14 March 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "The stoppage of payment by Mr. [William] Duer has created considerable anxiety, although it has as yet produced no other failures - he himself assured me that he would finally comply with all his contracts but required time." Adds that he, himself, will not suffer much from Duer's financial problems, and explains how much he loaned Duer and the arrangements they made together. Suggests that Knox help by repaying Duer any amount he can. Concludes, "If he does not come forward soon & explain his affairs this city will be in great commotion." Adds that he expects the arrival of…

GLC02437.05355

14 March 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Marked "copy." Reports that he has received word from Colonel [Benjamin] Walker regarding land purchases (in Maine, in or near the Waldo patent lands). Discusses purchase prices and makes plans regarding their land speculation projects.

GLC02437.05357

18 March 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall [incomplete]

Declares that Randall's notes will become due on 25 March. Asks about possible arrangements for making a payment on the notes.

GLC02437.05362

18 March 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter and went to visit Colonel [Benjamin] Walker immediately. Walker had also received a letter from Knox, and "concluded to pay his acceptances and draw on you at thirty days." Discusses how Mr. [William] Duer's financial distress is causing anxiety in New York City. His friends will come forward soon with ideas to help him; the individuals with the most to lose are Mr. [Alexander] Macomb and Mr. Walter Livingston, as they have loaned him the most. Writes that so far the situation has "tended not only to greatly lower stocks (which perhaps is no real evil) but it…

GLC02437.05363

1792/04/17

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he got Knox's letter, and that his finances are in order, so Knox does not need to worry about him if he does not get the discount. Randall will be able to pay him back either way. Explains briefly what income he will be receiving and what discounts he might receive, and shows how he and Mr. [Samuel] Shaw will have no trouble raising the money. Suggests he might visit Philadelphia this month. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05417

22 April 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose several national bank notes. Lists each of the notes along with their values. Also enumerates the amount of money Knox owes on old accounts. Discusses the monies owed by a Mr. McConnell, and encloses an open letter to him (not present) on the subject. Comments on the ability of himself and Mr. [Samuel] Shaw to sell their merchandise, such as tea, and pay what they owe. Also mentions Shaw's upcoming marriage proposal and wishes him luck.

GLC02437.05425

25 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Received his last letter, which included several bank notes. Discusses the bank notes as well as his financial plans with Randall. Considers their business arrangements with a Mr. McConnell. See GLC02437.05425 for Randall's letter, to which Knox is responding.

GLC02437.05430

27 April 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides a list of the bank notes he encloses (not present). Apologizes to him for sending Knox a bill at an inconvenient time. Discusses their business arrangements with Mr. Fullerton, Mr. McConnell, and Mr. Deblois.

GLC02437.05432

30 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

Writes that he received the bank notes that Randall sent, and lists their amounts. Discusses several business transactions.

GLC02437.05437

3 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Writes to informed Randall that he has accepted his draft for 5000 dollars, and that he hopes Randall receives more money tomorrow.

GLC02437.05444

14 June 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox two drafts of money, for $1750 each, and discusses endorsements as well as the transportation of a box for Knox's wife, Lucy. Adds that he expects Samuel Shaw to arrive in the evening. A note at the bottom of the page, written and initialed by Samuel Shaw, relates that Shaw "left Mrs. K. and family in good health on Saturday last."

GLC02437.05505

3 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Rawle

Addresses unresolved questions regarding a land claim. Mentions correspondence with Nicholas Eveleigh.

GLC02437.05597

11 October 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notifies Knox he has reserved the best housing he could find for Knox's family during their visit to New York. Says he has sent Mr. Freeman to get money from Knox's account. Mentions that he is expecting Samuel Shaw to arrive later this month. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05650

25 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Thomas Randall

Instructs Randall not to execute any of the bonds Knox previously mentioned without further instructions from Knox, and to keep this request secret. Asks Randall to deliver an enclosure (not included) to William Duer with his own hands.

GLC02437.05668

28 October 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05668), and informs Knox that according to his instructions, he delivered a letter to William Duer. States, "I believe no deed of M Duer's can be valid while in confinement, or while any judgement [sic] for debt that may be given by the court against him shall remain unpaid ... " Discusses bonds related to Duer and William Green. Expresses his happiness on hearing that Knox and his family have safely arrived in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05674

7 January 1794

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Makes reference to bonds coming due and expresses his need for the money. Fears his "affairs will prove Bankrupt in the Spring - and the sacrifices I shall be compelled to make in the Spring to answer demands against me, I fear will be attended with a dimunition [sic] of twenty thousand dollars in the estimated value of my present property." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06023

4 March 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Edmund Randolph

Later copy of GLC02437.06056.

GLC02437.06055

25 July 1794

Reichel, Charles G., 1751-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses a pupil's (Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son) academic failings. Writes, "I have great reason to fear, that the expectations, which his family and numerous friends have of him, will not be fulfilled; and that he will not give much credit to our school." Mentions the student will turn 15 in January and they do not instruct pupils above this age and requests "you as a particular friend of his father" takes him into his care. Addressed to, "The Honorable Henry Knox Secretary at War."

GLC02437.06152

5 January 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transactions involving himself, Knox, William Crammond, Captain Anthony and several others. Requests Knox pays the balance on his bond that totals $12,000. Includes a detailed entry of the debt owing and the interest accrued. Thomas Randall also included a letter he wrote to Mr. Crammond on the same day concerning the same subject. Randall's letter to Crammond also discusses the arrival (either to or from Bombay) of the ship Industry. Other business transactions and property sales are also mentioned.

GLC02437.06294

7 January 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Thomas Randall, Mr. [William] Crammond, and Captain [Joseph?] Anthony. Expresses worry about repaying a debt for $12,000.

GLC02437.06295

January 10, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

Informs Randall he needs to speak with Mr. [William] Crammond regarding the debt he owes. Discusses possible discounts and terms of payment on the debt.

GLC02437.06299

January 12, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's debt and the consequences Randall will suffer if the debt is not paid. Expresses his disappointment in Knox for not making the payment to Mr. Crammond. Says he filed bankruptcy and was trying exonerate Knox from his securities. States, "I have not yet heard from Mr. Crammond, but expect the result of your not being able to immediately raise this money will be attended with the most pernicious & ruinous consequences to me."

GLC02437.06301

January 13, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a debt that involves Randall and Mr. [William] Crammond. Appears to describe the payment arrangement agreed upon by himself and Crammond and asks if is suits Randall.

GLC02437.06302

January 14, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses a business transaction (likely a debt) involving himself, Thomas Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Notes he is in the process of securing the payment on the demand. Appears to discuss possible discounts and notes his house was used as security on the demand and assures payment. Docket notes letter as a draft.

GLC02437.06304

January 14, 1795

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, Henry Knox, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Appears to express disappointment in a proposition that Crammond offered regarding Randall selling his tea to pay off creditors. Notes he would be better off auctioning the tea.

GLC02437.06305