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12 March 1801

Bayard, LeRoy, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and Mr. Evers. Discusses business dealings involving Knox, Leroy Bayard, Mr. Evers, Mr. [B.?] Beaumez, [Thomas?] Flucker, and [Francis?] Flucker. Appears Knox advanced money for the Flucker's (Thomas and Francis) passage to London and has now requested the money back. Informs Knox they are unable to return the money but will ask Beaumez's permission to draw for the credit.

GLC02437.07512

December 1, 1801

Bayard, LeRoy, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and a Mr. Evers. Discusses an advancement Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) requested on behalf of her two son's, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox that Messrs Palmer informed Bayard they did not feel authorized to honor any demands by Knox until they contact Calcutta first. Informs Knox they just learn that Mr. [Bon-Albert Briois de] Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez's husband, has died.

GLC02437.07687

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