11 October 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notifies Knox he has reserved the best housing he could find for Knox's family during their visit to New York. Says he has sent Mr. Freeman to get money from Knox's account. Mentions that he is expecting Samuel Shaw to arrive later this month. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05650

25 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Thomas Randall

Instructs Randall not to execute any of the bonds Knox previously mentioned without further instructions from Knox, and to keep this request secret. Asks Randall to deliver an enclosure (not included) to William Duer with his own hands.

GLC02437.05668

28 October 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05668), and informs Knox that according to his instructions, he delivered a letter to William Duer. States, "I believe no deed of M Duer's can be valid while in confinement, or while any judgement [sic] for debt that may be given by the court against him shall remain unpaid ... " Discusses bonds related to Duer and William Green. Expresses his happiness on hearing that Knox and his family have safely arrived in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05674

7 January 1794

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Makes reference to bonds coming due and expresses his need for the money. Fears his "affairs will prove Bankrupt in the Spring - and the sacrifices I shall be compelled to make in the Spring to answer demands against me, I fear will be attended with a dimunition [sic] of twenty thousand dollars in the estimated value of my present property." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06023

4 March 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Edmund Randolph

Later copy of GLC02437.06056.

GLC02437.06055

25 July 1794

Reichel, Charles G., 1751-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses a pupil's (Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son) academic failings. Writes, "I have great reason to fear, that the expectations, which his family and numerous friends have of him, will not be fulfilled; and that he will not give much credit to our school." Mentions the student will turn 15 in January and they do not instruct pupils above this age and requests "you as a particular friend of his father" takes him into his care. Addressed to, "The Honorable Henry Knox Secretary at War."

GLC02437.06152

5 January 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transactions involving himself, Knox, William Crammond, Captain Anthony and several others. Requests Knox pays the balance on his bond that totals $12,000. Includes a detailed entry of the debt owing and the interest accrued. Thomas Randall also included a letter he wrote to Mr. Crammond on the same day concerning the same subject. Randall's letter to Crammond also discusses the arrival (either to or from Bombay) of the ship Industry. Other business transactions and property sales are also mentioned.

GLC02437.06294

7 January 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, Mr. [William] Crammond, and Captain [Joseph?] Anthony. Expresses worry about repaying a debt for $12,000.

GLC02437.06295

January 10, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

Informs Randall he needs to speak with Mr. [William] Crammond regarding the debt he owes. Discusses possible discounts and terms of payment on the debt.

GLC02437.06299

January 12, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's debt and the consequences Randall will suffer if the debt is not paid. Expresses his disappointment in Knox for not making the payment to Mr. Crammond. Says he filed bankruptcy and was trying exonerate Knox from his securities. States, "I have not yet heard from Mr. Crammond, but expect the result of your not being able to immediately raise this money will be attended with the most pernicious & ruinous consequences to me."

GLC02437.06301

January 13, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a debt that involves Randall and Mr. [William] Crammond. Appears to describe the payment arrangement agreed upon by himself and Crammond and asks if is suits Randall.

GLC02437.06302

January 14, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction (likely a debt) involving himself, Thomas Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Notes he is in the process of securing the payment on the demand. Appears to discuss possible discounts and notes his house was used as security on the demand and assures payment. Docket notes letter as a draft.

GLC02437.06304

January 14, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Henry Knox, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Appears to express disappointment in a proposition that Crammond offered regarding Randall selling his tea to pay off creditors. Notes he would be better off auctioning the tea.

GLC02437.06305

January 17, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, [Thomas] Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Informs Randall he has made an arrangement satisfactory to [William] Crammond. Goes on to describe the payment arrangement that was agreed upon between himself and Crammond.

GLC02437.06311

January 19, 1794

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Henry Knox, [Joseph] Anthony, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Expresses his joy in hearing that Knox has settled his payment of $12,000 with Crammond. Continues to discuss the interest on the debt and the "distressing" situation that he, Randall, is in. States, "I should not have pressed you in this manner for this payment - but my situation is realy [sic] distressing - for God sake, exert yourself in my behalf..."

GLC02437.06312

January 21, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Randolph

Appears to recommend a gentleman named John Higginson for a position. Discusses Higginson's background and notes Higginson has resided in Paris for the last five years. The addressee name was added later in pen. Date was taken from the docket which appears to be in Knox's writing.

GLC02437.06315

January 22, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, [Joseph] Anthony, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Informs Randall he met with Crammond to arrange payment for $12,000 with the condition of Crammond releasing Knox's and Anthony's names from the bond. Continues to discuss further details and payment arrangements on the bond.

GLC02437.06319

January 24, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Henry Knox, [Joseph] Anthony, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Expresses his relief in Knox paying his bond. Notes he will not be able to sell his teas without putting them up for auction unless an unspecified person (likely Crammond) purchases the tea. Goes on to discuss his situation with his creditors and further negotiations with his bond.

GLC02437.06323

January 29, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, [Joseph] Anthony, George Bell, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Includes further correspondence concerning the debt owed by Knox to Randall, and Randall's debt to Mr. Crammond and his other creditors.

GLC02437.06330

January 29, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the event he feared most has happened, he was "obliged to declare myself insolvent." He is now "obliged to keep myself to my room to avoid being arrested - " States he has Knox's bond and will hold it "sacredly in my possession to be delivered up to you." Details his credit troubles and discusses the difficulty in repaying debts and creditors. Ends by stating his only consolation is to know he still has friends, "who will not despise me for unmerited misfortunes, and that I am able to class so good a character as you among that number." In a postscript writes that his…

GLC02437.06331

January 31, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Replies to Randall's letter of 29 January 1795 (see GLC02437.06331). Discusses business related to Thomas Randall's debt problems. Letterpress copy. Water damaged.

GLC02437.06334

February 3, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

States that Mr. Cramond is anxious to know if Randall gave Cramond's agent the teas he promised as a security. Heavily water stained. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06338

February 4, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the dire state of his finances and debts. Mentions Mr. Crammond, one of his creditors. States "my creditors have not yet met me and my situation is so intangled & complex that I fear it will end in my total ruin."

GLC02437.06347

14 March 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for the balance due on a bond and for some satin he sent to Mrs. [Lucy] Knox, as he is need of money at the moment. Notes the total amount due to him is $551. Says he would not be asking for the money if his situation was not so distressing. Also requests that Knox brings all of the papers he has of [Samuel] Shaw's and whether Shaw's certificate for his military right to land can be renewed.

GLC02437.06371

26 March 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses financial matters and mentions a bond.

GLC02437.06378