Download or read book Moses Copeland to Henry Knox about Thomas Vose and His Agents in the Waldo Lands 2 April 1789 written by Moses Copeland and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Warren. Received his letter via Mr. [Thomas] Vose and is glad to hear Vose is acting as Knox's agent in the region. Writes that he will assist Vose whenever he can, and the people of the region are willing to accept him also. Provides advice on how best to use the help of his agents, including Vose and [David] Fales, to accommodate the citizens of the Waldo patent lands and accomplish his business goals. Also includes some financial calculations for taxes.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Moses Copeland about Managing the Waldo Patent Lands 10 May 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his 2 April letter (GLC02437.04163) via Captain Thomas Vose. Is happy to hear that Vose is agreeable to him, and feels sure the people (likely citizens of the Waldo patent lands where Vose was hired as an agent) will embrace him. Discusses whether the people will make their payments on time, and the consequences of not doing so. Also discusses many of his concerns about managing the land and paying the appropriate taxes.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about the Waldo Patent 10 January 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses an agreement based on their conversations together. Also encloses a power of attorney. Hopes that their arrangement will be mutually beneficial. Writes, [m]y object is to have a faithful friend whom I can trust at all times and under all circumstances. Discusses his relations with the people of several towns in the Waldo patent lands. Wants to bring all the people to a compromise, and has engaged the help of David Fales of Thomaston in this regard (see GLC02437.04083). Has utmost confidence in Fales, who has been employed in the area for a long time. He is also a surveyor by trade. Lists several other friends who have been appointed in different parts of the patent, such as Mr. Moses Copeland of Warren. Provides information on the people of various towns in the patent, such as their primary occupations and lifestyles. Gives instructions on how best to negotiate agreements and business and to accomplish his goals on Knox's behalf.
Download or read book Thomas Vose to Henry Knox with Updates from the Waldo Lands 16 May 1789 written by Thomas Vose and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Watertown, possibly in Massachusetts. Vose, Knox's agent in some of the Waldo patent lands, describes waiting longer than he expected for a communication from Knox. He then experienced frustration and had to handle the irritation of many citizens of the Waldo patent lands that he manages. Mentions leaving the area and waiting for word from Knox before returning. Discusses an agreement made with the Winslows, and describes extreme difficulty in contacting them and making arrangements. Indicates that he is very unhappily circumstanced and short of money.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Vose s Appointment as Agent in the Waldo Lands 15 February 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has written to him about the agreement Vose made with Knox to be agent and collector in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the length of time of Vose's appointment and the sums of money he is charged with collecting during that time.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Discontented Settlers on the Waldo Lands 21 June 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his last letter, as well as one from Captain [George] Ulmer, which discusses some of the discontents living on the Waldo patent lands. Provides more discussion of land patent and settlers on the patent in greater detail. Comments on how best to deal with settlers who claim they deserve to own the land they have settled on.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Deeds for People on the Waldo Lands 8 November 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.
Download or read book Thomas Vose to Henry Knox about State of Inhabitants on the Waldo Patent Lands and Asks to Borrow Money 6 June 1789 written by Thomas Vose and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that he recently arrived in the Waldo patent lands, and has found the people there mostly healthy, though grain is scarce and some people are quite destitute. Reports that Captain [George] Ulmer told him he had written to Knox regarding the discontentedness of the populace, but Vose has not found evidence of that yet. Declares that Isaac Winslow, Jr. and his cousin agreed to lease part of their farm on the patent, and that he would visit his brother in Portland soon to get his consent as well. Discusses his inability to collect enough money from the populace to purchase tools and equipment to get his farm running. In order to avoid a delay, felt it necessary to ask to borrow money from Knox (though he apologizes for the impropriety). Received Knox's note with his consent to borrow the money. Also discusses the payment of taxes on the lands, and his own lack of money. Significant water damage on page three of the document.
Download or read book Thomas Vose to Henry Knox with Updates on the Waldo Lands and His Farm 26 June 1789 written by Thomas Vose and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides Knox with an update on the lands he is managing for him on the Waldo patent. Has fenced in a farm because the Cattle & Sheep are very troublesome. Discusses livestock, particularly the profitability of cattle. Comments on the construction of buildings and roads. Asks Knox whether mechanics and other usefull persons should be given housing lots in return for settling the area.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Ulmer and Moses Copeland Saying Thomas Vose is Coming to Collect Payments 10 January 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that the bearer, Thomas Vose, will be residing on some of his lands in Maine and collecting payments for the lands according to an agreement he and Vose had established. Asks that they provide Vose with advice and help. Hopes that his collection of payments will promote the general interests of the country.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose Asking Him to Help William McIntosh Find a Suitable Tract of Waldo Land 24 June 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. William McIntosh, would like to make a settlement for himself in the Waldo patent lands. Asks Vose to contact Mr. David Fales to help McIntosh find a suitable tract of land.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Sewall Concerning a Land Purchase on the Waldo Patent 1 August 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his letter regarding the purchase of a tract of land in the Waldo patent. Refers him to Captain Thomas Vose and Mr. David Fales, his agents at Thomaston, Maine, for the terms of sale.
Download or read book Moses Copeland to Henry Knox about Land Settlement 15 October 1789 written by Moses Copeland and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talks about settlements on Knox's land in Maine. Discusses plans for the land and makes suggestions for improvement. Mentions finding settlers and the payment of taxes. Also comments briefly on land ownership issues among the Waldo heirs and settlers.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Deeds for People on the Waldo Lands 13 October 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretary of War Knox informs Captain Vose that he is in Boston to make arrangements for giving the people upon the patent their deeds according to our agreement. Informs Vose, who helped manage business on Knox's Maine lands, that he will visit the patent the following year.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Fencing Issues and Other Waldo Patent Matters 10 May 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologizes for not responding to a recent letter by Vose, but has been extremely busy with business matters. Comments that he assumed Vose would meet with difficulty regarding the fencing reforms on the Waldo patent lands, but feels sure he can overcome the issues. Apologizes for any errors in the copy of an agreement given to him and refers him to a copy in Mr. [David] Fales' possession. Discusses the provisions in the agreement, as well as the contents of a recent letter from Captain [George] Ulmer. Comments on the payment of taxes and the acquisition of deeds on the property.
Download or read book David Fales to Henry Knox about People on the Waldo Patent Lands 3 April 1789 written by David Fales and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his letter via Captain [Thomas] Vose, and is happy to hear that an Establishment is making at the Fort and Block-House Farms. Has helped Vose set up a fence around the property, and also helped him explain to the people that they now have an opportunity of discharging their Debts to him [Vose] as your Agent. Believes Vose to be a Man of a good Disposition and Genius and will help him in matters likely to promote Knox's interests. Reports that he has discussed the affairs at Waldoborough with Mr. Waterman Thomas and Mr. Jacob Ludwig. Discusses the local opinions about the petitions before the General Court regarding the Waldo patent lands. Mentions payment of taxes as well as permitting some people to occupy and improve lots of land.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Isaac Winslow Sr about Managing the Waldo Lands incomplete 1 March 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous research determined that the addressee is Isaac Winslow, Sr. Received his last letter respecting the Waldo patent lands and learned from it that their predecessors agreed to sell to several different parties. Discusses legislation allowing them to sell the deeds. Comments on how best to proceed with the sales, as well as on how to handle pricing and payment. Also discusses the appointment of agents to manage the country, including Thomas Vose, as well as how best to handle the people living on the patent. Possibly connected to GLC02437.08195.
