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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

to Jonathan Williams

Thanks him for his two recent letters relating to Judge [Thomas] McKean (see GLC02437.04285) and to Captain Newman (see GLC02437.04330). Writes that he will not compliment him on his public letter to the judge, but whenever he has heard merchants...

GLC02437.04351

to Daniel Davis

Knox has received Davis's letter of November 6, "but has not had time to have prepared and executed power of attorney for the sale of Mrs. Knox's lands." He says he business with Mr. Bridge requires "good faith." Discusses the Duck pond lands. Knox...

GLC02437.07326

to Henry Knox

Davis says he forgot to mention in another letter to Knox that he inquired about lumber purchases. Davis tells Knox that "the danger of being froze for the winter in your river will prevent any sale of lumber for vessells now in this port for this...

GLC02437.07327

Receipt to Henry Knox

Receipt of payment for goods such as coffee, tea, salt, etc. to Edward Davis.

GLC02437.08564

[Receipt]

Receipt for items Henry Knox bought from John White, including peaches and apricots.

GLC02437.08726

to Walter [Patterson] re: trade arrangements

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04529

to Henry Knox

Discusses the settling of a bill and a new order for books. Indicates that he has shipped four trunks of books to Boston. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00068

to Henry Knox

Discusses an order for books and quills. Seeks an explanation for the increase in price for a book, Leland's "View of Deistical Writers." Inquires about his request that Knox acquire some snuff for him, even though he knows Knox does not deal in...

GLC02437.00069

to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. The new publications Knox purchased are listed at the top of the letter. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00070

to Henry Knox

Two letters on a single page. The first part is a copy of Longman's 16 June 1773 letter (see GLC02437.00075), which discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and the delay caused by a Captain Lyde, who would not be sailing when he told...

GLC02437.00074

to Henry Knox

Discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and the delay caused by a Captain Lyde, who would not be sailing when he told Troutbeck he would. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00075

to Henry Knox

Confirms the receipt of an order. Reiterates a question about the costs of bookbinding. Is pleased that Knox sent Town & Country Magazine, because Miller prefers it to the others periodicals he asked about (see GLC02437.00059).

GLC02437.00076

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he is sending Knox his magazines from 1772 for binding. Requests additional magazines and places an order for stationary.

GLC02437.00077

to Henry Knox

Mentions hearing that Knox lost his pocketbook and a Mr. Mumford recovered it. Asks if Knox would like some Tenerife wine Hopkins has on hand. Seeks a recommendation for a young man to work as a bookbinder. Indicates that he will forward some...

GLC02437.00078

[Account of books and magazines sent to Henry Knox]

Invoice lists items sent from London and their costs. Beneath it is an autograph note indicating that magazines from May 1772 have been included with this shipment, which was sent aboard the Boscawen under Captain Jackson. Longman was a London...

GLC02437.00011

to Henry Knox

Two letters written on the same page. The first, dated 18 July, acknowledges the receipt of payment for stationery ordered from Wright & Gill and reminds Knox of an outstanding bill for non-stationery items (see GLC02437.00010). The second, written...

GLC02437.00012

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he enclosed an order for books. Reports that Thomas Boydston's bill against Lane & Co. has been credited to Knox's account. Discusses a complaint made by other booksellers that Knox is undercutting their prices, and is able to do so...

GLC02437.00013

to Henry Knox

Reverend Parsons requests a subscription to the London Magazine, and inquires about arrivals of other books.

GLC02437.00047

to Henry Knox

Sends the payment owed to Knox (see GLC02437.00044) and a requests a copy of Shebbear's Practice of Physick.

GLC02437.00048

to Henry Knox

Indicates that he has sent six pounds to settle his account and lists books and periodicals he would like to purchase.

GLC02437.00049

to Henry Knox

Understands that Knox has not received works by Goldsmith that Clarke has requested (see GLC02437.00021 and GLC02437.00045). Makes a new request for Hume's Essays. Asks for his books to be packed and delivered carefully and discretely, because the...

GLC02437.00050

to Henry Knox

Confirms receipt of payment. Wright & Gill was a London stationery company operated by Thomas Wright and William Gill.

GLC02437.00051

to Henry Knox

Lists books he would like to purchase and indicates that he has sent twelve dollars to be credited to his account. Asks to be informed of books that come in from London in the Spring.

GLC02437.00052

to Henry Knox

Written on same sheet as Knox's reply to Oliver's last letter (see GLC02437.00046), in which Oliver requested a new copy of the Nautical Almanac for 1774 because pages were missing. Knox promises to return Oliver's Almanac to him with a fixed page....

GLC02437.00053

to Henry Knox

An invoice listing books and magazines shipped to Knox aboard the Dartmouth appears on the top of the page. The bottom of the page discusses the settling of bills and placement of additional book orders. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00054