Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer on Their Purchase of the Mount Desert Lands 5 August 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. Encloses Mr. Bruce's report on the eastern lands (not included). Congratulates him on their purchase of the Mount Desert lands. Says This is decidedly a good thing. Mentions that Duer will see from Bruce's report that it would be rather imprudent to us to take the second million between the Schoodie and Penobscot - I would rather we should negotiate by Jackson and Flint for a million north of the Waldo patent. Wants to explore buying additional townships for sale on the Penobscot or on the sea coast. Says they should move immediately and wants to know Duer's opinion. Makes reference to securing money for payments to the state, and perhaps some more for our immediate use. Last page, which appears to be a postscript, says he is enclosing a letter from Henry Jackson (not included) which states the Mount Desert purchase is completed on good terms in respect to sum and payments. Docketed by Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer about Their Land Dealings 5 August 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Duer that he has received the letter informing Knox that their agreement is to be considered as conclusive. Will be travelling to New York City to finalize their arrangements.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Their Purchase of Two Million Acres of Land in the District of Maine 10 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: Knows that Duer is a bad correspondent so I have not suffered myself to be hurt by your silence. Congratulates him on their shared accomplishments in Massachusetts, a reference to their purchase of two million acres of land in the District of Maine. Reports that Royal Flint will be in New York on 15 July and that Duer can examine the relevant documents and maps then. Proposes that he will be in New York by 16 July. Tells him to use his sensible mind to handle any changes that need to be made to the business. Has written Duer repeatedly about preparing provisions for the frontier. Warns that he needs to come through or his reputation will suffer. Writes, Please to inform Lady Kitty that Mrs Knox on the 8th instant presented me with ... another child ... her tenth - This little stranger is a daughter, and the most lovely we have been blessed with. Says Lucy is as well as could be wished.

Download or read book William Duer to Henry Knox on Land Purchase and Foreign Affairs 27 August 1791 written by William Duer and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that this letter will be delivered by Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche who will communicate provisional articles I have Enterd into with them for commencing a French Establishment on the Lands we have purchased. Says the present state of France ought not to be neglected and while the Climate of the Tract we have purchased may not be so Congenial to the French, as the Scots. Believes the Scots will become large purchasers of land in their tract and All that is necessary is to give a Reputation to the Affair in the first Instance. Believes the purchase in question will provide the reputation they desire. Will write more fully on the purchase in another letter. Wants to give facilities and advantages to the first purchasers. While it might be expensive, Duer thinks it is worth it. If Knox approves he will get a loan to pay for it. Has not thought of the Scioto purchase other than to worry about covering my Disbursements.

Download or read book Legal Document Involving Land Agreement with William Duer and Henry Knox 3 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: This document is in the hand of William Duer, but the last sentence on page 3 is written by Knox, who also signed it. States that Duer and Knox accede to the forming of a French colony on their land in Maine, probably in reference to Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche's inquiries. Proclaims a need for the boundaries of the colony to be precise. The two parties still need to describe the number of rations that need to be purchased and their price, the number and size of the houses to be built, and the price of the land. Reports that The Subscriber is of Opinion that a Vessell from New York to the lands in question will not be necessary, as enough ships make frequent trips along the coast already. The ultimate agreement is to be drawn immediately after the lands have been viewed and approved.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer about Ogden Relinquishing a Land Claim Land Purchases and Taxes 8 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 William Duer about the Provisional Articles for the French Colony on the Land They Have Purchased in Maine 5 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: 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.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer on Land Boundaries and the Northwest Indian War 26 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 signs with his initials. Is glad Royal Flint is in Boston. Says Flint has written to Duer on the progress of their negotiations, which appears to be good. Knox says he wrote to Jackson about the boundaries of the purchase. Says if they can execute the advice I have given they will do well. Wonders if he will see Duer soon, and calls Duer a terrible correspondent. Thanks him for accepting bills. Is concerned about provisions on the frontier and says about 2,500 troops are marching to Ohio. Perhaps in reference to his land dealings, writes, Charleston South Carolina subscribed one thousand shares...

Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Discussing Land Deals 20 August 1791 written by Benjamin Walker and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses land deals involving Knox, William Duer, and Henry Jackson. States that some days since Royal Flint lodged with him, the terms of agreement for the purchase of Mount Desert were set at 6 pence per acre. 100 dollars is due when executing the agreement along with a quarter of the purchase price when the deeds are executed. The other three quarters will be due 8, 16, and 24 months later. Bonds will be given for the several payments with interest after one year of the execution of the deeds. Notes he will press Duer to send the first payment so the deeds can be executed. Reports that Jackson has acknowledged the [Dollar sign]5,760 he sent him for the other purchase. Wants to know if the deeds from that purchase are going to him or Knox. Suggests getting an agent to go to Europe soon as the market will quickly be glutted with land for sale. Docket notes that Knox answered this letter on 2 September.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer 4 May 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote to Duer a week ago asking him to see Henry Jackson in New York City regarding their project to purchase lands in Maine. Stresses the importance of their making a decision on the lands, as their financial situation is dire. Will not personally be able to get to New York, so again asks that he speak to Henry Jackson on the subject.

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 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 Knox to William Duer Regarding a Sale of Land 20 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: Says Duer must have received Henry Jackson's letter of 12 June. Writes, I flatter myself you have sent Mr. Flint or some other person in his stead. I am desirous we should secure the whole quantity of 4 Millions as I am concerned it is now or never. Says different names for land companies must be used to complete the sale. Hopes for a price of 7 or 8 cents per acre.

Download or read book William Duer to Henry Knox about Business Transactions and Land Purchases 5 May 1792 written by William Duer and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a conversation he had with General [Henry] Jackson about business, but feels he needs to speak to Knox directly about their arrangements. Considers their attempts to purchase land in Maine. Comments on his own character and the damaging nature of his debt. Mentions a land purchase by Mr. [Samuel] Ogden.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer on Their Land Business 30 November 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Duer that he has looked over the some of the papers regarding their land business and continues with related business.

Download or read book William Duer to Henry Knox about Land Business 26 September 1793 written by William Duer and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says the letter is being delivered by Mr. Bauncol, the agent to Monsieur D'Espremenil. Duer reports he offered D'Espremenil a part of township 7 before he sold his stake in the Eastern Lands to Knox and William Bingham. This was done because D'Espremenil ceded lands in the Scioto purchase and became a sutler there. Believes this was a fair deal and hopes Knox and Bingham will live up to the agreement.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer and Benjamin Walker Regarding the Punctual Payment of 5 000 dollars 4 August 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: Pages 1-2 contains a letter to William Duer. Pages 2-3 contains a letter to Benjamin Walker. Knox signed the Duer letter and initialed the Walker letter. Hopes Duer received the maps and that he will be in Boston with Royal Flint by 14 August. Says the committee will be together to collect the [dollar sign] 5,000 and it will be an excellent opportunity on the payment of that sum to commence the negociation for the additional million, and the conditional agreement to be extend[ed]. States much of their future depends upon the punctual payment of the [dollar sign] 5,000. The letter to Walker says he has enclosed a letter for Duer (this is what is on page 1-2). Relates that the first payment of the Massachusetts land is due. Wants to know if Flint's maps have arrived. Docketed by Knox.