David Cobb to Henry Knox on Settlers at Gouldsboro and His Attempts to Complete a Survey of the Region, 27 September 1796 PDF Download

Author: David Cobb
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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.

Author: David Cobb
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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.

Author: David Cobb
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Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are unhappy with Knox's rules related to fishing, and urges Knox appease them. Discusses his desire to build a comfortable house to live in at Gouldsboro and the difficulties he is having while constructing it. Comments on their business accounts.

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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.

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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.

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Offers Knox advice on how to deal with his unruly settlers.

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Description: Includes: Letter from William Bingham (Philadelphia) to David Cobb about business arrangements with [Alexander] Baring, [Henry] Jackson, and [William] Shaw, 24 Sep. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to William Bingham about logging operations on Bingham's Maine lands and Cobb's narrow escape from drowning, 14 Oct. 1796 Accounts of David Cobb with William Bingham for "old and new concerns," 14 Oct. 1796. Enclosed with letter from Cobb to Bingham, 14 Oct. 1796. Letter from Henry Knox (Montpelier) to David Cobb about lumbering operations on Knox's Maine lands, 18 Oct. 1796 Settled account of Elisha Prescott with Cobb and Richards, 29 Oct. 1796 [damaged] Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to William Bingham about various business operations on Bingham's Maine lands, the activities of Henry Jackson and William Shaw, and the possibility of establishing Gouldsboro Harbour as a whaling port, 30 Oct. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to John Brewer about the supervision of lumbering on the Maine lands owned by William Bingham, 30 Oct. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to Thomas Davis, treasurer of Massachusetts, about an enumeration of the settlers on William Bingham's Maine lands and the appointment of Thomas Cobb to the post of justice of the peace, 30 Oct. 1796 Letter from David Cobb (Gouldsboro, Me.) to Stephen Jones about Jones's post as superintendent of lumbering operations on William Bingham's Maine lands, 30 Oct. 1796.

Author: David Cobb
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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.

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Asks him whether he is still in Boston, when he plans to depart for St. George's (likely in Maine), and whether he has any news from Boston or from their friends in Philadelphia. Writes that he has been in town to handle his father's estate but will be leaving soon. Asks after the well-being of Knox's family.

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Mentions the difficulties in getting letters to Knox, because of the unpredictable post and also because of the frequency of Knox's travel. Comments on Knox's vessel being stuck in the St. George's River due to winter weather. Teases Knox about his unwillingness to reside permanently at Montpelier, and his desire to participate in the social life of the city. Discusses his frustration with Mr. [William] Bingham, as he has not heard from Bingham in several months and thus has been unable to receive answers to questions he posed about his financial status.