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Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05385 Author/Creator: Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1792 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.7 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

Has never written to Knox about their land speculation in Maine, as he relied on Mr. [William] Duer to relate his opinions to Knox. Is not sure if Duer and Knox remain close, so he will write to Knox directly. Tells Knox that General [Henry] Jackson is in need of money to complete their land contracts, and that Colonel [Benjamin] Walker may write to him on that subject. Adds that Mr. Duer "proposes to bring forward his Eastern lands as a basis on which to establish a fund to relieve his [poor financial] affairs" and may soon write Knox on the subject. Flint is an endorser of Duer's and is therefore at financial risk himself. Discusses how best to proceed with their monetary concerns.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, fl. 1790-1796
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818

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