9 April 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has tried to make an arrangement with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding money each of them owes. Relates the plan he suggested to Bingham, but says that Bingham will not accept the plan and help relieve him of his "burthen." Hopes Knox might help convince Bingham to agree to a more suitable arrangement.

GLC02437.06699

11 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Bingham

Labeled an extract of a letter to William Bingham. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he has received a letter from Mr. [Joseph] Anthony, who is in great distress about his financial situation. Hopes they can make arrangements to help him. Discusses Bingham's negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring in some detail.

GLC02437.06701

13 April 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business arrangements he is making with General [David] Cobb. Mentions the difficulties facing the Bank of the United States, as well as those who have to repay the bank money they owe. Comments on a variety of business matters, including a bank note owed by Colonel [Samuel] Hodgdon and negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.

GLC02437.06703

18 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Largely illegible, with large portions struck and rewritten. Discusses a financial arrangement Anthony suggested to Knox's business agent, William Bingham. Bingham did not agree to the arrangement, leaving Anthony in a dire situation. Knox is "mortified" that Bingham refused and discusses possible solutions to the problem.

GLC02437.06708

23 April 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's previous letters. Believes Knox is sincere in his desire to help him, but wishes he could say the same for Mr. Bingham, who continues to refuse to help him. Describes the course of action he plans to take to solve his financial crisis, since Bingham will not help him.

GLC02437.06718

23 April 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business matters, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, Knox's and Bingham's debts, and how their money is faring in international markets.

GLC02437.06720

29 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Large portions of the letter are crossed out. Writes that he feels very strongly his obligation to Anthony. Briefly discusses financial arrangements, before reporting that his family has recently suffered the deaths of two of his youngest children.

GLC02437.06727

7 May 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter, and was sad to learn of the deaths of two of Knox's children. Sends his condolences to Knox and his wife. Reports that he has staved of requests by their creditors for monies owed, by renewing their obligations using bank notes. Adds that Mr. [William] Bingham will not "condescend to converse with me on the subject," but that he will keep his mind tranquil.

GLC02437.06735

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

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

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

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

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

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

23 December 1796

Lohra, Peter, fl. 1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Note]

Asks that General [Henry] Jackson forward enclosed items (not present, but possibly GLC02437.06887) to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.06886

8 January 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Baring

Tells Baring about his inability to pay back his loan.

GLC02437.06897

9 January 1797

Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding a house and loan.

GLC02437.06898

January 10, 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that they are working on an arrangement to help him with his financial matters.

GLC02437.06899

February 1, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

States that he's been in Boston for several weeks, mentions a debt and discusses other financial business.

GLC02437.06909

30 March 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he does not think Knox will be able to pay the note that is due. Continues to discuss Knox's poor financial situation.

GLC02437.06939

22 June 1804

Carpenter, Benjamin, fl. 1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that a financial note Knox owes to Carpenter is located in the Salem bank. Discusses payment of the note.

GLC02437.07864

9 July 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Financial agreement with R.G. Amory]

Outlines a financial agreement in which Knox borrows money from R.G. [possibly Rufus G.] Amory. Includes information on repayment.

GLC02437.07870

January 14, 1806

Baylies & Howard, fl. 1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

The firm of Baylies & Howard writes to inform Henry Jackson Knox of their receipt of a lime shipment, which leaves a balance due to him in his account of $366.91. Report they will draw on their debtors for the money and will use part of it to pay a debt Knox owes.

GLC02437.07999

January 15, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, [Joseph] Anthony, [Thomas] Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Says Randall has requested Knox pay $12,000 (likely a debt Knox owed to Randall) to Mr. Crammond. Appears Randall and possibly Crammond also owe money to creditors. Describes a proposition he made to Crammond regarding the debt.

GLC02437.06307