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Henry Jackson To Thomas Vose About Building Knoxs House And The Workman Henry Simpson 19 March 1794
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Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Workman Henry Simpson, 19 March 1794 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Workman Henry Simpson, 19 March 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Workmen on His House, the Cost and Knox's Son's Progress, 13 April 1794 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Workmen on His House, the Cost and Knox's Son's Progress, 13 April 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports Mr. Robinson, Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, and several laborers have set sail for St. George's [House]. Informs Knox he sent Mr. [Thomas] Vose a new ox cart and Mr. Vose expects the workmen to keep two teams in constant employ. Provides information on salaries paid for the construction of Knox's house. Also, mentions invoices totaling [Dollar sign]400 for materials. Warns Knox his house will cost twice the amount of what he expects. Relays a story about the construction of a theater costing twice the estimated amount. Discusses the performance of Henry Jackson Knox, the son of Henry Knox. Notes they should purchase Henry Jackson Knox a flute.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Construction Updates, 20 March 1794 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Construction Updates, 20 March 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updates Knox on the construction of Knox's house. Reports on the return of Captain Robinson from St. George's [House] (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) and on Mr. Henry Simpson', the mason, consultation with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding the materials to be used on Knox's house. Informs Knox in approximately two weeks Mr. Simpson, Mr. Denton, and Mr. Robinson, along with several gangs of workmen, will head to St. George's House and begin construction. Mentions he told Mr. Simpson both he and Mr. Vose will be of assistance to him. Notes the pillars on the house will be round. Clarifies where the placement of the basement should be and the type of material to use on the basement.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Henry Simpson about Details of His New House, 18 March 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Simpson about Details of His New House, 18 March 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes his mason regarding the construction of his house (his future estate, Montpelier, in Maine). Requests Mr. [Henry] Simpson to provide General [Henry] Jackson with an estimate of the supplies that will be needed. Reminds him he wants a well built house, but also desires it to be plain and not made of expensive carvings or ornaments. Informs Mr. Simpson he will not be present during the beginning of construction and is relying on his expertise and reputation. Allows for him to choose which workmen to hire but insists all agreements are made in writing. Gives detailed instructions on the size and style of each room, including the windows and doors. This includes the foundation of the house, the cellar, basement, flooring, parlor, chamber story, oval room, and various other rooms. Discusses moving the house further north and reminds him to show this letter to Captain [Thomas] Vose and to listen to Vose's instructions.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Materials Required, 23 August 1793 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Knox's House and the Materials Required, 23 August 1793 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Contractors and Suppliers and how They are Repay Their Debts, 2 May 1794 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Thomas Vose about Building Contractors and Suppliers and how They are Repay Their Debts, 2 May 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructs Vose to purchase supplies and laborers, for the construction of Henry Knox's house (Montpelier), from suppliers who are indebted to Knox. Tells Vose to pay the suppliers one quarter in cash and deduct the other three quarters from their debt with Knox. Mentions he sent Vose the stone and iron work for the chimney of Knox's house. Noted as a copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Warning about the Size and Cost of His House, 27 March 1794 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Warning about the Size and Cost of His House, 27 March 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he will deliver Captain [Thomas] Vose and Mr. Ebenezer Dunton their letters once he copies them. Cautions Knox on how large and costly his house will be. Writes the house will be much larger than a Country meeting house and with all the economy & attention probably it will cost more money than you have an Idea of or ought to be expended on a house in that country - besides which, the frequent alterations you have made and are daily making are attend'd [sic] with very great expense & will increase the bills... Explains the inside of the house is almost complete and they are waiting for the frame of the house to be set. Asks him to put aside his last minute changes. Mentions he does not believe Knox realizes the actual cost of his house and asks what he believes it is. Notes if Knox is correct, the house will have twenty four fire places, and all your rooms pretty large - I doubt whether either of the College's at Cambridge has more - if so many - it's a very large house that has ten or twelve, and but few such to be found in this Town, or even on the Continent - Requests he writes him back with further instructions.
Book Synopsis Thomas Vose to Henry Jackson about Money for Supplies, People in Debt to Knox and the House Building, 14 May 1794 by : Thomas Vose
Download or read book Thomas Vose to Henry Jackson about Money for Supplies, People in Debt to Knox and the House Building, 14 May 1794 written by Thomas Vose and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Jackson he received the [dollar sign] 100 from Mr. Robinson. Expresses disappointment with Jackson for refusing him money for supplies and asking him to call upon neighbors who are indebted to Knox. Writes, it would be time ill spent to call on the people for assistance - they say that when General [Henry] Knox is ready to fullfil [sic] his engagements with them, it will be time enough for them to make payment. Reports on the raising of Knox's house (future estate at Montpelier), progress of the Masons;, and the shortage of supplies, including the oxen. States, I hope you will not in future Embarrass me by with holding a part of the necessary supply of cash. Noted as a copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Building a House, Approximately 1793 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about Building a House, Approximately 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses building plans for a house on the Waldo patent. Wishes Vose to commence with the building project right away and sends regrets that he will not be able to be there. Mentions General Henry Jackson. The majority of the document is illegible due to severe water damage. Ink is very blurry. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.
Book Synopsis 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 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book 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 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Vose Containing Instructions for Knox's New House, 20 December 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose Containing Instructions for Knox's New House, 20 December 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructs Vose to always notify General [Henry] Jackson beforehand if he intends to draw money. Notes both he and Jackson need to know the amount and purpose of the draw. Informs Vose he plans on visiting St. George, Maine in May and expects the house (likely Montpelier) to be completed. Notes a number of fruit trees are being shipped to Vose and provides planting instructions for the trees. Also mentions his desire to have the ice house completed and stocked. Sends his love to Vose's family. The edge on the first page and the upper right corner on the last page of the letter is damaged causing minor text loss.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Vose on the Construction of Knox's Home, 25 April 1793 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose on the Construction of Knox's Home, 25 April 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about House Building, 18 October 1793 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about House Building, 18 October 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about House Materials, Expenses and Bank Notes, 4 May 1794 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about House Materials, Expenses and Bank Notes, 4 May 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he has enclosed original agreements with this letter but wants Knox to return them. Requests Knox contacts Mr. [Thomas] Vose about purchasing material (most likely for his house, Montpelier, being built in Maine). Also notes he will send Knox an abstract of the expenses. Suggests Knox visits St. George's [House] (Montpelier) by summer and offers to accompany him. Discusses one of Knox's outstanding bank notes and mentions covering it with his own note and receiving a possible discount.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Knox's Agreement with Thomas Vose, 20 February 1789 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Knox's Agreement with Thomas Vose, 20 February 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Thomas Vose to Henry Knox about Building, Difficulty Obtaining Supplies and Suspect Workmen, 19 March 1796 by : Thomas Vose
Download or read book Thomas Vose to Henry Knox about Building, Difficulty Obtaining Supplies and Suspect Workmen, 19 March 1796 written by Thomas Vose and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he saw Knox's instructions to Mr. [likely Ebenezer] Dunton regarding the building of a store. Discusses his plans, including his difficulty obtaining lumber during the winter season. Also mentions several individuals who have claimed Knox hired them to work on the farm. Vose is uncertain whether Knox really did hire them. Provides information on a variety of subjects pertaining to his area of the Waldo patent lands. Mentions Captain [George] Ulmer's arrival in Ducktrap and encloses a letter from him (not present).
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Building Contractors, Bank Loans, Merchant Ships and the French Situation, 28 April 1794 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Building Contractors, Bank Loans, Merchant Ships and the French Situation, 28 April 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox the contractors and Masons; set the house in its current spot instead of moving it as Knox had requested. Discusses the letter he sent to Mr. [Thomas] Vose regarding supplies. Notes he informed Vose to purchase supplies from suppliers who are indebted to Knox. Also mentions banks are calling in their loans but Knox may be able to renew a portion of the loan. Informs Knox a Captain Scott arrived from London with some papers. Discusses full freighted ships sailing to the United Stated and the war in France (French Revolution). Mentions he never received the letters or papers from Paris that Knox was supposed to send.
