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List of goods received by George Bell on account of Samuel Shaw. Items mainly include various types of tea. Includes an illegible signature in the bottom right corner.

GLC02437.08359

to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, [Joseph] Anthony, George Bell, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Includes further correspondence concerning the debt owed by Knox to Randall, and Randall's debt to Mr. Crammond and his...

GLC02437.06330

[Bond from Shaw and Randall]

Docket identifies document as a copy. Date added later in pencil. Shaw, on behalf of himself and Thomas Randall, his business partner, declares that their firm is bound to George Bell's firm in Ostend, Flanders (he spells it "Ostende;" in present...

GLC02437.05247

to Samuel Shaw

Marked "true copy." Writes that per their discussions and correspondence regarding Shaw's trip to China, he agrees to receive "what Consignments you may be pleased to put under my care." Provides the details of the arrangement, including the value...

GLC02437.05291

[Agreement between Shaw and Randall, and George Bell & Company]

Docket identifies document as a copy. Date, title and location added in a different hand. Agreement outlines a business transaction between the firm of [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall, and George Bell & Company of Ostend, Flanders (he spells it...

GLC02437.05248

to Henry Knox

Memorandum apparently addressed to S[amuel] Shaw. Discusses financial transactions, particularly sales and interest on merchandise (alludes to merchandise being sold by Bell on Shaw's behalf; see GLC02437.05247, GLC02437.05248 and GLC02437.05249 for...

GLC02437.05260

to [Samuel Shaw]

No addressee is named, but apparently Kellock is replying to a letter from Shaw written 6 April 1792 (refer to GLC02437.05403). Touches on several topics, including recent difficult weather for transatlantic journeys. Comments that the recent...

GLC02437.05490

to Samuel Shaw

Discusses the sale of goods on Knox's behalf, as well as his attempts to acquire money owed to Knox.

GLC02437.05566

to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Mentions that they received word from their business associate Mr. George Bell of Ostend, in present-day Belgium, about the arrangements Shaw made with Bell's firm. Would like to hear from Shaw and Randall on the subject. Letter included as part of...

GLC02437.05375

[Letters by Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall to William Kellock, George Bell and John Buchannan]

Includes several letters written by Shaw. In the first letter, to Kellock, written on 6 April, Shaw thanks Kellock for his help while Shaw was delayed on board a ship and at sea for several weeks longer than expected. Due to the delay he may not be...

GLC02437.05403

[Memorandum of monies disbursed to Samuel Shaw by George Bell]

Ledger page outlines financial transactions between Samuel Shaw and George Bell (see GLC02437.05247 and GLC02437.05248 for related information).

GLC02437.05249

to George Bell

Marked an extract of a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to George Bell. Samuel Shaw's name is written in place of an address. Declares that the bond they received from Shaw was satisfactory, but he seems to have misunderstood certain terms related...

GLC02437.05396