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Lists transactions regarding money paid by William Bingham for buying land by date, starting from 21 December 1792 to 1 October 1793. Also signed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.10392

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be available this morning to see him as he is preparing a letter to send to Europe and has guests. He should have time, however, after his guests leave.

GLC02437.05755

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a...

GLC02437.05781

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from...

GLC02437.05789

to Henry Knox

Wants Knox to send him a copy of Pierpont's report on the soil of the Penobscot tract. Bingham forgot his copy in Boston.

GLC02437.05814

to Henry Knox

Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...

GLC02437.05831

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...

GLC02437.06153

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox to bring his (Bingham's) "Business" to the Council today. Mentions the United States will assume the suit and provide security.

GLC02437.06158

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a plan of association and asks for his opinion about it.

GLC02437.06362

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he has received any letters from Henry Jackson as he is waiting for a reply from him.

GLC02437.06402

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of shares and land business. Asks that Knox make enquiries in New York and expresses regret for not forwarding him copies of some documents.

GLC02437.06409

to Henry Knox

Discusses their business relating to the Maine lands

GLC02437.06435

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06441

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the events in the Senate and a treaty. as well as other business matters. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06452

to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.

GLC02437.06465

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial problems with making payments.

GLC02437.06467

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"

GLC02437.06478

to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.

GLC02437.06494

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the status of his business.

GLC02437.06496

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and the management of financial affairs.

GLC02437.06503

to Henry Knox

Discusses the purchase of land in Connecticut and other business related to land.

GLC02437.06507

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business proposition and the ability of the land to turn a profit.

GLC02437.06518

to Henry Knox

Expresses his apologies that Knox's land proposals have failed and discusses the difficulties they are having in selling the Maine lands.

GLC02437.06522

to Henry Knox

Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.

GLC02437.06526