21 June 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain Randall says he received Knox's letter of 20 June. Received payment of £36.2.6 in New York currency for lottery tickets Knox purchased. Says "your bill also for 2500 dollars on Wm Duer was this day discounted, discount 15 dollars 55 Cents." Could not obtain Philadelphia notes as lately the demand has been for money to be remitted to Philadelphia. Is prepared to answer Knox's bills at sight without the days of grace. Stamped "FREE" on verso.

GLC02437.05017

23 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter of 22 June. Has drawn upon him at sight for $2,577. Will send him "a volume of all the laws, as soon as it can be bound." Received the 15 dollars mentioned, but not the fur. Docket says the letter is to "Shaw and Randall."

GLC02437.05024

26 June 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he delivered the fan for Lucy Knox to a Mr. Gibbs, who promised to send it. Says he should have received it by now. Mentions $2,577.43 related to Knox's account. Says he has not heard from Mr. Lewis in regards to Samuel Shaw's lawsuit.

GLC02437.05033

30 June 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Went to the bank and put his name down to subscribe to 67 shares in the National Bank at 25 dollars a share for a total investment of $1,675. Fully expects that Alexander Hamilton will forward "a further quantity of shares" and as soon as he does he will forward Knox Mr. Seton's certificate for the amount. Did this immediately "for fear more applicants might shut me out from this mode of remittance." Owes Knox $2 which he will remit when he discounts William Duer's note of $2,500. Just received the bill for $900, which he will forward to Joseph Peirce. Assures Knox that it is a good bill…

GLC02437.05040

1 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter of 30 June which contained a certificate of the cashier of New York for $1,250. Says the subscriptions shall be made as Randall desires. Is disappointed there are no more transfers at the Bank of New York and asks him to remit the $1,647 as soon as possible.

GLC02437.05046

18 July 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on the birth of his daughter, which took place on 8 July. Says he might need discounts at the Bank of Philadelphia in the course of his future business. Asks Knox if he will accept "my bill on you at forty five or sixty days sight." Explains that the money will be given to Knox in time to pay the bill, and that the bill will be drawn by Mr. McConnell. Says he wants access to an extension of credit "to answer Mercantile Speculations, which I apprehend I can make to profit for these few months to come." Postscript says he enclosed letter from Mrs. Randall is for Lucy…

GLC02437.05070

21 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter of 18 July (GLC02437.05070). Thanks him for the congratulations. Mentions that Lucy and the baby are well and that his wife has ridden several times. Will be happy to accept the drafts that Randall proposed to send. Says he will converse with him when he arrives in New York on Saturday. States there was a mix up at the bank as a Mr. Delafield had subscribed on the name Thomas Randall, but that the matter was settled in his favor. Will bring the certificates to New York. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.05077

10 October 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports he has a letter of some consequence "requisite to recover a considerable debt due us in Philadelphia." Has taken the liberty to enclose it under cover to Knox (not included). Would like Knox to send it on to Mr. Anthony. Is in daily expectation of hearing from Samuel Shaw, as he heard from London that Shaw had left Canton. Also hears "insurance is effected upon him in London."

GLC02437.05190

21 October 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 18 October. Thanks Knox for delivering his letter to Captain Anthony. Will not be able to be present at Holker's case as engagements will detain him until 6 November, "when it will be too late to attend the trial." Writes, "I shall endeaver to effect the discount for the two thousand dollars mentioned in your letter when you draw, agreeably to your request." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05205

22 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Received Randall's letter of 21 October. Agreeable to that letter, Knox has drawn $1,800 from Randall. It seems that $1,300 of that amount is owed to William S[tephens] Smith and mentions the arrangements of how the money will be repaid.

GLC02437.05207

24 October 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses an open letter to Mr. McConnell, agreeable to Knox's request in a letter of 19 October. Has calculated the amount due to him by Wililam Knox (it is broken down on page 2 - the total amount is $916) and wants the money by 16 November. If he needs an extension until mid-December, it will be allowed. Is anxious about Samuel Shaw and "much chagrined" he has not written. As he was recently out of America, wants to know if a letter was sent to Knox. Reports that Shaw drew on him for £6,000 sterling, which he [Randall] accepted last September. Must remit that money to London by…

GLC02437.05209

31 October 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References a previous letter from Knox. Says Knox can pay his brother's bill on either 16 November or 15 December. Calculated a repayment date of 16 November as he must remit Mr. McConnell money on that date. Reports that Colonel [William Stephens] Smith has not presented Knox's draft to him yet, but when he does, it will be honored. Hopes that Samuel Shaw's brother will arrive this winter; "if he does it will be very advantageous to our speculations and retrieve his loss on the sale of the ship Massachusetts."

GLC02437.05215

5 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ranadall

Does not know why Colonel [William Stephens] Smith has not "called on [Randall] for the acceptance," but hopes Randall will let Knox know when he finds out. Discusses making arrangements for paying his brother William's bills, and other financial issues.

GLC02437.05225

9 November 1789

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he met Colonel Smith [William Stephens Smith] at the Post Office, who informed him that he would be going to Philadelphia to see Knox within the course of a month. Discusses payment of a bill of Knox's brother William; Randall will apparently take the money and pay it off to Colonel Smith. Mentions several other business concerns. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05231

16 December 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses payment of a bill owed by Knox's brother William. Paid the bill and encloses the receipt. Reports that he has heard that Mr. [Samuel] Shaw had recently passed the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa on a ship en route to Europe. Guesses as to why neither he nor Knox has recently received letters from Shaw himself. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05258

19 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Writes in response to Randall's recent letter about a bill owed by Knox's brother, William. Explains that it is inconvenient for him to pay the bill at present, but if Randall requires it, he will pay. Provides instructions on how to obtain the money, which include contacting a Mr. McConnel for a portion of it.

GLC02437.05262

19 December 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Smith, and Mr. [William] Duer.

GLC02437.05263

22 December 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Knox, and Colonel [William] Duer, specifically regarding sums of money in notes drawn on the Bank. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05270

26 December 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Addressed at the top to Thomas Randall, but at the bottom directed toward Messrs. [Samuel] Shaw and Randall, who are partners in a business firm. Discusses the possibility of Randall obtaining a loan on his behalf, and considers possible terms for the loan.

GLC02437.05276

30 December 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses merchandise he purchased at Knox's request, and the prices he paid for them. Thanks him for the letter he enclosed from [Samuel] Shaw, and hopes Shaw received letters he mailed to him before Shaw left for Ostend [in present-day Belgium]. Expects to receive mail from him soon. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05279

1 January 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements with a Mr. Delafield and a Mr. [William Stephens] Smith. Relates that two ships have recently arrived from London, but he was surprised not to receive any letters from Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses his inability to proceed with their business affairs until he hears from Shaw. Wishes Knox and his wife "the compliments of the Season."

GLC02437.05284

February 5, 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of the formation of a new bank. Relates that many respectable characters support the idea. Believes that the House of Representatives will grant a charter to it, but that the idea will run into opposition in the Senate. Reports that his wife has given birth to a daughter and they are both in good health. Writes that the weather has been mild, and he expects the arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw's ship any day. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05308

February 13, 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed ten thousand dollars in United States bank notes (not present). Itemizes the notes he has enclosed, listing the amount of each and its recipient. Explains what debts the notes pay off. Provides news on their friend [Samuel] Shaw, who is en route from London to New York. Is looking to purchase a ship to send to Canton, China in the spring. Adds that Shaw plans to sail on the ship himself, which suggests that he "has given up any matrimonial ideas for the present." Sends respects from his wife and little daughter, Mary Louisa. Adds some more financial information in a post-…

GLC02437.05319

27 February 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has taken the liberty to borrow five thousand dollars for sixty days. Discusses the terms of this loan in conjunction with his desire to send a ship to Canton, China, and has made arrangements with a Mr. Matthew McConnell. Adds that he expects the arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw, his business partner, any day. Finally, touches on the debate in the New York legislature about granting the charter for a bank. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05328

7 March 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "Mr. [Matthew] McConnell has discounted for me the note you was so obliging as to accept & remitted me the money - I think there is no probability of a charter being granted for another New Bank in New York - it is a pity this rage for speculation is so great - half shares have fell to 30 per cent in consequence of a quantity being sold out here from the Boston market & the money taken away however it is expected the flurry will be soon over and they will rise again." (See GLC02437.05328 for more information on the financial transaction with Mr. McConnell.) "Free" stamped on…

GLC02437.05335