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Is happy to hear that his uncle, Mason Wheaton, is doing well and expresses his warm feelings for him. Heard that Henry Knox is going to be Mason Wheaton's neighbor soon and writes, it is a satisfaction which requires energy to express that so great a character and so able and good a man (Genl Knox) is I am informed to be a near neighbour to you. Feels this will be a great advantage to the area if Knox is able to use his active genius, and republican perseverance. He states of Knox, If this great general could but have had his plans executed by our legislature, I could have [proposed?] much more frontier security and some additional internal order...it is enough for you, that you gain a prize, which the United States have lost for ever. Knox was Secretary of War from 1785 to 1794. In postscript, tells him to direct mail to Joseph Wheaton Sergant [sic] at Arms to Congress United States. Philadelphia.
Asks Knox for a barrel of pork and states that he will give compensation and asks about the possibility of the renewal of his commission.
Writes that the bearer, Captain Thomas Vose, has arranged with Knox to occupy and apparently rent farmland belonging to Knox. Asks Wheaton to deliver him to the territory at a time he and Vose can agree upon.
Asks for Knox to pay off an old Flucker family debt. Explains that he moved to Flucker land before the war, and through his own Industry, Care & Labour, he saved a sum of money. He lent the money to Mr. Flucker, who already owed him a substantial sum, and who gave him a note of Land on Interest, which Wheaton now holds. He has only received a tiny amount of the money back, which has now doubled due to interest. Has spoken to Mr. [Peirce] and other associates of Knox, and believes from them that Knox would be willing to help. Is now old and in ill-health, and asks Knox to repay as much of the debt as he can without it being very inconvenient for you.
Replies to Wheaton's request for money owed him by the late Mr. Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. States that while he would like to help Wheaton, he is only responsible for affairs under his control and refers him to someone in Boston.
Knox had been in correspondence with Wheaton, who was handling matters related to the division of the Waldo patent among Samuel Waldo's heirs. Encourages Colonel Wheaton to come up to this place as soon as possible, that we may finally agree upon the manner of carrying on the business...
No signature on the document, but signature of Henry Knox in the docket; both appear to be written in the same hand. Apparently certifies that Mason Wheaton will pay the estate of the late Thomas Flucker a particular sum of money owed to the estate.
Asks Dr. Jarvis for support regarding a claim upon the justice of our legislature. Wants the matter referred to commissioners - to meet Jay on the 1st of May when I will be at Boston. Referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.
Assures Knox that the work will be done and that his business will be taken care of.
Sends his regrets that his duties will most likely prevent him from visiting in the summer like he had planned. Discusses further business concerning the land in the Waldo patent. Writes about deeds, bonds and land in New Hampshire for where I have had many application. Some water damage throughout the pages and faded ink towards the bottom. Watermarked Watt & C Patent Copying. Letterpress copy.