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to Samuel Shaw

Congratulates Shaw on his arrival in Providence and hopes that his "projects may be blessed with success." Presumes he went directly to Boston when he arrived. Discusses business concerns, including sale of Shaw's goods, and comments on his...

GLC02437.04284

to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Unsigned. Writes that he received Shaw's letters and enclosures, and was delighted and satisfied to hear of his health and the prospect of advancing his interests. Has no hope that Shaw will receive the letter, but addresses it to him on the "bare...

GLC02437.04073

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's advice in dealing with his situation with a Mr. Holker and Mr. Parker, most likely Daniel Parker, the captain of the ship Shaw took to Guangzhou, China. Writes "I desire to be governed entirely by you ... " and that "Mr. Parker and...

GLC02437.04512

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for helping him in renewing his post as consul at Canton, China and prepares to set sail again. Writes that "[m]y prospects in the Eastern hemisphere are not flattering, to be sure - but the empire of Chance is a wide one - and who knows...

GLC02437.04517

to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial situation involving Samuel Shaw, his business partner, Thomas Randall, Daniel Parker, Messrs Hoffman, and the ship Massachusetts. Writes, "the friendship I bear to Shaw is my only apologie for troubling you with this business &...

GLC02437.04520