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Reports that he arrived home safely. Discusses the business of electioneering in publications, especially the apparent desire to slander General [Benjamin] Lincoln's name. Believes Mr. [Samuel] Adams has an equal chance of winning. Mentions business with the Flucker estate, including a bond that Mr. [Thomas] Flucker had against Gorham's brother, and another bond young Mr. [Isaac] Winslow had against Gorham's brother. Discusses financial negotiations and asks if Knox can intervene with Winslow on his brother's behalf. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox.
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.
Discusses a bill under discussion in the Court [probably the General Court of Massachusetts] dealing with revenue collection. Had planned to leave the following day for New York, but believes that he will have to delay the trip for business reasons. Expects to arrive in New York by Thursday, 16 July. Asks Knox to visit the President on his behalf and recommend a Mr. Melvil for a government appointment. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Apologizes for not responding to previous letters, but has been confined to his chamber for a few weeks (Knox had been very ill). Has not heard of the fate of the Waldo borough Petition. Discusses how to price the land in the face of conflict with the men in town. Is glad to hear of the firmness of Captain [George] Ulmer. Discusses arrangements with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding his managing the Waldo patent lands, and describes his virtues. In an addendum to the note, discusses the reference problem and information he has received from Mr. [Edward H.] Robbins. Has asked Robbins to confer with them (the Winslows) and with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn on the subject.
Discusses the difficulties he is having in finding an agent. Mentions asking Rufus Putnam, but he is so taken up with his Ohio concerns that I cannot prevail on him to undertake it. Has also tried to ask the surveyor, a Mr. DeWit, but he also cannot do the job. Is attempting to contact others to be present at the runing [sic] the line (perhaps drawing of land boundaries) in order to prevent any future land disputes. Asks Knox to help and inform the President of the steps I have taken - As I came from home with only two shirts & very little money in my pocket & without the least idea of coming thus far Mrs. Gorham will think I am lost. Stamped Albany twice, overlapping each other. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Encloses an agreement based on their conversations together. Also encloses a power of attorney. Hopes that their arrangement will be mutually beneficial. Writes, [m]y object is to have a faithful friend whom I can trust at all times and under all circumstances. Discusses his relations with the people of several towns in the Waldo patent lands. Wants to bring all the people to a compromise, and has engaged the help of David Fales of Thomaston in this regard (see GLC02437.04083). Has utmost confidence in Fales, who has been employed in the area for a long time. He is also a surveyor by trade. Lists several other friends who have been appointed in different parts of the patent, such as Mr. Moses Copeland of Warren. Provides information on the people of various towns in the patent, such as their primary occupations and lifestyles. Gives instructions on how best to negotiate agreements and business and to accomplish his goals on Knox's behalf.
Thanks him for his recent letter. Writes that he hopes Winslow has received the report of the committee, and the decision of the house thereon - If you do not like the opinion of the house you can probably have it negatived in the Senate. Discusses in great detail the issues of bringing their Waldo patent issues before the legislature, using the help of their friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, an attorney.
Discusses the claims to the Waldo patent, particularly that of William Wetmore, the husband of Sarah, Lucy Knox's cousin. Makes arrangements with Winslow for a trip to Boston to discuss the claims. Asks Winslow to attend an upcoming meeting of the Ten Proprietors to discuss land surveys and the proprietors' allotments. Requests that he tell them the allotments cannot be given to them until the government legally grants the claim to Knox, Winslow and their associates. Writes a list of points that they need to go over.
Requesting an abstract of conveyance reflecting the Waldo patent, a large tract of land that belonged to his wife's grandfather. This abstract should contain all transactions relating to the property. Frost was the Register of deeds for the County of York Massachusetts.
Letter addressed only to My dear friend, responding to a letter of 24 February 1789. Discusses Waldo patent business, specifically responding to the mistaken claims of Mr. Parkman regarding a sum of 2000 dollars.