15 June 1791

Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823

Manuscript letter

Title: to Tench Coxe

Most of the information on this record comes from a letter written by Julian P. Boyd, the editor of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, in 1969. Boyd's letter is in the file with the original document. The document is not signed, but Boyd identifies its creator as William Temple Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's grandson. Boyd claims it was sent to Tench Coxe who was serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. The letter is a summary of the report of the Lords of Trade to the Privy Council. This report was written mainly by Lord Hawkesbury on 28 January 1791. Having this document was a…

GLC02437.04997

18 December 1792

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript letter

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Duplicate of GLC02437.05742. GLC02437.05742 is in French. 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. Says [Henry] Jackson has assured her that he (Knox) will keep to the conditions of the contracts. Notes they (she and Roche) have titles for about half their land but they cannot move forward until they receive the 306,000 acres from Knox and Duer stated in the last contract. Expresses her frustration with Duer, who she claims last minute changed…

GLC02437.05741

21 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Madame de Leval

Responds to a previous letter from Leval (GLC02437.05741) and discusses their land deals. Says he completely agrees with her on the advantages they would gain from a French settlement in Maine. Although she is aware of the "awkward situation" concerning the Maine lands, assures her the situation is now looking better. A "solid company" with adequate resources has now taken responsibility of the land. Notes [William] Bingham is the head of the company and [William] Duer has relinquished his rights. Believes she will be satisfied with Bingham's performance as an agent.

GLC02437.05750

31 December 1792

Manuscript letter

Title: to Madame de Leval

Discusses land business. Faded.

GLC02437.05767

3 January 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable this next spring..." In order to facilitate the business, she stresses the need of settling their business with Knox and having their petitions recorded by the General Court. Continues to discuss the stress the business has had on her and the sacrifices she has made. Notes the suspense she has had to keep the young recruitments in because of the…

GLC02437.05772

19 January 1793

Vaughan, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text by a Mr. Vaughan. Vaughan presents his respects and encloses Knox a bill at sight on London for £40, saying it will replace the draft on France. Vaughan wants Knox to sign a memorandum in case the French note ever appears.

GLC02437.05788

28 January 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05797

10 February 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05810

25 February 1793

Van den Brock, Reiner John, fl. 1789-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says the merchant house he works for, Jacob le Roy & Son, received a letter from a house in Amsterdam asking about land. It seems the Amsterdam Company wants to purchase a tract. Reports that these investors do not do anything trifling and will pay up front. Wants to know what lands in Maine are available. Asks Knox to include the terms.

GLC02437.05834

28 February 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Madame de Leval. Reports she has been in Philadelphia for 15 days and their business has not moved forward. Says it is impossible for her stay in this undetermined situation. States the proposal of William Bingham "cannot be considered" until after Knox has "fixed the matter" with her. Believes in her cause more than ever now. Writes, "I have a right to bring an action against you, for the execution of our Contract, or for Costs & damages which may arise from your delaying." Says she is willing to make any reasonable arrangement. Claims…

GLC02437.05839

10 March 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says three weeks has elapsed since she arrived in Philadelphia to claim the execution of contracts she entered into with Knox and [William] Duer on 14 January 1792. States she has only been able to meet with Knox and William Bingham one time since her arrival and they were not willing to agree on reasonable terms. Reports she has given the contracts and their correspondence to an attorney who entirely agrees with her. She thinks she has the law on her side, but she wants to avoid the trouble of court cases and "I would sacrifice much to avoid them." Against the advice of council she has…

GLC02437.05849

12 March 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to Henry Knox

Says Knox is far from doing her justice. Tells him he "must be convinced how much I have sacrificed, to come to such an amical settlement." Hopes the paperwork will not slow the settlement down. Says "all what I ask is, to be able to give Surety to my acquirors, this is what I take to heart, I rather would risk my life, than to engage them in an operation which would be ruinous to them." Hopes no new articles will be inserted in their agreement, as the French settlers have spent everything they have to settle in America. Wants her countrymen to have an asylum of peace.

GLC02437.05850

28 March 1793

Van den Brock, Reiner John, fl. 1789-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Henry Langier

Asks Langier to receive the salary due to him for services at the War Department from 1 January to 3 February. Asks the money be delivered to Messrs. Bake & Co. Page 2 is a note from Bake & Co. stating they received $50 on Van den Brock's behalf.

GLC02437.05860

5 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval

Says he cannot advance the sum she requests. Will accept her order payable in 30 days.

GLC02437.05986

6 December 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wanted to visit Knox last Sunday but received letters from France about the death of several friends, including her sister. Says she was not up to seeing him after receiving the news. Complains that she would like to complete their business, but Henry Jackson "is so much ingaged in the public bilding that he do not know what he is about." Requests that Knox speaks to Jackson on her behalf. Reports she is leaving tomorrow. Place written assumed from content.

GLC02437.05988

14 February 1794

Vaughan, Samuel, fl. 1769-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, formerly the Bishop of Autun. Reports "He is driven from Europe by the Circumstances of the Times & I have no doubt will find in America the Asylum he seeks, & the respect due to his Talents & Merit."

GLC02437.06046

21 May 1794

Van Berckel, Franco Petrus, fl. 1785-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Expresses happiness that his marriage to Madame Bacler de Leval has led to a friendship between him and Knox.

GLC02437.06103

29 May 1794

Van Gansbeek, Peter, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends Mr. Joseph R. Yates for a position as a captain.

GLC02437.06109

16 December 1794

Vaughn, John, fl. 1783-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's advice and information on an establishment in the Province of [Maine]. Appears to involve Mr. [John?] William's settlement and Mr. [William?] Bingham. The dates, "16 December 1794" and "19 December 1794" and the names "John Vaughan" and "John [Geo] William" were added at a later date in pen at the top of the letter.

GLC02437.06275

16 March 1795

Vermonnet, John, fl. 1794-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from his position of Secretary at War. Expresses his sadness that Knox is leaving, but states that "I conceive easily that the fatigues of a war and the charges of an iminent post during a number of years are more then sufficient to make any person wish for tranquility which is only to be found in a Retired life. I therefore ristrain my grief, injoying [sic] the idea of your Happiness, and it is in those Sincere Sentiments that I have the honor to be with great Respect ..."

GLC02437.06372

12 June 1795

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Invitation for Knox to dine.

GLC02437.06439

8 August 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Charles Varlé

Responds to a letter a Mr. Varlé wrote to one of Knox's daughters. Writes "My daughter has showed me the letter you wrote her. This conduct renders it improper for me to receive you again into my house and you will therefore please to govern yourself accordingly." Possibly refers to a Peter Charles Varlé, an engineer and geographer.

GLC02437.06488

9 August 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Charles Varlé

Another note to Mr. Varlé concerning Varlé's conduct towards one of Knox's daughters. Writes that Mr. Varlé was hired to help with Knox's canal project and as such has "no business at my house and of consequence are not to come there." Possibly refers to Peter Charles Varlé, an engineer and geographer who drew maps.

GLC02437.06489

28 September 1795

Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses the structure of Knox's canal project on the St. Georges River.

GLC02437.06531

10 October 1795

Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how the weather will affect the construction of a canal.

GLC02437.06537