Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Enclosing Letters from Thomas Vose, Saying He's Happy on Knox's Decision to Give Up the House Build and Land Taxes, 15 September 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Enclosing Letters from Thomas Vose, Saying He's Happy on Knox's Decision to Give Up the House Build and Land Taxes, 15 September 1793 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1793. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Enclosing Letters from Thomas Vose, Saying He's Happy on Knox's Decision to Give Up the House Build and Land Taxes, 15 September 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Also includes copies of letters Jackson wrote to Captain Vose on 14 and 15 September. Contains 3 Jackson signatures. References Knox's letters of 5 and 7 September. Is happy Knox has given up the idea of building the large house this fall. Says Vose cannot determine the spot to build upon yet. Wants Knox to make a visit to help determine the house's placement. Sent Vose [Dollar sign]200 and various supplies yesterday. The copies of the letters to Vose state that Jackson will get supplies and carpenters ready for the spring. Also says I conclude you [Vose] will consent to make an addition to the Old house to accomodate General Knox's family this spring. Goes into further details about the house and claims to be in negotiations with a good man to build the house this spring. Reports that Mr. Bridge advertised Knox's land for sale to pay for taxes because Jackson's letter took 20 days to be delivered by the post office. Hopes to see Knox in Boston by 25 September.
Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Materials Required, 23 August 1793
Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Materials Required, 23 August 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Materials Required, 23 August 1793 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1793. Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Materials Required, 23 August 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A copy of the letter Jackson wrote to Vose that was sent to Knox. Tells Vose that Knox is anxious to get the house built and is relying on his hard work. Wants to know the number of Masons; that will be necessary to build the cellar walls. Wants Vose to collect stone for the cellar, as well as timber. Tells Vose to write when he is ready for carpenters and they will be sent. Says that Vose is to write to him to request any materials he cannot procure locally. Reports the prices for bricks and boards in Boston. Wants to know the wage and cost for rations per day for journeymen, carpenters, and Masons; in his area.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Knox's Agreement with Thomas Vose, 20 February 1789
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Knox's Agreement with Thomas Vose, 20 February 1789 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Knox's Agreement with Thomas Vose, 20 February 1789 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1789. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Knox's Agreement with Thomas Vose, 20 February 1789 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes that he was somewhat alarmed not to receive a letter from Knox, but believes that if he were dangerously ill, Knox's brother or someone else would send word to him. Therefore assumes that business or a visit from friends prevented his writing. Is enclosing Knox's agreement with Mr. [Thomas] Vose, who has now gone eastward, presumably to Knox's property in Maine. Writes that Mr. Hall will join Vose on the return trip.
Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Workman Henry Simpson, 19 March 1794
Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Workman Henry Simpson, 19 March 1794 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Workman Henry Simpson, 19 March 1794 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1794. Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Workman Henry Simpson, 19 March 1794 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Informs Captain [Thomas] Vose this letter is being delivered to him by a workman, Henry Simpson, who has been contracted to build Henry Knox's house. Describes Mr. Simpson as being well educated in his field and one of the best bricklayers in this town. Explains Simpson is contacting him to insure that the grounds are properly laid out for the foundation of Knox's house, consulting on what type of material to use, and to ensure the material is delivered by the time Mr. Simpson returns with his workmen. Requests Captain Vose gives his aid and assistance to Mr. Simpson to ensure a timely construction. Discusses the arrival of Mr. Denton and his work crew upon the return of Captain Robinson, says the house should be completed by this fall. Noted as a copy.
Henry Knox to Thomas Vose on the Construction of Knox's Home, 25 April 1793
Henry Knox to Thomas Vose on the Construction of Knox's Home, 25 April 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Thomas Vose on the Construction of Knox's Home, 25 April 1793 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1793. Henry Knox to Thomas Vose on the Construction of Knox's Home, 25 April 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Says the duties of his office and a recent illness have kept him from writing. Says it is his firm determination to be with him in June or July. Says as the house cannot be built for occupation this season, I would prefer that the digging of the cellars should be defered [sic] until my arrival, as he would like to pick the spot himself. Wants the stone and brick delivered to the place you should judge near the spot. Will speedily send a plan to Henry Jackson and will tell him to collect workmen. Says there will not be any difficulty as he recently purchased the patent from the Winslows. Says the bearer of this letter, Captain John Hills, will be surveying the townships in the patent and make a map of the whole. Says Hills is a capital draughtsman. Wants to bring his wife and children, but does not think he can get appropriate accommodations for them.
