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19 November 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Chevalier Boulogne
Discusses a proposed land agreement between Boulogne and William Duer. Also mentions Madame de Leval.
GLC02437.05705
13 January 1793
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
References Knox's letter of 5 January. Has made some progress in the negotiations. The committee "are now at Issue with us on some Points, which they insist upon." Can not yet determine the result, but hopes tomorrow's interview will "insure a...
GLC02437.05781
21 January 1793
References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from...
GLC02437.05789
23 February 1793
Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...
GLC02437.05831
1 October 1793
to William Bingham and William Duer
Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D...
GLC02437.05937
16 November 1793
Baucel (agent), fl. 1793
to Henry Knox [in French]
Written by Baucel as the agent of Monsieur D'Espremenil, who made a deal with William Duer involving lands in Maine. See GLC02437.05930 and .05937 for background on the situation. This letter is a follow up on previous correspondence.
GLC02437.05976
27 July 1794
Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...
GLC02437.06153
7 July 1795
Steele, Robert, fl. 1795
Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.
GLC02437.06460
10 July 1795
Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.
GLC02437.06465
30 July 1795
Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"
GLC02437.06478
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