Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to Henry Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05011 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1791 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 32.1 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Initialed twice by Knox. Reference's Jackson's two letters of 12 June. Says the goals of his negotiations seem "practicable." Tells him to "Be Snug and dont let it slip through your fingers." States that the difficulty of "any one companys holding more than one million [acres] may be obviated by using different names." Says that Royal Flint can be the representative of another company for them. Says he can also get "respectable names" for a third and fourth. Tells him to secure as much land as possible as long as it is not over 4 million acres. Claims if their asking price is 14 cents in paper at 12/6 "they will probably take 7 in cash on interest or perhaps 8." Reminds Jackson that Samuel Ogden was offered 10 cents per acre but "He having resigned & cannot resume his claim." Underscores that Jackson is to "Secure as much as possible" on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers at as low a rate as possible. Is happy that Oliver Smith is compliant. Advises him to "Be cool - dont appear too eager - But be decided and conclude this good agreement at all events." Does not know if there is a legal provision for the head of the hospital department, but plans to look into it. Says if he can offer it, Mr. [William] Eustis will have the office.
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