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to Henry Knox
30 May 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Free frank stamped and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring and mentions related commerce in England.
GLC02437.06755
1 June 1796
Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Briefly touches on matters relating to the legislature.
GLC02437.06760
3 June 1796
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
17 August 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Extensive calculations appear on the back page, beside the address and docket. Writes to Knox on a variety of business and social matters. Relates that he has received a letter from Mrs. Knox, and explains about new living arrangements for Mr....
GLC02437.06799
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
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
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
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
19 October 1796
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
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
9 January 1797
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848
Discusses business regarding a house and loan.
GLC02437.06898
25 May 1796
Comments extensively on business dealings with Bingham, General [David] Cobb, the estate of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw, and Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.
GLC02437.06751
11 June 1796
Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Writes that he received Knox's letter and understands Knox is very disappointed about Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring's loan falling through. Will be seeing Captain [Joseph] Anthony...
GLC02437.06769
to Joseph Peirce
31 August 1796
Writes to remind Peirce that he wanted him to purchase iron and several other items. Also encloses acceptances from Mr. [Alexander] Baring, and discusses Baring's upcoming trip to Boston. Comments extensively on financial matters, and includes some...
GLC02437.06808
to Alexander Baring
3 December 1796
Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.
GLC02437.06877
29 May 1797
Discusses business regarding land in Maine.
GLC02437.06977
26 March 1798
Expresses concern that Knox has not repaid the loan he got from Alexander Baring. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.
GLC02437.07111
24 April 1798
Discusses a debt and the possibility of extending the time in which he has to pay it back. Writing is very faded and water damaged, making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.07119
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