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to Philip Schuyler
21 April 1795
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800
GLC03769.019
to Henry Knox
30 August 1783
Signed in text as "Mr. Hoffman." Thanks Knox for his compliments and relates news of mutual acquaintances.
GLC02437.02436
6 September 1783
Informs Knox that he will send all of Knox's letters to his brother, William Knox, by a passenger on a ship headed to the same place, most likely, London, England.
GLC02437.02474
15 May 1795
Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.
GLC02437.06416
25 July 1795
Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.
GLC02437.06473
7 September 1795
Apologizes for Knox having to come to Boston to settle financial issues but states that he is happy to see him. Informs Knox that his wagon arrived and that he will forward it to his friends in Boston as soon as possible.
GLC02437.06520
10 December 1794
Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Yorkshire, England. Writes, "as he is a stranger in your city I beg leave to recommend him to your notice and civility."
GLC02437.06270
2 October 1797
Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.
GLC02437.07036
25 July 1796
Received Knox's recent letter. Reports that Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens is out of town, but he will return within a couple of days, and will present Knox's draft to Stevens at that time. Adds that his family is well, and sends his regards to Mrs...
GLC02437.06790
23 September 1796
Discusses financial arrangements he has made with Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens and Joseph Peirce. Comments on Stevens's difficulty selling Knox's lime, because the quality is considered to be poor.
GLC02437.06824
30 October 1797
Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.
GLC02437.07040
February 22, 1791
Informs Knox that he owes him "54 12/100." Assures Knox his house in New York "still stands tenantless" and hopes to have "Cole Platt to take it till May."
GLC02437.04866
22 September 1794
Encloses a draft to Henry Knox for $54 on behalf of Abraham Wilson. Docket notes on verso Wilson's order for a "Negro Women (Cook)." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.06209
8 July 1794
Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.
GLC02437.06139
January 10, 1794
Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of...
GLC02437.06024
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