Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about People Wanting to Purchase Lands, 12 September 1790

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox about People Wanting to Purchase Lands, 12 September 1790
Author: Samuel Winslow
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Release: 1790
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Winslow tells Secretary of War Henry Knox that two men, Samuel Noyes and Adams Merrill, want to buy some lots of land in Falmouth which Major Merrill had previously applied for. One is also interested in the 104 acres of Piscataqua that Winslow thinks is worth 24 cents an acre. There is a dispute over land owned by Bartholomew and David Thompson among their family. J. Cox has petitioned to partition the eight hundred acres he purchased at Auction.

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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Release: 1792
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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.

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Regarding Land Sales in Falmouth, 13 February 1799

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox Regarding Land Sales in Falmouth, 13 February 1799
Author: Samuel Winslow
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Release: 1799
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Winslow informs Knox, I have pursued unremittingly the Steps requisite to promote your desire of speedily commanding monies for some of your Lots in Falmouth, as express'd in your last Lettr. Winslow explains whom he has been in contact with and who has interest in purchasing the lots, including Capt. S. Noyes. Land belonging to Mrs. Flucker and Mr. Waldo have been reduced, Winslow writes. Winlsow expects that Knox will keep to his word about deals and interest agreements he has made. Winslow breaks down how the Waldo land holding have been distributed among the Waldo heirs.

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox on Land Matters, 27 March 1799

Samuel Winslow to Henry Knox on Land Matters, 27 March 1799
Author: Samuel Winslow
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Release: 1799
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Winslow received Knox's letter of 27 March 1799. Winslow tells Knox, on the morrow shall inform Merrills and Bracket of your acceptance of their terms.... Winslow mentions a problem he has concerning his (Winslow's) problem.