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to Thomas Ranadall

Does not know why Colonel [William Stephens] Smith has not "called on [Randall] for the acceptance," but hopes Randall will let Knox know when he finds out. Discusses making arrangements for paying his brother William's bills, and other financial...

GLC02437.05225

to Henry Knox

Writes that he met Colonel Smith [William Stephens Smith] at the Post Office, who informed him that he would be going to Philadelphia to see Knox within the course of a month. Discusses payment of a bill of Knox's brother William; Randall will...

GLC02437.05231

to Henry Knox

Discusses payment of a bill owed by Knox's brother William. Paid the bill and encloses the receipt. Reports that he has heard that Mr. [Samuel] Shaw had recently passed the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa on a ship en route to Europe. Guesses...

GLC02437.05258

to Thomas Randall

Writes in response to Randall's recent letter about a bill owed by Knox's brother, William. Explains that it is inconvenient for him to pay the bill at present, but if Randall requires it, he will pay. Provides instructions on how to obtain the...

GLC02437.05262

to Thomas Randall

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Smith, and Mr. [William] Duer.

GLC02437.05263

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Knox, and Colonel [William] Duer, specifically regarding sums of money in notes drawn on the Bank. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05270

to Thomas Randall

Addressed at the top to Thomas Randall, but at the bottom directed toward Messrs. [Samuel] Shaw and Randall, who are partners in a business firm. Discusses the possibility of Randall obtaining a loan on his behalf, and considers possible terms for...

GLC02437.05276

to Henry Knox

Discusses merchandise he purchased at Knox's request, and the prices he paid for them. Thanks him for the letter he enclosed from [Samuel] Shaw, and hopes Shaw received letters he mailed to him before Shaw left for Ostend [in present-day Belgium]....

GLC02437.05279

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements with a Mr. Delafield and a Mr. [William Stephens] Smith. Relates that two ships have recently arrived from London, but he was surprised not to receive any letters from Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses his inability to...

GLC02437.05284

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of the formation of a new bank. Relates that many respectable characters support the idea. Believes that the House of Representatives will grant a charter to it, but that the idea will run into opposition in the Senate....

GLC02437.05308

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed ten thousand dollars in United States bank notes (not present). Itemizes the notes he has enclosed, listing the amount of each and its recipient. Explains what debts the notes pay off. Provides news on their friend [Samuel] Shaw, who...

GLC02437.05319

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has taken the liberty to borrow five thousand dollars for sixty days. Discusses the terms of this loan in conjunction with his desire to send a ship to Canton, China, and has made arrangements with a Mr. Matthew McConnell. Adds that...

GLC02437.05328

to Henry Knox

Writes, "Mr. [Matthew] McConnell has discounted for me the note you was so obliging as to accept & remitted me the money - I think there is no probability of a charter being granted for another New Bank in New York - it is a pity this rage for...

GLC02437.05335

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The stoppage of payment by Mr. [William] Duer has created considerable anxiety, although it has as yet produced no other failures - he himself assured me that he would finally comply with all his contracts but required time." Adds that he...

GLC02437.05355

to Thomas Randall

Marked "copy." Reports that he has received word from Colonel [Benjamin] Walker regarding land purchases (in Maine, in or near the Waldo patent lands). Discusses purchase prices and makes plans regarding their land speculation projects.

GLC02437.05357

to Thomas Randall [incomplete]

Declares that Randall's notes will become due on 25 March. Asks about possible arrangements for making a payment on the notes.

GLC02437.05362

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter and went to visit Colonel [Benjamin] Walker immediately. Walker had also received a letter from Knox, and "concluded to pay his acceptances and draw on you at thirty days." Discusses how Mr. [William] Duer's financial...

GLC02437.05363

to Henry Knox

Writes that he got Knox's letter, and that his finances are in order, so Knox does not need to worry about him if he does not get the discount. Randall will be able to pay him back either way. Explains briefly what income he will be receiving and...

GLC02437.05417

to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose several national bank notes. Lists each of the notes along with their values. Also enumerates the amount of money Knox owes on old accounts. Discusses the monies owed by a Mr. McConnell, and encloses an open letter to him (not...

GLC02437.05425

to Thomas Randall

Received his last letter, which included several bank notes. Discusses the bank notes as well as his financial plans with Randall. Considers their business arrangements with a Mr. McConnell. See GLC02437.05425 for Randall's letter, to which Knox...

GLC02437.05430

to Henry Knox

Provides a list of the bank notes he encloses (not present). Apologizes to him for sending Knox a bill at an inconvenient time. Discusses their business arrangements with Mr. Fullerton, Mr. McConnell, and Mr. Deblois.

GLC02437.05432

to Thomas Randall

Writes that he received the bank notes that Randall sent, and lists their amounts. Discusses several business transactions.

GLC02437.05437

to Thomas Randall

Writes to informed Randall that he has accepted his draft for 5000 dollars, and that he hopes Randall receives more money tomorrow.

GLC02437.05444

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox two drafts of money, for $1750 each, and discusses endorsements as well as the transportation of a box for Knox's wife, Lucy. Adds that he expects Samuel Shaw to arrive in the evening. A note at the bottom of the page, written and...

GLC02437.05505

to William Rawle

Addresses unresolved questions regarding a land claim. Mentions correspondence with Nicholas Eveleigh.

GLC02437.05597