Download or read book Start of a Draft Letter from Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce 11 November 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, When I saw Colonel Walker in New York, which was in the street he informed me that[.] Part of the letter appears to be missing, although the letter does not appear torn or damaged. Possibly the beginning of a draft. Brief note in the docket about a purchase. Letter is unsigned but appears to be in Knox's handwriting.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on a Missing Receipt and a Recommendation for the Navy 20 October 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 he did not receive the receipt on Palmer's note. Discusses a financial matter regarding when payments are to be made. Recommends a young man for a position in the Navy. Letter is marked as private.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Military and Business Matters 22 November 1781 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Had wanted to write earlier but was afraid a letter might not reach him. Informs Knox that his brother William left for France on the 20th. Before he left, Knox's brother William left Peirce various papers and empower'd me to transact his affairs in his absence, at the same time wished me to inform you thereof. Promises to forward letters he has since received from William. Discusses the surrender of Cornwallis: The taking of Lord Cornwallis' Army is an event of prodigious magnitude, such as may produce a peace at a much earlier period than the most sanguine could expect. Discusses the siege at York and the humiliation of the British. Mentions General John Burgoyne and General Benjamin Lincoln. Includes a long list of items William Knox left in his care and discusses William's business ventures in Europe.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Regarding Building Work on Knox s House and Congressional Elections 5 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: Informs Knox he paid William Griffin for 30 sheep and grass seeds. Notes he also furnished Griffin with materials to finish Knox's house on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Discusses the election and comments it was magnificent. Provides a tally of all the votes in possibly the Congressional election. Marked as private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce 11 January 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: Discusses proprietors and states that it must be defered as soon as possible in order to give time to obtain an aqcuitable [sic] decision or compromise with the state. Mentions issues with taxes and employment of new people. Waterstained in the top and bottom right corners. Second and following pages have blurry ink. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

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 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 Regarding the Payment of Debts on the Flucker Estate 6 December 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: Mentions he enclosed (not included) a draft for [Dollar sign]1500 from the Bank of the United States. Inquires about the total sum of [Mr.?] Flucker's debts. Knox is possibly referring to Thomas Flucker's estate. Mentions Isaac Winslow's mother received some money on behalf of Knox for the Nottingham West lands, present day Hudson, New Hampshire. Appears to direct the money to be paid on [Thomas?] Flucker's estate. See GLC02437.06252 regarding Isaac Winslow's letter informing Henry Knox of payment on lands located in New Hampshire.

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 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 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 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 Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Travel and Family Matters 20 May 1792 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comments that he received Knox's letter about the deed. Informs him that Mrs. Knox arrived safely to Dorchester and everyone is well. Thanks him for the information about his brother, and also looks forward to hearing from Knox about the estate and to seeing Knox in September. Marked Private on address leaf.

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 Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about Knox s House 17 June 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: Discusses the situation with the construction of the house and states that I am making great exertions to endevor [sic] to be arrange my business in such a manner, as to set [out for] the province of Maine in the in the course of the next month ... Mentions a petition. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about a Petition 27 January 1789 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received Knox's last letter. Has not yet seen Mr. [Isaac] Winslow, Sr. but has seen a member of the petition committee, who declared that the committee will meet in two or three days. Hopes to see Mr. Winslow before then. Has enclosed a copy of the petition, Knox's check book from the bank, and a letter to Peirce's brother (not present).

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about a Petition and Concerns from His Tenants 10 June 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 a petition filed against Knox involving some property. Mentions a conversation he had with Waterman Thomas of Waldoboro, Maine who supports the petition. Reports Thomas says, The people who have paid the full amount of their engagement to your agent can get no Deeds & they have no security - for if you should die. Comments he will call on Judge Sullivan (possibly James or John Sullivan) for assistance.