Duer, William, 1747-1799 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.04956-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
24 May 1791
Author/Creator
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Written by Duer to Secretary of War Knox. Reports that General Henry Jackson is going to Philadelphia, presumably because of the problematic speculation deal sponsored by Duer. In reference to the business problems between Duer and Knox, Duer says that William Constable has agreed to "combine" with him. Hopes Knox will hold off doing anything because "I have an operation which I will Communicate when we meet, that will make the Speculation solid, and productive; but then all arrangements must be within our own Controul." Pledges that he still stands by his promise. Says the parties are meeting tonight and that documents will be signed in a few days. Says he will meet Knox and Jackson at Princeton if he is given notice.

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