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to Peter DeWitt re: orders for trade

John Livingston asks DeWitt to sell the remainder of his enslaved people, and also orders some cattle and pigs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04451

to Peter DeWitt re: trade

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04453

to Peter DeWitt re: receipt of payments

Stevenson acknowledges receipt of some payments, and also orders a shipment of butter.

GLC03107.04455

to Dirck Van Veghten re: trade

GLC03107.04456

to Gilbert Livingston [(1718-1789)] re: instructions for a journey on a vessel

Gilbert Livingston is given instruction for how he is to conduct a trading voyage on the Sloop Batchelor.

GLC03107.04463

to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns

Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

GLC03107.04468

to Mssrs. La Farge & Patterson re: trading disagreement

GLC03107.04470

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 24 June, which found him "in these back woods near the top of the Alleghany mountains." Tells Knox "I have long thought, with you, that your talents and disposition were not of a kind to be a very able manager in...

GLC02437.05111

to Henry Knox

Wrote this letter to "commit to paper my views for an Establishment in the Province of Maine." Wants to settle in America and set up a mercantile settlment. Wants to supply the inhabitants of Maine and believes such a settlement will draw more...

GLC02437.06026

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of James Davidson stating that "Mr. Davidson's absence at Baltimore makes it impossible to comply with the contents of your Letter 'till his return which will be in about Ten days as we have not at present the quantity of clear...

GLC02437.06534

to Henry Knox

Written by the firm of Willing & Francis. Reports that a shipment of wine has arrived for Knox, and the firm will store it carefully and await his instructions for disposition of it.

GLC02437.06773

to Henry Knox

Discusses sending wine from Madeira.

GLC02437.06907

[William Knox's account with Davis & Benson]

Knox purchased sugar, 165 gallons of molasses, and 16 gallons of rum. The total came to £1413.10.3. There was a previous balance of £86.9.9, for a total balance of £1500.

GLC02437.08488

[Account of William Knox with Taylor] [in French]

William Knox purchased various items. The total comes to 60.3, although it is unclear what currency is being used. It is signed by G. Williams stating the payment was made. Docket says "Nants," which could mean these items were bought in Nantes...

GLC02437.08492

to Henry Knox

Writes, "Your accepted draught in favor of Peter Webbers is deposited on my hands with Instructions to put the same in suit unless forthwith discharged I thought proper to give you this previous notice before any Legal Steps were taken for the...

GLC02437.03225

to Henry Knox

Answers Knox's question from his previous letter (see GLC02437.06845) regarding vessels sailing to and from Wiscasset. Provides information about the size of the boats sailing from that location, where they are traveling, and how much cargo they can...

GLC02437.06855

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for 2 yards of ribbon and a pair of gloves. Total comes to £1.16. Signed by Yancey stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08475

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for sugar. Knox paid £56.5. Yancey signed the document stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08489

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Edward Winter]

Includes account information from 29 August- 15 December 1772. Signed on verso by Winter 3 February 1773, certifying that Flucker paid his account in full. Flucker purchased items such as hooks, staples, nails, and hinges from Winter.

GLC02437.10434

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Joseph Whiting, relating that he and Whiting have a "mercantile connection." Recommends that George Washington grant Whiting permission to travel to New York to conduct business.

GLC02437.01109

to [Life ?] Wilson

Asks Wilson to purchase several building items, such as boards, and gives other directions as well.

GLC02437.06928

[Bill]

List of transactions between Benjamin Wilson and James Head, mostly relating to rum.

GLC02437.08799

to Henry Knox

Winchester tells Knox that he and "Mr. White" are sending "Mr. Isaac Dana" to examine Knox's lumber. If he approves, Winchester will order lumber from Knox.

GLC02437.07405

to Henry Knox

Writes to inquire about an unsettled account against the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Recently looked over his old account books and found that goods which were taken up by Flucker after Williams's departure (he apparently went...

GLC02437.03265

[Letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, forwarded to Henry Knox]

Printed letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, "Chief Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of Pennsylvania." Forwarded to Henry Knox and signed by hand, "The Honble. H Knox Esq. from his affectionate & respectfull Friend & obedt Servant The...

GLC02437.04285