Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Massachusetts Legislature News and Land Sales, 19 February 1791 PDF Download

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Is annoyed at Knox for not having written in a month and says, It appears you are done writing me...but I was in hopes we should part friends at least, whenever you found it necessary to shake off your old friend give him a hearing before you adopted such violent measures. Provides Knox with an update regarding the Massachusetts legislature and its plans to sell lands. Believes they need to do what they must to secure those lands, even if it means paying a little more. Says they have leave to bring in a bill for Knox's planned canal and that it will pass without any difficulty. Recommends Mr. Edward Wilkens for a position as an Ensign in the Federal Troops to be raised.

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Informs Knox that [Samuel] Ogden closed the purchase of our western Country... and is now preparing to go to Philadelphia. Warns Knox that he must prepare your mind to hear much respecting the conduct of your friend [Nathaniel] Gorham, and the trouble & perplexity our friend has met with in this negotiation. Discusses his social and business meetings. The Massachusetts Senate has maintained its support of Jackson as Major General, but the House has not taken up the subject yet. The Governors and S. Adams's interest is against me, Jackson says, on account of the [Cincinnati]. Comments Congress's secret business must be revealed, and that they should know by Saturday the outcome of the Excise and Bank Bills. Many people are looking for their government appointments as well. Docketed on page one.

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General Jackson tells Secretary of War Knox that he arrived in New York yesterday. Has spent the day in expectation of seeing Mr. C, (probably William Constable) who returned to his farm about 20 miles outside the city yesterday. Hopes to catch a packet leaving for New Haven in order to get home a few days quicker, which Mr. D, (probably William Duer) thinks is better. Wants Knox to write to the legislative committee in Boston that will decide on their land purchase in order to make negotiations easier. Delivered the notes to Captain Randall. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

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Informs Knox that his affairs at the Eastward want your attention exceeding, I impressed this on the mind of your Brother when here, in the strongest manner that was in my power. Discusses the subdivision and selling off of Knox's lands, likely in Maine. Relates advice about Knox's land to maximize his profits. Mentions that General [Rufus] Putnam is planning to move to Ohio, and that he [Jackson] is sick of the city and thinking of moving out there himself. Relates business matters involving their mutual friend [Samuel] Breck. Lastly, discusses the fact that the Massachusetts legislature has voted to hold a convention to ratify the new United States Constitution. Adds that if it is approved, a military will be established; hopes Knox will think of him for a position in that new military.

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Declares that it is essential that he conclude an agreement with the Committee on the Legislature regarding townships in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses potential prices for the purchase of the lands in Maine, as well as ways to negotiate the purchases.

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Writes that Governor John Hancock deliver'd a lengthy speech to both houses, it was a very good one, and well received, the question has frequently been asked, who wrote it. Mentions when Samuel Sewall took his seat in the Massachusetts legislature he was rejected from all quarters of the House because he was a district Judge of the United States. A debate took place and Sewall's supporters included William Eustis and James Bowdoin, but they were in the minority. Writes, many good Federalists are sorry that Judge Sewall made a question of this business. Talks about the favorable response to Knox's idea for a canal.

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Discusses the sale of the Eastern lands. Relates the membership of the committee chosen to represent Massachusetts at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting in May (members include General [Rufus] Putnam and Doctor [William] Eustis). Mentions petitioning the General Court of Massachusetts for funds to support the troops and provide uniforms. Asks about specifics concerning the uniforms, such as whether or not swords should be hung at the waist or from the shoulder, what officer rank should have each style of epaulette, or this length or amount of bullion fringe. Includes a small sketch of an epaulette to illustrate his question. Appears to be docketed by Knox.

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Agreeable to his promise of 31 July, he is enclosing a copy of the agreement with Mr. Gregoire (not included). Notes he will move forward with the surveys. States he drew upon Duer for [Dollar sign]200 payable at 20 days sight to pay the sums mentioned his letter of 31 July. Says this purchase is an important one to the Concern. References receiving the joint letter of Knox and Duer of 29 July. Following directions from that letter he has notified these gentlemen of the committee who reside in this town of our intention of locating one million between the Penobscot & Schoodie & one Million on the Kennebec. Notes the committee will meet at the end of this week or the beginning of the next and that he will then try to secure the other million he wants to buy. Reports I have no doubt with a little management I shall be able to effect it - they will not negotiate for the sale of the six miles on the Penobscot without the direction of the Legislature, but I will touch them on the subject. Assumes that Knox has taken measures to get the [Dollar sign]5,000 to Boston by 15 August.

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Informs Knox that the Massachusetts legislature will be meeting and that he will attend in order to look after their mutual interests. Discusses securities, the militia and the weather.