Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Travel and Making Sure Samuel Ogden Doesn t Embarrass Them 6 June 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ogden s Land Dealings and Coming Trip to Philadelphia Plus Talk of Massachusetts Legislature Activities 6 March 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ogden s Failure to Purchase Western Lands and the Case for the Waldo Patent Lands 27 February 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that [Samuel] Ogden is very disappointed that he has not been able to purchase the western Lands due to the breakdown in negotiations with the Gentlemen who were supposed to make that happen. Says he is confident that Ogden will ultimately succeed by calling on his powerful friends in the legislature. Informs Knox that the petition respecting the Waldo patent will be refer'd over to the next Sessions of the Court. Notes the General Heath resign'd his Commission of Major General of this Division, and on Friday the Senate chose me by a large majority but the House elected Brigr General Thayer. He heard that the Senate intends to remain strong in its choice. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Social and Family Matters 28 June 1791 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ogden says some person, a Country man of yours, stopped by to give their compliments to him, but he was absent. Adds that old Thomas took the message but forgot the name of the visitor. The acquaintance is on his way to Philadelphia. Ogden asks Knox to let me know his name, & tell him I wish to see him. Says their little girl is mending fast.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on the Waldo Patent 19 June 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initialed twice by Knox. Reference's Jackson's two letters of 12 June. Says the goals of his negotiations seem practicable. Tells him to Be Snug and dont let it slip through your fingers. States that the difficulty of any one companys holding more than one million [acres] may be obviated by using different names. Says that Royal Flint can be the representative of another company for them. Says he can also get respectable names for a third and fourth. Tells him to secure as much land as possible as long as it is not over 4 million acres. Claims if their asking price is 14 cents in paper at 12/6 they will probably take 7 in cash on interest or perhaps 8. Reminds Jackson that Samuel Ogden was offered 10 cents per acre but He having resigned & cannot resume his claim. Underscores that Jackson is to Secure as much as possible on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers at as low a rate as possible. Is happy that Oliver Smith is compliant. Advises him to Be cool - dont appear too eager - But be decided and conclude this good agreement at all events. Does not know if there is a legal provision for the head of the hospital department, but plans to look into it. Says if he can offer it, Mr. [William] Eustis will have the office.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Drinking at George Washington s Birthday Business and Opinions on the Indian Issue 13 February 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledges Knox's letter of 30 January 1791. Comments that [James Swan] is too sanguine in this business and his profits are only on paper. Notes [Sylvanus] Bourne is eager to settle his business affairs with them. Talks about the celebration of President George Washington's Birthday where they consumed 82 Bottles of Madeira Wine. Says the purpose of [Samuel] Ogden's visit to Boston is to make a purchase of the remaining 2/3d of our Western Lands - Gorham and Philips having purchased the other 1/3d. Tells Knox that a number of Petitions have made their appearance from the settlers on the patent all of the same complication. The Indian problems, Jackson thinks, will terminate in very serious consequences or the whole Western Country will be depopulated.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox Discussing a Sale of Land 19 June 1791 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says he wrote to William Constable. Found out from a letter from Constable written to another person, that He suspected that Jackson, and I, had a purchase in contemplation - how he discovered this, I do not know? In his letter, Constable stated that he thought it was too far into the legislative session to complete the deal. Says If he meant this his opperations will be postponed untill next winter - you can best determine what steps ought to be taken in the mean time with the Committee. Asks Knox to forward an enclosed letter (not included) to a French gentleman at Fort Pitt.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding a Land Claim 14 June 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, Mr. Samuel Ogden transmitted by the post yesterday to the Massachusetts [committee] a full [renumeration] of my claim on the eastern lands... Says this will make things easier for Henry Jackson. Discusses the details of two drafts for [dollar sign] 5,000. Has given them to Captain Randall and hopes Duer will accept them. Tells Duer that his son William has been injured in a fall.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden 23 December 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished his brother Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have passed through the measles, and that two of his other children (Henry Jackson and Lucy) have a fever. Asks if Ogden, who operates the Delaware Works, has sent Samuel Shaw's iron to Boston. Asks how he should reply to a letter from James Webber, a London merchant, who wishes to collect a debt owed to him by Ogden. In a post script, comments on the sale of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton's St. Lawrence lands at a low price to [Alexander] Macomb. Adds that he declined the same offer for his lands. Asks if Gouverneur might be able to sell the land for a better price while he is in England.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Opinions on Recruitment at Seaports Organization of Officers and Poor Pay 20 March 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Knox he looks forward to his visit to Boston in the early summer. Updates Knox on various news from the Boston/New England area. Gives his opinion on the organization of the officers and warns Knox that the small salary allotted to the troops would make it difficult to obtain proper men for the service. Knox could look to the seaports and stragglers in the Country, but they will be the refuse of Creation. Mentions that Samuel Ogden left Boston for Philadelphia.
Download or read book Henry Jackson Knox to Henry Jackson about Their Journey from New York to Philadelphia 27 November 1790 written by Henry Jackson Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox's son, Henry Jackson, writes his Uncle Henry Jackson of the Knox family's journey from Boston to New York and then from New York to Philadelphia, with a stop at Samuel Ogden's. Tells of a horse that drowned on the journey.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden on Business and Land Matters and Ogden s Impending Visit 19 July 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Their Friendship 2 August 1791 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wants Knox to forward an enclosed letter to William Knox (not included). Has been considering the proposals Knox made to him and he is at a loss of how to decide. Is also at a loss for the very extraordinary refusal of the concerned. Believes Knox acted in friendship, but he can best detest the Men, who so unjustly have availed themselves of an advantage, that as far as I can judge would disgrace an Izrailite. Will not say anything further until he sees Knox, which will be next Saturday.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden about Money Received 14 January 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has received five hundred and one dollars and 70/100. Tells Ogden that the gold you sent being overweight [by] 1 Dollar and 74 cents. Ogden will have to make further remittances. Expresses his wish that Ogden's brother Abraham will accept the appointment [as attorney general of New Jersey]. Docketed by Knox.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson about Trip and Lodging 11 October 1795 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses an upcoming trip and attempts to find lodging.
Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox on Family and Friends 26 November 1797 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complains about the lack of letters from Knox and mentions the situation of mutual friends.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Committee s Decision on the Waldo Patent 23 June 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says he has not slept and if the Committe [sic] do not recind we have contractd for two Millions, at 10 Cents pr. Acre payable in eight annual installments.
