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to William Duer

Discusses property, bonds and other business. Bottom third of the second sheet of paper is clipped.

GLC02437.05703

to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has engaged a Mr. [Bingham] to take a look at their business and mentions that Bingham will be consulting with other people on the subject.

GLC02437.05712

to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has not heard anything new concerning the Eastern Lands and is trying to bring the matter to a conclusion "even if I am compelled to make greater sacrifices than I have yet contemplated." Believes he will succeed.

GLC02437.05714

to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has looked over the agreement and believes it to be obligatory for them to fulfill the terms and conditions stated. States that he will be taking a look at all of the agreements made with Madame de Leval in order to better assess...

GLC02437.05716

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and describes his meetings with various people in regards to land.

GLC02437.05718

to unknown

Discusses the purchase of land in Maine and the boundaries.

GLC02437.05720

For Major [Henry] Jackson: Papers to be obtained from [William] Duer or Col. Walker.

Title taken from docket. Lists various contracts and agreements that Jackson or Walker is suppose to obtain from Duer; most dealing with land agreements.

GLC02437.05748

to Mason Wheaton

Is happy to hear that his uncle, Mason Wheaton, is doing well and expresses his warm feelings for him. Heard that Henry Knox is going to be Mason Wheaton's neighbor soon and writes, "it is a satisfaction which requires energy to express that so great...

GLC02437.06339

to the president and directors of the Boston branch of the Bank of the United States

Asks for a discount of an enclosed note (not included).

GLC02437.06512

[Formal request]

Requests Henry Knox to send in a plan for a plantation and mentions submitting resolves to the office of the commonwealth of Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06540

[Answers given to William Duer]

List of interrogation answers for William Duer's trial listed by date.

GLC02437.06577

[Petition]

Petition from the citizens of Ducktrap, Maine regarding land rights. Signed by Samuel Drinkwater, among others.

GLC02437.06603

to Henry Jackson

Writes to ask Jackson, on Knox's behalf, to make lodging arrangements for Bingham and his traveling party, apparently to Boston. Reports that they will be making business arrangements in Boston, and briefly explains what they are.

GLC02437.06776

to Henry Knox

Signed by several members of the Standing Committee of the 20 Associates. Committee writes to ask Knox for a complete survey of the entirety of their territory. The committee explains the nature of the survey they want, the boundaries of what they...

GLC02437.06803

[Agreement with inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port]

Asks the inhabitants of Ducktrap, Canaan and North Port to deliver to George or Philip Ulmer any lumber they have, in order to pay money they owe for land they inhabit.

GLC02437.06871

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of 20 associates discussing a possible adjustment in the terms of settlement between Knox and settlers.

GLC02437.07004

to Henry Knox

States that he doubts Alexander Baring will give Knox a postponement on his payments, especially if Knox cannot offer an extremely good security. Also discusses other financial matters.

GLC02437.07064

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he was able to obtain a bank draft and that he would like Knox to deliver part of it for his bonds. Continues to discuss other financial business. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.07133

to [the Board of the United States Bank]

Expresses concern over his ability to pay back a loan and suggests mortgaging the house of his land agent George Ulmer as collateral.

GLC02437.07194

to James Brown

Knox is upset that the Senate did not approve his son's promotion and asks Brown to have his son, Henry Jackson, serve as an acting Lieutenant with midshipman's pay. Letter is written on very fine tissue paper with very faded writing.

GLC02437.07381

[Answers to Madame de Leval]

Lists questions that Madame de Leval has posed on the left side of the paper and William Duer's answers next to the respective questions. Discusses mainly contracts and payments.

GLC02437.08247

[Agreement] [incomplete]

States the terms of an agreement between William Duer and Henry Knox relating to land purchases.

GLC02437.08249

[Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for money for accommodation.

GLC02437.08632

[Note]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for two notes of $2,500 each.

GLC02437.08642

[Note]

Promissory note to pay Henry Knox $1,000.

GLC02437.08648