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30 March 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he does not think Knox will be able to pay the note that is due. Continues to discuss Knox's poor financial situation.

GLC02437.06939

10 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Mentions his plans to travel to Philadelphia and New York and discusses financial business.

GLC02437.06945

10 April 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a loan and the sale of land in Maine.

GLC02437.06947

23 April 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the state of affairs in England regarding American finances as well as other financial matters.

GLC02437.06954

23 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the payment of notes and mentions that the need for money is pressing. Also mentions the state of affairs in England.

GLC02437.06955

28 April 1797

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Flucker

Expresses his happiness on receiving Francis's letter and encourages him in his studies. Writes that Francis's mother, Sarah Lyons, and his sister Harriet are doing well and describes the weather in India. Sends his love to his other step-son Thomas and to Henry Knox and his family.

GLC02437.06956

29 April 1797

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06957

30 April 1797

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Encourages her son Thomas with his studies and to maintain a good character and habits throughout life.

GLC02437.06958

30 April 1797

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Expresses her happiness and support for both her sons in their studies.

GLC02437.06959

5 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the possibility of borrowing money from friends to help pay for his various business engagements as he is in need of funds.

GLC02437.06962

15 May 1797

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06966

21 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses business involving a bank note and other financial matters.

GLC02437.06973

22 May 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his concern over business matters.

GLC02437.06974

27 May 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business matters involving the payment of a bank note.

GLC02437.06975

29 May 1797

Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding land in Maine.

GLC02437.06977

29 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses financial business.

GLC02437.06978

4 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses financial business and the payment of bank notes.

GLC02437.06980

10 June 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox saying that he would lend him the money Knox needs if he had it, but the money he has, he needs for his own business ventures. Discusses selling some of his land in Pennsylvania and the possibility of taking out a loan from the national bank, along with other financial business matters. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06985

23 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Expresses his gratitude over everything Bingham as helped him with and discusses business matters.

GLC02437.06992

10 July 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.

GLC02437.07002

2 August 1797

Burwell, Lewis, 1745-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes a trip down a river. Date and place writ from docket.

GLC02437.07011

8 August 1797

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about his plans to start a business here in Calcutta, and notes that this idea was "formed with the concurrence of my Wise counsellor [sic] Mrs. B - " who is presumably his wife, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez. Continues on to discusses the potential of this business and the logistics in setting it up and running it.

GLC02437.07013