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3 June 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.

GLC02437.06434

June 4, 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their business relating to the Maine lands

GLC02437.06435

15 June 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06441

27 June 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the events in the Senate and a treaty. as well as other business matters. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06452

2 July 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Adams

Writes a recommendation for David Fales to Adams as the governor of Massachusetts, for the position of Justice of the Peace.

GLC02437.06455

7 July 1795

Steele, Robert, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.

GLC02437.06460

10 July 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.

GLC02437.06465

17 July 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial problems with making payments.

GLC02437.06467

30 July 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"

GLC02437.06478

13 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

18 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.

GLC02437.06494

20 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the status of his business.

GLC02437.06496

27 August 1795

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Assures Knox that the work will be done and that his business will be taken care of.

GLC02437.06501

27 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business and the management of financial affairs.

GLC02437.06503

31 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the purchase of land in Connecticut and other business related to land.

GLC02437.06507

5 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Barnes

Three parts. First dated Boston 5 September and addressed to John Barnes and Thomas Jaquett. Second addressed to Thomas L. Moore and third addressed to Jonathan Meredith. All discuss Knox's business dealings with George Meade.

GLC02437.06517

5 September 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business proposition and the ability of the land to turn a profit.

GLC02437.06518

12 September 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his apologies that Knox's land proposals have failed and discusses the difficulties they are having in selling the Maine lands.

GLC02437.06522

19 September 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.

GLC02437.06526

26 September 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his eagerness to hear from Knox after his trip to a town to look at land.

GLC02437.06530

2 October 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants to set up some kind of system in order to deal with the disposal of the land they own in Maine. Would like to have someone in England that they trust to help promote the sale of the land.

GLC02437.06532