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

1 October 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham and William Duer

Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D'Espremenil, was waiting when he arrived. Goes into the details of the quid pro quo that Duer offered to D'Espremenil (for background see GLC02437.05930). Believes the arrangement is beneficial to Bingham's interest. Reports "The fever in Philadelphia has not abated, but I do not find any dead recently whose name I am acquainted with." References receiving…

GLC02437.05937

22 December 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: George Washington

Introduces Rufus Davenport, a Boston merchant, to Washington. Writes that he, "like myriads of others, cannot die in peace, nor live with satisfaction, until they see you, who has done so much for them and for their Country!" Briefly discusses news regarding his estate in Maine and his family. Unaware of Washington's death on 14 December 1799, Knox closes the letter "I pray fervently that your days on earth may be days of felicity without clouds sickness or sorrow." Includes a blank partial piece of paper (does not appear to have been part of this letter). Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.07342

22 March 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Cobb

Knox offers effusive praise for the late George Washington. He speaks of the gratitude all the people of the United States owe Washington. Knox responds to Cobb's complaints of ill spirits and advises him to be active and trust that his body knows how to heal itself. Knox says of Napoleon "Bouneparte!", "what a glorious fellow! how completely he has routed the monster anarchy and made democracy for the present." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.07384

10 April 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a loan and the sale of land in Maine.

GLC02437.06947

23 April 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the state of affairs in England regarding American finances as well as other financial matters.

GLC02437.06954

23 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the payment of notes and mentions that the need for money is pressing. Also mentions the state of affairs in England.

GLC02437.06955

28 April 1797

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Flucker

Expresses his happiness on receiving Francis's letter and encourages him in his studies. Writes that Francis's mother, Sarah Lyons, and his sister Harriet are doing well and describes the weather in India. Sends his love to his other step-son Thomas and to Henry Knox and his family.

GLC02437.06956

29 April 1797

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06957

30 April 1797

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Encourages her son Thomas with his studies and to maintain a good character and habits throughout life.

GLC02437.06958

30 April 1797

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter

Title: to Francis and Thomas Flucker

Expresses her happiness and support for both her sons in their studies.

GLC02437.06959

5 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the possibility of borrowing money from friends to help pay for his various business engagements as he is in need of funds.

GLC02437.06962

15 May 1797

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06966

21 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses business involving a bank note and other financial matters.

GLC02437.06973

22 May 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his concern over business matters.

GLC02437.06974

27 May 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business matters involving the payment of a bank note.

GLC02437.06975

29 May 1797

Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding land in Maine.

GLC02437.06977

29 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses financial business.

GLC02437.06978

4 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses financial business and the payment of bank notes.

GLC02437.06980

10 June 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox saying that he would lend him the money Knox needs if he had it, but the money he has, he needs for his own business ventures. Discusses selling some of his land in Pennsylvania and the possibility of taking out a loan from the national bank, along with other financial business matters. Free frank stamped and signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06985

23 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Expresses his gratitude over everything Bingham as helped him with and discusses business matters.

GLC02437.06992