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

8 August 1797

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about his plans to start a business here in Calcutta, and notes that this idea was "formed with the concurrence of my Wise counsellor [sic] Mrs. B - " who is presumably his wife, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez. Continues on to discusses the potential of this business and the logistics in setting it up and running it.

GLC02437.07013

January 23, 1798

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Complains about not hearing from Knox and discusses the events in France and Europe, as well as relations between America and France.

GLC02437.07081

30 November 1798

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his family and their health and setting up a business. Also asks for news about Knox and his family as well as Beaumez's stepsons and complains that he has never received a letter from them.

GLC02437.07197

6 April 1799

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Beaumez writes to Knox about how valuable letters from his friends in America are. He mentions the letters from Mrs. Knox and their daughter Lucy, as well as Thomas Flucker, Beaumez's stepson. Beaumez say, "though I am but an adoptive citizen of the U.S., I feel all proper sense of Duty and attachment towards the country that has afforded me so much hospitality and protection." Beaumez is disgusted with French treatment of America. He talks of his commercial interests and gains both in America and in India. Beaumez explains that "no foreigner, and even no English Subject has a right to fix…

GLC02437.07254

7 November 1799

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed him to get an extension to stay for six months.

GLC02437.07323

29 April 1796

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to express condolences at the deaths in Knox's family (likely Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham- see GLC02437.06724). Adds that his wife (Knox's sister-in-law Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) is so overcome with grief that she is presently unable to write. Declares that they have no time to come visit the Knox family because they are departing on a journey soon, but they send their love.

GLC02437.06726

8 December 1796

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes that he hopes she will write as frequently as possible, as he does not believe his family will be able to leave India until "next season." Encourages her to write despite the distance and the time it will take for her letters to arrive. Adds that their ship was one of the last that sailed the previous spring, so he does not expect to have news from the United States soon, especially regarding the health of the family. Relates several anecdotes about his experiences in India, such as mistaking an ornately decorated tavern for the palace of the Governor General.

GLC02437.06878

10 February 1797

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.

GLC02437.06911

2 March 1801

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his displeasure with the American sea captains in the Calcutta ports. Notes their actions reflect poorly on all Americans and that Calcutta society does not distinguish traders from gentleman. Discusses in great length what life is like in India. Remarks upon the manufacturing, their daily amusements, the women in their party, and various other occurrences in India. Also appears to discuss the [Flucker] boys and explains why Francis Flucker and Thomas Flucker were sent to England. Notes the importance of having them both serve England versus one serving England and the other…

GLC02437.07509

circa 1776-1794

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08233

5 August 1797

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

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Informs Knox that he wishes to return to America soon, but has decided to stay in India, after consulting with his wife.

GLC02437.09991

circa 8 August 1797

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

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Postscript, possibly to GLC02437.07013. Informs Knox of his potential business partner. Most likely written in Calcutta, India, where Beaumez has been living and conducting business.

GLC02437.07014