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Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox Informing Him of a Congress Vote on National Debt, 20 October 1783

Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox Informing Him of a Congress Vote on National Debt, 20 October 1783
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Informs Knox that Congress has voted to discharge the National Debt, and that one party had wanted to insert a clause to exclude the Commutation & confirm it solely to discharge the foreign debt, though this clause did not pass.


Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Discussing a Petition in Congress to Postpone the Sale of Absentee's Estates, 7 October 1783

Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Discussing a Petition in Congress to Postpone the Sale of Absentee's Estates, 7 October 1783
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Discusses a petition in Congress to postpone the sale of absentees estates till further orders of the court, and to enable agents to lease as heretofore, which would affect Knox's claim to the Waldo patent. Also discusses the issue of commutation in Congress, and includes an update on the voting results.


Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about His Son Not Taking an Army Appointment, 20 March 1791

Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about His Son Not Taking an Army Appointment, 20 March 1791
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Writes Knox about his son receiving an appointment in the 2d Regiment of the Federal Troops. Informs him that his son cannot accept the appointment due to his present commitment, but they are both grateful for the opportunity. Mentions issues with Mr. Thomas Flucker's estate, as well as issues involving other debtors.


Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox Regarding Business, 9 October 1782

Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox Regarding Business, 9 October 1782
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Discusses a variety of business concerns with Knox regarding Knox's investments with the Government, and asks for his opinion on how to handle certain matters. Mentions that he and Colonel Hatch are planning to send to Knox possessions of his brother William Knox's, which have been in the possession of Mr. [Joshua] Loring while William has been in Europe. Relates that the appraisers living on a limerock farm that Knox is interested in are having difficulty conducting their appraisal due to the presence of the enemy. Discusses the recent death of a Treasurer Gardner and the candidates who might replace him. Also mentions the arrival of a ship from Amsterdam, which carries no news of William Knox, but news that new Commissioners are close to arriving at Paris to negotiate a peace treaty, and that Gibraltar will likely fall soon.


Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Knox's Financial and Business Affairs, 20 April 1783

Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Knox's Financial and Business Affairs, 20 April 1783
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A letter commenting on Knox's personal finances, especially the disposition of government notes. Peirce references Knox's letter of 3 April. Mentions consolidating old notes and registering new ones. Says his brother William did not consign any goods to him, nor to Colonel Sears. Says I rejoice with you that Peace is again likely to visit our Country - The Contest has been severe, - but it has been short - It has been indeed Glorious - in eight years to effect so great a revolution is more than most sanguine at the commencement could have expected. Says Boston Harbor has appeared dismal for want of Ships. Hopes it will put on its wanted appearance of a Forrest. Says Boston in 1783 when compared to 1774 is miserably poor. Says the New York gentlemen, who have been the most successful of war-time businessmen, are planning on leaving soon. Page 2 gives a breakdown of notes and their interest.


Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on a Missing Receipt and a Recommendation for the Navy, 20 October 1794

Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on a Missing Receipt and a Recommendation for the Navy, 20 October 1794
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Informs Knox he did not receive the receipt on Palmer's note. Discusses a financial matter regarding when payments are to be made. Recommends a young man for a position in the Navy. Letter is marked as private.