Samuel Shaw to Isaac Winslow Discussing the Waldo Patent Lands and Winslow's Lime Business, 14 November 1785 PDF Download

Author: Henry Knox
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May have been written on Knox's behalf by his assistant, Samuel Shaw. Though docket notes that the addressee is Samuel Winslow, the document itself lists the addressee as Isaac Winslow. In response to Winslow's earlier letter, discusses legal arrangements for the Waldo patent lands, and the difficulties facing Winslow's lime business. Also considers several other related matters.

Author: Isaac Winslow
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Declares that in a previous letter he wrote that all those interested in the Waldo patent had complied with requests from the legislature. Discusses the difficulties that these rulings might create in enforcing them. Also mentions difficulties in his lime business, and hopes Knox will be able to visit Boston.

Author: Samuel Winslow
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Discusses his concerns about the Waldo patent lands, particularly that Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims have gone unattended for a long time. Considers Mr. Francis Waldo's portion of the lands, as well as the failing lime business.

Author: Isaac Winslow
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Discusses business relating to the Waldo patent. Mentions cousin[s] Isaac Winslow and Samuel Winslow, as well as attorney Benjamin Hichborn.

Author: Isaac Winslow
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Discusses attending two committees of general court concerning their petition in relation to the [Waldo] patent lands. See GLC02437.04504 and .04500 for related letters. Informs Knox of the proceedings and the outcome. Writes that the petition made a favorable report - to the senate which was not accepted-

Author: Isaac Winslow
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Discusses various issues relating to the Waldo patent, including correspondence with his cousins Isaac and Samuel Winslow, and Mr. [Edward H.] Robinson.

Author: Isaac Winslow
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Discusses a petition members of a committee are presenting to him about grievances in Thomaston, Maine, part of the Waldo patent lands. The petition is being presented by a Mr. Brown and a Mr. Thomas. Discusses meetings of the Court (the General Court of Massachusetts) on the subject. Mentions that Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn will be representing Knox. Also recommends his brother [likely Samuel Winslow] for an open position with the federal government in the Import Office.

Author: Isaac Winslow
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They have been consulting on the Waldo patent business for the past several days and have brought Mr. Erving and Waldo to a determination. Says they agreed in helping them dispose of the patent, but they wish to retain the island to accommodate Mr. Erving. The Winslows want to make a quiet settlement with the people who inhabit the island, writing, Its a very desirable thing with both of us, to hold a farm on the Island and to make the settlers happy ... Goes into further detail. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Author: Samuel Waldo
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Writes that upon arriving at home, he found his family to be in good health. Discusses their land speculation projects which involve Henry Knox, including possible conspiracies against them by local forces in Maine.

Author: Isaac Winslow
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Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer stating that the citizens of the Waldo patent lands he manages are discontented. Discusses his dealings with several of these unhappy individuals, who brought petitions from the settlers of the Waldo patent lands. Explains what the petitions contain and suggests courses of action.