Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Stephens Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05211 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1791 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 31.8 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Says it might be more agreeable to Smith to buy Knox's St. Lawrence lands instead of those further east. Reports "The St. Lawrence lands are excellent in quality and are opposite to James Graves Simcoe's new government in Canada, "where land is selling very high." Tells him Governor George Clinton can inform him on the lands. Declares that his proportion of the St. Lawrence lands is about 42,000 acres. Explains that Gouverneur Morris was empowered by Alexander Macomb "to sell the whole, and it was said by the parties that he had made an agreement for him at a crown p[er] acre - but I have not heard lately from any of the parties." Describes the conditions of a possible sale. Mentions an advance of $20,000. Speaks of many caveats depending on the situation with Morris.
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