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to Henry Knox

Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Briefly touches on matters relating to the legislature.

GLC02437.06760

to Henry Knox

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

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

to William Bingham

Comments on several business transactions, including a sum of money to be delivered to Mr. [Joseph] Anthony. Also touches on a trip apparently to be made by Bingham.

GLC02437.06767

to Henry Knox

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 Henry Knox

Relates that Mr. [William] Bingham made financial arrangements for Anthony with Mr. [likely Thomas] Willing. Explains the details of the plan and is happy with this new arrangement.

GLC02437.06774

to Henry Knox

Reports on a dangerous and harrowing trip by boat to Rhode Island. Explains that he wrote to General [Henry] Jackson regarding lodging in Boston (see GLC02437.06776) because he thought Knox was no longer there. Briefly describes business...

GLC02437.06777

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial accounts with Knox, including the purchase of stocks. Page two features a chart concerning Knox's accounts with Biddle.

GLC02437.06788

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter, including the $8000 he enclosed. Has settled many of his accounts using the money. Provides details about his financial transactions, and asks for Knox's help with a negotiation involving Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06794

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is very flattered to have been appointed by the President as Marshall of the district (presumably of Boston). Very much appreciates Knox's friendship and support, which helped him attain the position. Promises to conduct himself well...

GLC02437.06804

to Joseph Anthony

Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes...

GLC02437.06805

to Henry Knox

Discusses his party's journey from Knox's house to Portland, and relates his plans to leave the next day for Philadelphia. Explains that he has met many of the noted inhabitants of the Portland area, and they seem to be ignorant about the nature of...

GLC02437.06807

to Henry Knox

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

[Report concerning Brigadier's Island]

Reports on conditions at Brigadier's Island, particularly regarding wood and lumber, livestock, and the possibility of building a canal. Mentions Mr. Zenas Lothrop and Captain [George] Ulmer.

GLC02437.06848

to William Bingham

Contains eight pages accompanied by two smaller pages, measuring 12 x 19.6 cm and 8.9 x 18.7 cm respectively. Discusses the development of his lumber business that has occurred since Bingham left Thomaston. Reports in detail on various business...

GLC02437.06876

to Alexander Baring

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

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes that he hopes she will write as frequently as possible, as he does not believe his family will be able to leave India until "next season." Encourages her to write despite the distance and the time it will take for her letters to arrive. Adds...

GLC02437.06878

to Henry Knox

Has submitted a bill via Colonel [Benjamin] Walker to a Mr. Lewis, who requested Bingham to hire a lawyer for his appearance at court. Asked General [Henry] Jackson to find a lawyer for him. Discusses the "calamitous" financial climate that he and...

GLC02437.06885

to William Bingham

Informs Bingham of his efforts to forward money to him and discusses other related business.

GLC02437.06892

to Henry Knox

States that he does not know a way to make Knox's proposal work for him and discusses other business.

GLC02437.06896

to Alexander Baring

Tells Baring about his inability to pay back his loan.

GLC02437.06897

to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding a house and loan.

GLC02437.06898

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that they are working on an arrangement to help him with his financial matters.

GLC02437.06899

to Henry Knox

Discusses finance and informs Knox that he is not able to make an advance on Knox's account.

GLC02437.06903

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and states that he had expected to hear that Knox would be in Boston at this time.

GLC02437.06905