
GLC02437.05635
2 October 1792
[Receipt of salaries]
States that the members of the War Department have received their full salaries from the time of their appointment to 13 September 1792. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig...
GLC02437.05637
8 October 1792
to Thomas Vose
Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled...
GLC02437.05647
14 October 1792
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Writes to her niece Lucy Flucker Knox (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox) informing her that she received her letter from Shrewsbury. Mentions being in Boston, and discusses the weather and mutual acquaintances.
GLC02437.05652
19 October 1792
Replies to Knox's letter from the same day, stating that he does not approve of the bonds Knox offered as security for the $40,000. Explains that William Greene's involvement complicates matters because "part of his fortune is involved in a Lawsuit...
GLC02437.05658
28 October 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Forwards Knox an edited draft of a memorandum Knox had sent him before (not included). Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.05672
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