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Scope and Contents: Refers to favor of 28th and respectful behavior of the Company and Lynch regardless of what Mr. Fell may say. Comment upon contract for new boat and progress being made by Blosson who received it. Reference to the suit. Discussion of propriety of building new boats now with mention of Na. Colden, R.L. Stevens; discussion of the engine and the fact that Hendricks wi11 furnish the copper at the lowest possible price. Report of witnessing the operation of Mr....

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Report on condition of the boats and progress of repairs with suggestion that the Commodore will give more details on the matter. Mentions a negotiation which if accomplished will result in infinite benefit, but chooses not to write of it, rather refers to the Commodore. New boat progressing.

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Comments upon Mr. Ereleth's scraping machine and its importance to the city of Albany and the northern and western parts of New York state, suggesting that the Chamber of Commerce of Albany should not permit the present session of the Legislature to rise without doing something towards this important object. Every year the channel is left untouched the greater will be the expense of clearing it out.

Scope and Contents: Information received from Montgomery Livingston that the Suit he had pending with Capt. Vanderbilt would also come before the court at Washington this session, that Mr. Wheaton would defend it on his part. This is the marine suit which it seems has gone through the court of errors. Decision concerning placing the shafts in the new boat sought from Townsend and the Commodore. Report on progress of repairs of other boats. Reminder about important digging machine....

Scope and Contents: Favor of 27th with Mr. Sullivan's pamphlet received, with unfavorable comment thereon And wish for knowledge of prospect of procuring subscribers in Troy to his tow-boat plan. Refers to Mr. Erleth and need for a machine to clear the channel with possibility of arrangeing a contract with Mr. E. to do the work. Information asked concerning employment of Hanby. Report of progress of repairs on old boats and Blossom's work on new boat. Will send estimates for engine...

Scope and Contents: Favor of 11th received. Comments upon negotiations which have fallen through despite efforts of Mr. Lynch and Rhind. Mr. Baldwin mentioned and feet that Walter Livingston interfered with negotiations. Letter received from R.L. stating amazement over just learning of building of new boat. Refer to Commodore for information relative to new boat. Request attention be given to new machine and the clearing of the channel. Oakley went to Washington Thursday and Lynch...

Scope and Contents: Copy of Mr. Woods speech being sent and advice given that it be shown Judge Spencer and Chancellor Kent. Also suggested that 500 copies of it be printed and disseminated, should any attack be meditated at Albany. Discussion of new boat and fact that the Messrs. Livingston can not see their own interest, contracts for the copper and engine. Mention of McQueen and Allaire. Possibility of R.L. backing out or withdrawing his support for new boat. Report of condition of...

Scope and Contents: Delay in sending Mr. Wards speech due to R.L. having secured possession of it and not yet returned it. Work on new boat stopped by R.L. President of the Company until a written agreement be secured from Townsend and put in the files at the office R.L. and Walter L. pretend ignorance of boat construction and their attitude &c. is discussed. Approval of an agreement with Hendricks sought. Comment on timber and engine of new boat and progress made to date with...

Scope and Contents: Favor of 3rd received. Discussion of business of the Company pertaining to operation and construction of boats which now is being suspended by Mr. L. who insists nothing may proceed without a resolution of the Company. Comments upon responsibility carried without such resolutions and lack of director's meeting from Dec. l821 to Nov. l822. Other matters pertaining to the boats and business mentioned. Reports from advisors in Washington indicate case will be among...

Scope and Contents: The Richmond to start this evening and Capt. Center will inform you how far he reaches and the state of the River. Legal advice sought concerning the carrying of letters to Albany. Discussion of mail contract and foul play, rumors that the Olive Branch had contract, that Mr. Thayer has the contract. Mr. Lynch reports that case No. 70 is being argued, that Mr. Webster had again asked the court to take up the steamboat cause but nothing was done, that there is hardly...