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Author: David Cobb Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are unhappy with Knox's rules related to fishing, and urges Knox appease them. Discusses his desire to build a comfortable house to live in at Gouldsboro and the difficulties he is having while constructing it. Comments on their business accounts.
Author: David Cobb Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are unhappy with Knox's rules related to fishing, and urges Knox appease them. Discusses his desire to build a comfortable house to live in at Gouldsboro and the difficulties he is having while constructing it. Comments on their business accounts.
Author: William Bingham Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Description: Includes: Letter from William Bingham (Philadelphia) to David Cobb about business arrangements with [Alexander] Baring, [Henry] Jackson, and [William] Shaw, 24 Sep. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to William Bingham about logging operations on Bingham's Maine lands and Cobb's narrow escape from drowning, 14 Oct. 1796 Accounts of David Cobb with William Bingham for "old and new concerns," 14 Oct. 1796. Enclosed with letter from Cobb to Bingham, 14 Oct. 1796. Letter from Henry Knox (Montpelier) to David Cobb about lumbering operations on Knox's Maine lands, 18 Oct. 1796 Settled account of Elisha Prescott with Cobb and Richards, 29 Oct. 1796 [damaged] Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to William Bingham about various business operations on Bingham's Maine lands, the activities of Henry Jackson and William Shaw, and the possibility of establishing Gouldsboro Harbour as a whaling port, 30 Oct. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to John Brewer about the supervision of lumbering on the Maine lands owned by William Bingham, 30 Oct. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to Thomas Davis, treasurer of Massachusetts, about an enumeration of the settlers on William Bingham's Maine lands and the appointment of Thomas Cobb to the post of justice of the peace, 30 Oct. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to Stephen Jones about Jones's post as superintendent of lumbering operations on William Bingham's Maine lands, 30 Oct. 1796.
Author: David Cobb Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Mentions his astonishment to have not heard from Knox, [William] Bingham or [Alexander] Baring (he spells it Bearing) since Cobb left Knox's house. Discusses a survey of his land as well as construction of a house near his Nest. Comments that the settlers of his town seem happy with it. Adds that Knox must have heard of his recent brush with death by drowning, and declares that he is very glad he did not pass away and see their friends in the other world a little sooner than I wish'd. Asks about Knox's health, and inquires about the livestock on Knox's land on Brigadier Island, Maine. Also asks about the state of politics, and sends his compliments to Knox's family.
Author: David Cobb Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Description: Includes: Account by [David Cobb] of expenses on a trip to and from the home of Henry Knox, Aug. 1795 Letter from Thomas Cobb (Taunton) to his father David Cobb about business and personal matters, 4 Aug. 1795 Letter from Henry Jackson (Boston) to David Cobb about supplies he has ordered and a proposed visit by William Bingham to Maine, 4 Aug. 1795 Bill from Moses and Aaron Davis (Roxbury) to David Cobb for sundry articles bought on the account of Henry Jackson, 5 Aug. 1795 Contract of David Cobb with Oliver Leonard for the purchase of Maine lands, 6 Aug. 1795 [copy]. Enclosed in letter from Cobb to William Bingham, 18 Aug. 1795. Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to William Bingham about the sale of Maine lands to Oliver Leonard and Henry Knox's opinion of the sale, 18 Aug. 1795 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to Henry Knox about the sale of land to Oliver Leonard and Ebenezer Hunt, a proposed visit by William Bingham, and personal matters, 30 Aug. 1795 [copy] Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to Daniel Cony about the customary allowance or percentage for a logging permit, 31 Aug. 1795.
Author: William Bingham Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Mentions business arrangements with General [David] Cobb regarding land settlements in the Waldo patent. Discusses financial arrangements and the value of lands Knox owns, as well as European business associates.
Author: David Cobb Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Mentions the difficulties in getting letters to Knox, because of the unpredictable post and also because of the frequency of Knox's travel. Comments on Knox's vessel being stuck in the St. George's River due to winter weather. Teases Knox about his unwillingness to reside permanently at Montpelier, and his desire to participate in the social life of the city. Discusses his frustration with Mr. [William] Bingham, as he has not heard from Bingham in several months and thus has been unable to receive answers to questions he posed about his financial status.
Author: David Cobb Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Asks him whether he is still in Boston, when he plans to depart for St. George's (likely in Maine), and whether he has any news from Boston or from their friends in Philadelphia. Writes that he has been in town to handle his father's estate but will be leaving soon. Asks after the well-being of Knox's family.
Author: David Cobb Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the unfortunate status of the logging business in Gouldsboro, as well as other local matters.
Author: David Cobb
Author: David Cobb
Author: David Cobb
Author: William Bingham
Author: David Cobb
Author: David Cobb
Author: William Bingham
Author: David Cobb
Author: David Cobb
Author: David Cobb
Author: David Cobb