Flint, Royal, 1754-1797 to Henry Knox

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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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