Henry Knox to Samuel Brown, Jonathan Crocket, and Robert Jameson Suggesting Regulations Regarding Settlers on Land in the Waldo Patent, 26 August 1786

Henry Knox to Samuel Brown, Jonathan Crocket, and Robert Jameson Suggesting Regulations Regarding Settlers on Land in the Waldo Patent, 26 August 1786
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Signed by Knox and Isaac Winslow Jr., though both signatures, as well as the letter's content, are in Knox's hand. Addressed to Brown, Crocket and Jameson as members of a Committee for Thomaston. Document suggests regulations and procedures for settlers on land belonging to Winslow and Knox, acting as representatives for the heirs and executors of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo.

Henry Knox to the Warren Selectmen about the Value of Land in the Waldo Patent, 26 August 1786

Henry Knox to the Warren Selectmen about the Value of Land in the Waldo Patent, 26 August 1786
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Signed by Knox and Isaac Winslow Jr., though both signatures, as well as the letter's content, are in Knox's hand. Document serves as an agreement between Winslow and Knox on the one part (as legal heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo), and the inhabitants of Warren on the other part, regarding value and of land in that portion of the Waldo patent.

Henry Knox to John Ulmer Discussing Negotiations with Settlers on the Waldo Patent, 29 August 1786

Henry Knox to John Ulmer Discussing Negotiations with Settlers on the Waldo Patent, 29 August 1786
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Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to Major & Captain Ulmer at Ducktrap. Previous research suggests the addressee is John Ulmer, though it could also include George Ulmer, as it seems to be addressed to more than one individual. Discusses negotiations with settlers in the Waldo patent.

Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Concerning the Waldo Estate, 26 February 1786

Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Concerning the Waldo Estate, 26 February 1786
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For a reference to the date of Winslow's last letter to him, 17 February 1786, see GLC02437.03243. Discusses attempts to get Mrs. Waldo to release her claim on the Waldo patent lands. Is glad to hear that a Mr. Robbins is helping Samuel Winslow in his attempts.

Henry Knox to William Sterrit, Samuel Brown and Josiah Reed about Settler Conflict and Wants Them to Explain to the Rioters how the Heirs to the Waldo Patent are the Legal Owners, 14 July 1801

Henry Knox to William Sterrit, Samuel Brown and Josiah Reed about Settler Conflict and Wants Them to Explain to the Rioters how the Heirs to the Waldo Patent are the Legal Owners, 14 July 1801
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Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict with the settlers on the north part of the Waldo patent. Describes the issues of the conflict and the danger the surveyors are in. Requests the gentlemen show and explain the legal title of Brigadier Waldo and the heirs of that title to the settlers. Explains how the title and map will show who the land legally belongs too. Requests they also explain and show how Knox's lands are separate from the Plymouth Company lands, and that they have been surveyed and delivered by the Commonwealth to Knox.