February 14, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Received his last letter. Mentions that he is chagrined at the delays of Samuel Ogden in making payments. Understands how awkward this makes Webber's situation, and hopes it will be rectified soon.

GLC02437.04113

February 21, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Has received from Mr. [Samuel] Ogden a financial document amounting to 250 pounds sterling, which he encloses. The document was drawn by Thomas Compson on his brother Joseph Compson, who lives in Worcestershire, England. Has enclosed accompanying documentation (not present).

GLC02437.04123

5 May 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "copy." Thanks him for his last letter. Discusses financial matters, specifically the receipt of a bill of exchange worth 250 pounds from the Compsons [brothers Thomas and Joseph] and whether or not it shall be paid. Also sends his compliments to Knox's brother William, and declares he plans to write William by the next packet. Adds that he hopes soon to be able to close business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Copy of GLC02437.04194.

GLC02437.04193

2 June 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Attaches an earlier letter he wrote to Knox, in May 1789 (refer to GLC02437.04193 and GLC02437.04194). Declares that he does not have much to add to the earlier letter's content, but stresses the importance of Knox concluding their business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden as soon as possible. Writes that he is being seriously inconvenienced by the debt Ogden owes.

GLC02437.04229

16 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Explains that he has received some of the paperwork regarding Webber's business dealings with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, but has not received all of the paperwork necessary. Adds that a packet will sail in an hour containing paperwork for Webber, including a release signed by Thomas Compson and a sum of money. Discusses various business arrangements between Ogden and Webber.

GLC02437.04290

5 August 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to refer Knox to his previous letters regarding business with the Compson brothers, and asks that Knox close their mutual business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Requests that he write back immediately.

GLC02437.04317

2 December 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.

GLC02437.04423

12 August 1790

Welles, Arnold, 1761-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Boston merchant Welles writes Secretary of War Knox concerning unpaid rent he failed to pay before leaving Boston. According to Welles, Knox was supposed to have taken care of the rent "of the late Mrs. Jones's Place at Dorchester." Explains terms he worked out with General [Henry] Jackson, who apparently negotiated on Knox's behalf. As executor of the estate, finds it "not a little mortifying" to seem remiss in settling the rent.

GLC02437.04687

22 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arnold Welles

Secretary of War Knox acknowledges a letter he received from Welles regarding payment owed for the house at Dorchester. Reports that he is surprised, as he thought General Henry Jackson paid it. Declares he will investigate further what happened.

GLC02437.04696

5 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Tells Webber that William Knox will inform him of his debt "in [Samuel] Ogden's hands." Says he has confidence in "the goodness of the debt."

GLC02437.04719

2 December 1790

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that William "is exceedingly well, but I think his spirits are at times too much elevated, however when he gets settled in Ireland, I much hope he will go on in a regular way, and be in a happy situation." Says he could not accept William's "draft of £190." Requests Knox settle his debt with Mr. [Samuel?] Ogden soon, or Webber will have to send someone to America to intervene. Knox remains indebted to Webber and therefore Webber cannot transfer credit from William's account to Henry's.

GLC02437.04789

30 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Webber

Notes he has been silent because he could not speak with effect. Claims he has "perfect confidence" in [Samuel] Ogden's integrity and security, but his business arrangements have "retarded his payments." Has been assured that Ogden will settle the matter by the end of the year. With his knowledge of Ogden's situation, he believes that plan is feasible. Hopes that Webber's mind will soon be put at ease. Says he will get his payment in full plus 7 percent interest. Mentions that he is enclosing a bill for $1,000 or £225 for Ogden's debt to Webber.

GLC02437.05092

2 November 1791

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial interaction between himself, Knox, Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, and several other parties. Mentions that he is happy that Mr. Ogden plans to finally close his account this year, though he relates that he has been very displeased with Mr. Ogden's delays throughout their business dealings.

GLC02437.05221

February 4, 1794

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has not received a letter from Knox since 7 August 1793. Says "I must once more intreat your exertions to close the Acco[unt]t with Mr. Ogden, who has so very long protracted payment, and now can have no excuse whatever." Asks that Knox's "powerful abilities" be used on his behalf. Sends his regards to William Knox and asks that he pay his bill of £30.

GLC02437.06040

7 November 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. 60 (November 7, 1789)]

Printed on page four is the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (continued in the 2nd issue of the Gazette, see GLC08757.02). A letter of John Adams dated 16 October 1780 concerning troops in the Revolutionary War is published on page 1. Other articles deal with the public debt of the Union, President George Washington, and the Senate.

GLC08757.01

1 April 1774

Ripley, Sylvanus, 1749-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to hold money owed to Daniel Dunbarr of Halifax, Massachusetts, who will send someone pick it up from Knox's store. Ripley served as a missionary, preacher at Dartmouth College, and professor of theology at Dartmouth as well. He spells his first name Silvanus.

GLC02437.00133

11 April 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to forward letters to the surgeon and apothecary John Manning, along with a draft against him. Rivington previously asked for Manning's address (see GLC02437.00131). Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.

GLC02437.00137

19 December 1859

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: [List of accounts owed to Duncan September to December 1859]

First two pages include account totals for persons who owe Duncan. Page three contains a letter, possibly to Charles P. Leverich, a financial agent. In the letter, Duncan comments on other accounts, noting that the annual percentage rate is ten percent if the account is not paid in full. Pertains to the accounts of Mrs. Irvine, Mrs. Pringle, Mr. Campbell, and several others.

GLC05339.01

February 4, 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles P. Leverich

Discusses business (pertaining to molasses and sugar) with Leverich, a financial agent who assisted in managing Duncan's accounts. Lists the notes he holds for various persons, when the money is due, and the amount owed. Discusses details of the accounts.

GLC05339.05

February 13, 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles P. Leverich

Lists the notes he holds for a variety of people, when the money is due, and how much is due. Includes a prediction of how much would be due through 1867. Cites yearly income totals. Discusses specific account information.

GLC05339.06

3 August 1860

Duncan, Stephen, 1787-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Remarks on the purchase of "Negro boots- made of the very best materials," which he plans to obtain at a reasonable rate. Discusses the collection of interest on the liabilities of the Michigan Southern Rail Road. A note scribbled on page two beneath the signature asks if Northern Indiana Rail Road bonds can be sold, and if so, at what price.

GLC05339.11

11 December 1821

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he had a meeting with the commissioners "under the Florida Treaty," referring to the 1819 Adams-Onis Treaty (annexing Florida), which was ratified in 1821. The bulk of the letter discusses a claim related to a bankruptcy case, and mentions "the late law of the U.S. establishing an uniform system of B y" and seeks Hobart's assistance in the matter.

GLC06313.04.118

24 December 1821

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Indicates that he voted against a bankruptcy law when a member of Congress, describing such laws as "one of the great evils that always to be avoided." Also notes that he believes the people of Hobart's district would vote overwhelmingly against a system of bankruptcy laws. Also discusses the election of Philip Barbour as Speaker of the House, explaining that he considers "it a triumph of the republicans over the Clintonians, who I have ever considered and viewed as federalists in disguise."

GLC06313.04.122