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to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has looked over the agreement and believes it to be obligatory for them to fulfill the terms and conditions stated. States that he will be taking a look at all of the agreements made with Madame de Leval in order to better assess...

GLC02437.05716

to unknown

Addressed to "Gentlemen." Outlines an arrangement by which Madame de Leval's and Mr. Jean-Baptiste de la Roche's countrymen from France could settle Knox's lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Describes the steps they took in their negotiation, and...

GLC02437.05254

to Benjamin Walker

Writes that he was very unhappy to read Walker's recent letter, outlining their friend [William] Duer's poor financial situation. Discusses Duer's situation, as well as a financial transaction between Walker and General [Henry] Jackson. Also...

GLC02437.05358

to Henry Knox

Delayed writing to Knox, in the hopes of being able to tell him news about Mr. [William] Duer or about Madame de Leval. However, he does not have news about either, yet. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson and Mr. [Royal] Flint had to raise Duer's...

GLC02437.05398

[Terms of settlement with Madam de Leval]

A negotiation of a land settlement with Madam de Leval. Contains two columns, one of which lists items "to give up," "in consideration of" items in the other column.

GLC02437.06759

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Discusses a potential financial arrangement Knox proposed regarding a Mr. B., as well as a Mr. Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Also discusses a sum of money loaned to Madame Leval (he spells it "Laval") by...

GLC02437.05286

to Henry Knox

Discusses the extensive financial trouble their mutual friend [William] Duer has recently found himself in. Explains payments he has received from General [Henry] Jackson respecting the Waldo patent lands. Has not seen Madam Leval and her...

GLC02437.05345

to Henry Knox

Signs in text in third person. Reminds Knox that Mrs. de Leval will soon be departing on a British ship, and he needs to meet with him before she leaves to discuss business matters, particularly regarding a land deed.

GLC02437.05383

to Henry Knox

Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William]...

GLC02437.05400

to William Duer

Later copy of GLC02437.05402.

GLC02437.05401