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7 December 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Answers given to William Duer]

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

GLC02437.06577

17 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

12 December 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

25 May 1798

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter

Title: 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

20 December 1792

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text in third person. Advances to Knox $6,000 over eight months. In return, Knox agrees to give Bingham a bond for the same sum, and to mortgage his property in Maine as collateral. This is in addition of a $9,000 loan which it to be paid in two years with the same terms.

GLC02437.05745

24 December 1792

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be available this morning to see him as he is preparing a letter to send to Europe and has guests. He should have time, however, after his guests leave.

GLC02437.05755

January 13, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a favorable Termination of the Difficulties." Reports that from inquiries he has made, the land appears to be excellent. Is charmed with the manners of the people of Boston. Has still not sent the titles to Madame de Leval. Docket notes the letter was received by Knox on 21 January. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05781

January 21,1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from Colonel Febiger. Believes the only way to get an accurate account of the soil and situation of the country "is by an actual Survey into Townships." Claims there is no doubt of the Penobscot tract being excellent. To make their deals work, he has had to spend much time in "excessive Hospitalities," which has delayed the handling of other parts of…

GLC02437.05789

February 12, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants Knox to send him a copy of Pierpont's report on the soil of the Penobscot tract. Bingham forgot his copy in Boston.

GLC02437.05814

February 23, 1793

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the hour and he will be there.

GLC02437.05831

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

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

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

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

10 July 1797

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.

GLC02437.07002