Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ogden's Failure to Purchase Western Lands and the Case for the Waldo Patent Lands, 27 February 1791

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Ogden's Failure to Purchase Western Lands and the Case for the Waldo Patent Lands, 27 February 1791
Author: Henry Jackson
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Informs Knox that [Samuel] Ogden is very disappointed that he has not been able to purchase the western Lands due to the breakdown in negotiations with the Gentlemen who were supposed to make that happen. Says he is confident that Ogden will ultimately succeed by calling on his powerful friends in the legislature. Informs Knox that the petition respecting the Waldo patent will be refer'd over to the next Sessions of the Court. Notes the General Heath resign'd his Commission of Major General of this Division, and on Friday the Senate chose me by a large majority but the House elected Brigr General Thayer. He heard that the Senate intends to remain strong in its choice. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding Land Purchases, 19 December 1791

Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding Land Purchases, 19 December 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Maps and Contracts for the Lands of the Waldo Patent, 7 July 1791

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Maps and Contracts for the Lands of the Waldo Patent, 7 July 1791
Author: Henry Jackson
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Says he wrote to Knox last Sunday and enclosed a copy of the contract. Reports that [Royal] Flint left Boston for New York on 3 July. Will forward Flint the maps tomorrow. Says the maps are accurate and well copied and give a good insite into the two locations. Tells him to see Flint and look at the maps before he makes a final judgment. Enclosed a book by a Mr. Sullivan. Mentions that their friend Judge [William] Tudor fell from his horse and his leg is badly broken.

Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden Regarding the Waldo Patent, 23 June 1791

Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden Regarding the Waldo Patent, 23 June 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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Knox signs with his initials. References Ogden's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05010). Says that William Constable probably knows about his intentions although he never communicated with him on the subject. Believes Constable is suspicious of Henry Jackson. Says Nothing conclusive is done. Says Jackson had been in Boston. Place written not noted on the document, although other letters from this date place Knox in Philadelphia.