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to Henry Knox
3 June 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as well as land sales and settlement. Also mentions commercial interests in Europe.
GLC02437.06762
to William Bingham
6 June 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, particularly the fact that Baring gave them an ultimatum on one of the terms. Also mentions arrangements with Mr. [Joseph] Anthony.
GLC02437.06765
20 June 1796
Reports on a dangerous and harrowing trip by boat to Rhode Island. Explains that he wrote to General [Henry] Jackson regarding lodging in Boston (see GLC02437.06776) because he thought Knox was no longer there. Briefly describes business...
GLC02437.06777
29 July 1796-2 August 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
The first portion of the letter, dated 29 July, asks Knox some questions about poultry and chicken coops Knox owns. Also reports that one of Knox's attorneys, John Hale, has died. The second portion, dated 2 August, mentions furniture and finding...
GLC02437.06793
to Joseph Anthony
30 August 1796
Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes...
GLC02437.06805
14 October 1796
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
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
4 November 1796
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are...
GLC02437.06862
27 December 1796
McEvers, Gulian, ?-1807
Writes to let him know that two financial notes drawn by William Bingham and endorsed by Henry Knox became overdue recently and are being protested. Knox is being held responsible. Asks that Knox write him back with his plan for how to handle the...
GLC02437.06889
7 March 1797
Expresses some concern over Knox's financial situation and discusses land and other financial matters.
GLC02437.06926
10 March 1797
Discusses the sale of property.
GLC02437.06929
23 April 1797
Discusses the payment of notes and mentions that the need for money is pressing. Also mentions the state of affairs in England.
GLC02437.06955
2 October 1795
Wants to set up some kind of system in order to deal with the disposal of the land they own in Maine. Would like to have someone in England that they trust to help promote the sale of the land.
GLC02437.06532
February 4, 1796
Discusses a loan, payments and other financial matters.
GLC02437.06613
February 10, 1796
Describes a suspected conspiracy by settlers/squatters (under the leadership of Samuel Ely) against Knox and other land proprietors and speculators.
GLC02437.06622
February 20, 1796
Has not received any new letters from Knox. Discusses their land projects, including negotiations with a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Would like Knox to keep him more regularly up-to-date regarding their negotiations with the Committee....
GLC02437.06632
11 March 1796
Received his recent letter. Comments on how Knox might proceed with his land speculation deals. Discusses whether or not Knox should form a separate company for the purpose. Includes some financial calculations.
GLC02437.06661
to Abijah Hammond
March 28, 1796
No addressee listed, but previous research lists the addressee as "Abijah Hammond at New York." This information was added later in pencil. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Mentions previous correspondence with Hammond...
GLC02437.06678
2 April 1796
Discusses a variety of financial and business arrangements, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, the purchase of stocks, and settlers on land Knox owns.
GLC02437.06689
5 April 1796
Writes that he has not received a letter from Knox recently. Hopes that Knox has made every effort to obtain the documents necessary to conclude their negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring. Mentions a recent conversation with Colonel [Samuel]...
GLC02437.06693
8 April 1796
Mentions business arrangements with General [David] Cobb regarding land settlements in the Waldo patent. Discusses financial arrangements and the value of lands Knox owns, as well as European business associates.
GLC02437.06697
19 May 1796
Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Encloses a bank note for Knox to use to get one of Bingham's land deeds out of escrow. Reports that General [Henry] Jackson's being out of town prevents them from concluding...
GLC02437.06745
24 May 1796
Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Writes that his last letter contained 3000 dollars in branch bank notes which he asked Knox to endorse to the treasurer to free a land deed from escrow (see GLC02437.06745)....
GLC02437.06749
1 August 1796
Received Knox's letter, including the $8000 he enclosed. Has settled many of his accounts using the money. Provides details about his financial transactions, and asks for Knox's help with a negotiation involving Mr. [William] Bingham.
GLC02437.06794
31 August 1796
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
19 October 1796
Mentions his astonishment to have not heard from Knox, [William] Bingham or [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing") since Cobb left Knox's house. Discusses a survey of his land as well as construction of a house near his "Nest." Comments that...
GLC02437.06846
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