Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Sale of Lands in Maine 19 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: Wrote Knox by the last post and included a copy of his letter to the legislative committee that is managing the sale of the lands in Maine. Reports the Legislature had directed the Committee to negotiate for two Million of Acres - this was a great point gained. Says the tract they have in Contemplation is the extreme left flank of the state and will not permit us to come within six miles of Penobscot River, besides which we dislike their reserving a tract of thirty miles by six. Says they had a conference with the committee where it was reported that they wanted to reserve the land between the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers for retail and to accommodate their Childrens Children. Also the committee claims the six miles east of Penobscot is Indian land. Believes the committee knows as little about the quality of the land as they do. Claims many say the lands between the Penobscot and Schooduck Rivers are the best for agriculture. Also claims that many settlers on land between the Kennebec and Penobscot have taken up and moved eastward. Will learn as much as he can about the land they are to buy. Will give the committee their proposal for the mode of payment. Says it was best not to bring up an application this Session with respect to Foreigners.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Sale of the Lands in the Waldo Patent 19 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 Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding Land Purchases 19 December 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: Declares that it is essential that he conclude an agreement with the Committee on the Legislature regarding townships in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses potential prices for the purchase of the lands in Maine, as well as ways to negotiate the purchases.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting that the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands Has Refused Their Bid to Buy More Land in Maine 11 September 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 on Madame de la Val and Mr de la Roche s Purchase of Land in Maine 18 September 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: Reports that on Friday evening, he received an express from William Duer from New York that only took 45 hours to arrive. The letter said Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will be leaving New York by 18 September with 20 of her people to proceed immediately to Maine. The 20 people are to remain there to prepare their establishment, while she returns to New York to finish the necessary arrangements and conclude the bargain. Before receiving this express, he had engaged a Hingham packet, which he was supposed to pay [Dollar sign]3.50 a day, plus associated costs. The ship has been waiting to leave with 25 days rations since 15 September. Jackson is preparing the ship by having bunks constructed and making straw sacks for bedding. Reports that it is too late in the season to make an establishment that will give them a good impression of the climate and situation, but he will put the best face on every appearance - and no exertions of mine shall be wanting to promote the interest of the association. Stresses that Knox must keep in mind that Jackson must make something out of this concern, that will place me where, and in a situation that you will wish to see me in. Reports the committee [for the sale of lands] has engaged surveyors to run lines through their recent purchases. Believes they should hire someone to go with the surveyors to report back to them.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Authorizing the Purchase of Lands on Previously Agreed Terms 17 November 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: Discusses the purchase of townships in Maine related to the Waldo patent lands. Authorizes Jackson to purchase them according to terms he proposed. Inquires after land owned by a Colonel Jones. Advises him on other business transactions, and discusses a possible trip by Jackson to Philadelphia.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Sale of the Eastern Lands 16 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 Knox to Henry Jackson on the Sale of Land in the Waldo Patent 23 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:
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding an Agreement for the Some of the Lands in Maine 2 September 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 by Knox. Reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche have made a provisional agreement with William Duer and himself for some of the lands at the Province of maine. States they want to see the land and asks that Jackson go with them. Wants Jackson to find them passage and make the necessary arrangements. Says that Duer or Benjamin Walker will help with funds. Wants Jackson to introduce de la Val and de la Roche to their friends as respectable Characters. Docketed by Knox.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson with Instructions for Purchasing Land 17 November 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: Discusses in detail the purchase of lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Mentions the Winslow family, especially Isaac Winslow, and describes how they are involved in the business transactions. Advises Jackson on the negotiation of purchases, appropriate prices for land, and haggling over the Flucker estate.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding a Sale of 50 000 Acres of Land 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: Knox reports that Samuel Ogden decided to take the obligation for [dollar sign] 3,000 in preference to the 50,000 acres of land. Asks Duer to draw up a joint note for both of them to sign. Adds that if Duer thinks it proper, Mr. Constable should also sign the note. Relates that by the last post, he received the deed from Henry Jackson, and he will have it copied and sent to Colonel Walker on Monday. Wants to know if he has any plans or prospects relative to a sale.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Land Purchases in Maine 22 January 1792 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complains that Knox has not written to him by the most recent post. Declares that they will be able to purchase certain townships in the Waldo patent lands, and describes how he is negotiating the price. Touches on Indian claims to the land. Discusses his plans to have an agent purchase the land on their behalf, and explains how their application will be handled by the Committee and the Court.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Notifying Him about an Agreement to Purchase Land 17 November 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: Has received General [Henry] Jackson's letter regarding a land purchase between Knox and Walker. Writes that he approves Jackson's purchase, on his behalf, of townships in the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Discusses the details of the transaction.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands 1 September 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 Regarding Jackson s Land and Financial Matters 7 August 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 Knox s Relinquishment of Land Claims in Maine 17 June 1792 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Knox's decision to relinquish to William Duer all claims to land in the Eastern purchase. Writes, I am at a loss to determine the reasons that governed you in this business, as they are so far different from those we had in contemplation at the time we parted. States that although 15,000 New York currency is a large sum, it is far less than the sum that was paid for the first purchase. Hopes to gain one fifth of the profit for helping Knox with the dealings. Also asks about land that he expected to receive. Inquires about the balance owed by the Society of the Cincinnati for the eagles (badges). Wants the receipt before the 4th of July. Discusses the purchase of a saddle horse.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Purchase of the Town of Trenton in the District of Maine 17 July 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:
