William Constable to Henry Knox about Purchasing Land for Knox, 17 September 1790 PDF Download

Author: William Constable
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Constable tells Knox he transmitted Knox's letter from 23 July to the party for whom I was in treaty respecting the Lands bordering on the St. Lawrence. Constable has received orders to purchase the land agreeable to Knox's terms, and asks Knox to answer him as soon as possible.

Author: Henry Knox
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Knox notes receipt of Constable's letter of 17 September 1790. Writes that although he told Constable on 23 July that he would accept the terms...for the St. Lawrence lands, three months have gone by and he cannot be expected to honor the same agreement.

Author: William Constable
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Discusses the sale of land. A date of 1795 was previously inferred and written in pencil, but Constable died in 1791, indicating that the document must have been written prior to this.

Author: Henry Knox
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Informs his brother William Knox that he has given him power of attorney to sell his lands. Says he sent a map of the lands that are jointly held with Alexander Macomb, Philip Schuyler, John Taylor, Robert Morris, among others. Describes the lands and the waters around it. Tells William he also authorized him to sell 25000 acres laying in the Waldo patent. Says he is selling the land because he needs the money, and will accept a lower asking price. If William can't sell the land, Knox expects him to raise a sum of money thereon by way of Loan giving the Land as a security for the repayments. Goes on to discuss what the terms of the loan should or should not entail.

Author: Henry Knox
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Says he wrote to Duer earlier about the provisional articles for the French colony on the land they have purchased in Maine. Believes that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche were supposed to have seen the property yesterday, but believes they were kept by the recent bad weather. Had written to Henry Jackson earlier and asked him to assist them in any way. Says if they are expecting to establish their colony this winter they need to move without delay. Asked Jackson to procure another million acres, even if it costs 15 cents per acre. Does not think any time should be wasted getting the land. Asks Duer what he thinks. Notes Judge Tudor offered 12 cents per acre for another half million acres. Believes the offer is made for William Constable. Does not think the committee will sell it to him though. Mentions he has been sick lately, which is why he has not copied the agreement of transfer. Will be done in a day or two.

Author: Henry Knox
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Knox signs with his initials. Knows that Duer understands the modification of our purchase in Massachusetts yet I confess I wish we could make some definitive arrangement, to enable us to pay for a considerable portion of it that we might be freed from anxiety on that head. Believes that their land is superior to any other purchase that has been or can be made in the United States, or perhaps in any other part of the world. States that it would better if they could add another million or two [acres], even if they have to pay 15 cents for it. They could then connect their various purchases and defy all interference from other purchasers. Has been collecting materials describing the province of Maine and he will send them shortly. Apologizes for not sending these items sooner, but his recent sickness and the death of his son Marcus prevented him from doing so. Will not rely on the french [visit] (possibly a reference to the settlement of Madame de la Val) to help them make payments on the land and is anxious for a plan to secure funding. Was hoping something would have come out of Duer's communications with two friends (Caznove, possibly Theophile Cazenove, and Colonel William S. Smith). Wants to know if he will be in Philadelphia to help choose directors for the national bank. Praises the fertility of [Duer's] genius and the solidity of [his] judgement.

Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses an agreement between them concerning land. Notes he was in hopes of hearing Duer's decision on whether he will be selling his land.

Author: Henry Knox
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Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses business transactions dealing with various amounts of money. [dollar sign] 20,000 and [dollar sign] 5,000 are needed to complete the payment which will become due in sixty days after the survey shall be notified; and upon the puctuality of which, the validity of the agreement with the state will most materially depend. Goes on to write about further payments which are due and a difficult situation with William Duer concerning a purchase of land. Content suggests Henry Knox as the author and was previously assessed as such. Light water damage as blurred some lines in the lower left corner. Letterpress copy. Watermarked.

Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses business regarding land. States he received Duer's express today with his terms and has given them to Mr. [William] Bingham who is taking them under consideration. Has no doubt that the terms will be accepted. Tells him to Be of good courage - it shall go - even if I [sacrifice] still more for your sake...