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to Henry Knox

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to discuss Knox's business accounts. Mentions Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran and General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07966

to Wales & Beale

Discusses issues related to cargo shipments sent aboard the ships of Captains Edward and Benjamin Kelleran.

GLC02437.07967

to Henry Knox

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to Knox's accounts, particularly those related to his lime business and shipments by the Captains [Edward and Benjamin] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07968

[Letter about shipping lime] [fragment]

Date added later in pencil. Handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox, but item is a fragment of a longer document. Appears to be a portion of a letter about Knox's lime business, and shipments being sent via Captains Benjamin and Edward...

GLC02437.07975

to Wales & Beale

Received recent letters from the firm of Wales & Beale via Captain Edward Kelleran's ship. Answers several of their questions regarding his lime business.

GLC02437.07978

to John Gleason

Is sad to say he cannot yet leave Boston. Plans to send Gleason a sum of money via Captain E[dward] Kelleran. Discusses monies owed to a variety of people, possibly workers on Knox's estate; is apparently instructing Gleason on how much to pay each...

GLC02437.07987

to Lucy Knox

Writes to discuss his plans for returning home. Also adds that he is sending Lucy, via Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran, one thousand dollars, for her to give Mr. [John] Gleason so he can pay the workmen.

GLC02437.07988

to John Gleason

Writes to report that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived with his vessel, and he is concerned, as the vessel has workmen, money, and letters of Knox's on board. Instructs Gleason to keep the woodcutters at work.

GLC02437.08015

to Lucy Knox

Discusses business endeavors. Considers the imminent conclusion of the war in Europe and the "immense success of [Napoleon] Bonaparte," and how these factors may affect land prices and other areas key to his finances. Also mentions his hopes that...

GLC02437.08016

to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran has not yet arrived, and that there is a terrible snow storm. Mentions that a Mr. Russel has engaged some men to work, and asks Gleason to continue performing the work Knox assigned him, to the best...

GLC02437.08017