Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Their Land Dealings, 7 October 1792

Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Their Land Dealings, 7 October 1792
Author: Henry Knox
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Two parts. First part is addressed to Benjamin Walker and discusses a deed to land. Notes he received Walker's letter pertaining to the St. Lawrence lands. Mentions he has repeatedly asked Duer for copies of several notes but that Duer has been unable to locate them. Also discusses Madame de Leval's intention of applying to the Massachusetts Legislature regarding her land claim. Believes if that were to happen the contract will likely be lost. Second part is a copy of a receipt written in Knox's hand from William Duer. Confirms Duer's receipt of money from Knox.

Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Madame de la Val and Land Purchases [incomplete], 8 April 1792

Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Madame de la Val and Land Purchases [incomplete], 8 April 1792
Author: Henry Knox
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Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other. Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase of land. Attempts to clear up some misunderstanding concerning this land, since it was purchased for us, and not for any other person. Second part bears the same date as the first. States that he believes W Duer meant well...relatively to the eastern Land ... Mentions Henry Jackson and his sudden demand for money. Goes on to discuss more business with purchased land. Sewn binding. Watermarked T Budgen and with G R under a crest.

Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Land Agreement Documents, 28 November 1792

Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Land Agreement Documents, 28 November 1792
Author: Henry Knox
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Informs Duer that he has looked over the agreement and believes it to be obligatory for them to fulfill the terms and conditions stated. States that he will be taking a look at all of the agreements made with Madame de Leval in order to better assess their situation and make plans as to what they should do next.

Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker on a Sale of Land to Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche, 2 September 1791

Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker on a Sale of Land to Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche, 2 September 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1791
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Claims it is not from inattention that he has delayed responding to Walker's letter of 20 August. Reports that he was struck with a unremitting fever & have just been able to be abroad. Agrees with him about selling lands and claims he is expecting some plan from Mr. Duer for that object. Says that Duer will send him the provisional agreement to sell the lands to Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche. Mentions it is very important to get them to travel from New York to Boston in order to see the lands and make the establishment before the Winter sets in.

Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker on Land Deeds, 28 September 1791

Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker on Land Deeds, 28 September 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1791
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Relates that events beyond his control kept him from sending the deed as he promised earlier. Now encloses the deed of assignment from Henry Jackson and Royal Flint to Henry Knox and William Duer to pay for the Maine lands recently purchased. Notes that the deed is dated 25 July 1791. Would like Walker to acknowledge its receipt. Asks if Madame de la Val has gone to Maine, and if so, when and with whom.

Indenture Between Henry Knox and William Duer, 7 June 1792

Indenture Between Henry Knox and William Duer, 7 June 1792
Author: Richard Harrison
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An important land transaction of Knox's involving more than one million acres of land. Agreement of indenture between Henry Knox and William Duer. Signed by Richard Harrison and [Benjamin] Walker. Henry Knox's signature has been crossed out.