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 a Shipment of Goods and Family News 23 September 1796 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed by Joseph Peirce & Son. Contains three notes. The first informs Knox what goods are being shipped to him on board Captain Keller's vessel. The second asks Knox to tell the Duc de Liancourt that letters of his were sent. The third tells Knox that Peirce expects that his son is on his way home, which is why he has not written to him. However, if his son is not on his way home, and Knox should see him, asks that Knox tell him the Peirce family is all well and looking forward to seeing him.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about Selling Knox s Property 6 April 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: Peirce writes to Secretary of War Knox regarding the condition of Knox's property they are trying to sell. Peirce tells Knox, it may be of importance for me to know if you furnished Mr. Jas Bowdoin with the statement of Mr. Flucker's acct. Peirce believes the statement was in Knox's handwriting. Thinks the commission might use that in case Knox claims he did not pay the note.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on Products and Merchandise Being Shipped to Knox 3 November 1796 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed by Joseph Peirce & Son. Declares that he received Knox's letter too late to be able to satisfy some of his requests. Relates that he did acquire a variety of products for Knox, including apples from an excellent orchard. Second page lists merchandise being shipped to Knox, as well as its price.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about Receipt of Goods Discusses Price of Lime and Searching for a House in Boston 6 October 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Peirce he received the rum, crackers, and a receipt for [Dollar sign]800. Discusses various business dealings including his troubling situation with the low price of lime. States, the low price of Lime is enough to sicken one. Mentions wanting to find a house in Boston, Massachusetts for 6 months or a year. Also provides a list of goods he would like Peirce to send him.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Stating Peirce s Desperate Need for Payment 30 December 1802 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1802 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.07776) regarding lack of payment. Apologizes to Knox for pressing him for a payment but stresses that his commercial existence depends on the immediate payment of some papers. Notes he will wait for Knox's arrival in Boston, Massachusetts with anxiety & impatience.

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 on Property Finance and Family Matters 19 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: Marked Private on address leaf. Says he received Knox's letter of 10 July from the post office after it was too late to answer it. Lists copies of the papers that Mr. Wetmore had in his possession. Says he received 78.19.0 for his Charlestown place. Tells him he is beyond a doubt quite right to conciliate Mr. Thomas & all other even by a sacrifice of some property - especially when there is an object of such magnitude. Mentions he has written Captain [Thomas] Vose several times for the depositions. Heard they may be in the probate office, but he has not received them yet. Notes if Captain John Hills, a surveyor looking for a route from the Connecticut River to Boston, asks for money he will supply it. Will soon deal with the bank shares. Congratulates Knox on the birth of a new daughter. Claims I had no idea of her having had ten children ... a few such families would indeed soon people a Colloney. Says that Henry Jackson hinted he might be in Boston soon.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Reporting the Arrival of Goods from France 18 July 1782 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, I had the pleasure of once to your Letter of 3rd inst. and mentioning what you desired to Mr. Dawes, who will use his influence in every good measure to move the Massachusetts Line. Adds that he has enclosed a letter from Knox's brother, William. The letter had recently arrived by ship from France and landed at the port at Newbury. There are apparently more goods on the ship for Knox but they have not been retrieved yet.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Regarding an Estate Sale 19 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: Marked private. Peirce says he wrote Knox last on 16 June. On 17 June the estate sale took place. After a short conversation he had with Mr. Thomas the sale went forwarded and succeeded. Says that Mr Fluckers residue (as by the advertisement), of the Patent was knock'd off to Dr. Oliver Smith (from whom is the enclosed Letter) for Three thousand dollars. Reports that the rights to the Welch house was knockd off to Genl Jackson for 100 dollars. Will have the deeds drawn and executed as soon as possible. Wants to know how much of a commission to pay the auctioneers. Mentions that an occupant is to be ejected from land and that the buyer wants to own the improvements. The creditors claim that this cannot happen as they own the improvements. Says that Mr. Otis has employd a very good fellow to watch over the Hampshire property. Third page has Copy of Conditions of Sale on a piece of property in Boston, which appears to describe the Smith or Jackson purchase mentioned earlier in this document.

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 Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Discussing the Price of Goods Being Sold 9 August 1796 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received Knox's recent letters. Discusses the prices for goods being sold, such as iron, beef, and corn, and relates the methods people are using to pay for these goods. Also mentions shipments being made via several different vessels.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about Business 19 June 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses business transactions between himself and Joseph Peirce. Appears to be trying to regulate the quantity and price of lime shipped out. Also requests Peirce sends him various items for Knox's house.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Knox s Financial and Business Affairs 20 April 1783 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A letter commenting on Knox's personal finances, especially the disposition of government notes. Peirce references Knox's letter of 3 April. Mentions consolidating old notes and registering new ones. Says his brother William did not consign any goods to him, nor to Colonel Sears. Says I rejoice with you that Peace is again likely to visit our Country - The Contest has been severe, - but it has been short - It has been indeed Glorious - in eight years to effect so great a revolution is more than most sanguine at the commencement could have expected. Says Boston Harbor has appeared dismal for want of Ships. Hopes it will put on its wanted appearance of a Forrest. Says Boston in 1783 when compared to 1774 is miserably poor. Says the New York gentlemen, who have been the most successful of war-time businessmen, are planning on leaving soon. Page 2 gives a breakdown of notes and their interest.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about Supplies from France 19 March 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes about continuing to receive supplies from France. Seems annoyed about changes in the arrangements, stating [t]his therefore had better be the course of the business that is to descend upon the agreements ... in Paris. Discusses Mr. Dunton, writing that I believe him to be a good workman but I am apprehensive he is too greedy - a stipulation therefore must be made that such a workman as I shall appoint at my own expense shall measure the work - and decide any differences. Mentions payment of employees and other such business concerning the construction of the building. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about Land Sales 8 May 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: Hopes that Peirce sent Captain Vose duplicates and copies. If there are any problems regarding the sale of his land, Knox expects Peirce to take care of it.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Shipping Articles to Knox and His Illness 29 September 1801 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he shipped him the articles Knox requested. Comments he has been ill at home for several days. Also discusses several business transactions.