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Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be prepared to give deeds to all entitled and to accomodate all differences to Mr. Fales. Also discusses the possibility of having a house built (the future Montpelier).
Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. William McIntosh, would like to make a settlement for himself in the Waldo patent lands. Asks Vose to contact Mr. David Fales to help McIntosh find a suitable tract of land.
Informs Knox that his last letter was delivered by Mr. Monvel, who is still staying with Vose. Local opinions of Monvel vary: ... some suppose that he's about to make a large purchase of land for a french settlement - others think him not in his right mind. Hopes that Knox will visit during the summer. Reports that the settlers on Knox's lands in Maine are anxious to receive their deeds and have not made any payments for about one year. Notes that lime burners in the area expect that a large quantity of lime will be wanted from here for the building of the Federal City. Asks for Knox's opinion on the matter. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Writes to Knox about a financial arrangement between the bearer, a Mr. Mathias [Storer], a Mr. William Lermond, and Vose. Brief receipt signed by Storer on verso.
Sends Knox news regarding Mr. Monvel, noting that Monvel has been very fruitfull in the business that he was engaged in. Hopes Knox will visit the [Waldo] Patent in the following year. Reports that he can not begin construction of Knox's house, because he needs to obtain boards and brick from Boston.
Introduces John Shoby to Knox. States Shoby was a soldier during the [Revolutionary] War and he would like 200 acres of land.
Secretary of War Knox informs Captain Vose that he is in Boston to make arrangements for giving the people upon the patent their deeds according to our agreement. Informs Vose, who helped manage business on Knox's Maine lands, that he will visit the patent the following year.
An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.
Informs Knox he enclosed a survey from Mr. [Noah] Miller. Also informs him he hired Mr. [James] Malcom to survey the [Waldo patent] land. Discusses the progress of the survey work, marking the road, and laying out the township. Mentions he was planning on sending him potatoes but they were small and watery.