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October 1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Jonathan Maynard's survey]
Results of Maynard's survey of land. Includes borders and landmarks.
GLC02437.06557
4 November 1795
[Agreement]
An agreement with a John Butler concerning a plot of land. Signature is clipped and signed with an illegible signature as a witness.
GLC02437.06562
circa 1795
Appears to be a neater and more extensive copy of GLC02437.06589. Agreement to sell 100,000 acres of land to George Meade for $50,000.
GLC02437.06590
20 March 1799
to the Secretary of the Navy
Writes to the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, concerning two new U.S. Navy vessels and their construction as he has timber he believes would be good to use for the construction of ships.
GLC02437.07108
28 June 1798
to Benjamin Lincoln
Letterpress copy. Discusses the expiration of a note, and stresses the fact that he needs the money which is due.
GLC02437.07155
3 April 1783
to Joseph Peirce
Discusses consolidating business securities, which do not appear to be doing well. Rejoices in the "glorious" conclusion of the war.
GLC02437.02061
23 June 1791
References Peirce's letters of 14 and 16 June. Consider the importance of the deeds he asks them to be "drawn up in a masterly manner." Tells him to employ who is necessary to get this done. Expects to learn about the sale of the estate on...
GLC02437.05021
28 December 1793
Provides Peirce with a list of arguments to use against the 10 proprietors who are bringing a suit against him. Mentions lack of state surveys and irregularities of former sales. Says "It is a matter of some consequence to ascertain whether the 10...
GLC02437.06008
5 July 1794
Discusses land deals with the settlers. Believes he will be able to settle with all the settlers, except for those in Waldoboro, Maine. Comments the Waldoboro settlers seem to be with a bad influence. Mentions about possibly being friend and...
GLC02437.06134
31 January 1795
Informs Peirce that he will not be able to be in Boston during the session of the legislature as planned. Will forward a memorial to be presented to the legislature about the towns in the Waldo Patent. Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.06333
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