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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he shipped him the articles Knox requested. Comments he has been ill at home for several days. Also discusses several business transactions.

GLC02437.07630

to Joseph Peirce

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Peirce he received the rum, crackers, and a receipt for $800. Discusses various business dealings including his troubling situation with the low price of lime. States, "the low...

GLC02437.07634

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter and the $1200. Mentions Mr. Brown is in the country and he will call on Brown once he returns. Also discusses the quantity of lime he has sold for Knox.

GLC02437.07639

to Henry Knox

Discusses business transactions involving Henry Knox and a Mr. Brown. Informs Knox that Brown endorsed Knox's note for $999.

GLC02437.07643

to Joseph Peirce

Recommends Lieutenant Humphrey [Hooh] to Peirce. States Peirce would be wise to sell the land to Hooh. Says Hooh is a valuable settler and citizen and vouches for his character.

GLC02437.07660

to Joseph Peirce

Discusses his lime production, noting the various orders and quantity sold. Also describes which bills and people to pay with the proceeds from the lime.

GLC02437.07744

to Joseph Peirce

Continues to discuss his lime business. Mentions the amount of lime they should produce and ship and how to finance it all. Also discusses other business dealings appearing to pertain to land deals.

GLC02437.07745

to Joseph Peirce

Speaks of his troubling affairs over his debt and the humiliation he has sustained from not being able to pay his notes as promised. States, "This circumstance has embittered my existence." Mentions making any type of payment is out of his hand right...

GLC02437.07776

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.07776) regarding lack of payment. Apologizes to Knox for pressing him for a payment but stresses that his "commercial existence" depends on the immediate payment of some papers. Notes he will wait for Knox's...

GLC02437.07777

to Henry Knox

Discusses his management of Knox's financial relationships with Mr. J[onathan] D. Robins, Mr. Samuel Brown, Mr. William Marston, and others.

GLC02437.07832