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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06831 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0131] July-September 1796 |
| Title | David Cobb to Henry Knox on settlers at Gouldsboro and his attempts to complete a survey of the region |
| Date | 27 September 1796 |
| Author | Cobb, David (1748-1830) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the unfortunate status of the logging business in Gouldsboro, as well as other local matters. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Immigration and Migration Surveying Industry Finance Commerce |
| People | Cobb, David (1748-1830) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Bingham, William (1752-1804) |
| Place written | Gouldsboro, Maine |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |