20 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Homer

Knox received Homer's letter of November 18. Knox complains that Homer has not given Knox an opportunity to explain his difficulties in paying his debts. Knox insists his lands will provide enough money to cover his debts to Homer.

GLC02437.07484

February 14, 1804

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's last letter. Sympathizes with the difficulties Knox has been having; is glad to hear that things seem to be improving, and hope that they continue to do so. Discusses finances, as well as a lawsuit that he and Knox might commence against certain other parties.

GLC02437.07845

3 December 1804

Houston, Robert, 1765-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's instructions, he has visited several plantations on the Waldo patent and posted notifications about the money they owe. Received responses from as many of the people as he could, depending on who was at home when he visited.

GLC02437.07897

February 25, 1805

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their mutual financial arrangements, as well as money owed by the recently deceased Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.07916

7 January 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Alexander Fullerton

Clerical copy of GLC02437.03231, written in the hand of Samuel Shaw with clerical signatures of Knox and Samuel Ogden, both in Shaw's hand. Note written regarding Samuel Shaw, who is the "defendant in an action brought against him by Mr. John Holber, in Philadelphia." Requests that Mr. Fullerton take over Shaw's bail from Mr. Robert Morris, with the guarantee that the money will be repaid by Ogden and Knox to Fullerton and anyone who helps Fullerton acquire the money.

GLC02437.03230

7 January 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Alexander Fullerton

Original of GLC02437.03230. Text is in the hand of Samuel Shaw, but signatures, which have been struck, appear to be those of Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden.

GLC02437.03231

20 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Foster

Discusses Foster's predicament, which involves a petition to Congress regarding Foster's debt. Tells Foster "I shall most chearfully render you every service in my power." Refer to GLC02437.03857 for Foster's reply.

GLC02437.03849

25 April 1788

Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for assisting him with a petition to Congress for forgiveness of, or help with, his debt. Hopes Congress will decide in his favor, noting "...but I think- there may be some measure not big with evil consequences recommended whereby public Debtors may be eased so as to prevent finall [sic] ruin." Fears imprisonment and the loss of his property. Declares, "during the War I supported two good men in the Army & from 1777 to 1787 I paid upwards of five Thousand pounds dry Tax. besides allmost constant subscription money for six weeks & three months men..."

GLC02437.03857

3 June 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Foster

Informs Foster that Congress will decide on propositions concerning a debt due to the United States by De la Lande and Finje [Fynje]. In consequence, thinks Foster may be relieved of his own debt.

GLC02437.03886

24 June 1788

Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment that his debt was sold. Of Congress, writes "... how that honourable Body could exclude my petition & afterwards dispose of the Debt on less advantageous terms than I offered I cannot reconcile- but will not suppose that to be the true case & therefore conclude I am misinformed- a state of suspense is the most disagreeable."

GLC02437.03913

6 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Foster

Discusses Foster's debt (Foster had previously asked Knox for assistance with a petition to Congress related to his debt).

GLC02437.03929

15 July 1789

Ford, David, fl. 1789-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that enclosed is a release signed by Thomas Compson (not present). Adds that Mr. [Samuel] Ogden did not receive Knox's last letter till Monday, and upon receiving it, rushed to process the paperwork and send it to Knox so that it might arrive in time to be part of the mail packet being shipped that evening.

GLC02437.04289

31 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Long statement listing the properties belonging to the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father in law. Notes lands belonging to Flucker, lands sold off, debts, and other transactions affecting the value of his estate. Pages are bound together with string.

GLC02437.09230

18 September 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses papers he has copied and transcribed for Knox dealing with William Duer, with his opinions on each point.

GLC02437.05619

26 September 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals, financial matters, and legalities on various types of loans. Informs Knox that merchants are not required to provide securities on their credits and if Knox were to look into the matter himself he would find this true. Continues to discuss in detail particulars regarding their business arrangements and various loan options, including deals involving Madam de Leval and [William] Duer. Highly recommends that they drop association with Duer because of Duer's current reputation: "I do however think it absolutely necessary to get rid of Mr D as to the business his name…

GLC02437.05628

25 October 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's current business with William Duer. States that reassignment is essential to their security, and hopes Knox will allow his brother William, or another person in New York, to sign for him in order to speed the matter along.

GLC02437.05666

28 October 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a release (not included). Asks for his signature for a document related to his business with William Duer. Sends a draft of a reassignment for Knox to browse. Further discusses the business related to Duer, urging Knox to hurry so that "no time is to be lost."

GLC02437.05670

1 November 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Discusses their financial agreement in great detail. Provides a list of stipulations that will dictate his involvement in the agreement. On page five, includes information copied from a paper given to him by William Duer related to the financial arrangement. In closing, writes, "Respecting myself, I have only to add, that no possible addition to my present means would be a compensation for the loss of the tranquillity and ease of mind which I value above all things. I think I have survived the folly of ambition... If an opportunity [offers] to you of a more advantageous association than…

GLC02437.05685

2 November 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Reaffirms his previous offer to secure the payment of $50,000 by three yearly installments. Declares that this arrangement is "unexceptionable." Possibly written to William Duer, as Green adds that he has already written to General Knox on the subject of the security. Writes, "...you will also have the goodness to recollect the propriety of Employing great caution in negotiations that are so materially to affect the fate of myself & family." Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.05686

4 November 1792

Green, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their financial agreement involving William Duer. Includes information copied from a note written by Duer (for a full copy of the note, refer to GLC02437.05687). Hopes that since Knox cannot travel to Green's location, he will appoint someone with "plenary powers" to conduct business in his stead. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05688

23 March 1796

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to "unexpected embarrassments" they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.

GLC02437.06673

6 April 1796

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to recent correspondence from Knox, and declares that it would be impossible for either him or Colonel [William Stephens] Smith to put into effect the accommodation Knox proposes. Adds that Colonel Smith is embarrassed by his situation but believes he will be able to recover financially. Colonel Smith's misfortunes have unfortunately made Hammond's own finances difficult, and he has had to rely on friends to help him stay afloat. Hopes Knox will be able to immediately give him back the note Knox owes. Briefly discusses other business and social matters.

GLC02437.06695

11 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abijah Hammond

Received his recent correspondence. Is very concerned to hear of Hammond's financial difficulties, especially considering his own inability to pay the remittance he owes to Hammond. Discusses in detail the financial situation of himself, Hammond, Colonel [William Stephens] Smith, and his agent Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06700

21 June 1796

Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing sooner to thank Knox for his last letter. Reports that the only statement he received from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith he has sent along to Knox. Smith is out of town at present but will get another copy when he returns.

GLC02437.06778

8 October 1790

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mrs. Greene is losing her estate because of her late husband General Nathanael Greene's debts. She tells Knox that, "I am upon the point of sailing to Charleston to consult with Mr. Rutledge about your plan, and that of others - to relieve or rather to give up my Estate." She is worried about how she will support her children. Says she will not complain, and will do as Knox advises her.

GLC02437.04746