17 November 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses bonds and land speculation. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.05701

18 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Discusses property, bonds and other business. Bottom third of the second sheet of paper is clipped.

GLC02437.05703

22 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has engaged a Mr. [Bingham] to take a look at their business and mentions that Bingham will be consulting with other people on the subject.

GLC02437.05712

26 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has not heard anything new concerning the Eastern Lands and is trying to bring the matter to a conclusion "even if I am compelled to make greater sacrifices than I have yet contemplated." Believes he will succeed.

GLC02437.05714

28 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has looked over the agreement and believes it to be obligatory for them to fulfill the terms and conditions stated. States that he will be taking a look at all of the agreements made with Madame de Leval in order to better assess their situation and make plans as to what they should do next.

GLC02437.05716

2 December 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and describes his meetings with various people in regards to land.

GLC02437.05718

December 21, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: For Major [Henry] Jackson: Papers to be obtained from [William] Duer or Col. Walker.

Title taken from docket. Lists various contracts and agreements that Jackson or Walker is suppose to obtain from Duer; most dealing with land agreements.

GLC02437.05748

7 December 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Answers given to William Duer]

List of interrogation answers for William Duer's trial listed by date.

GLC02437.06577

February 26, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Replies to Duer's letter and apologizes for not being able to come immediately to his aid, but gives his own financial difficulties as an excuse.

GLC02437.06919

December 1, 1787

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, "I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the Western Territory, they are both much wanted - it is hoped some kind of order will be introduced in this country by the latter, I never saw a country in which Licentiousness political & religious so much prevailed as in the Infant Settlements in this western World ... it wants a Government peculiarly adopted to the circumstances of the…

GLC02437.03718

8 July 1783

Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes concerning settling an account with Captain Knowles, the paymaster who wrote Knox that Drury was in debt to Knowles.

GLC02437.02253

5 July 1788

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Fort Pitt. Thanks Knox for his assistance: "...it has extricated me from a Difficulty which all men must feel who are in Debt, & fail in their resources for payment." Congratulates Knox on Virginia's adoption of the Constitution, writing "I am in Hopes Health & Vigour will soon be restored to our Body politic- This happy circumstance must cheer the Hearts of our Countrymen, particularly those of our military Brethren, who have been struggling through the late Revolution, & who to their immortal Honor appear to feel so much for the Honor and Dignity…

GLC02437.03927

30 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has looked over the some of the papers regarding their land business and continues with related business.

GLC02437.05717

December 11, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Duer

Discusses his reasons for terminating his financial agreement with William Green and mentions other avenues he is considering. Notes he has made overtures to [Théophile] Cazenove, andt after receiving Duer's "pressing letters" decided it best to try to push forward an agreement with [William] Bingham. Assures him he will do everything in his power to finalize a sale most advantageous to Duer. Notes Cazenove has offered to purchase one million [acres?] of the Kennebec and continues to discuss in detail the status of various other deals he is trying to negotiate on Duer's behalf.

GLC02437.05732

12 December 1792

Le Roy, Herman, 1758-1841

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Duer

Copy of a letter from Herman Le Roy to William Duer; written in Henry Knox's hand. Informs Duer that Knox called on "Mr C" [Théophile Cazenove] and himself to discuss the eastern lands. Says Knox made it clear to them that he would be willing to divide the land as necessary in order to accommodate them in a purchase, however, both he and Casenove had previously decided "not to have anything to do" with the eastern lands until Mr. Morris returns and they receive news from Europe.

GLC02437.05733

13 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Duer

Informs Duer he called on Herman Le Roy and [Théophile] Cazenove the day before to discuss the eastern lands, especially the sale of Duer's portion. Notes he tried pushing forth a sale of Duer's portion of land in "every way and manner possible" but was informed that they would not be interested in a purchase until Mr. Morris's return and possibly not even then. Expresses his surprise over this news as he was under the impression from Duer that the gentlemen would be willing to negotiate. The men stated that regardless of Duer's impression they were not ready to move forward with the deal…

GLC02437.05734

January 12, 1821

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes to ask Lucy to repay money she owes him for land.

GLC02437.08067

circa 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Informs Duer he is financially unable to comply to Duer's request. Describes his current financial circumstances and apologizes to Duer. The year 1793 is listed at a later date in pencil.

GLC02437.09894

10 May 1791

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is "much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson." Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his "Opinion of the requisite Qualities of the two Candidates ... conclude that [he] will ... Support the pretensions of the man [he has]... esteemed." Goes on to discuss Patrick Henry and his resignation from the Virginia government since "there is every reason to believe this State will no longer oppose the assumption of their debt, but quietly acquiesce in the funding system…

GLC02437.10229

3 August 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letters to Captain Thomas and Mrs. Flucker]

Consists of two letters, both written by Knox at Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, 3 August 1784. The first letter is from Knox to Mrs. Flucker and consists of pages one and two. Discusses matters pertaining to the Waldo estate (Waldo was grandfather of Lucy Knox and Captain Thomas Flucker). Notes "You may rest fully assured that nothing shall be left undone on my part to secure as large a part of the Estate as possible to the family." Reports that winter has been ruinous to the estate, and people are squatting on the property without permission. Discusses the debts of "Mandamus…

GLC02437.03036

1 July 1788

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for previous correspondence, and for being the caretaker of her children while they are in America. Discusses land in American inherited from her parents, Hannah and Thomas Flucker. Remarks that a great part of money from the inheritance will go toward "Mrs. Harwood, Mrs. Knox and the rest of our Fathers Creditors in England." Hopes Knox will put her inheritance money toward the proper education of her children. Would prefer educating them in the "Church, Law, or Physick" as opposed to sending them to join the army, though she has army and navy friends who could assist their…

GLC02437.03922

10 March 1790

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says that [Jeremiah] Wadsworth informed Flint that Knox wished to erase his endorsement from a previous note given by William Duer. Encloses the note so that Knox can erase his name, and asks him to return it when he is finished. Docket states that the note relates to Mrs. [Catharine] Greene.

GLC02437.04537

29 March 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has never written to Knox about their land speculation in Maine, as he relied on Mr. [William] Duer to relate his opinions to Knox. Is not sure if Duer and Knox remain close, so he will write to Knox directly. Tells Knox that General [Henry] Jackson is in need of money to complete their land contracts, and that Colonel [Benjamin] Walker may write to him on that subject. Adds that Mr. Duer "proposes to bring forward his Eastern lands as a basis on which to establish a fund to relieve his [poor financial] affairs" and may soon write Knox on the subject. Flint is an endorser of Duer's and is…

GLC02437.05385

5 April 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to acquaint Knox with the measures he is taking respecting the purchase of lands in Maine. Discusses financial arrangements he has made with General [Henry] Jackson to compensate for the insolvency of their business associate Mr. [William] Duer. Believes Knox would rather they proceed according to these new plans than abandon the purchase of the lands altogether. Comments on possible unfortunate consequences to their land deal with Madame de Leval. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05400

11 April 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he cannot answer all the questions Knox has posed to him, but he can assure Knox that he has not taken any measures which are against Knox's interest or wishes. Explains how Mr. [Henry] Jackson told him a purchase fell through right around the time Mr. [William] Duer's finances fell apart. He had to act quickly and take new measures. Is pursuing another deal, slowly and cautiously, with the help of Colonel [Benjamin] Walker. Assures him that he has not done anything to damage Knox and needs Knox's support for the project to continue. Tries to convince Knox not to be unhappy…

GLC02437.05407