Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Deal, 9 December 1796
Title | Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Regarding a Land Deal, 9 December 1796 PDF eBook |
Author | Moses Copeland |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1796 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Writes to ask Knox about a land deal Copeland has been involved in since 1776, involving a William Gregory, John Martin, and Caleb Turner.
Moses Copeland to Henry Knox about Land Settlement, 15 October 1789
Title | Moses Copeland to Henry Knox about Land Settlement, 15 October 1789 PDF eBook |
Author | Moses Copeland |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1789 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Talks about settlements on Knox's land in Maine. Discusses plans for the land and makes suggestions for improvement. Mentions finding settlers and the payment of taxes. Also comments briefly on land ownership issues among the Waldo heirs and settlers.
Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Warning of the Underhand Tactics of the Settlers Making Claims Against Them, 18 January 1802
Title | Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Warning of the Underhand Tactics of the Settlers Making Claims Against Them, 18 January 1802 PDF eBook |
Author | Moses Copeland |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1802 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Discusses an upcoming court date regarding the settler's petition. Warns Knox of a gentleman who plans on submitting his petition during the last part of the session in hopes the court will have to extend its session out. Says the gentleman is trying to turn people against Copeland by telling them he influenced Knox's selling price of land. Also lists six petitioners who reside on Knox's land and who fought on the British side during the [Revolutionary] War.
Henry Knox to Moses Copeland about Managing the Waldo Patent Lands, 10 May 1789
Title | Henry Knox to Moses Copeland about Managing the Waldo Patent Lands, 10 May 1789 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1789 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Received his 2 April letter (GLC02437.04163) via Captain Thomas Vose. Is happy to hear that Vose is agreeable to him, and feels sure the people (likely citizens of the Waldo patent lands where Vose was hired as an agent) will embrace him. Discusses whether the people will make their payments on time, and the consequences of not doing so. Also discusses many of his concerns about managing the land and paying the appropriate taxes.
Henry Knox to Joseph & Moses Copeland about Knox's People Cutting Timber on Eastern Lands, 6-9 January 1801
Title | Henry Knox to Joseph & Moses Copeland about Knox's People Cutting Timber on Eastern Lands, 6-9 January 1801 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1801 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Copy of multiple letters. Appears to be correspondences between Henry Knox, Joseph Copeland, and Moses Copeland regarding Knox's Eastern lands. Knox complains about people cutting his timber on the Warren lands and requests Joseph Copeland's assistance. Asks Joseph Copeland to find evidence and prosecute the trespassers. A note from one of the Copeland's agreeing to Knox's request is also included. Knox also discusses a deed that is part of the Waldo patent lands. A table with a list of names and acres owned is also provided. A portion of the letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07499.
Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Asking for Help Resolving a Dispute Over the Use of a River, 7 January 1790
Title | Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Asking for Help Resolving a Dispute Over the Use of a River, 7 January 1790 PDF eBook |
Author | Moses Copeland |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1790 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Writes on behalf of the inhabitants of Warren and other neighboring towns concerning the Division of the Destricks [sic] of the Navil [sic] offers Department ... There appears to be a disagreement regarding the use of the port of delivery and the river for transport. Asks Knox to use his influence on behalf of the town's inhabitants, as they heavily depend on the use of the river for business.
Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Help to Fight a Petition for His Impeachment, 30 January 1806
Title | Moses Copeland to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Help to Fight a Petition for His Impeachment, 30 January 1806 PDF eBook |
Author | Moses Copeland |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1806 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Writes that he understands a Republican coalition has prepared a petition to get him impeached. Explains that this coalition argues Copeland should be removed due to dishonest economic dealings, such as taking a bribe. Asks for Knox's help.