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26 September 1793

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says the letter is being delivered by Mr. Bauncol, the agent to Monsieur D'Espremenil. Duer reports he offered D'Espremenil a part of township 7 before he sold his stake in the Eastern Lands to Knox and William Bingham. This was done because D'Espremenil ceded lands in the Scioto purchase and became a sutler there. Believes this was a fair deal and hopes Knox and Bingham will live up to the agreement.

GLC02437.05930

24 April 1792-19 May 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of funds from Henry Knox, partially in French]

Document includes an extract of a letter from Mr. [William] Duer written in French on 24 April. Also includes a receipt from Henry Knox of fifty dollars, dated 19 May. Lastly, letter includes a section in French apparently signed by a Mr. Bancel. Signed also by R.J. Vanden Brock as witness.

GLC02437.05469

March 18, 1777

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Townsend

Continental Congressman Duer orders Captain Townsend to send an inventory of the effects of Israel Seaman and William Crocker to "the Commissioners appointed for his County." Townshend had apprehended Seaman and Crocker earlier by order of the Congress. Instructs Townsend to follow any directions concerning "the personal Estate" of the captured men given by the commissioners. Seaman and Crocker were possibly loyalists.

GLC01099

9 June 1787

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

An I.O.U for Henry Knox for the amount of $100.

GLC02437.08601

23 August 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter

Title: to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval

Reports that Henry Knox has authorized him to enter into a land agreement with Madame de Leval. Discusses the price for different tracts of land. Duer's signature is clipped.

GLC02437.05588

19 October 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from the same day, stating that he does not approve of the bonds Knox offered as security for the $40,000. Explains that William Greene's involvement complicates matters because "part of his fortune is involved in a Lawsuit."

GLC02437.05658