Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson about Medical and Financial Matters and the Constitutional Convention 13 January 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that he seems to be recovering from a recent illness. Transmits a letter to Mrs. McNeill related to financial matters. Asks Jackson to wait on Mrs. [Mary] McNeill and take duplicate receipts for the said certificate. Asks Jackson to write to him about the convention and send all the publications from it, referring to the convention in Massachusetts to ratify the constitution.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters 22 June 1788 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that the final note is in Nourse or Hillegas's office (Jackson sold [Dollar sign]10,000 worth of Knox's notes without his permission and attempted to retrieve them at Knox's request). Expresses hope that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (New Hampshire in fact ratified the Constitution 21 June 1788). Reports that the General Court of Massachusetts (the Massachusetts legislature) will remain adjourned until September 1788 at which time, he hopes, they will be able to give orders to the people to choose the members for the General Government. Obtained a resolve from the General Court that he hopes will make up for the loss I have sustained by pledging myself for the clothing & supplies to the late Federal troops- Docket indicates answered the 29th and assured him the note 1045 was not ever received at Nourses office. Marked private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Doctors Riot of 1788 and Financial Matters 27 April 1788 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refers to a recent affray in New York [the so-called Doctors Riot], expressing relief that Knox was not injured. Discusses a financial matter related to Pierce's final settlement, arguing that he can make use of ten thousand dollars without the least risque (refer to GLC02437.03842 and GLC02437.03866). Notes that their mutual friend, Colonel James Swan, arrived in France. Marked private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Delegates to the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters 25 November 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States that General Putnam is engaged in the business of the Ohio Company. Informs Knox that Mr. King is chosen as one of the Delegates to the Convention for the town of Newbury and the other three gentlemen for that town are high Federal Men, Indeed all the Towns that have as yet chosen, have confined their choice wholly to Federal Men & those of the best abilities - thus far it looks well, indeed, more than well, I pray god it may finally be adopted in this State - if it were not, I dread the consequences that must & will follow - there is, and will be an opposition against it... & your friend in Milton Hill [James Warren] with some others are at the head of it. Comments that the general court adjourned and the members left with favorable ideas about the constitution. Details the execution of one of his former soldiers in Boston for burglary. States that Mrs. Thomas Russell died yesterday. Stamped Boston and marked as private.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Financial Affairs the Danger Presented by Waldo Petitioners and Proposals to Amend the Constitution 7 March 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refers to the poor financial situation of Mr. Tracy, presumably Nathaniel Tracy. Relates that Major Gibbs pursued Tracy into another state to collect a debt. Discusses a petition before the Massachusetts general court related to Knox's Maine lands. Mentions those who were present for the committee meeting, commenting that Brown is an artfull suttle designing fellow and held on like a bull dog- he made a thousand false representations & told a number of damn'd lies in order to gain his point- Adds that Brown misconstrued dealings between the petitioners and Knox's agent, to call for the humanity & tenderness of the house in behalf of three & four hundred families that lay at your mercy- that was the number he mentioned. Encourages Knox to attend the court in June, writing, your being on the spot to confront those rascals will have more weight in the public mind, than a whole host of the other proprietors... attend to it yourself, if you ever expect to derive any benefit from the patent- or give it up & let it go to the devil- Notes that Thursday's paper contains several proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution. The amendments originated with [Nathan] Dane, [John] Bacon, and [Benjamin] Austin. Jackson declares, they are the heads of the Junto that are endeavoring to distroy & weaken the General Government.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Jackson s Land and Financial Matters 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on Financial Matters 5 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: Discusses financial matters concerning various people including Betsy Winslow. Mentions General [David] Cobb.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about His Financial and Legal Affairs 20 December 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the financial affairs of a Mr. Pemberton, noting that Pemberton's estate is in the hands of overseers (of Boston), and the interest was to be given to the relief of such poor persons as had formerly lived in genteel life... Notes that the demand against their acquaintance, a Mr. F., is thus in the hands of the overseers. Discusses additional financial matters. Refers to a proposal placed before Mr. [James] Bowdoin, noting that Jackson did everything in his power not to leave the papers with Bowdoin. Promises to put the proposal before [John] Pitts when he returns to town, but adds that Knox has little hope of success unless he agrees to furnish each creditor with a copy of the proposal. Notes, for my own part I dislike leaving with [the] papers. Notes that General Webb and Doctor Andrew [Craigie] are both at Boston, and are engaged in financial speculation. Gives the details of the wedding of Lucy's friend Charlotte.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Financial Matters 15 September 1796 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial matters in great detail. Mentions a visit from the Bingham family (referring to William Bingham), noting that they were delighted with their tour to the Eastward.

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 Jackson to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters 27 September 1796 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's interest, but will try to avoid paying more interest if he can. Discusses helping Knox with obtaining supplies for a ship. Mentions financial arrangements with several people, including Samuel Waldo. Also reports the death of an acquaintance, Mrs. Geyer.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon on Financial Matters and the Poor Health of His Son 10 December 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refers to an earlier letter in which he asks to renew his acceptance of General [Henry] Jackson's drafts at the Bank of the United States. Will be staying in Thomaston longer than he planned because his son, Washington, is very ill, likely close to death. If the catastrophe happens, they will wait as long as is necessary, and then set out by land to Boston.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Jackson Knox about Business Matters Following Henry Knox s Death 3 January 1807 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1807 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice to Henry Jackson Knox as to how best to arrange financial matters, such as the family business, to provide for the Knox family after the death of Henry Knox. Mentions the possible effects of the European war on pursuing mercantile interests.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters 18 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: Reports that the bank scripts have been forwarded. Believes he took advantage of the high prices they were bringing and sold them. Says he made prospects this day for the purchase of the other million, but I think they will not sell, or will ask much higher than ten Cents. Wants to know the highest price he'll go. Tells him General David Cobb will not accept the marshallcy because it would not give him salt for his family. Says that the office offered to General David Brooks is not lucrative enough to support a family.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with News of Friends Family and Financial Matters 19 December 1785 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes on several topics. Mentions that [Samuel] Shaw will leave soon for New York and that Jackson has delivered to Shaw all of Henry Knox's brother William's luggage. Mentions that Governor [John] Hancock, his wife and family, and several others will depart the next day for New York, and that while most of them will take other methods of transportation, he intends to proceed all the way by Land, the season of the year & the roads must be much against him. Discusses financial matters, particularly bank notes of his and Knox's which he has not yet disposed of because of their current low price. Explains how he handled the problem. Says that there is no other new business, and sends his love to Mrs. Lucy Knox, the Knox children, and Henry's brother William Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Franois Louis Teissdre de Fleury about the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters 26 December 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that Samuel Shaw is probably in Canton, China and was in India during the last year. Updates Fleury on the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia and the progress of ratifying the constitution in each state. A convention or representation of all the States excepting Rhode Island met in Philadelphia in the month of May last and after four months deliberation agreed on the Constitution herein enclosed (not present). Goes on to state, This constitution is to be submitted to a convention chosen by the people of each state, and adds that Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey have already adopted it. Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will probably adopt it in a few more weeks. The states most opposed are Virginia, New York and Rhode Island but Knox believes all the states will eventually adopt it. Reports from Europe indicate a war between England and France. Knox says that come when it may he wishes France all possible success. Docket, in the hand of William Knox, notes this as a copy.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Financial and Family Matters 19 September 1785 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has received Knox's last letter. Reports that he has heard from a friend of Henry's brother William Knox, in London, that William should be arriving in America any day. Discusses matters of finance: As the Bank is now calling in the whole of the monies due to them, the new money has become of equal value to gold & silver. Declares that he feels he must sell Henry's notes in order to pay what they owe to the bank, though he regrets the sacrifice Knox will have to make for this. Reports on the financial trouble of other firms. Mentions that Mrs. Swan has received a letter that Knox sent to her husband, Mr. Swan. As Mr. Swan is away, Mrs. Swan acknowledges receipt and sends her love to Mrs. Lucy Knox. Ends the letter affectionately: My best regards to Lucy & your dear little family. I miss you very much. I want you here my dear Harry I want a friend that I can rely on, not a dog to love me. I hope it will be so orderd, that some time or other we shall meet again & live near each other untill the great Trump shall blow & then I am certain we never shall separate.