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to Henry Knox
February 5, 1785
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Signed as the merchant firm "Webber, Addington & Bucknell." Transmits papers which were omitted from GLC02437.03092.
GLC02437.03093
4 May 1785
Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "Tis with great pleasure I can inform you that Mr W Knox is abundantly more compos'd and steady now, than he was, generally is recollected, but at...
GLC02437.03138
February 7, 1787
Discusses financial arrangements and is happy to hear that Knox has received part of the monies owed him. Writes, however, that "[a]s Mr. Soderstam and Goodeve has not yet paid, must request you to take every step, which you may judge most prudent...
GLC02437.03445
December 1, 1784
Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, responds to a letter from Henry Knox (GLC02437.03068). Expresses happiness at William's recovery from an episode of mental illness. Reports that William will soon sail from London to Boston....
GLC02437.03071
6 January 1785
Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, reports the details of William's recent episode of mental illness. William had announced his intentions to marry Miss Laurens, "a Daughter of Mr Henry Laurens." Although they were apparently...
GLC02437.03082
7 September 1785
Duplicate of GLC02437.03188.
GLC02437.03189
Signed as the merchant firm "Webber, Addington & Bucknell." Discusses several invoices and other business matters. Writes that they "Sincerely wish it may soon be in our power to send a more favorable accot. of Mr. William Knox," referring to Henry...
GLC02437.03092
2 March 1785
Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "I now am griev'd that I cannot send you more agreeable tidings, still continues in the same way, and I fear but little probability of a quick...
GLC02437.03102
[Receipt pertaining to Webber & Company]
19 April 1785
Relates to details of a transaction between Webber & Co. and Mr. Goodeve.
GLC02437.03129
31 July 1787
Expresses his happiness on hearing about Mr. [Samuel] Ogden "bringing Broome & Platt matters to a speedy issue... " Writes that "[i]t gives me very great pleasure in hearing that Mr. W. Knox is so well in health and spirits, and that he is satisfied...
GLC02437.03628
February 4, 1794
Has not received a letter from Knox since 7 August 1793. Says "I must once more intreat your exertions to close the Acco[unt]t with Mr. Ogden, who has so very long protracted payment, and now can have no excuse whatever." Asks that Knox's "powerful...
GLC02437.06040
February 2, 1796 - April 5, 1797
Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Asks Knox to help him with obtaining the final settlement for some business deal with [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks about Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 5 April 1797. Asks Knox to send the...
GLC02437.06608
2 June 1789
Attaches an earlier letter he wrote to Knox, in May 1789 (refer to GLC02437.04193 and GLC02437.04194). Declares that he does not have much to add to the earlier letter's content, but stresses the importance of Knox concluding their business with Mr...
GLC02437.04229
5 August 1789
Writes to refer Knox to his previous letters regarding business with the Compson brothers, and asks that Knox close their mutual business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Requests that he write back immediately.
GLC02437.04317
No signature, but otherwise a copy of GLC02437.04317.
GLC02437.04318
5 May 1789
Copy of GLC02437.04193 with an additional post script noting that newspapers were sent in February.
GLC02437.04194
Marked "copy." Thanks him for his last letter. Discusses financial matters, specifically the receipt of a bill of exchange worth 250 pounds from the Compsons [brothers Thomas and Joseph] and whether or not it shall be paid. Also sends his...
GLC02437.04193
3 September 1788
Webber, a merchant from London, discusses business with Knox. Commenting on an unpaid debt owed to him by Samuel Ogden, writes, "Respecting Mr Ogden he alone is responsible for any alteration that may have taken place in the paper currency of N...
GLC02437.03981
2 December 1789
Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.
GLC02437.04423
2 November 1791
Discusses a financial interaction between himself, Knox, Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, and several other parties. Mentions that he is happy that Mr. Ogden plans to finally close his account this year, though he relates that he has been very displeased with Mr...
GLC02437.05221
2 December 1790
Writes that William "is exceedingly well, but I think his spirits are at times too much elevated, however when he gets settled in Ireland, I much hope he will go on in a regular way, and be in a happy situation." Says he could not accept William's...
GLC02437.04789
6 May 1792
Thanks him for a letter and payment for the account of Samuel Ogden. Discusses various business matters.
GLC02437.05449
February 2, 1796-May 4, 1796
Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Discusses a final settlement with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks after Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 4 May 1796. Asks Knox to help him settle his business with Ogden.
GLC02437.06610
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