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30 July 1804
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Elisha Sumner
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial and business transactions, including his shipment to Sumner of casks of lime.
GLC02437.07873
1 August 1804
Sumner, Elisha, fl. 1804-1805
to Henry Knox
Received Knox's letter via Captain [Edward] Kelleran. Discusses complaints that Knox's lime is of poor quality.
GLC02437.07875
20 August 1804
Writes that the bearer of the letter is one of four coopers he has engaged for Knox. Believes they are good men who will do a good job.
GLC02437.07876
10 September 1804
Swan, Christiana, fl. 1799-1804
to unknown
No addressee is listed, but based on previous letters, may be written to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Writes a lengthy letter about her life in Paris. Talks about the luxuries of the city, as well as the wealth...
GLC02437.07877
10 November 1804
Mentions his receipt of Sumner's letters, which apparently crossed his in the post. Discusses the hiring of workmen for his estate, and his instructions to Mr. [John] Gleason on the subject. Also provides information about the upcoming arrival of...
GLC02437.07893
13 November 1804
Discusses financial arrangements, including payment of workmen employed by Knox. Mentions Mr. [John] Gleason and General [Henry] Jackson.
GLC02437.07894
11 February 1805
to Hepzibah Swan
Writes to Mrs. Hepzibah Swan, wife of his friend James Swan, to discuss money due to her. Mentions dealings with General [Henry] Jackson.
GLC02437.07906
15 February 1805
Sullivan, George, fl. 1805
Sullivan, an attorney, writes to inform Knox that Mr. F[rederic] Tudor has delivered to him an unpaid note and instructed him to prosecute Knox for the debt. See GLC02437.07909, GLC02437.07910, and GLC02437.07911 for related information.
GLC02437.07912
18 February 1805
In response to a note from Knox, has communicated to Mr. [Frederic] Tudor Knox's issues regarding repayment of a note. Provides the final terms Mr. Tudor offers, and declares that Knox may either choose to accept these terms or face legal action....
GLC02437.07913
23 February 1805
Sullivan, an attorney, writes that based on Knox's non-compliance with terms on a financial note with Mr. [Francis] Tudor, Tudor has authorized Sullivan to bring a suit against Knox. See GLC02437.07913, among others, for related information.
GLC02437.07915
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