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to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss land negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Walker, and Samuel Ogden. Notes which appropriate forms and deeds need to be completed.

GLC02437.06257

to Benjamin Walker

Discusses business matters, in particular, property payments.

GLC02437.06398

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06388

to Benjamin Walker [incomplete]

Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an "embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other." Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase...

GLC02437.10247

to Benjamin Walker

Discusses more business with William Duer, along with various other financial transactions. Mentions purchasing a tract of land and the Penobscots in Maine. Watermarked "G R" inside a crest.

GLC02437.10250

to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals involving Knox, William Duer, and Henry Jackson. States that some days since Royal Flint lodged with him, the terms of agreement for the purchase of Mount Desert were set at 6 pence per acre. 100 dollars is due when executing...

GLC02437.05128

to Benjamin Walker

Relates that events beyond his control kept him from sending the deed as he promised earlier. Now encloses the deed of assignment from Henry Jackson and Royal Flint to Henry Knox and William Duer to pay for the Maine lands recently purchased. Notes...

GLC02437.05173

to Henry Knox

Reports that as soon as he arrived, he gave paperwork to Mr. Harrison regarding the agreement with Madame de Leval. Explains that Mr. [William] Duer has been planning to leave for New Jersey but keeps delaying the trip. Upon learning this, he asked...

GLC02437.05324

to Benjamin Walker

Asks Walker for details regarding the financial troubles of William Duer. Had endorsed Duer's notes, which had been given to him by Walter Livingston. Discusses some of Duer's woes.

GLC02437.05350

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter and went to visit Colonel [Benjamin] Walker immediately. Walker had also received a letter from Knox, and "concluded to pay his acceptances and draw on you at thirty days." Discusses how Mr. [William] Duer's financial...

GLC02437.05363