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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Court Cases, 11 December 1793 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Marked Private on address leaf. Reports that the ten proprietors met on 5 December. Even though he was not authorized to stand in Knox's place, he did so at the urging of Henry Jackson. Told them, because of a recent advertis[emen]t on business, that Knox would be in Boston in May. The proprietors were upset saying that Knox has delayed since 1784. Notes they appear to want to put the bond in suit. Says the Court of Common Pleas will sit in January. Mentions that Isaac Winslow has just gotten over an illness and will write about the issue. Asks about details of delivering a copy of Knox's petition to the legislature in January.
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Heirs to the Muscongus Lands, and Suits Against Knox, 26 December 1793 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Marked Private on address leaf. References Knox's letter of 18 December. Has had luck finding the heirs and assigns in the Muscongus Lands. Has written to many of them, but has not heard back. Goes into some detail on the situation. Describes a meeting he had on 5 December with the 10 proprietors. They expressed respect for Knox, but moved forward with the suit. Says they have made Harrison G. Otis their attorney. Has written to employ Mr. Parson and Mr. Dane as attorneys for Knox. Postscript says Judge Sullivan can get the case continued to April if goes to the Court of Common Pleas. If it is sent to the Superior Court it will be August.
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Download Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce with Arguments to Use Against the Proprietors Case Against Knox, 28 December 1793 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Provides Peirce with a list of arguments to use against the 10 proprietors who are bringing a suit against him. Mentions lack of state surveys and irregularities of former sales. Says It is a matter of some consequence to ascertain whether the 10 proprietors gave a bond to the state to abide by the definition of the patent of 1785 - If they did the words of that bond must have been according to that definition which has not be complied with. Goes on to say Peirce needs to speak to Dane, Parsons, and Sullivan. Postscript says It is taken for granted by me that the trial will not be at the inferior court - This must never be - indeed if the 10 proprietors persist I must be at the trial. Appears to be a press copy.
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Preparations for the Law Suit, 29 December 1793 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Is making progress in preparing for the suit with the proprietors, but is having trouble tracking down all the heirs. Believes some of them have already sold out. Says Senator William Bradford of Rhode Island owns one share. Says if you know him he has been a good friend of yours at the meeting of the propt. heretofore by using his influence to postpone - there are other heirs of his family scatter'd in & about R.I. - would it not be a good oppy for you to speak to him on the Subject[?] Goes into great detail on the problems with the patent and with taxes. Received Knox's letter of 21 December. Reports that William Knox went to New York on 12 December.
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Court Action Against Knox, 30 January 1794 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Marked Private. Says the action of the ten proprietors is continued to the April Court of Common Pleas session. They have not noticed the error in the writ he mentioned earlier. The issue of Gorham's bond will be referred to the judges of the Superior Court. This involves interest earned during the war. Believes his petition on the taxes will be taken up today.
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Taxes Due on Knox's Land, Court Cases and Retaining Judge Sullivan with Fifteen Dollars, 5 June 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Selling Knox's Land, 17 September 1793 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Encloses a copy of a newspaper advertisement for Knox's land, which is up for sale to pay taxes (see GLC02437.05923 for an explanation). Asks for instructions. Hopes the yellow fever epidemic is abating.
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on Obtaining Animals for Knox's New Estate, 28 December 1794 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs Knox it may be too late in the season to procure the quantity of poultry Knox had wanted. Notes he will procure the deer in June and advises Knox to have his park fixed before their arrival. Describes the quantity and type of land the deer will prefer. Continues to discuss the preparations of Knox's property for the various animals. Also mentions the legal rights to a piece of property. Notes Judge [James] Sullivan's History of Maine (The History of the District of Maine) will be out in a fortnight. Marked as private on the address leaf.
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Delays with Knox's Petition and Updates on Knox's Other Law Suits, 10 February 1794 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Marked Private at address leaf. References Knox's letter of 22 January. Reports that Knox's petition about the taxes has not been taken up yet because the committee chairman, Nathan Dane, has been taken up with Senate business. Says that Mrs. Goldthwait is dead, which will prevent Genl. Jacksons accomplishing your wishes for a little time. Believes it will not be a problem because his petition is just & reasonable. Updates Knox on the suit with the ten proprietors. Is on the lookout for the farmers and gardeners Knox requested. Wants to know when they should arrive. Tells Knox he confused the name Hale with the name Hall. Says that Mr. Hale is a gentleman from Portsmouth he hired to present Knox's petition to the New Hampshire legislature.
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Download Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Regarding Legal Difficulties with a Land Deal, 24 November 1794 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses legal difficulties involving land deals. Mentions having difficulties finding the original mortgages and/or deeds. Notes the courts are not wanting to accept copies. Appears to have negotiated some land for Knox in the sum of [dollar sign] 1500. Marked as private on the address leaf.
