Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.05426-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
24 April 1792
Author/Creator
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
2 p. : address ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Apologizes for not fully answering Knox's last letter, but has been preoccupied with the current business crisis in New York: has been trying to save himself from financial ruin. Relates a conversation with Mr. [Royal] Flint about raising the money needed by General [Henry] Jackson. Urges that they make final arrangements with Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche regarding their settlement of lands in Maine. Believes they may not be able to actually settle there until the following year. Finally discusses the poor financial prospects of Mr. [William] Duer, concluding that he does not think it likely he will be able to make a settlement with his creditors. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

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