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Discusses in detail the purchase of lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Mentions the Winslow family, especially Isaac Winslow, and describes how they are involved in the business transactions. Advises Jackson on the negotiation of purchases, appropriate prices for land, and haggling over the Flucker estate.
Outlines in detail their interest in purchasing lands in portions of Massachusetts which are now part of present-day Maine. Advises Jackson on how to acquire the lands they desire, and how much to pay for them.
Discusses the purchase of townships in Maine related to the Waldo patent lands. Authorizes Jackson to purchase them according to terms he proposed. Inquires after land owned by a Colonel Jones. Advises him on other business transactions, and discusses a possible trip by Jackson to Philadelphia.
Has received General [Henry] Jackson's letter regarding a land purchase between Knox and Walker. Writes that he approves Jackson's purchase, on his behalf, of townships in the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Discusses the details of the transaction.
General Jackson tells Secretary of War Knox that he arrived in New York yesterday. Has spent the day in expectation of seeing Mr. C, (probably William Constable) who returned to his farm about 20 miles outside the city yesterday. Hopes to catch a packet leaving for New Haven in order to get home a few days quicker, which Mr. D, (probably William Duer) thinks is better. Wants Knox to write to the legislative committee in Boston that will decide on their land purchase in order to make negotiations easier. Delivered the notes to Captain Randall. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Declares that it is essential that he conclude an agreement with the Committee on the Legislature regarding townships in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses potential prices for the purchase of the lands in Maine, as well as ways to negotiate the purchases.
Encloses a conveyance of the purchase on eastern land Jackson and Flint made for him and Duer (not included). Asks him to sign and return it as soon as possible. Will have a legal instrument drawn up tomorrow for the 100,000 acres Jackson is to have. Hopes it will amount to that. References Jackson's letter of 24 July and says he will attend to issues with his creditors. Wants the bank shares sent immediately. Tells him I pray you to make the conditional agreement with the committee ... It is of the highest importance to me and therefore I pray you to push the business with all your might.
Received his recent letter and was happy to hear that Knox and his family are well. Discusses a recent severe snowstorm. Refers to papers he recently sent Knox regarding the purchase of townships in Maine, and declares that the only thing causing delay is the illness of a Mr. Phillips, who is presently unable to do any business. Advises that Knox or Mr. [William] Duer visit with him prior to completing a business transaction with the Lady because he must explain several things. Mentions the departure of a vessel. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and their family.