22 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Brown

Apologizes for not responding to a previous letter. Discusses the canal project Brown wrote to him about, declaring that canals are extremely useful, and while they are expensive to install, they benefit the community dramatically and will return a profit. Mentions his previous experience with canal projects, and comments on other canals in the region. Provides suggestions. Adds that at present his resources are tied up with his land investments in Maine, so he will not be able to invest.

GLC02437.06714

23 April 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's previous letters. Believes Knox is sincere in his desire to help him, but wishes he could say the same for Mr. Bingham, who continues to refuse to help him. Describes the course of action he plans to take to solve his financial crisis, since Bingham will not help him.

GLC02437.06718

23 April 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business matters, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, Knox's and Bingham's debts, and how their money is faring in international markets.

GLC02437.06720

29 April 1796

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to express condolences at the deaths in Knox's family (likely Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham- see GLC02437.06724). Adds that his wife (Knox's sister-in-law Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) is so overcome with grief that she is presently unable to write. Declares that they have no time to come visit the Knox family because they are departing on a journey soon, but they send their love.

GLC02437.06726

29 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Large portions of the letter are crossed out. Writes that he feels very strongly his obligation to Anthony. Briefly discusses financial arrangements, before reporting that his family has recently suffered the deaths of two of his youngest children.

GLC02437.06727

2 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. The docket indicates this document is a portion of a letter to William Bingham. Discusses financial arrangements in great detail, including negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring.

GLC02437.06728

4 May 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends his condolences on the loss of two of Knox's children and hopes the rest of his children do not fall ill. Reports that his own children have been sick but have fortunately recovered. Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06730

7 May 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter, and was sad to learn of the deaths of two of Knox's children. Sends his condolences to Knox and his wife. Reports that he has staved of requests by their creditors for monies owed, by renewing their obligations using bank notes. Adds that Mr. [William] Bingham will not "condescend to converse with me on the subject," but that he will keep his mind tranquil.

GLC02437.06735

12 May 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letters and is happy to hear that Knox's child, who had been sick, has recovered and escaped the fate of two others who died of the same illness. Discusses business transactions, including negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring.

GLC02437.06737

16 May 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Is happy to learn Knox's sick child is out of danger. Hopes to be able to announce an offer by Mr. [Alexander] Baring very shortly to conclude their financial negotiations. Discusses the beginning of a new session of Congress, as well as his upcoming trip to Boston with his wife and several others. Also mentions [Francois] de Liancourt's new living arrangements in South Carolina.

GLC02437.06740

19 May 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Encloses a bank note for Knox to use to get one of Bingham's land deeds out of escrow. Reports that General [Henry] Jackson's being out of town prevents them from concluding negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring. Briefly asks a question about the legislature.

GLC02437.06745

24 May 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Writes that his last letter contained 3000 dollars in branch bank notes which he asked Knox to endorse to the treasurer to free a land deed from escrow (see GLC02437.06745). Discusses his plans to get Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring to accept terms of a business deal, and his belief that Baring will accept. Also touches on business arrangements with General [David] Cobb and Mr. [possibly James] Swan.

GLC02437.06749

25 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Comments extensively on business dealings with Bingham, General [David] Cobb, the estate of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw, and Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.

GLC02437.06751

30 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham [incomplete]

Unsigned, and possibly incomplete. Acknowledges receipt of Bingham's letter and the bank notes he enclosed. Discusses financial transactions with him and with General [David] Cobb. Touches briefly on his work with the legislature.

GLC02437.06754

30 May 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring and mentions related commerce in England.

GLC02437.06755

31 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Agreement between Henry Knox and William Bell]

Witnessed and signed by Thomas C. Lowden. Agreement that Bell will hire, for Knox, a gardener from England named Thomas Roebuck, who will come work for Knox in America. Outlines Roebuck's terms, including wages for the first three years of employment.

GLC02437.06756

1 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Briefly touches on matters relating to the legislature.

GLC02437.06760

3 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as well as land sales and settlement. Also mentions commercial interests in Europe.

GLC02437.06762

6 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, particularly the fact that Baring gave them an ultimatum on one of the terms. Also mentions arrangements with Mr. [Joseph] Anthony.

GLC02437.06765

8 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Comments on several business transactions, including a sum of money to be delivered to Mr. [Joseph] Anthony. Also touches on a trip apparently to be made by Bingham.

GLC02437.06767

11 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Writes that he received Knox's letter and understands Knox is very disappointed about Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring's loan falling through. Will be seeing Captain [Joseph] Anthony soon and will try to arrange Knox's business with him. Discusses a variety of business transactions, including land deals.

GLC02437.06769

14 June 1796

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that Mr. [William] Bingham made financial arrangements for Anthony with Mr. [likely Thomas] Willing. Explains the details of the plan and is happy with this new arrangement.

GLC02437.06774

18 June 1796

Andrews, John, fl. 1796

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt to Henry Knox]

Receipt of monies Knox paid to Samuel Breck for various items, including ten dollars owed to Breck, as well as for the use of one half a pew in Peters Church, Philadelphia. Extensive docket in Knox's hand on verso.

GLC02437.06775

20 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on a dangerous and harrowing trip by boat to Rhode Island. Explains that he wrote to General [Henry] Jackson regarding lodging in Boston (see GLC02437.06776) because he thought Knox was no longer there. Briefly describes business engagements he plans to undertake in Boston.

GLC02437.06777

20 July 1796

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial accounts with Knox, including the purchase of stocks. Page two features a chart concerning Knox's accounts with Biddle.

GLC02437.06788