Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Court Cases 11 December 1793 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked Private on address leaf. Reports that the ten proprietors met on 5 December. Even though he was not authorized to stand in Knox's place, he did so at the urging of Henry Jackson. Told them, because of a recent advertis[emen]t on business, that Knox would be in Boston in May. The proprietors were upset saying that Knox has delayed since 1784. Notes they appear to want to put the bond in suit. Says the Court of Common Pleas will sit in January. Mentions that Isaac Winslow has just gotten over an illness and will write about the issue. Asks about details of delivering a copy of Knox's petition to the legislature in January.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Heirs to the Muscongus Lands and Suits Against Knox 26 December 1793 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked Private on address leaf. References Knox's letter of 18 December. Has had luck finding the heirs and assigns in the Muscongus Lands. Has written to many of them, but has not heard back. Goes into some detail on the situation. Describes a meeting he had on 5 December with the 10 proprietors. They expressed respect for Knox, but moved forward with the suit. Says they have made Harrison G. Otis their attorney. Has written to employ Mr. Parson and Mr. Dane as attorneys for Knox. Postscript says Judge Sullivan can get the case continued to April if goes to the Court of Common Pleas. If it is sent to the Superior Court it will be August.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce with Arguments to Use Against the Proprietors Case Against Knox 28 December 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: Provides Peirce with a list of arguments to use against the 10 proprietors who are bringing a suit against him. Mentions lack of state surveys and irregularities of former sales. Says It is a matter of some consequence to ascertain whether the 10 proprietors gave a bond to the state to abide by the definition of the patent of 1785 - If they did the words of that bond must have been according to that definition which has not be complied with. Goes on to say Peirce needs to speak to Dane, Parsons, and Sullivan. Postscript says It is taken for granted by me that the trial will not be at the inferior court - This must never be - indeed if the 10 proprietors persist I must be at the trial. Appears to be a press copy.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Preparations for the Law Suit 29 December 1793 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is making progress in preparing for the suit with the proprietors, but is having trouble tracking down all the heirs. Believes some of them have already sold out. Says Senator William Bradford of Rhode Island owns one share. Says if you know him he has been a good friend of yours at the meeting of the propt. heretofore by using his influence to postpone - there are other heirs of his family scatter'd in & about R.I. - would it not be a good oppy for you to speak to him on the Subject[?] Goes into great detail on the problems with the patent and with taxes. Received Knox's letter of 21 December. Reports that William Knox went to New York on 12 December.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Court Action Against Knox 30 January 1794 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked Private. Says the action of the ten proprietors is continued to the April Court of Common Pleas session. They have not noticed the error in the writ he mentioned earlier. The issue of Gorham's bond will be referred to the judges of the Superior Court. This involves interest earned during the war. Believes his petition on the taxes will be taken up today.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Taxes Due on Knox s Land Court Cases and Retaining Judge Sullivan with Fifteen Dollars 5 June 1791 written by Joseph Peirce 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 Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Selling Knox s Land 17 September 1793 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a copy of a newspaper advertisement for Knox's land, which is up for sale to pay taxes (see GLC02437.05923 for an explanation). Asks for instructions. Hopes the yellow fever epidemic is abating.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on Obtaining Animals for Knox s New Estate 28 December 1794 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox it may be too late in the season to procure the quantity of poultry Knox had wanted. Notes he will procure the deer in June and advises Knox to have his park fixed before their arrival. Describes the quantity and type of land the deer will prefer. Continues to discuss the preparations of Knox's property for the various animals. Also mentions the legal rights to a piece of property. Notes Judge [James] Sullivan's History of Maine (The History of the District of Maine) will be out in a fortnight. Marked as private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Delays with Knox s Petition and Updates on Knox s Other Law Suits 10 February 1794 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked Private at address leaf. References Knox's letter of 22 January. Reports that Knox's petition about the taxes has not been taken up yet because the committee chairman, Nathan Dane, has been taken up with Senate business. Says that Mrs. Goldthwait is dead, which will prevent Genl. Jacksons accomplishing your wishes for a little time. Believes it will not be a problem because his petition is just & reasonable. Updates Knox on the suit with the ten proprietors. Is on the lookout for the farmers and gardeners Knox requested. Wants to know when they should arrive. Tells Knox he confused the name Hale with the name Hall. Says that Mr. Hale is a gentleman from Portsmouth he hired to present Knox's petition to the New Hampshire legislature.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Regarding Legal Difficulties with a Land Deal 24 November 1794 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses legal difficulties involving land deals. Mentions having difficulties finding the original mortgages and/or deeds. Notes the courts are not wanting to accept copies. Appears to have negotiated some land for Knox in the sum of [dollar sign] 1500. Marked as private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce Concerning Debts to the Flucker Estate 31 December 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: Writes concerning debts to the Flucker estate.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about a Potential New Land Claim 25 December 1794 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses land deals involving the Winslows, Fluckers, and Knox. Appears that land was jointly owned by the Winslows and Fluckers and Knox may be entitled to a claim from when the land was sold. Marked as private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Note from Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Saying that the Goods Knox Ordered are Being Shipped 19 December 1791 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to inform Knox that he has placed on board a particular schooner bound for New York several goods that Knox wanted, including potatoes and cranberries. Marked private on address leaf.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on Business and Real Estate 11 November 1791 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that his last letter was shipped on board a schooner, upon which he also shipped a variety of merchandise. Regrets that he hasn't had a line from Knox in some time. Includes information related to the business and real estate world, such as the news that Mr. [James] Bowdoin declined receiving the dividend due to his Fathers Estate (may be speaking about Governor Bowdoin's son, as the Governor died in 1790). Provides information on Knox's Waldo patent lands in Maine, and the legal struggles relating thereto.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce on Financial Matters and a Request for Socks 16 December 1799 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1799 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox has sent Peirce fifty dollars for items that Mrs. Knox has requested. Knox asks, I pray you to send me three pairs of large warm socks.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Regarding the Positive Outcome of a Boundary Dispute 17 July 1791 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has not received a letter from Knox since 2 July. Received a letter from Samuel Winslow dated 12 July. Winslow's letter noted, I have the satisfaction to acquaint you that our Cause has succeeded: the Adverse party intend reviewing at the Sup. Court next year - Mr. Bradbury opin'd & Sullivan closed the plea - The Action upon Coxes petition was continued for want of time - Mr Parsons is secd against us - Judge Sullivan thinks there is no danger - It will be adviseable to secure Parsons & Sullivan to defend the Action at Review next year. Reports that the cause first mentioned is the Cooper claim. Says [Tench] Coxes's petition involves 100 acres of Land of Mr. Flucker's right of the 511 Acres at [Stroudwater] which was sold to him by the Collector of Taxes illegally. Reports that the deeds are not yet exchanged. Says Judge [James] Sullivan will is expected in town this week. Knox notes in the docket that he answered the letter on 2 August.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Regarding Provisions for Guests 2 April 1795 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the arrival of guests and the preparations made for them.