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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06125 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about maps of the eastern lands and court hearings |
| Date | 22 June 1794 |
| Author | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document; Legal document |
| Content Description | Discusses completing a map of the eastern country for the government. Notes the map takes in a corner of the patent. Mentions possibly having to extend boundary lines (possibly on the Waldo patent) to make up for deficiencies. Informs Knox the committee for the taxes decided to deduct money from heirs. Reports the act may be repealed as being unconstitutional and Knox most likely will not have to pay. Reports Judge Sullivan (possibly James or John Sullivan) will be accompanying him to the committee to hear the patent petition (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands). Provides and update of the construction of Knox's house (Montpelier). Comments he sent some food and drink to (Montpelier?). Discusses the Waldo patent lands and the petitions before the committee. Part of the letter may be missing. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent US Constitution Land Transaction Surveying Boundary or Property Dispute Taxes or Taxation Finance Law Government and Civics State Constitution Petition Building Construction Diet and Nutrition American Statesmen |
| People | Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Law; Children & Family; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |