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- GLC#
- GLC02437.05407-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 11 April 1792
- Author/Creator
- Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
- Title
- to Henry Knox
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 19.8 cm
- Primary time period
- The New Nation, 1783-1815
- Sub-Era
- The Early Republic
Writes that he cannot answer all the questions Knox has posed to him, but he can assure Knox that he has not taken any measures which are against Knox's interest or wishes. Explains how Mr. [Henry] Jackson told him a purchase fell through right around the time Mr. [William] Duer's finances fell apart. He had to act quickly and take new measures. Is pursuing another deal, slowly and cautiously, with the help of Colonel [Benjamin] Walker. Assures him that he has not done anything to damage Knox and needs Knox's support for the project to continue. Tries to convince Knox not to be unhappy with the arrangements and to help him.
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