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Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Received his recent letters regarding the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses plans for their canal project. Comments on his land purchasing plans, declaring that Jackson's offering price is a bit high. Makes a variety of business arrangements.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Received his recent letters regarding the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses plans for their canal project. Comments on his land purchasing plans, declaring that Jackson's offering price is a bit high. Makes a variety of business arrangements.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Updates Knox on the status of the canal project, and informs him that the Bill of Incorporation for it has passed in the House of Representatives and soon should pass in the Senate. Declares that the project has popular support. Also mentions debate in the Committee over a Joint Report, and adds that Benjamin Hichborn represented their interests well. Intends the next day to purchase four townships in the Waldo patent lands, as they had discussed. Lastly, declares that he was offered the position of Major General, and would like to know whether Knox thinks he should accept. Sends his love to Knox's family.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Provides information on his transactions with their business associates, including Colonel [Benjamin] Walker and Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses their land acquisition projects (in Maine), as well as the communications he has received from Mr. [Royal] Flint on the subject. Explains the financial bids he is placing on land they are purchasing. Asks for details regarding Mrs. Knox's trip with the children to the Boston area. Would like to know how many children will be coming, and asks Knox to send a trunk with bed and table linens for them; everything else Jackson will be able to provide for their visit. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox. Adds that, to Knox's great disappointment, Dr. [William] Eustis will likely decline his military appointment.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses possible amendments to the General Court's bill approving their canal project. Mentions his attempts to outbid Mr. [William] Tudor on a million acres of land (in Maine, in or near the Waldo patent lands). Also comments on the financial woes of [William] Duer, and how they are causing panic among the public. Relates that Dr. [William] Eustis has visited him that morning, who should be able to write Knox soon to accept his new appointment.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Was disappointed not to have received word from Knox on how to proceed with their canal project. Is waiting to put their plans into action. Discusses a new company, led by a Colonel Worthington, which is being formed to cut a canal in the Connecticut River. Talks about the legislature's meetings to discuss the land purchases in the Waldo patent in Maine. Relates a conversation he had with Isaac Winslow about the patent lands; Winslow writes that he is in no hurry to settle. Provides information on land deals with several others, including Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom and Mr. [William] Tudor.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Expresses his approval that Knox has finally bought out William Duer's portion of the Maine land and asks for a copy of the agreement. Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Duer, stating that he will wait for further instructions from Knox before he does anything about Duer's letter. Says that Captain [John] Hills, a surveyor working for Knox, will travel to Philadelphia the following day. Discusses Knox's canal project, noting that Hills could not finish his survey due to the bad weather. Adds that the survey will soon be finished, and some final calculations need to be made.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Declares that he was disappointed not to receive a letter from Knox regarding the canal project. Mentions that many businessmen are asking him when they will allow shares to be purchased in the canal business. Reports that their business associate Colonel [William] Duer's financial situation does not look promising, and that he has landed in debtor's prison (he spells jail as goal, an antiquated form). Would like Knox to send him a deed. Encloses a recommendation from William Hunt (not present) for an unnamed young man to receive a military appointment.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Provides an update on the Committee's debates regarding the Waldo patent lands. Comments on Knox's request that he purchase the portion of the town of Trenton belonging to Colonel Jones. Reports his happiness at seeing the reasons for the Indian War published. Discusses the reenlistment of soldiers in the army; many soldiers who served during the Revolutionary War will not reenlist unless they are promoted. Explains that Major Jack Tyler, who served 1777-1779, would like to serve again, but only as a major. Describes Tyler's virtues and his current circumstances. Requests appointments for several other officers. Mentions his disappointment at Knox's unwillingness to bring forward the business of the Canal, and recounts discussions he has had with Colonel Ben[jamin Hichborn] and others on the subject. Argues strongly for proceeding with the canal project, and hopes to put Knox's name at the top of all applications and business plans for the endeavor.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Asks Knox about his upcoming visit to New York. Discusses his poor financial situation, particularly that he is having difficulty paying off debts. Updates Knox on their joint business ventures. Mentions their project to have Madame de Leval organize a French settlement in some of their lands in Maine. Writes, Madame Laval sail'd on Friday for Frenchmans Bay. She appeared very much displeased with the general management of the business, and at one time was on the point of returning to New York... she kept constantly in view her fears with respect to our obtaining a Title of the lands from the government, and her mind would never be easy until we had made the first payment. Discusses his own possible travels to New York or Philadelphia. Touches on a bill recently presented by [David] Cobb.
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Jackson