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Informs Knox a gentleman has been calling on his mother (possibly Mary Winslow) regarding a lot of land (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) in Nottingham West, present day Hudson, New Hampshire. Notes the gentleman wants to pay half of his bill for the land. Comments his mother is willing to receive the payment and forward it to Knox. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Signature is partially missing. Knox says Samuel Winslow is planning to draw two bills, each for [Dollar sign]250 at 15 days sight, upon him. The payment is supposed to be an advance for the money Samuel is set to receive for the buyout of their interest in the Waldo patent. Knox will accept the bills. Has written to his attorney Nathan Dane of Beverly, Massachusetts to draw up the necessary papers for the sale of the Waldo lands. Dane will call upon the Winslows for information. Reports that Samuel said it would be too much trouble to find out if there are incumbrances on their portion of the Waldo lands. Is personally willing to accept their solemn declaration on this point, but questions whether there ought not in this case to be legal evidence also? Considers the sale complete, except for the necessary paperwork.
Assuring Knox that Winslow will be able to provide him with a secure title to the large portion of the Waldo patent Knox wishes to buy from him. While Nathan Dale is worried that Winslow lacks the proper deeds for this land, Winslow tells Knox that everything is in order and the sale can go through.
Discusses details related to Knox's lands in present-day Maine. Refers to business matters between Knox and his late father (also named Isaac Winslow). Relates that Mr. Flucker (Knox's father-in-law), Isaac Winslow, Sr., and Governor James Bowdoin had been involved in glass works together, the General Court had granted them land which they sold, and now he is trying to sort out the details of the ownership and purchase of the land.
Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their land, Knox is willing to oblige. Will pay [Dollar sign]12,500, half the selling price, to the Winslows by 1 May. Place writ is not listed; however, another letter (GLC02437.02828) from Henry dated the same day places him in Philadelphia.
Discusses a deed from the administration of Lands in the County of Middesex in England and how it relates to land deeds in the states. Also discusses securities.
Received his last letter and was pleased to hear that Knox had recovered from illness. Asks about Knox's plans regarding their joint interests in the eastern Waldo patent lands, and whether Knox's agent will be acting on behalf of them both. Discusses the settlers on the land, and when they shall be making their payments. Encloses a letter from Captain [George] Ulmer and mentions conversations he has had with Captain Ludwig regarding legal petitions about their land. Also mentions a bond agreement with Mr. Stephen Gorham (brother of Nathaniel Gorham; see GLC02437.04148). Extensive note on page three in Knox's hand, written over what appears to be an address to Knox.
Informs Winslow that he is sorry for the delay in sending the deeds respecting the lands in Nottingham [west]. Winslow's recent letter has removed objections Knox had to signing the deeds, so he will forward them by way of Henry Jackson. Outlines some of the details of the land agreement. Hopes he will not send the deeds on without receiving adequate security. Discusses attending the general court to settle business with the land; will not be able to attend the current session, but should be able to attend the next. Hopes that Winslow as well as the younger Isaac Winslow will be able to attend in the meantime.
No addressee is listed, but research has determined the addressee is Henry Knox. Written from Milton. Discusses financial exchanges and land deals.