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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

16 August 1797

Manuscript document

Title: Refernces in Canaan

List of names.

GLC02437.07016

21 August 1797

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Expresses her disappointment and anxiety at not hearing from her sons.

GLC02437.07019

August 1797

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Describes her health and life in Calcutta.

GLC02437.07026

25 September 1797

Nicholson, Samuel, 1743-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Statement]

Discusses a difference that arose between Captain Samuel Nicholson and Colonel George Claghorn, the ship's builder. The men almost came to blows after Claghorn allowed visitors on board the day before the ships launching without Nicholson's permission. Signed by both Nicholson and Claghorn. Body of the document is written in Knox's hand. See GLC02437.07173 for related material.

GLC02437.07033