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to William Duer

Says Duer must have received Henry Jackson's letter of 12 June. Writes, "I flatter myself you have sent Mr. Flint or some other person in his stead. I am desirous we should secure the whole quantity of 4 Millions as I am concerned it is now or never...

GLC02437.05015

to William Duer

Knox signs with his initials. Is glad Royal Flint is in Boston. Says Flint has written to Duer on the progress of their negotiations, "which appears to be good." Knox says he wrote to Jackson about the boundaries of the purchase. Says "if they can...

GLC02437.05031

[Statement of meeting proceedings]

Statement relating to a meeting held between Henry Knox, William Duer, William Constable, and Royal Flint, in July 1791. Declares that Knox testified to Samuel Ogden's relinquishment of his claims on certain townships in Maine. Outlines a...

GLC02437.05226

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

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...

GLC02437.05732

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...

GLC02437.05733

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...

GLC02437.05734

to [Heny Knox] [in French]

A duplicate of GLC02437.05741. GLC02437.05741 is a translation. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability...

GLC02437.05742

to William Duer

Discusses land business and Duer's upcoming trial regarding land speculation and deals. Noted as a copy of a letter William Lewis wrote to William Duer. Copied in Knox's hand, including Lewis's signature.

GLC02437.06399

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a job to help build ships.

GLC02437.06617

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

to William Duer

Tries to make arrangements to travel to New York, which have so far been unsuccessful. Also discusses his difficulty in selling his property in the Eastern lands and his want of funds as a result.

GLC02437.06934

to Henry Knox

Gives a character recommendation for a former worker.

GLC02437.06963

to Ezekiel G. Dodge

Discusses the sale of land for $50 an acre.

GLC02437.07090

to Henry Knox

Mentions a meeting with several other men that do business with Knox and discusses the sale of land. Fourth page is separate and may or may not be a continuation of the previous pages.

GLC02437.07103

to Henry Knox

Dinsmore writes Knox when he learns that his rank as Lieutenant had not been reserved for him while he was Agent to the Cherokees. He took that position in 1794 shortly after receiving an appointment as Lieutenant in the corps of Artillerists and...

GLC02437.07232

to Benjamin Hastings

Mentions five dollars for a subscription for General [Henry] Knox. Asks Hastings to be his agent for the territory east of New York.

GLC02437.07796

to unknown

Asks the addressee to pay a Jonathan Holbrook a sum of money. Also mentions a financial transaction with a Colonel Knowlton.

GLC02437.08039

[Calculations]

List of calculations most likely regarding business between Henry Knox and William Duer.

GLC02437.08658

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Thomas Dennie, listed by date. Signed by James Dennie. Most transactions are regarding wine and other alcohol.

GLC02437.08824

[Certificate]

Certifies a survey for a region in Maine.

GLC02437.08862

[Certificate]

Certifies that Henry Wheeler and others have been assigned to survey land.

GLC02437.08866

to Samuel Waldo and Shem Drowne

Two letters. The first letter to Samuel Waldo from Shem Drowne discusses the protection of the settlements from Indian attacks and what the government is or is not doing. Dated 5 April, Boston. The second letter is to Shem Drowne from Samuel Waldo...

GLC02437.08896

[Note]

Promise to pay Samuel Waldo £48. Signed by William and Jonathan Grinlay, with James Beveridge and John Wight signing as witnesses. Noted as written in Greenock in North Britain.

GLC02437.08966

[Receipt for Thomas Flucker]

Declares that Dowse received a sum of money from Flucker for his father.

GLC02437.09003