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to William Lewis

Forwards a copy of articles of agreement regarding some business of Mr. William Duer.

GLC02437.08188

to William Lewis

Marked "copy." Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed...

GLC02437.03331

to Henry Knox

Lewis transmits a certificate with a contiguous letter to Knox. Verifies that the ship the Empress of China left New York bound for China in 1784, and that prior to its departure, he was obliged to withdraw $2,300 on behalf of the owners. Notes, "if...

GLC02437.03878

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 William Duer

Discusses land business and Duer's upcoming trial regarding land speculation and deals. Noted as a copy of a letter William Lewis wrote to William Duer. Copied in Knox's hand, including Lewis's signature.

GLC02437.06399

to William Lewis

Asks Lewis to review papers that came with the letter in regards to an "estate in the eastern parts of Massachusetts." Wishes with his help to finish up the business with the Waldo patent. Writes that "[i]t is extremely important to me, to complete...

GLC02437.10270

to William Lewis

A draft copy of GLC02437.05484.

GLC02437.05485

to William Lewis

Contains two letters. The first, dated 31 May 1792, is written by Knox to Lewis. Knox asks Lewis's opinion about features in a legal agreement between a Massachusetts Committee of the Legislature, and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. Asks several...

GLC02437.05484

to Henry Knox

Forwards a copy of a document concerning William Duer. Informs Knox that he must present his case before the Supreme Court or the district judge.

GLC02437.05617

to Henry Knox

Discusses the question of bail for William Duer's trial.

GLC02437.06591

to Henry Knox

Discusses William Duer's trial, especially posting his bail. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06593

to Henry Knox

Discusses the upcoming trial of Major Shaw and Mr. Holker, to be held 6 September 1790. Asks if Knox has any evidence or information to contribute, and hopes Knox will communicate it to him. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04697

to Henry Knox

Discusses testifying in a court case against William Duer.

GLC02437.09921

to Henry Knox

Discusses a will and the execution of it.

GLC02437.09940

to William Lewis

Knox acknowledges Lewis's letter of 22 August 1790 regarding "the suit between my friend Major [Samuel] Shaw and Mr. [Holken]." Discusses the evidence that a court commission might need. Says Captain [Thomas] Randall will be able to provide Lewis...

GLC02437.04711

[Quit claim deed]

Agreement between William Lewis to sell Knox "a certain Tract of lot of land lying in said Thomaston...."
Josiah Reed and John Gleason signed as witnesses.

GLC02437.07400

to William Lewis

Asks Lewis to deliver Mr. [George] Joy's "deposition respecting Mr. [Daniel] Parker having directed him [Mr. Joy] to pay the money which Mr. Parker took out of the funds of the Ship Empress of China in New York in the beginning of the year 1784 ..."...

GLC02437.03666

to William Lewis

Asks four questions about issues surrounding the Waldo Patent. The questions deal the legal paperwork of the late [Francis] Waldo, the uncle of Samuel and Isaac Winslow. Wants to take possession of the lands owned by Waldo. Also asks about the power...

GLC02437.05907

to Henry Knox

Gives legal answers to the questions Knox asked (see GLC024373.05907).

GLC02437.05912

to Henry Knox

Says the action brought by the United States against William Duer is set for trial on 11 April. Wants to be informed about the bail and the trial, if a defense is made. Also would like Knox to write to Duer to get as much information as possible.

GLC02437.05847

to William Lewis

Initialled by Knox. Forwards papers related to the Winslow portion of the Waldo patent. Also encloses the correspondence he has had with Nathan Lane. Sends along Waldo's will, which was proved on 28 October 1785, and Hannah Flucker's letter of...

GLC02437.05906

to Henry Knox

Says that if the only contract between the heirs of General Waldo and the ten proprietors is the bond, "I conceive that a Forfeiture of the Penalty would be the only Consequence of the former refusing to convey to the Letter." Believes the...

GLC02437.06007