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circa 1784-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Memorial regarding lands in Waldo patent]
Memorial to the government of Massachusetts, requesting that they deal with certain issues regarding lands within the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09297
[Proposal to sell one hundred thousand acres in the Waldo patent]
Offers 100,000 acres for sale, and describes the positive characteristics of this tract of land.
GLC02437.09298
1783-1815
[Regarding interest in the borders of the Waldo patent]
States that two men are interested in the boundaries of the Waldo patent, and discusses the surveys used to establish these bounds.
GLC02437.09299
[Discussing proposal regarding settlers on Waldo patent]
Regarding the terms on which the settlers on the Waldo patent can continue to live on their lands. There was an ongoing debate between Knox and these settlers over who these lands belonged to.
GLC02437.09300
Observations on the lands adjacent to the Bay of Fundy, its make, produce, inhabitants &c.
Geographical survey of the lands and waters around the Bay of Fundy in Maine. Also counts the number of inhabitants on the land.
GLC02437.09301
1 March 1789
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote...
GLC02437.04130
24 July 1788
Parkman, Samuel, 1752-1824
Transmits Mr. Peck's conditions under which he will agree to build a ship. Notes that he [Parkman] and Knox are to "consider if twill be for Mr [Samuel] Shaws Intrest to employ Mr Peck."
GLC02437.03947
30 July 1788
to Nicholas Hoffman
Discusses a financial transaction, possibly related to the building of the ship. Marked as a "true copy" by Nicholas Hoffman.
GLC02437.03950
2 August 1788
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
[Receipt of warrants from General Henry Knox]
Audebert, possibly a clerk in the War Office, signs twice.
GLC02437.03954
16 August 1788
Price, William, ?-1790
[Account of expences on the road between Exeter, New Hampshire and Boston]
Covers 14 and 15 August, including the cost of meals and lodging.
GLC02437.03964
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