Samuel Shaw to Isaac Winslow Discussing the Waldo Patent Lands and Winslow's Lime Business, 14 November 1785

Samuel Shaw to Isaac Winslow Discussing the Waldo Patent Lands and Winslow's Lime Business, 14 November 1785
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1785
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May have been written on Knox's behalf by his assistant, Samuel Shaw. Though docket notes that the addressee is Samuel Winslow, the document itself lists the addressee as Isaac Winslow. In response to Winslow's earlier letter, discusses legal arrangements for the Waldo patent lands, and the difficulties facing Winslow's lime business. Also considers several other related matters.

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about Bad News and His Lime Business, 15 April 1786

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about Bad News and His Lime Business, 15 April 1786
Author: Samuel Winslow
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Release: 1786
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Writes that he and the rest of the family are upset by the melancholy information Knox related in a previous letter (this may refer to the death of Hannah Flucker, or our Aunt Flucker, as he refers to her, in 1785). Discusses his upcoming business travels and difficulties related to the lime business. Mentions legal and financial issues relating to the Waldo patent lands, and explains that a Mr. Stone has been hired to conduct a survey of a portion of the lands.

Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox about Those Interested in the Waldo Patent, 5 November 1785

Isaac Winslow to Henry Knox about Those Interested in the Waldo Patent, 5 November 1785
Author: Isaac Winslow
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Release: 1785
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Declares that in a previous letter he wrote that all those interested in the Waldo patent had complied with requests from the legislature. Discusses the difficulties that these rulings might create in enforcing them. Also mentions difficulties in his lime business, and hopes Knox will be able to visit Boston.

Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Regarding the Waldo Patent and Government Appointments, 23 October 1789

Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Regarding the Waldo Patent and Government Appointments, 23 October 1789
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1789
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Thanks Winslow for paying the arrearages of taxes on the Waldo patent and obtaining the deeds. Asks for further details concerning accounting matters, and discusses more business concerning the patent. Expresses his sadness that Winslow was not able to obtain a position in the revenue department. Encourages him by letting him know that he will have Knox's assistance if the opportunity presents itself.

Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow about Waldo Patent Matters, 25 June 1793

Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow about Waldo Patent Matters, 25 June 1793
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1793
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Discusses bringing his business in dealing with the Waldo patent to a safe and satisfying conclusion. Wishes Winslow and Dane would prepare a plan for some safe remedy. Pages dotted with lots of black spots. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

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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Release: 1786
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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.