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3 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as well as land sales and settlement. Also mentions commercial interests in Europe.

GLC02437.06762

6 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, particularly the fact that Baring gave them an ultimatum on one of the terms. Also mentions arrangements with Mr. [Joseph] Anthony.

GLC02437.06765

8 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Comments on several business transactions, including a sum of money to be delivered to Mr. [Joseph] Anthony. Also touches on a trip apparently to be made by Bingham.

GLC02437.06767

11 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Writes that he received Knox's letter and understands Knox is very disappointed about Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring's loan falling through. Will be seeing Captain [Joseph] Anthony soon and will try to arrange Knox's business with him. Discusses a variety of business transactions, including land deals.

GLC02437.06769

14 June 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that Mr. [William] Bingham made financial arrangements for Anthony with Mr. [likely Thomas] Willing. Explains the details of the plan and is happy with this new arrangement.

GLC02437.06774

18 June 1796

Andrews, John, fl. 1796

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt to Henry Knox]

Receipt of monies Knox paid to Samuel Breck for various items, including ten dollars owed to Breck, as well as for the use of one half a pew in Peters Church, Philadelphia. Extensive docket in Knox's hand on verso.

GLC02437.06775

20 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on a dangerous and harrowing trip by boat to Rhode Island. Explains that he wrote to General [Henry] Jackson regarding lodging in Boston (see GLC02437.06776) because he thought Knox was no longer there. Briefly describes business engagements he plans to undertake in Boston.

GLC02437.06777

20 July 1796

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial accounts with Knox, including the purchase of stocks. Page two features a chart concerning Knox's accounts with Biddle.

GLC02437.06788

1 August 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter, including the $8000 he enclosed. Has settled many of his accounts using the money. Provides details about his financial transactions, and asks for Knox's help with a negotiation involving Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06794

29 August 1796

Bradford, Samuel, 1759-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is very flattered to have been appointed by the President as Marshall of the district (presumably of Boston). Very much appreciates Knox's friendship and support, which helped him attain the position. Promises to conduct himself well.

GLC02437.06804

30 August 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes from an investor. Discusses related financial matters, including news about Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06805

31 August 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his party's journey from Knox's house to Portland, and relates his plans to leave the next day for Philadelphia. Explains that he has met many of the noted inhabitants of the Portland area, and they seem to be ignorant about the nature of the lands to the eastward. Thanks Knox for his family's hospitality during Bingham's stay with them. Briefly touches on business and political matters.

GLC02437.06807

26 September 1796

Little, Joshua, fl. 1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Deposition of Captain Joshua Little and Lieutenant Samuel Carleton]

Written from "Lincoln County." Includes questions put to Little and Carleton, and their answers, about Samuel Ely's attempts to start an insurrection on Knox's land in Maine.

GLC02437.06827

14 October 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he did not reply until now to Knox's letter from August because he was traveling. The letter from Knox discussed a successful business transaction with Mr. Alexander Baring and the businessmen Willing & Francis. Invites Knox to Boston during the upcoming winter to conclude negotiations. Also complains that Mr. [William] Bingham is still unwilling to help him financially.

GLC02437.06839

21 October 1796

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Manuscript letter

Title: [Report concerning Brigadier's Island]

Reports on conditions at Brigadier's Island, particularly regarding wood and lumber, livestock, and the possibility of building a canal. Mentions Mr. Zenas Lothrop and Captain [George] Ulmer.

GLC02437.06848

3 December 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Contains eight pages accompanied by two smaller pages, measuring 12 x 19.6 cm and 8.9 x 18.7 cm respectively. Discusses the development of his lumber business that has occurred since Bingham left Thomaston. Reports in detail on various business ventures and financial transactions.

GLC02437.06876

3 December 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Baring

Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.06877

8 December 1796

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes that he hopes she will write as frequently as possible, as he does not believe his family will be able to leave India until "next season." Encourages her to write despite the distance and the time it will take for her letters to arrive. Adds that their ship was one of the last that sailed the previous spring, so he does not expect to have news from the United States soon, especially regarding the health of the family. Relates several anecdotes about his experiences in India, such as mistaking an ornately decorated tavern for the palace of the Governor General.

GLC02437.06878

22 December 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has submitted a bill via Colonel [Benjamin] Walker to a Mr. Lewis, who requested Bingham to hire a lawyer for his appearance at court. Asked General [Henry] Jackson to find a lawyer for him. Discusses the "calamitous" financial climate that he and Knox find themselves in. Mentions various business ventures.

GLC02437.06885