Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Land Surveys, a Horse and a Treaty, 7 July 1795

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Land Surveys, a Horse and a Treaty, 7 July 1795
Author: Henry Jackson
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Informs Knox that he is talking with a surveyor about getting a survey for land. Writes about a six year old mare he sent to a friend and mentions a treaty, most likely the Jay Treaty (signed in Nov. 1794). Also mentions British and Bermudian privateers who have been attacking American ships.

Letter on Surveys and Land Sales from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox, 5 March 1795

Letter on Surveys and Land Sales from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox, 5 March 1795
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Informs Knox the surveys on the back tract of land along with letters from the Committee have been forwarded to him. Volunteers to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania if Knox thinks it necessary, but say the trip would be inconvenient. Continues to discuss land business and mentions his confidence in Mr. Swan.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Concerning Land Deals, 22 January 1795

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Concerning Land Deals, 22 January 1795
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Discusses land deals that lay north of the Waldo patent in Maine. Informs Knox he may have to go New York, New York on business. Notes if he goes to New York he will stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Georgetown (present day a neighborhood in Washington D.C.).

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting on a Land Survey, 11 December 1794

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting on a Land Survey, 11 December 1794
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Mentions he received Knox's note for [Dollar sign]2400. Also speaks of paying an additional few hundred pounds more on an undisclosed item. Mentions the surveying is completed (possibly for lands in Maine) and the committee is now preparing the deed and contract. Notes the surveyors spoke highly of the land and they believe there is nearly 3 million acres. Requests Knox contact Mr. [William?] Bingham regarding the survey. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Surveys and Their Land Dealings Generally, 16 September 1792

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Surveys and Their Land Dealings Generally, 16 September 1792
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Informs Knox of further developments concerning finding trustworthy men to survey two tracts of land. Notes his dismay as to why Madame de Leval remains in New York. Discusses the financial problems with William Duer and the importance pushing Duer into settling the business quickly. Writes, Mr. D - will never come to any point unless he is pushed... your delicacy on this head is a high Crime which you cannot answer to yourself nor your family - Indeed I view this as the Critical moment, which if lost, every present & future hope & expectation will be destroyed. Mentions that Captain Joseph Cheesman arrived with Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker's trunks and dog, among other things.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Survey, 7 August 1791

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Survey, 7 August 1791
Author: Henry Jackson
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Release: 1791
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Agreeable to his promise of 31 July, he is enclosing a copy of the agreement with Mr. Gregoire (not included). Notes he will move forward with the surveys. States he drew upon Duer for [Dollar sign]200 payable at 20 days sight to pay the sums mentioned his letter of 31 July. Says this purchase is an important one to the Concern. References receiving the joint letter of Knox and Duer of 29 July. Following directions from that letter he has notified these gentlemen of the committee who reside in this town of our intention of locating one million between the Penobscot & Schoodie & one Million on the Kennebec. Notes the committee will meet at the end of this week or the beginning of the next and that he will then try to secure the other million he wants to buy. Reports I have no doubt with a little management I shall be able to effect it - they will not negotiate for the sale of the six miles on the Penobscot without the direction of the Legislature, but I will touch them on the subject. Assumes that Knox has taken measures to get the [Dollar sign]5,000 to Boston by 15 August.