23 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the payment of notes and mentions that the need for money is pressing. Also mentions the state of affairs in England.

GLC02437.06955

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

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

7 December 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a bank note and a possible extension of time, probably for some sort of payment. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07061

December 11, 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of a note and the possibility of Knox needing a security.

GLC02437.07063

December 31, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses some purchases and states that he is unable to pay Alexander Baring immediately.

GLC02437.07073

26 March 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses concern that Knox has not repaid the loan he got from Alexander Baring. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07111

24 April 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Alexander Baring

Discusses a debt and the possibility of extending the time in which he has to pay it back. Writing is very faded and water damaged, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.07119

13 May 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring, especially since Baring will be leaving the country soon. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.07127

15 May 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses a debt, most likely the one he owes to Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07129

20 May 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox that the due date for the payment of a settlement to the state is approaching. Discusses a draft and money for Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07132

28 May 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters and again reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07135

3 July 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses sympathy over Knox's disappointment at not getting a loan and discusses various financial matters such as the Eastern lands, payment to the National bank and bonds.

GLC02437.07156

30 September 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses debts and Knox's potential sources for money to pay off his debts.

GLC02437.07175

3 December 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Clement Biddle

Knox tells Biddle that he has received from the "bank of the US, the dividends on a share...in the name of my late daughter Julia." Knox has misplaced the certificate. Knox tells Biddle he is trying to acquire money to improve his estate.

GLC02437.07201

January 24, 1799

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bingham acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 30 December 1798. Bingham sees that Knox has "not as yet made a final arrangement with the Holders of your Notes, - but which I hope will be speedily terminated." Bingham is pleased to know that after Knox pays off his debts, Knox will enjoy a considerable income from his estate. Talks about Knox's timber in Maine and says that regarding the "our lands, which remain to be disposed of," Bingham is "persuaded that my News of effecting a Sale must be confined to Europe." In American, "the Capital is by no means sufficient." Bingham is sure…

GLC02437.07227

25 March 1799

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bingham has anxiously awaited a reply from Knox. Bingham is happy to learn that Knox "arrangements with most of your Creditors and that you are likely to be relieved from your temporary Embarassments." Bingham asks Knox if he would consult with attorney Mr. Davis regarding a lawsuit involving Bingham and confiscation of cargo on neutral vessel "in the last War." Bingham's feeling are terribly hurt by this matter and points out that there have not been any documents shown to the court to prove the plaintiff's claims. "The interests of the United States are very much implicated in the…

GLC02437.07248

23 April 1799

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bingham acknowledges Knox's letter of 17 April 1799. Bingham realizes his legal counsels must receive payment, but he believes since the United States government benefits from this, the government should compensate. "However, Bingham says, "I shall take your hint and remit Mr. Davis a handsome fee." Bingham goes on to complain about the injustice of the suit against him. "I do not know what he means by obtaining a revision of the Judgment-The Object of the Secretary of State, was to have this Cause removed to the Circuit Court of the United States, where alone it can be placed on a proper and…

GLC02437.07259

06 May 1800

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Biddle tells Knox that he "got the Certificate for the Bank share passed through as soon as I could after the full time allowed by the regulations at the bank had Expired and should have transferred it but your power to me for the purpose has been misplayed either by me or at the Bank." Biddle is "mortified" at this delay.

GLC02437.07402

29 March 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business ventures, including a lottery for land that General [Henry] Jackson apparently bought shares in. Also mentions monies owed by the deceased [Samuel] Shaw. Comments on other financial transactions.

GLC02437.06680

30 March 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has had several conversations with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding Knox's bonds, which are payable next month. They are apparently unsure whether Knox will be able to pay his bonds off on time. Anthony relates that Knox's creditors visited him to say they will expect Knox's payment when due. Discusses how best to handle this situation.

GLC02437.06681

31 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Writes that since his last letter to Anthony, he has heard from Mr. [William] Bingham regarding the arrangement of Knox's funds. Assures him that Bingham has a plan which would release him from any financial liability when payment is due on Knox's bonds (see GLC02437.06681 for a related document).

GLC02437.06684

31 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham and Abijah Hammond

Contains two letters. The first is labeled an extract of a letter to Mr. [William] Bingham. Writes about how grateful he is for Bingham's help with Knox's personal affairs. Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as well as monies owed by Knox in Philadelphia. Mentions other business associates such as Mr. [Joseph] Anthony and Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon. The second letter, to Mr. Hammond, asks for further accommodations so he might take enough time to get his finances in order before paying Hammond and Colonel [William Stephens] Smith the money he owes them.

GLC02437.06685