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Reports that this letter will be delivered by Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche who will communicate provisional articles I have Enterd into with them for commencing a French Establishment on the Lands we have purchased. Says the present state of France ought not to be neglected and while the Climate of the Tract we have purchased may not be so Congenial to the French, as the Scots. Believes the Scots will become large purchasers of land in their tract and All that is necessary is to give a Reputation to the Affair in the first Instance. Believes the purchase in question will provide the reputation they desire. Will write more fully on the purchase in another letter. Wants to give facilities and advantages to the first purchasers. While it might be expensive, Duer thinks it is worth it. If Knox approves he will get a loan to pay for it. Has not thought of the Scioto purchase other than to worry about covering my Disbursements.
Knows that Duer is a bad correspondent so I have not suffered myself to be hurt by your silence. Congratulates him on their shared accomplishments in Massachusetts, a reference to their purchase of two million acres of land in the District of Maine. Reports that Royal Flint will be in New York on 15 July and that Duer can examine the relevant documents and maps then. Proposes that he will be in New York by 16 July. Tells him to use his sensible mind to handle any changes that need to be made to the business. Has written Duer repeatedly about preparing provisions for the frontier. Warns that he needs to come through or his reputation will suffer. Writes, Please to inform Lady Kitty that Mrs Knox on the 8th instant presented me with ... another child ... her tenth - This little stranger is a daughter, and the most lovely we have been blessed with. Says Lucy is as well as could be wished.
Informs Duer that he has received the letter informing Knox that their agreement is to be considered as conclusive. Will be travelling to New York City to finalize their arrangements.
Knox signs with his initials. Knows that Duer understands the modification of our purchase in Massachusetts yet I confess I wish we could make some definitive arrangement, to enable us to pay for a considerable portion of it that we might be freed from anxiety on that head. Believes that their land is superior to any other purchase that has been or can be made in the United States, or perhaps in any other part of the world. States that it would better if they could add another million or two [acres], even if they have to pay 15 cents for it. They could then connect their various purchases and defy all interference from other purchasers. Has been collecting materials describing the province of Maine and he will send them shortly. Apologizes for not sending these items sooner, but his recent sickness and the death of his son Marcus prevented him from doing so. Will not rely on the french [visit] (possibly a reference to the settlement of Madame de la Val) to help them make payments on the land and is anxious for a plan to secure funding. Was hoping something would have come out of Duer's communications with two friends (Caznove, possibly Theophile Cazenove, and Colonel William S. Smith). Wants to know if he will be in Philadelphia to help choose directors for the national bank. Praises the fertility of [Duer's] genius and the solidity of [his] judgement.
This document is in the hand of William Duer, but the last sentence on page 3 is written by Knox, who also signed it. States that Duer and Knox accede to the forming of a French colony on their land in Maine, probably in reference to Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche's inquiries. Proclaims a need for the boundaries of the colony to be precise. The two parties still need to describe the number of rations that need to be purchased and their price, the number and size of the houses to be built, and the price of the land. Reports that The Subscriber is of Opinion that a Vessell from New York to the lands in question will not be necessary, as enough ships make frequent trips along the coast already. The ultimate agreement is to be drawn immediately after the lands have been viewed and approved.
Initialed by Knox. Encloses Mr. Bruce's report on the eastern lands (not included). Congratulates him on their purchase of the Mount Desert lands. Says This is decidedly a good thing. Mentions that Duer will see from Bruce's report that it would be rather imprudent to us to take the second million between the Schoodie and Penobscot - I would rather we should negotiate by Jackson and Flint for a million north of the Waldo patent. Wants to explore buying additional townships for sale on the Penobscot or on the sea coast. Says they should move immediately and wants to know Duer's opinion. Makes reference to securing money for payments to the state, and perhaps some more for our immediate use. Last page, which appears to be a postscript, says he is enclosing a letter from Henry Jackson (not included) which states the Mount Desert purchase is completed on good terms in respect to sum and payments. Docketed by Knox.
Says he wrote to Duer earlier about the provisional articles for the French colony on the land they have purchased in Maine. Believes that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche were supposed to have seen the property yesterday, but believes they were kept by the recent bad weather. Had written to Henry Jackson earlier and asked him to assist them in any way. Says if they are expecting to establish their colony this winter they need to move without delay. Asked Jackson to procure another million acres, even if it costs 15 cents per acre. Does not think any time should be wasted getting the land. Asks Duer what he thinks. Notes Judge Tudor offered 12 cents per acre for another half million acres. Believes the offer is made for William Constable. Does not think the committee will sell it to him though. Mentions he has been sick lately, which is why he has not copied the agreement of transfer. Will be done in a day or two.
Says Duer must have received Henry Jackson's letter of 12 June. Writes, I flatter myself you have sent Mr. Flint or some other person in his stead. I am desirous we should secure the whole quantity of 4 Millions as I am concerned it is now or never. Says different names for land companies must be used to complete the sale. Hopes for a price of 7 or 8 cents per acre.