5 December 1792

Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides an extensive description of "French affairs" in relation to the French Revolution which he states is occupying all of Europe. "That their Republic seems so firmly established, they bid defiance to all the neighbouring powers to shake it. Since the retreat of the Prussians and Austrians, their successes continue in the most uninterrupted series. Nothing stops their victorious career ... Wherever their victorious Generals go, they are sure to succeed; they offer the people liberty, and invite them to shake off the yoke of despotism, and form a constitution agreeable to their own…

GLC02437.05724

18 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Informs Bingham he cannot agree to vest full authority of all of the property to Bingham as had been suggested. Believes that step is "unnecessary and improper."

GLC02437.05743

20 December 1792

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text in third person. Advances to Knox $6,000 over eight months. In return, Knox agrees to give Bingham a bond for the same sum, and to mortgage his property in Maine as collateral. This is in addition of a $9,000 loan which it to be paid in two years with the same terms.

GLC02437.05745

20 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: [Memorandum of Notes]

First page full of various notes endorsed by Knox to [William] Bingham. Second page discusses the terms of an agreement between William Duer and Bingham for Duer's land in Maine.

GLC02437.05746

24 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to William Bingham

Asks Bingham for the best time to call on him to discuss principles to be given to Mr. Lewis.

GLC02437.05754

24 December 1792

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be available this morning to see him as he is preparing a letter to send to Europe and has guests. He should have time, however, after his guests leave.

GLC02437.05755

December 31, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: Memorandums for William Bingham

Lists memorandums for William Bingham dealing with purchasing land in Maine, obtaining land deeds, and land deals. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.05765

December 31, 1792

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: State of accounts with J. Buchannan & Co

Three parts. First part is an estimate of money from the J. Buchanan Co. Second part lists transactions between John Buchanan & Co. of Ostend in account with Shaw & [Thomas] Randall. Third part lists shipment of merchandise. Title and date from docket. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.05766

January 12, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.

GLC02437.05780

January 13, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a favorable Termination of the Difficulties." Reports that from inquiries he has made, the land appears to be excellent. Is charmed with the manners of the people of Boston. Has still not sent the titles to Madame de Leval. Docket notes the letter was received by Knox on 21 January. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05781

January 21,1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from Colonel Febiger. Believes the only way to get an accurate account of the soil and situation of the country "is by an actual Survey into Townships." Claims there is no doubt of the Penobscot tract being excellent. To make their deals work, he has had to spend much time in "excessive Hospitalities," which has delayed the handling of other parts of…

GLC02437.05789

February 12, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants Knox to send him a copy of Pierpont's report on the soil of the Penobscot tract. Bingham forgot his copy in Boston.

GLC02437.05814

February 23, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the hour and he will be there.

GLC02437.05831

4 March 1793

Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes him in consequence of a letter he received from their mutual friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Hichborn reported that Colonel William Smith "would have occasion for some agent this way to Purchas some Quantity of provision &c &c and it might be an object for me to seek immediately after." Cannot learn anything more than what Hichborn told him and would like Knox to write to Smith to see if more information can be had. Docket notes it was received 9 March.

GLC02437.05842

24 March 1793

Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Called on Knox that evening but was told he was indisposed with an illness. Was going to ask for a reference for "a young Man who has for some time lived in the Capacity of Servant with you of the Name Philip Louvre." The servant showed up at his residence and offered his services. As Louvre was still technically employed by the Knox family, he is asking for permission to engage the servant as well as a description of his character. Chew wrote from Walnut Street.

GLC02437.05859

12 April 1793

Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

This letter appears to have been forwarded by Jackson to Henry Knox, as Knox's handwriting is on the docket. This was written by Bridge as the Sheriff of Lincoln County in the District of Maine who was trying to sell some of the Waldo Patent to pay for back taxes. Bridge references Jackson's letter of 24 March. In answer, says he has gone to considerable trouble to arrange the sale of the land if the heirs have not paid their taxes by 11 July. Pushed the date back to give the heirs a chance to pay their taxes and also because the Supreme Court is meeting at that time and he can sell the…

GLC02437.05870

4 May 1793

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that the bank stock is at par, "but I will take Care to provide as you desire."

GLC02437.05886

13 June 1793

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sent three of the maps by post as Knox directed. Each map costs 20 shillings or $2.50, for a total of $7.50. Encloses the account with receipts (not included). Reports "The City of New York is in a state of anarchy every night since the arrival of the french Frigate." This is in reference to the arrival of the French frigate "Ambuscade," which brought news of the French declaration of war against Great Britain.

GLC02437.05900

27 July 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Knox acknowledges receipt of bank notes from William Bingham]

Marked "Copy." Mentions receiving $17,000 in bank notes from William Bingham, "which notes I promise to take up when due they being solely for my accommodation."

GLC02437.05909

24 August 1793

Barnes, John, fl. 1793-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Barnes as a clerk in the War Department. Encloses Knox's three months pay. Would like to have it "adjusted by the 1st of next Mo[nth], it would be very Accceptable indeed; as I have a large paymt to make good that day."

GLC02437.05914

23 July 1792

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account]

Account between Henry Knox and Clement Biddle. Lists transactions by date from 31 December 1791 to 29 June 1792.

GLC02437.10591

18 March 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture]

Indenture regarding a payment of $10 owed them by Benjamin Walker. First part states the terms and circumstances related to the indenture, signed by William Bingham, his wife and W. Jackson and Grubb as witnesses. Second part is a note of acknowledgement signed by Edward Shippen, a justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The third part discusses the delivery of the indenture and its copies. Dated 15 March 1793 and signed by William Bingham and Richard Parker and John Vaughn as witnesses. All signatures appear to be written in another hand. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.10596

24 September 1793

Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written during the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia. Tells Knox that his children and domestics are in good health. Also says "nothing material has accured [sic] since you left us, as to the disorder in the City." Sends along an enclosed letter from the president as well as another letter from Thomas Sim Lee, Governor of Maryland (not included). Audebert reports he is in good health himself.

GLC02437.05927

27 September 1793

Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References a letter he sent to Knox on 24 September (see GLC02437.05928). Encloses a duplicate with this note (not included). Says "I find your progress is retarded, I now enclose you sundry letters, some of which came to hand last evening, which I think necessary to transmit to you as they may be of some importance." Reports that his child is well. Will go to his house and ask the nurse to write to Mrs. Knox. Tells Knox that Mr. Burton has the key to his house, which he took possession of after the servants left town.

GLC02437.05932

28 September 1793

Bissell, Daniel, 1754-1824

Autograph document signed

Title: A weekly report of the recruits at Middletown under the command of Ensign Daniel Bissell

Reports that there are 8 privates and 1 sergeant on duty at Middletown, Rhode Island.

GLC02437.05934