Henry Knox to Isaac Winslow Discussing Estimates Relating to Land Deals, 10 December 1792

Henry Knox to Isaac Winslow Discussing Estimates Relating to Land Deals, 10 December 1792
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1792
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Apologizes for not having written sooner and discusses estimates relating to land deals. Notes he finds it unlikely that the state will cover any differences in quantity, as had been suggested, due to the member's prior voting record on the subject. Informs Isaac he has increased the advancement of his brother's, [Samuel Winslow], cash because of his current situation. Requests that he meets with his cousin, Isaac, and make a determination of whether they will accept Knox's offer on some land (includes part of the Waldo patent). They will need to provide Knox with evidence that there are no existing claims against the land.

Henry Knox's Offer to Purchase Land from Samuel Winslow, 7 December 1792

Henry Knox's Offer to Purchase Land from Samuel Winslow, 7 December 1792
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses his interest in buying Winslow's share of the Waldo patent. Desires to buy the share because he wishes to consolidate the entire patent under one owner, making it more valuable, easier to manage, and better equipped to handle disputed claims over property. Also wants to make sure he owns the property outright, without any other debts or claims on it, otherwise may not go through with the deal. Offering ten thousand dollars up front and ten thousand more a year later for the full share. Gives Winslow sixty days to accept or reject his offer.

Henry Knox to William Duer Discussing Land Deals and Contracts, 21 December 1792

Henry Knox to William Duer Discussing Land Deals and Contracts, 21 December 1792
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses land deals and contracts. Informs him Jackson is heading his way and will deliver Duer the [dollar sign] 50,000 in notes plus interest. The accounts will then be liquidated. Instructs him and Colonel Walker to deliver to Jackson all papers, including all agreements and contracts dealing with this matter. Continues to discuss lands deals concerning Jackson, Royal Flint, [Madam] de Leval, [Jean-Baptise] de la Roche, and [William] Bingham. Dated from docket.

Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox on Land and Business Matters, 23 March 1788

Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox on Land and Business Matters, 23 March 1788
Author: Isaac Winslow
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Release: 1788
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Discusses details related to Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Refers to business matters between Knox and his late father (also named Isaac Winslow). Relates that Mr. Flucker (Knox's father-in-law), Isaac Winslow, Sr., and Governor James Bowdoin had been involved in glass works together, the General Court had granted them land which they sold, and now he is trying to sort out the details of the ownership and purchase of the land.