February 5, 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Reports that his wife has given birth to a daughter and they are both in good health. Writes that the weather has been mild, and he expects the arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw's ship any day. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05308

February 13, 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 is en route from London to New York. Is looking to purchase a ship to send to Canton, China in the spring. Adds that Shaw plans to sail on the ship himself, which suggests that he "has given up any matrimonial ideas for the present." Sends respects from his wife and little daughter, Mary Louisa. Adds some more financial information in a post-…

GLC02437.05319

7 March 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 speculation is so great - half shares have fell to 30 per cent in consequence of a quantity being sold out here from the Boston market & the money taken away however it is expected the flurry will be soon over and they will rise again." (See GLC02437.05328 for more information on the financial transaction with Mr. McConnell.) "Free" stamped on…

GLC02437.05335

22 April 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 present) on the subject. Comments on the ability of himself and Mr. [Samuel] Shaw to sell their merchandise, such as tea, and pay what they owe. Also mentions Shaw's upcoming marriage proposal and wishes him luck.

GLC02437.05425

25 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 is responding.

GLC02437.05430

27 April 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

February 4, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the President and Directors of the [bank] of the U.S.

Asks for the favor of a discount for the enclosed $2,500 note "as a renewal in part of a note of 3375 Dollars due the 7th instant."

GLC02437.05805

6 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Maunsell

Secretary of War Knox reports to Maunsell that "our Country is busily employed in arranging the public debt, forming a national bank, proprietary canals and a number of other useful things." Knox goes on to say that "Great Britain "... is about declaring to Russia, the terms upon which that power may make peace with the Turks." Knox asks Maunsell to give an enclosed letter to his brother William.

GLC02437.04904

5 January 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Discusses financial matters regarding money due to the national bank.

GLC02437.06894

18 April 1797

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a bank note that had been protested by the national bank for not having been paid.

GLC02437.06949

1816

Bank of the United States, 1791-1811

Object

Title: Act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the U.S.

"Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That a bank of the United States of America shall be established, with a capital of thirty-five millions of dollars, divided into three hundred and fifty shares, of one hundred dollars each share."

GLC08025

27 November 1821

Cushman, H., fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Explains that because he is on the Valuation Committee (which he describes as "an unpleasant situation"), he must obtain information about all "the taxable property in the Commonwealth [of Massachusetts]." Discusses the problems obtaining the relevant information for Boston, where they design "to keep their proportion of the State Tax as low as possible." Asks Hobart to find Boston's proportion of United States Stock from information available in Washington, D.C. Hobart obtained the information (see GLC06313.117).

GLC06313.04.116

5 December 1821

Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the amount of United States Stock in Boston ($18,898,381.46). Hobart had been asked to discover this information for tax assessment purposes (see GLC06313.116). Written from the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.117

1 August 1774

Merrill, Hezekiah, 1752-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants to know if Knox knows of any bills available for purchase, and if so, at what price.

GLC02437.00173

September 3, 1831

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. Letter mentions "the late revolution at Washington" (i.e., Jackson's election).

GLC00976.019

September 15, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.001

September 15, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.002

September 25, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.003

October 12, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. Also, mentions reasons for opening the Buffalo branch (the national obligations of the Bank) and rules for lending

GLC00976.004

November 17, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.005

October 7, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.006

December 4, 1829

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. The letter mentions avoiding loans to speculators.

GLC00976.007

January 15, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.008

February 3, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.009

April 2, 1830

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.

GLC00976.010