Henry Knox to Samuel Freeman Concerning Land Ownership, 15 January 1786

Henry Knox to Samuel Freeman Concerning Land Ownership, 15 January 1786
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses a variety of business matters. Mentions the value of the lands of Falmouth, possibly referring to lands in Maine in possession of descendants of Samuel Waldo, a relative of his wife Lucy Knox (these lands may be distinct from the well-known Waldo patent lands). Declares that he believes the family values the land highly, and would like to take a trip to Falmouth the present year to see it and compare it to other lands in the area. Comments on his fears about taxation, and asks that Freeman write to his friend General [Henry] Jackson about payment for an advertisement. Also mentions that he has written to Philadelphia to inquire about the fire engine Freeman mentioned.

Samuel Freeman to Henry Knox Requesting to Settle on His Land, 26 July 1787

Samuel Freeman to Henry Knox Requesting to Settle on His Land, 26 July 1787
Author: Samuel Freeman
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Release: 1787
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Speaks on behalf of a Mr. Swett and Calley who would like to settle on a small Tract of your Land, viz about 25 Acres ... Says the gentlemen were the first to apply for the land and should receive first priority. Written in Portland, Maine, which was once part of Massachusetts. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

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

Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Concerning the Waldo Estate, 26 February 1786
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 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.

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about Taxes Levied on the Waldo Patent Lands, 19 April 1786

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about Taxes Levied on the Waldo Patent Lands, 19 April 1786
Author: Samuel Winslow
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Writes to inform Knox of an inquiry he has made regarding taxes levied on the Waldo patent lands. Provides a report on the taxes and suggests that he, Knox, and their associates present a list of their grievances to the next session of the General Court. Adds that if Knox cannot be in town at the appropriate time, he might like to write to his friends [Benjamin] Hichborn and [Edward H.] Robbins for further advice.