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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06277 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0124] October-December 1794 |
| Title | Thomas Vose to Henry Knox about building a mill and an ice house on Knox's land |
| Date | 20 December 1794 |
| Author | Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Informs Knox he was unable to secure a price for "ground" on the Mill River in Maine. Notes the owner says he will have a referral for the "grounds" upon Knox's arrival. Also mentions the owner was pleased about Knox's idea of building some mills. Discusses a land deal between Knox and another gentleman named Dorton Dodge. The land is likely located in Maine. Updates Knox on the construction of Knox's house (possibly Montpelier). Informs Knox Mr. Ebenezer Dunton will not begin building the ice house until next year. Discusses his family and wishes Knox's family well. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Montpelier Land Transaction Waldo Patent Mill Building Construction Children and Family |
| People | Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Thomaston, Maine |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Agriculture |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |