Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding His Land Application He Has Put Forward to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands, 21 August 1791

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding His Land Application He Has Put Forward to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands, 21 August 1791
Author: Henry Jackson
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Last Thursday he gave the enclosed proposals (not included) to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands. Received a verbal answer on Friday that it was an object of such magnitude they had concluded to consult and advise with their absent brethren as only three of the Committee were present. The committee told him they would not sell any land without giving Jackson previous notice. He previously asked for more time in the negotiations to cover the application for you, as I wish'd they should think it originated with me. States he has discovered someone else applied for half a million acres, but he does not know who. Encloses receipt for the [Dollar sign]5,000 (not included). Note in pencil below the docket says Recd of Mrs. Thatcher.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Sale of the Eastern Lands, 13 January 1793

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Sale of the Eastern Lands, 13 January 1793
Author: Henry Jackson
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Received Knox's letter from 5 January. Has had several conferences with the committee over contracts. Received a paper from the committee for the sale of Eastern lands yesterday, which Jackson has copied and included in this letter. The committee views the three contracts as tied to one land company and they cannot justify giving two of the contracts when the stipulations of the third which was to have been complied with so long ago, remains to be fulfilled. Says the committee appears determined to keep their [Dollar sign]5,000, but I doubt not we shall [beat] them of that ground tomorrow. Believes William Bingham's manners and address will effect his expectations. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding a Purchase of Eastern Land, 29 July 1791

Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding a Purchase of Eastern Land, 29 July 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Land Purchases and Schooling, 22 May 1792

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Land Purchases and Schooling, 22 May 1792
Author: Henry Jackson
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Reports that the Committee [the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands] has called on him to make a payment for a purchase. Writes that Mrs. Knox, Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and the children are well, and encourages Knox to send his son Harry [Henry Jackson Knox] to school. Lastly, mentions that Mrs. Flucker's son Francis recently arrived from Bristol, much to the party's pleasure. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business Propositions and the Impending Visit of Knox's Family, 8 April 1792

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business Propositions and the Impending Visit of Knox's Family, 8 April 1792
Author: Henry Jackson
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Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. [Royal] Flint (not present) regarding their business propositions (relating to land purchases in Maine, which they have been working on). Writes that he had been very nervous about it but now feels he can proceed, with their support. Received a bill of monies owed to him, which will help him pay his debts. Comments on their land project, and mentions paperwork being sent to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands to work out the terms of the purchase. Would like Knox's input and advice on the most recent acquisition. Discusses the upcoming visit of Mrs. Knox and the children to Jackson's house, and asks if Knox could send him some bed and table linens.