19 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Chevalier Boulogne

Discusses a proposed land agreement between Boulogne and William Duer. Also mentions Madame de Leval.

GLC02437.05705

18 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Informs Bingham he cannot agree to vest full authority of all of the property to Bingham as had been suggested. Believes that step is "unnecessary and improper."

GLC02437.05743

20 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: [Memorandum of Notes]

First page full of various notes endorsed by Knox to [William] Bingham. Second page discusses the terms of an agreement between William Duer and Bingham for Duer's land in Maine.

GLC02437.05746

24 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to William Bingham

Asks Bingham for the best time to call on him to discuss principles to be given to Mr. Lewis.

GLC02437.05754

December 31, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: Memorandums for William Bingham

Lists memorandums for William Bingham dealing with purchasing land in Maine, obtaining land deeds, and land deals. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.05765

January 12, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.

GLC02437.05780

27 July 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Knox acknowledges receipt of bank notes from William Bingham]

Marked "Copy." Mentions receiving $17,000 in bank notes from William Bingham, "which notes I promise to take up when due they being solely for my accommodation."

GLC02437.05909

1 October 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham and William Duer

Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D'Espremenil, was waiting when he arrived. Goes into the details of the quid pro quo that Duer offered to D'Espremenil (for background see GLC02437.05930). Believes the arrangement is beneficial to Bingham's interest. Reports "The fever in Philadelphia has not abated, but I do not find any dead recently whose name I am acquainted with." References receiving…

GLC02437.05937

22 December 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: George Washington

Introduces Rufus Davenport, a Boston merchant, to Washington. Writes that he, "like myriads of others, cannot die in peace, nor live with satisfaction, until they see you, who has done so much for them and for their Country!" Briefly discusses news regarding his estate in Maine and his family. Unaware of Washington's death on 14 December 1799, Knox closes the letter "I pray fervently that your days on earth may be days of felicity without clouds sickness or sorrow." Includes a blank partial piece of paper (does not appear to have been part of this letter). Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.07342

22 March 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Cobb

Knox offers effusive praise for the late George Washington. He speaks of the gratitude all the people of the United States owe Washington. Knox responds to Cobb's complaints of ill spirits and advises him to be active and trust that his body knows how to heal itself. Knox says of Napoleon "Bouneparte!", "what a glorious fellow! how completely he has routed the monster anarchy and made democracy for the present." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.07384

23 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the payment of notes and mentions that the need for money is pressing. Also mentions the state of affairs in England.

GLC02437.06955

5 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses the possibility of borrowing money from friends to help pay for his various business engagements as he is in need of funds.

GLC02437.06962

21 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses business involving a bank note and other financial matters.

GLC02437.06973

29 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses financial business.

GLC02437.06978

4 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses financial business and the payment of bank notes.

GLC02437.06980

23 June 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Expresses his gratitude over everything Bingham as helped him with and discusses business matters.

GLC02437.06992

20 November 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Mentions a trip to Philadelphia and bonds.

GLC02437.07052

November 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List of settlers]

Lists names of settlers on the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.07058

12 December 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Jeremy Belknap

Informs Dr. Belknap that the document he is asking about is probably a forgery.

GLC02437.07066

14 December 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremy Belknap

Discusses a deed between the Indians and American government.

GLC02437.07069

December 31, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses some purchases and states that he is unable to pay Alexander Baring immediately.

GLC02437.07073

February 5, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Remarks]

Discusses land deeds and recommends a list of books. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07086

3 March 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Clement Biddle [incomplete]

Discusses some sort of business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Writing is extremely faded and water stained, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.07096

24 April 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Alexander Baring

Discusses a debt and the possibility of extending the time in which he has to pay it back. Writing is very faded and water damaged, making it difficult to read.

GLC02437.07119

29 September 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note

Title: [Opinion on the case of Captain Samuel Nicholson and Col. George Claghorn]

Knox's opinion on the conflict between Nicholson and Claghorn, which is outlined in GLC02437.07033. May be incomplete.

GLC02437.07173