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to William Stephens Smith

Asks to borrow $5000 for ninety days, per Smith's offer in a previous letter. Will provide a note endorsed by either Mr. [William] Duer or Captain [Thomas] Randall in which he promises to follow specific terms of repayment. Begs his prompt...

GLC02437.05264

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Knox, and Colonel [William] Duer, specifically regarding sums of money in notes drawn on the Bank. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05270

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has taken the liberty to borrow five thousand dollars for sixty days. Discusses the terms of this loan in conjunction with his desire to send a ship to Canton, China, and has made arrangements with a Mr. Matthew McConnell. Adds that...

GLC02437.05328

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The stoppage of payment by Mr. [William] Duer has created considerable anxiety, although it has as yet produced no other failures - he himself assured me that he would finally comply with all his contracts but required time." Adds that he...

GLC02437.05355

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter and went to visit Colonel [Benjamin] Walker immediately. Walker had also received a letter from Knox, and "concluded to pay his acceptances and draw on you at thirty days." Discusses how Mr. [William] Duer's financial...

GLC02437.05363