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29 September 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Clymer
Discusses a map of the Susquehanna. Reports that someone has been hired to make a copy of the map.
GLC02437.04372
13 December 1789
to John Bacon
Discusses the Waldo patent. Refers to difficulties in having the patent authorized by the Legislature of Massachusetts. Mentions struggles with settlers who believe they have claims upon the land.
GLC02437.04437
10 January 1790
to Sylvanus Bourne
Discusses the financial business of a mutual acquaintance.
GLC02437.04469
17 March 1792
to George Washington
Writes, "Mr Izard has just put the enclosed letter from Genl Pinckney into my hands what with pleasure I communicate to you."
GLC02437.05360
31 August 1792
Encloses medicine for Washington's nephew. Writes, "Anxiously desirous that the medicine called Antipertussis may have the same beneficial effects upon your nephew, as it has had in many other cases, I send...two more bottles." Sends his respects...
GLC02437.05594
29 July 1792
to William Bingham
Informs Bingham that he called when he was not at home. Wishes to speak with him on the "subject I mentioned to you yesterday."
GLC02437.05562
18 December 1792
Informs Bingham he cannot agree to vest full authority of all of the property to Bingham as had been suggested. Believes that step is "unnecessary and improper."
GLC02437.05743
24 December 1792
Asks Bingham for the best time to call on him to discuss principles to be given to Mr. Lewis.
GLC02437.05754
31 December 1792
Memorandums for William Bingham
Lists memorandums for William Bingham dealing with purchasing land in Maine, obtaining land deeds, and land deals. Signed with initials.
GLC02437.05765
12 January 1793
Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.
GLC02437.05780
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