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 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

30 July 1787

Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox whether or not there is a post established near the Pittsburgh area since he will be travelling there soon. Mentions that their "State Society" (likely referring to the Society of Cincinnati) have made provisions to pay their portion of the sum owed to Major [Pierre] L' Enfant. Noted as written in Middletown.

GLC02437.03627

23 November 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Osgood

Writes "Man in some situations is indeed a helpless animal, and needs the support of his fellows or he is overwhelmed with misery, and dies - This formal sentence has just been excited by the entrance of two men one a constable - the other his prisoner." The prisoner in question is [Joshua] Winslow of Boston, nephew of John Winslow (see GLC02437.03713). Recounts the unfortunate story of how Winslow ended up a prisoner due to outstanding debts and appeals to Osgood to assist him.

GLC02437.03712

19 August 1802

Odin, John, fl. 1802

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding [Joseph?] Pierce refusing to pay Knox's account. Says he expects Knox to arrange payment since his bill is long due.

GLC02437.07746

10 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Lewis

Marked "copy." Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed (not present) certificate regarding the settlement.

GLC02437.03331

29 May 1788

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lewis transmits a certificate with a contiguous letter to Knox. Verifies that the ship the Empress of China left New York bound for China in 1784, and that prior to its departure, he was obliged to withdraw $2,300 on behalf of the owners. Notes, "if Mr. Parker will subscribe the certificate I think it will effectually serve Mr [Samuel] Shaw whose case is a cruel hard one-"

GLC02437.03878

February 21, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Lechmere

Apologizes for not responding to previous letters before receiving two new letters about Dr. Taylor's bond. Had been waiting for answers to questions respecting their business, specifically about whether bonds due to the mandamus counselors were confiscated with their other property, and therefore whether Taylor was solvent. The Courts decided finally that the bonds had been confiscated. It appears that Taylor is insolvent and has taken the bonds; his lands had been mortgaged to Mr. [Thomas] Flucker. Declares that due to these circumstances, he must decline Lechmere's kind offer, though…

GLC02437.04124

22 August 1790

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the upcoming trial of Major Shaw and Mr. Holker, to be held 6 September 1790. Asks if Knox has any evidence or information to contribute, and hopes Knox will communicate it to him. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04697

2 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Lewis

Knox acknowledges Lewis's letter of 22 August 1790 regarding "the suit between my friend Major [Samuel] Shaw and Mr. [Holken]." Discusses the evidence that a court commission might need. Says Captain [Thomas] Randall will be able to provide Lewis with the extent of Mr. Craigie's evidence.

GLC02437.04711

31 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Lewis

Contains two letters. The first, dated 31 May 1792, is written by Knox to Lewis. Knox asks Lewis's opinion about features in a legal agreement between a Massachusetts Committee of the Legislature, and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. Asks several questions. The second letter, of the same date, is written by Lewis in answer to those questions. Lewis points out that there is "much contradiction and obscurity" in the agreement, and comments on Mr. [William] Duer's role in the agreement, now that he is insolvent. All in the hand of War Department secretary Nathan Jones.

GLC02437.05484

18 September 1792

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a copy of a document concerning William Duer. Informs Knox that he must present his case before the Supreme Court or the district judge.

GLC02437.05617

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

9 March 1793

Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says the action brought by the United States against William Duer is set for trial on 11 April. Wants to be informed about the bail and the trial, if a defense is made. Also would like Knox to write to Duer to get as much information as possible.

GLC02437.05847

23 April 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that Mr. [likely George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") came to collect Knox's note from Hodgdon this morning. Asks that Knox please send him the note soon, as he wants to renew his credit at the banks. Discusses arrangements he is making with Colonel [Timothy] Pickering regarding Knox's furniture. Mentions a shipment of lumber he is waiting to receive and why he needs it.

GLC02437.06719

6 May 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about financial concerns. Declares that he has contacted Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") regarding Knox's bank concerns, and Meade has agreed to accept an arrangement with General [Henry] Jackson as part of their transaction. Relates the rest of the terms of the deal.

GLC02437.06733

8 June 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Per his promise, sends Knox a statement of his accounts with Hodgdon (not present). Seems to ask that Knox pay him a certain sum, so that Hodgdon can pay off one of Knox's creditors for him. Relates that the President will be traveling to Mount Vernon soon, but has nothing else new to report.

GLC02437.06768

5 August 1796

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that a court judgment was leveled against him requiring him to repay money to the Bank of Pennsylvania. Explains the financial distress this has put him in, especially because business associate Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead") will not pay his portion. Discusses the financial arrangements Hodgdon has with Knox. Briefly touches on news about members of their acquaintance, and sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.06795