Download or read book John Hills to Henry Knox Regarding His Latest Surveying Efforts to Find a Route from the Connecticut River to Boston 7 August 1791 written by John Hills 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 John Hills Regarding Hills Survey for a Route for a Canal from the Connecticut River to Boston 30 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 John Hills Regarding a Potential Route for a Canal from the Connecticut River to Boston 6 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 John Hills to Henry Knox about His Progress Surveying Land for a Canal 16 September 1792 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox on his progress surveying land for a canal. Discusses people he has met and writes saying that he will endeavor to reach Connecticut as fast as possible and that he will send letters from either Boston or Dartmouth College.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Smith Isaiah Thomas William Hull Asking for a Surveyor Regarding Building a Canal 7 April 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 sends to Smith by the bearer Mr. John Hills a letter asking Smith if he could help Knox find a surveyor who could help him ascertain [the] practicability of building a canal that would open an inland navigation from Connecticut River to Boston. Hills is also sent to survey that possibility as well. Knox acknowledges that the idea might be entirely utopian but it is worth exploring more, for it would offer immense public advantages. Marked as a copy in the docket.
Download or read book John Hills to Henry Knox with Land Survey Updates 10 May 1791 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Hills reports that he has left Springfield [Massachusetts] and is proceeding with his land survey. Lists the area he intends to cover, and offers preliminary results of the surveys.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hills about His Good Surveying Work 6 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 John Hills to Henry Knox with Findings of Land Survey 2 May 1791 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports to Knox his findings as he surveys the land and rivers for a canal. Says he has ridden along the river Chikabi for several miles. Comments that hiring men in this part is very troublesome for I have been obliged to discharge two that I had, respecting that I wanted to Trepan them into Military life.
Download or read book John Hills to Henry Knox about the Progress of His Surveying 5 August 1792 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that he had, under the direction of General [David] Cobb, begun to Survey the road from Worcester to the head of Long pond, along with the surrounding areas. Continues with a description of the lie of the land, including the brooks and ponds nearby.
Download or read book John Hills to Henry Knox about a Land Survey 23 June 1791 written by John Hills 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 John Hills to Henry Knox about Land and Surveying 10 July 1791 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses business regarding land, including conducting surveys and the leveling of land. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Survey 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: Agreeable to his promise of 31 July, he is enclosing a copy of the agreement with Mr. Gregoire (not included). Notes he will move forward with the surveys. States he drew upon Duer for [Dollar sign]200 payable at 20 days sight to pay the sums mentioned his letter of 31 July. Says this purchase is an important one to the Concern. References receiving the joint letter of Knox and Duer of 29 July. Following directions from that letter he has notified these gentlemen of the committee who reside in this town of our intention of locating one million between the Penobscot & Schoodie & one Million on the Kennebec. Notes the committee will meet at the end of this week or the beginning of the next and that he will then try to secure the other million he wants to buy. Reports I have no doubt with a little management I shall be able to effect it - they will not negotiate for the sale of the six miles on the Penobscot without the direction of the Legislature, but I will touch them on the subject. Assumes that Knox has taken measures to get the [Dollar sign]5,000 to Boston by 15 August.
Download or read book Articles of Agreement Between H Knox and J Hills 8 April 1791 written by and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indenture agreement between John Hills and Henry Knox for a survey between the Connecticut River and the Charles River. They agree that all the results shall be sent to Knox and no one else under the penalty of one thousand dollars. The agreement also states that Knox has sent Hills the sum of three hundred Dollars which is for the purpose of defraying the necessary expences of chain men and other necessary assistance in prosecution the said survey. Finally, Knox agrees to pay Hills three dollars a day for his work. There is a note at the end written in Knox's handwriting and signed by Hills that he received of Henry Knox three hundred dollars. Title from docket.
Download or read book John Hills to Henry Knox Expressing Dissatisfaction with His Situation 15 July 1792 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses dissatisfaction with his situation and states that he has not heard from General Jackson or Cobb on what his next action should be. Informs that if he does not hear anything tomorrow, he will return to Boston on the Tuesday stagecoach, and wait for your further instructions for my proceeding Eastward.
Download or read book John Hills to Henry Knox Mentioning Knox Has Been Appointed Commissioner of a Group Mapping the Eastern United States and Asks to be Considered for Work 31 March 1796 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that Knox has recently been appointed by the President to be Commissioner of a committee to map the eastern boundary of the United States. Asks, though it is early in the process, if he may be considered for a surveyor position under Knox.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hills about Survey Reports and Wishes the Land of His New House Surveyed 18 October 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says things have been so busy during the summer that he hasn't had time to consider the survey reports. Hopes he conformed to instructions especially with the Townships to the northward of the Land belonging to the 20 associates. Is confused about road surveys and says they could have been executed by other people. Wants Hills to finish his work for the season as it is starting to get cold. Asks him to survey the spot where his house is being built before he leaves. Reports that Hills's family is doing well in Philadelphia, although the City is inexpressibly distressed by the Mortal sickness which has prevailed. Noted as a copy on the docket.
Download or read book John Hills to Henry Knox Discussing Land 15 August 7 September 1793 written by John Hills and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three parts. First part dated 15 August. Details his journey to view the land and states that for about 1 mile the land was very poor, but the Inhabitants a long the River are very thick settled and have plenty of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Corn. Goes on to further describe the land and property. Second part dated 16 August. Note stating that the following note confirms the value of the land. Third part dated 7 September. From D. Cams to Thomas Vose. Note that I wish to have the terms, price, period, of payment &c, am which one or two thousand acres of the northeast corner there of will be sold - a number of good settlers d. be placed on the same in a short time. Noted as a copy. Watermarked Curteis & Sons and with a hunting horn in a crest. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature. Letterpress copy.
