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to Henry Knox

Knox's brother, William, writes, "You will undoubtedly be surprised to hear that this day Seven States in Congress were decided upon Baltimore in Maryland as the place of the future residence of the Government of the United States, it has surprised...

GLC02437.03955

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 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 business.

GLC02437.06536

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that a packet has arrived at Halifax and discusses other business matters.

GLC02437.06566

[Answers given to William Duer]

List of interrogation answers for William Duer's trial listed by date.

GLC02437.06577

to unknown

Discusses a note from William Bingham for $100.

GLC02437.06581

to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine and business with a mutual acquaintance.

GLC02437.06597

to Henry Knox

Discusses a land purchase.

GLC02437.06609

to William Bingham

Marked as "Extracts of a letter to Wm Bingham Esq." Portions are written in two different hands. The first portion discusses a land purchase and refers to the opinion of General [Henry] Jackson on the subject. The second portion, likely in Knox's...

GLC02437.06635

to Henry Knox

Discusses the liquidation of their business, as well as a land purchase made on their behalf by General [Henry] Knox. Is pleased to hear Knox is happy with the business arrangements Bingham made with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Updates Knox...

GLC02437.06637

to Henry Knox

Mentions a possible business deal with a Colonel Smith. Would like information on how Mr. [William] Bingham is handling Knox's affairs relative to the deal. Also discusses supplies, particularly lumber, for building his own house.

GLC02437.06638

to Henry Knox

Discusses land purchase negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Also considers the purchase of Indian lands, though the location of those lands is unspecified. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has been too busy lately to help with...

GLC02437.06653

to Henry Knox

Provides information and advice on Knox's land speculation projects. Advises him on whether to form a company to buy land, how best to handle the Committee, and similar issues. Mentions negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.

GLC02437.06658

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is William Bingham. Includes some information and calculations regarding a business negotiation apparently with a Mr. [Alexander] Baring, which he is working on for Knox. Provides detailed information...

GLC02437.06671

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial transactions, including a negotiation with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Mentions certain "Engagements" which will become payable in a month. Comments on sale or mortgage of lands. Provides a detailed account of several...

GLC02437.06675

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has had several conversations with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding Knox's bonds, which are payable next month. They are apparently unsure whether Knox will be able to pay his bonds off on time. Anthony relates that Knox's creditors...

GLC02437.06681

to Henry Knox

Reports on a recent business arrangement he discussed with Mr. [William] Bingham on Knox's behalf, and declares that Bingham has arranged to make a provisional payment for Knox. Encloses a note from Bingham (not present). Discusses lumber he is...

GLC02437.06691

to William Bingham

Labeled an extract of a letter to William Bingham. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he has received a letter from Mr. [Joseph] Anthony, who is in great distress about his financial situation. Hopes they can...

GLC02437.06701

to Henry Knox

Discusses business arrangements he is making with General [David] Cobb. Mentions the difficulties facing the Bank of the United States, as well as those who have to repay the bank money they owe. Comments on a variety of business matters, including...

GLC02437.06703

to Henry Knox

Discusses various business matters, such as negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, and Knox's acquiring a new agent to represent Knox on a new land purchase.

GLC02437.06710

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's previous letters. Believes Knox is sincere in his desire to help him, but wishes he could say the same for Mr. Bingham, who continues to refuse to help him. Describes the course of action he plans to take to solve his...

GLC02437.06718

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter (not included) regarding the eastern lands. Says he believes the land could be sold to settlers from half a dollar to a dollar an acre. States Mr. Timothy Green can provide further information on the lands when he is in town...

GLC02437.06292

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

Requests Knox's advice and information on an establishment in the Province of [Maine]. Appears to involve Mr. [John?] William's settlement and Mr. [William?] Bingham. The dates, "16 December 1794" and "19 December 1794" and the names "John Vaughan"...

GLC02437.06275

[An agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony]

Appears to be a draft of an agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony and his firm. The agreement possibly involves lands in Maine and the sale prices of the lands. Date was added later in pen but appears to be taken from...

GLC02437.06313

to William Bingham

Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.

GLC02437.06434

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

Informs Knox about the status of his business.

GLC02437.06496

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of land.

GLC02437.06543

to Henry Knox

Expresses his satisfaction with the duc de Liancourt's tour of the country and his wish that Knox will make his visit sooner than planned.

GLC02437.06548

to Henry Jackson

Discusses his financial situation where he has hired someone to help him conduct some business with a firm in England.

GLC02437.06551

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's trip to Philadelphia and the Maine lands.

GLC02437.06567

to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine.

GLC02437.06596

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses the Maine lands and complains about the behavior of an agent.

GLC02437.06605

to William Bingham

Marked as an extract from a letter to Bingham. Discusses the merits of a sale to a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, alleging that it may not furnish the funds they need. Is concerned about potentially having to sell his estate in the Waldo patent...

GLC02437.06629

to Henry Knox

Bingham discusses at length, and in detail, various business arrangements he is making as Knox's agent, particularly regarding land speculation. Mentions the recent actions of the General Court on the subject.

GLC02437.06647

to William Bingham

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Marked "copy." Discusses his anxiety over a financial transaction with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Asks that he speak with Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon on the subject (see GLC02437.06662)....

GLC02437.06663

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business ventures, including a lottery for land that General [Henry] Jackson apparently bought shares in. Also mentions monies owed by the deceased [Samuel] Shaw. Comments on other financial transactions.

GLC02437.06680

to William Bingham and Abijah Hammond

Contains two letters. The first is labeled an extract of a letter to Mr. [William] Bingham. Writes about how grateful he is for Bingham's help with Knox's personal affairs. Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as...

GLC02437.06685

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has tried to make an arrangement with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding money each of them owes. Relates the plan he suggested to Bingham, but says that Bingham will not accept the plan and help relieve him of his "burthen." Hopes Knox...

GLC02437.06699

to Abijah Hammond

Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond...

GLC02437.06700

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

Discusses financial problems with making payments.

GLC02437.06467

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.06362

[Articles of Agreement between William Bingham and David Cobb]

An agreement made between Bingham and Cobb for "several large and valuable tracts of Land in Sundry parts of the district Main" of Bingham's land. Cobb is named agent and superintendent of the land and agrees to reside on the land where he can...

GLC02437.06368

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