Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Purchase of Mount Desert in Maine 24 July 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: Is disappointed that he has not heard from Royal Flint on the purchase of Mount Desert in Maine. Having authority to negotiate, he will make advances to Mr. Greigore tomorrow. Will receive the maps by Captain Chessman, who is on the Brig Ceres on its way to Philadelphia and that he will observe the situation of their tract from them. Notes much depends on the information being sent by Phineas Bruce.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Purchase of Half of Mount Desert and Various Islands Off the Coast of Maine 31 July 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:

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Maps of the District of Maine 22 July 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: Notes he received this day from Captain Chessman a tin case containing the maps of the District of Maine. Hopes Knox receives them safely. Says he will see the advantage of purchasing Mount Desert by looking at the maps. Saw in the newspaper that Postmaster General Samuel Osgood resigned. Puts forward David Cobb's name for the position, claiming he expects it. Says Cobb's situation is disagreeable with a family of 11 children and no employment. Begs save him - for godsake save him - he is one of the best men on Earth. Timothy Pickering was appointed the next Postmaster on 12 August 1791.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting on the Maine Lands Around the Penobscot and Schoodie 28 July 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: Encloses Phineas Bruce's report on the Maine lands around the Penobscot and Schoodie as well as the Kennebec Rivers (GLC02437.05087). After reading the report, Jackson says I am decided to take one million in each situation. Has concluded the Mount Desert deal. The terms are: six pence per acre with four equal installments. One quarter of the full payment is due at the executing and delivery of the deeds, with the other quarters due 8, 16, and 24 months later. Bonds will be given for the last three payments. Says this is a good bargain & will add much to the value & importance of the other purchase. Reports that its harbors are very good.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Purchase of the Town of Trenton in the District of Maine 17 July 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding Land Purchases 19 December 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: Declares that it is essential that he conclude an agreement with the Committee on the Legislature regarding townships in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses potential prices for the purchase of the lands in Maine, as well as ways to negotiate the purchases.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Sale of Lands in Maine 19 June 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: Wrote Knox by the last post and included a copy of his letter to the legislative committee that is managing the sale of the lands in Maine. Reports the Legislature had directed the Committee to negotiate for two Million of Acres - this was a great point gained. Says the tract they have in Contemplation is the extreme left flank of the state and will not permit us to come within six miles of Penobscot River, besides which we dislike their reserving a tract of thirty miles by six. Says they had a conference with the committee where it was reported that they wanted to reserve the land between the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers for retail and to accommodate their Childrens Children. Also the committee claims the six miles east of Penobscot is Indian land. Believes the committee knows as little about the quality of the land as they do. Claims many say the lands between the Penobscot and Schooduck Rivers are the best for agriculture. Also claims that many settlers on land between the Kennebec and Penobscot have taken up and moved eastward. Will learn as much as he can about the land they are to buy. Will give the committee their proposal for the mode of payment. Says it was best not to bring up an application this Session with respect to Foreigners.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Purchase of Townships and Business with the Lady 13 November 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: Received his recent letter and was happy to hear that Knox and his family are well. Discusses a recent severe snowstorm. Refers to papers he recently sent Knox regarding the purchase of townships in Maine, and declares that the only thing causing delay is the illness of a Mr. Phillips, who is presently unable to do any business. Advises that Knox or Mr. [William] Duer visit with him prior to completing a business transaction with the Lady because he must explain several things. Mentions the departure of a vessel. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and their family.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Postmaster General Position for David Cobb and Land Purchases 24 July 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer on Their Purchase of the Mount Desert Lands 5 August 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: Initialed by Knox. Encloses Mr. Bruce's report on the eastern lands (not included). Congratulates him on their purchase of the Mount Desert lands. Says This is decidedly a good thing. Mentions that Duer will see from Bruce's report that it would be rather imprudent to us to take the second million between the Schoodie and Penobscot - I would rather we should negotiate by Jackson and Flint for a million north of the Waldo patent. Wants to explore buying additional townships for sale on the Penobscot or on the sea coast. Says they should move immediately and wants to know Duer's opinion. Makes reference to securing money for payments to the state, and perhaps some more for our immediate use. Last page, which appears to be a postscript, says he is enclosing a letter from Henry Jackson (not included) which states the Mount Desert purchase is completed on good terms in respect to sum and payments. Docketed by Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding a Purchase of Eastern Land 29 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: Encloses a conveyance of the purchase on eastern land Jackson and Flint made for him and Duer (not included). Asks him to sign and return it as soon as possible. Will have a legal instrument drawn up tomorrow for the 100,000 acres Jackson is to have. Hopes it will amount to that. References Jackson's letter of 24 July and says he will attend to issues with his creditors. Wants the bank shares sent immediately. Tells him I pray you to make the conditional agreement with the committee ... It is of the highest importance to me and therefore I pray you to push the business with all your might.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Madame de la Val and Mr de la Roche s Purchase of Land in Maine 18 September 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: Reports that on Friday evening, he received an express from William Duer from New York that only took 45 hours to arrive. The letter said Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will be leaving New York by 18 September with 20 of her people to proceed immediately to Maine. The 20 people are to remain there to prepare their establishment, while she returns to New York to finish the necessary arrangements and conclude the bargain. Before receiving this express, he had engaged a Hingham packet, which he was supposed to pay [Dollar sign]3.50 a day, plus associated costs. The ship has been waiting to leave with 25 days rations since 15 September. Jackson is preparing the ship by having bunks constructed and making straw sacks for bedding. Reports that it is too late in the season to make an establishment that will give them a good impression of the climate and situation, but he will put the best face on every appearance - and no exertions of mine shall be wanting to promote the interest of the association. Stresses that Knox must keep in mind that Jackson must make something out of this concern, that will place me where, and in a situation that you will wish to see me in. Reports the committee [for the sale of lands] has engaged surveyors to run lines through their recent purchases. Believes they should hire someone to go with the surveyors to report back to them.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding an Agreement for the Some of the Lands in Maine 2 September 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: Initialed by Knox. Reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche have made a provisional agreement with William Duer and himself for some of the lands at the Province of maine. States they want to see the land and asks that Jackson go with them. Wants Jackson to find them passage and make the necessary arrangements. Says that Duer or Benjamin Walker will help with funds. Wants Jackson to introduce de la Val and de la Roche to their friends as respectable Characters. Docketed by Knox.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Land Boundaries and Purchases and the Land Claim of the Penobscot Indians 3 July 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:

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Land Purchase and Financial Matters 17 March 1793 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed and initialed by Jackson. References Knox's letter of 9 March. Tells him not to worry about the sheriff selling the land for taxes, as he heard he has no authority to do so. Says I wish you had closed your business with Mrs Laval as I want your mind relieved from her pressing and unreasonable importunities. Was hoping to receive information on the purchase by Soderstram and McComb as his note to William Tudor is due today. Assumes Tudor will demand payment tomorrow. Will fight Tudor's demands. Reports I expect to be able to obtain an Act of the Legislature respecting the admission of Foreigners in this Commonwealth - and also a modification of the articles of agreement - agreeably to Mr. Binghams memorial on that subject. Says if he can get these two points passed, it will help their speculation. Says some persons from Philadelphia put in an application to purchase a million acres between the Penobscot and Schoodie Rivers. The committee said they were unsure if they had the land to sell. Hopes Knox and Bingham will take measures to pay his [Dollar sign]5,200 note which is due 29 April. Mentions the present situation in Europe makes for good speculating prospects. Informs that other notes are coming due next week for the purchase of Mount Desert from Gregorie. Postscript suggests selling their last purchase if they can make a profit.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson with Instructions for Purchasing Land 17 November 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: Discusses in detail the purchase of lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Mentions the Winslow family, especially Isaac Winslow, and describes how they are involved in the business transactions. Advises Jackson on the negotiation of purchases, appropriate prices for land, and haggling over the Flucker estate.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands and Jackson s Proposal to Purchase the Townships 21 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: