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to Henry Knox

Writes that when he arrived in Boston, Madame de Leval was waiting to see him to discuss the removal of settlers from a particular township in Maine, according to their agreement. She requires them to be removed so that she can begin making her...

GLC02437.05471

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is sorry to hear Knox was ill again. Discusses his dealings with Madame de Leval, mentioning that she was supposed to have left but has not yet, and that he "wish[es] her gone." Comments on the townships she is going to settle on...

GLC02437.05479

to Henry Knox

Refers to an earlier letter he sent to Knox in which he discussed payment on one of their contracts. Urges Knox's "immediate compliance," because a lady (likely Madame de Leval) spoke with some "evilminded" persons who may try to overturn their...

GLC02437.05489

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I wish you to send me a copy of your conditional transfer to Colo [William] Duer, as from what you have written I am at a loss to determine exactly the principles of it... [the] embarrassment that has attended this business from the first...

GLC02437.05515

to Henry Knox

States that he has not received one farthing, and the money he had on hand "is more than all anticipated in the first payment to De Gregoire, expences of that survey & supplies to madame Laval..." Has written them for a further advance. Cautions...

GLC02437.05525