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Offers Knox advice on how to deal with his unruly settlers.
David Cobb to Henry Knox with Advice on Dealing with Unruly Settlers, 15 August 1797
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Offers Knox advice on how to deal with his unruly settlers.
David Cobb to Henry Knox on the Sorry State of Politics and Foreign Affairs, 1 October 1797
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Responds to Knox's letter of 16 September 1797 with an apology for his abrupt deportation from Montpelier. States that he has met with disappointments while participating in running the nation, commenting that the inattention of our friends to this Country & me is unpardonable. Comments on Alexander Hamilton's recently exposed affair with Maria Reynolds. Possibly in reference to the Quasi War with France, General Cobb expresses a cynical hope for peace in regard to European affairs, claiming that the Old World is too numerous and vicious to exist as Governments. Also comments on problems stemming from Democracy in Philadelphia, the quality of the country in Maine for farming, and his activities as a land agent. Cobb represented Massachusetts in congress from 1793 to 1795 and in 1796 became a land agent and farmer in Gouldsboro, Maine.
David Cobb to Henry Knox on Settlers at Gouldsboro and His Attempts to Complete a Survey of the Region, 27 September 1796
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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.
David Cobb to Henry Knox about Land Businesses, 30 August 1795
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Discusses land business concerning several towns as well as surveys.
David Cobb to Henry Knox Regarding a Survey of His Land, Health, Politics and Family, 19 October 1796
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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.
Correspondence Between David Cobb and Others, Regarding Land, Settlement and Politics
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Description: Includes: Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to William Bingham about the settlement of Maine and questions concerning statehood for the district, 7 Sep. 1797 Account of David Cobb with William Bingham for 7 Oct. 1796-May 1797, 7 Sep. 1797 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to Alexander Baring about the settlement of Maine lands, 12 Sep. 1797 Letter from William Bingham (Philadelphia) to David Cobb ordering lumber for fencing a Pennsylvania farm, 13 Sep. 1797 Letter from Henry Knox (Boston) to David Cobb about the launching of the frigate U.S.S. Constitution, the outbreak of yellow fever at Philadelphia, attacks on Alexander Hamilton, and relations with France, 16 Sep. 1797 Letter from David Cobb (Castine, Me.) to William Bingham about road building and land sales in Maine, 22 Sep. 1797.
David Cobb to Henry Knox [incomplete] about Land Surveys, 13 August 1792
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Discusses travelling with Captain John Hills to survey the land and waterways for the building of the canal, specifically Millers river and other waterways going east. Informs Knox that they are continuing the survey and will probably be in the Concord area by the end of the week.
Correspondence Between David Cobb and Others, Regarding Settlement, Development, and Medical Matters
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Description: Includes: Letter from William Bingham (Philadelphia) to David Cobb about Bingham's Maine lands, plans for settlement, Henry Knox's "establishment," and the lottery lands, 1 June 1795 Letter from Ebenezer Hunt (Northampton) to David Cobb requesting information on the cost of townships in Maine, 22 June 1795 Letter from Samuel S. Wilde (Warren, Me.) to David Cobb informing him that his son Thomas Cobb has been cured of his insanity, 24 June 1795 Letter from Henry Knox (Thomaston, Me.) to David Cobb informing him of Knox's arrival, 25 June 1795.
David Cobb to Henry Knox about Buying and Selling Land, 26 October 1795
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Discusses the buying and selling of land and towns.
David Cobb to Henry Knox on a Business Trip, 18 July 1791
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States this letter will be given to Knox by David Leonard Barnes, a lawyer and neighbor of Cobb's. Says that Barnes is going to Philadelphia on business and hopes Knox will show him whatever civilities and attentions he can.