Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox Reporting that the Massachusetts House of Representatives Had Decided Against Them 4 March 1792 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that the [Mass.] House of Representatives decided against them and makes it unlikely that they can proceed with part of their plans. Says that he will not write in great depth about it, as he expects Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn and General [Henry] Jackson will write to Knox on the subject, but proposes some ideas on how best to proceed. Briefly outlines the decision of the General Committee and suggests it might be to their advantage to compromise on a purchase from the ten proprietors rather than decide prematurely to buy land from the government.
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox about Massachusetts Court and the Patent 30 October 1787 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hopes that the current session of the Massachusetts General Court will help settle the Limits of the Patent. Reports that his contacts on the Eastern Committee, who will be deciding the matter, do not seem to think it will be difficult to draw suitable boundaries on the Waldo patent. Mentions that several members of the Committee, such as General [Rufus] Putnam, are friendly to their cause. Also discusses surveying the Waldo lands, collecting taxes on them, and handling inheritance claims by other members of their extended family (Isaac Winslow was a distant cousin to Henry Knox through Knox's wife Lucy). Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox 22 August 1790 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winslow reminds Secretary of War Knox that the General Court is convening 15 September 1790. Hopes to have a final settlement in their dispute with the settlers on the Waldo patent. Reports a visit from Mr. [David] Fales about petitions being filed on the subject.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Isaac Winslow about His Possible Travel to Boston 25 October 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draft in Samuel Shaw's hand. Writes, I am sorry to acquaint you, that the endeavors of your friends to obtain permission for your return to Boston have proved ineffectual. Some late acts of Congress and of the Legislature of Massachusetts, render it impossible for you to come out from New-York, either by the way of Jersey or any of the neighboring places. The only possible one in which you can return to your friends, will be by going in a flag to Rhode Island, and thence applying to the authority of Massachusetts for leave to proceed to Boston. Or, on your arrival at Rhode Island, you might immediately repair to Boston and present yourself to the Governor. I wish you could come out in a manner that would be more agreeable to you - but there is no alternative. Adds that after seeing Winslow at Tappan, wrote to Winslow's brother because he thought it would be a great satisfaction for him to hear from a person who had seen you in health. Knox's authorship is inferred because of previous letters written by Knox to make travel arrangements for Winslow. Address directs the letter to Winslow, in care of Joshua Loring, Esq., Commissary General of Prisoners in New York.
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox about Progress on the Waldo Patent in Court and Congress 28 February 1790 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that he is attending to their business at the general court concerning the Waldo patent lands. Writes, As to the northern boundary - the report has been rejected in the senate.
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox about Problems with People in the Waldo Patent 25 January 1789 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite not having written a letter to Knox or having heard from him since Knox left, he has not been inattentive to their business interests. Discusses petitions regarding the Waldo patent lands, and reports that W. Peirce will write Knox with more detail on the subject. Writes that Captain Ludwig wants to have the petition withdrawn and have the decision about the lands left to three impartial men. Relates that Captain [George] Ulmer is suffering insults for working with them. Describes an uprising against him by the people of Ducktrap, who accused him of being the enemy of the people and threatened to kill him. However, he reasoned with them and was able to get away; the people have since seemed to accept him. Reports that he has seen by a letter to Isaac Winslow, Sr. that Knox has appointed an agent for the eastern country (likely referring to Thomas Vose), and believes he has made a very great sacrifice. Will go to the eastern country himself in the spring and attend to business there.
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox Regarding Ongoing Delays in the Waldo Patent Court Case 14 March 1790 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refers to a recent letter to Knox from Henry Jackson in which Jackson summarized the General Court's review of a claim related to Knox's Maine lands (GLC02437.04535). States that it is to their disadvantage that the court continues to delay making a decision. Urges Knox to personally attend the next session. Writes that some papers related to the deficiency of land are smuggled in the Senate; said to be mislaid, but may come to light in the next court. Notes that [Nathan] Dane plans to travel to New York to transact in behalf of this Commonwealth, and may miss the next court session. Writes that Captain Vose, who is managing affairs on Knox's Maine lands, cannot collect payments until the court makes a decision. Mentions men the Governor nominated to the counsel (presumably the committee overseeing the claim related to Knox's lands).
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox 31 July 1787 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on the members of the Eastern Committee in the Legislature, including General [Rufus] Putnam. Discusses the powers the committee feels it possesses regarding interfering in the Waldo patent land negotiations. Also comments on the financial status of the Flucker estate.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting Progress on the Ratification of the Constitution 14 January 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: Knox updates Washington on various state conventions meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, The new Constitution has hitherto been as well received as could have been expected considering the various existing opinions prejudices and parties in the respective states. Reports that Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut have all voted in favor of ratification. Mentions Jeremiah and James Wadsworth, both part of the Connecticut convention. Thinks Connecticut's decision to ratify will influence the Massachusetts convention (Massachusetts ratified the Constitution 6 February 1788). Discusses political factions in Massachusetts, including the commercial part, the Eastern part, and the insurgents and their favorers... Notes that Samuel Adams, one of the Massachusetts state ratifying convention members, has declared opposition to the Constitution. Comments on his rheumatism. Knox's retained draft.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts 14 February 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: Informs Carrington, a Continental Congressman, of Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Reports that those at the convention who previously opposed the Constitution have declared their intention of uniting their influence in support of the constitution. Notes that [Elbridge] Gerry, who sat in but did not participate in the Massachusetts ratifying convention, has also pledged himself to the Constitution. Discusses the interests of some of the Constitution's opponents. Encloses papers describing the celebration in Boston after its passage. Notes that the New Hampshire ratification convention met the previous day.
Download or read book Petition to Massachusetts Legislature 14 November 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: Petition to the legislature of Massachusetts and the general court in regards to land patents. Includes a signature from Isaac Winslow, possibly written in Knox's hand.
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox Discussing Personal and Financial Affairs 25 July 1789 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing financial issues and difficulties related to the Waldo patent, a large tract of land which Knox owns and which Winslow helps manage. Winslow also discusses his personal affairs.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert R Livingston Giving Further Details of the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts 13 February 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: Later copy. A note at the top of page one states, Recd from Mr. Bancroft Feb 1857. Knox reports, The new constitution was adopted in Massachusetts on the 6th instant by a majority of 19. The whole present 355- 187 for it- 168 against it. The minority behave with magnanimity on the occasion declaring they will support it with their lives and fortunes- The Boston people have lost their senses with joy.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Egbert Benson about Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts 20 January 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: Knox reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts Constitutional ratification convention. Notes that there are 150 decidedly for the constitution, about 120 decidedly against it- and about 50 or 60 who appear to determine to hear all that can be said on both sides and then vote as they shall think right, Mr S Adams is in this class.- on the whole it is highly probable that the Constitution will be adopted. Expects the decision to be made about the Constitution in less than a fortnight. Location inferred.
Download or read book Excerpt of a Petition in which Knox and Others Attempt to Persuade the Massachusetts Legislature to Sell Uncultivated Lands to Officers and Soldiers who Served in the Revolutionary War March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed in the docket. Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and others attempt to persuade the General Court of Massachusetts to divide land in the eastern part of the state (present-day Maine) for officers and soldiers who served in the Revolution. Knox argues that all other states have granted uncultivated lands as such. Writes, ...it would be a subject of great mortification and depression to your petitioners that the Legislature of this Commonwealth should decline to receive in payment for [?] Lands the very money which your petitioners received for their services from the United States. First docket notes this is a draft of a petition presented to the General Court [of Massachusetts] in March 1785 and was signed by Knox, Lincoln, Jackson, and others. Second docket indicates This petition was negatived in the house of representatives whereby the state lost much.
Download or read book Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox 10 February 1788 written by Isaac Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he and his cousin (likely to be Isaac Winslow, Sr.) have read Knox's notes regarding the Waldo patent and discussed the claims of Mrs. [possibly Sarah] Waldo (wife of the late Samuel Waldo, Jr.). Provides several notes on the subject, as well as a lengthy quotation from a 1758 letter by Samuel Waldo.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and the Different Attitudes of Those who Oppose It 14 February 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: Reports on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Writes, It may with great truth be asserted that no subject was ever more candidly debated- Many of the minority express their determination, of inculcating the principle of union among their constituents. Categorizes those who oppose the Constitution into three groups: the insurgent interest, the desperate debtors, and honest men, without information whose minds are apprehensive of danger to their Liberties. Encloses a paper containing a description of the demonstration of Joy by the Boston people on the occasion (not present). Notes that New Hampshire's ratification convention assembled the previous day.
