Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05058 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1791 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; 22.5 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
References Knox's letter of 4 July. Is glad that Knox feels the two of them "succeeded well." Reports to Knox about issues with the Massachusetts legislative committee that recently sold them two million acres of land. Reports they have all of [Samuel] Ogden's townships except six on the Kennebeck. Discusses the land they purchased. The land was purchased in two tracts, each one million acres in size. Jackson believes they are fifty miles apart. Says Royal Flint's maps will be in New York by 15 July. Declares that if it is in Knox's power to leave Philadelphia to see Flint, it would be in his interest to do so. Says that the Frenchman Mr. Gregoire, who was granted half of Mount Desert along with a number of islands and other townships, wishes to sell. Jackson thinks it contains about 70,000 acres and that 100 families are settled on it. Claims the tract has some of the best harbors in Maine. Thinks he should get the authority to purchase tract, which will be priced at less than ten cents an acre if one quarter of the price can be paid down and the rest within a year. There are no terms for settlement. Says this will give a greater value to their two million acre purchase. Says the 25 shares in the bank will be attended to. Docket in Knox's hand says he answered on 17 July and told Jackson to make the purchase. Terms of the purchase noted in docket.
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