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to Henry Knox

Discusses his party's journey from Knox's house to Portland, and relates his plans to leave the next day for Philadelphia. Explains that he has met many of the noted inhabitants of the Portland area, and they seem to be ignorant about the nature of...

GLC02437.06807

to Henry Knox

Writes that he did not reply until now to Knox's letter from August because he was traveling. The letter from Knox discussed a successful business transaction with Mr. Alexander Baring and the businessmen Willing & Francis. Invites Knox to Boston...

GLC02437.06839

to William Bingham

Contains eight pages accompanied by two smaller pages, measuring 12 x 19.6 cm and 8.9 x 18.7 cm respectively. Discusses the development of his lumber business that has occurred since Bingham left Thomaston. Reports in detail on various business...

GLC02437.06876

to Alexander Baring

Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.06877

to Henry Knox

Has submitted a bill via Colonel [Benjamin] Walker to a Mr. Lewis, who requested Bingham to hire a lawyer for his appearance at court. Asked General [Henry] Jackson to find a lawyer for him. Discusses the "calamitous" financial climate that he and...

GLC02437.06885

[Note]

Asks that General [Henry] Jackson forward enclosed items (not present, but possibly GLC02437.06887) to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06886

to William Bingham

Informs Bingham of his efforts to forward money to him and discusses other related business.

GLC02437.06892

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that they are working on an arrangement to help him with his financial matters.

GLC02437.06899

to Henry Knox

Discusses finance and informs Knox that he is not able to make an advance on Knox's account.

GLC02437.06903

to William Bingham

Discusses some kind of accommodations and financial affairs.

GLC02437.06912