Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Concerning the Arrival of Ships from England and Other Business Matters, 12 October 1794

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Concerning the Arrival of Ships from England and Other Business Matters, 12 October 1794
Author: Henry Jackson
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States he is happy to hear that Knox and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker arrived safely. Informs Knox about a captain who just returned from a 42 day passage from London. Notes his ship, along with all of the other fall ships, is full of goods. Writes, [it] looks like peace with that Country. Discusses a business transaction with another gentleman involving a settlement. Also mentions he has received the bands from Samuel Winslow.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Transaction, 3 March 1793

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Transaction, 3 March 1793
Author: Henry Jackson
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Release: 1793
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Signed and initialed by Jackson. References a previous letter of Knox's (no date). Says the enclosed letter should be delivered by Knox to William Bingham (not included). States no time is to be lost if Bingham is to buy the tract mentioned in his letter of 10 February. Believes there are people who know of their situation and want to speculate on it. State he is happy that Knox bought out the Winslow's interest in the Waldo patent. Says I please myself the moment the Indian War is at an end, that your whole exertion will be to that point [dealing with the patent], in order to make a lasting and sure establishment for your family. Notes he would like to spend the next ten years of his life in the Eastern lands promoting their settlement. Goes on to say that he would have no objection to going to Europe to promote the lands either. Says it would be enjoyable for him to go to Europe as he could see his sister, whom I have not seen for near twenty years. Hopes he has compromised with Madame de Leval.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business Ventures and Land Settlement, 3 June 1792

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business Ventures and Land Settlement, 3 June 1792
Author: Henry Jackson
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Release: 1792
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Asks Knox about his upcoming visit to New York. Discusses his poor financial situation, particularly that he is having difficulty paying off debts. Updates Knox on their joint business ventures. Mentions their project to have Madame de Leval organize a French settlement in some of their lands in Maine. Writes, Madame Laval sail'd on Friday for Frenchmans Bay. She appeared very much displeased with the general management of the business, and at one time was on the point of returning to New York... she kept constantly in view her fears with respect to our obtaining a Title of the lands from the government, and her mind would never be easy until we had made the first payment. Discusses his own possible travels to New York or Philadelphia. Touches on a bill recently presented by [David] Cobb.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Concerning Knox's Son, 6 November 1794

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Concerning Knox's Son, 6 November 1794
Author: Henry Jackson
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Release: 1794
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Discusses Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox. Mentions Henry Jackson Knox is on his way to see Knox in New York. Comments about furnishing Mr. [Ebenezer?] Dunton with money instead of giving it to Knox's son. Writes, the value of money he [Henry Jackson Knox] is perfectly a stranger to - I wish to do right in every thing [sic] as it respects him but I know I have failed in many instances... Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.