Thomas Vose to Henry Knox on timber, cattle and his inability to pay tax for Waldo lands because he has received no rent, 30 March 1790.

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Discusses the market for what appears to be stave timber. Writes that the high price which they offered, & the small quantity that they were able to engage shews [sic] that staves are not so easily got in this country as perhaps you may have imagined through too favorurable accounts which probably you have receivd. Attempted to create a business transaction involving the staves, but none of his contacts agreed to the deal, because they all thought the stave business unprofitable. Discusses the scarcity of timber in the area and the effects the harsh winter has had on the wood. Mentions difficulties with livestock, adding that hay is also scare; many believe that of the cattle in the area, one third will die for want of hay during the upcoming spring. Reports that Deacon Brown has returned from the Court with no new information regarding the Waldo patent. Has enclosed a list of taxes (not present) pertaining to the patent. Some of the tax collectors have had their cattle stolen; and Vose cannot pay the taxes himself, since no one has turned in any money to him since last fall. Also discusses men he has hired to work for him.

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