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8 June 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Bingham
Comments on several business transactions, including a sum of money to be delivered to Mr. [Joseph] Anthony. Also touches on a trip apparently to be made by Bingham.
GLC02437.06767
11 June 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Writes that he received Knox's letter and understands Knox is very disappointed about Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring's loan falling through. Will be seeing Captain [Joseph] Anthony...
GLC02437.06769
14 June 1796
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Relates that Mr. [William] Bingham made financial arrangements for Anthony with Mr. [likely Thomas] Willing. Explains the details of the plan and is happy with this new arrangement.
GLC02437.06774
18 June 1796
Andrews, John, fl. 1796
[Receipt to Henry Knox]
Receipt of monies Knox paid to Samuel Breck for various items, including ten dollars owed to Breck, as well as for the use of one half a pew in Peters Church, Philadelphia. Extensive docket in Knox's hand on verso.
GLC02437.06775
20 June 1796
Reports on a dangerous and harrowing trip by boat to Rhode Island. Explains that he wrote to General [Henry] Jackson regarding lodging in Boston (see GLC02437.06776) because he thought Knox was no longer there. Briefly describes business...
GLC02437.06777
20 July 1796
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Discusses financial accounts with Knox, including the purchase of stocks. Page two features a chart concerning Knox's accounts with Biddle.
GLC02437.06788
1 August 1796
Received Knox's letter, including the $8000 he enclosed. Has settled many of his accounts using the money. Provides details about his financial transactions, and asks for Knox's help with a negotiation involving Mr. [William] Bingham.
GLC02437.06794
29 August 1796
Bradford, Samuel, 1759-1818
Writes that he is very flattered to have been appointed by the President as Marshall of the district (presumably of Boston). Very much appreciates Knox's friendship and support, which helped him attain the position. Promises to conduct himself well...
GLC02437.06804
30 August 1796
to Joseph Anthony
Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes...
GLC02437.06805
31 August 1796
Discusses his party's journey from Knox's house to Portland, and relates his plans to leave the next day for Philadelphia. Explains that he has met many of the noted inhabitants of the Portland area, and they seem to be ignorant about the nature of...
GLC02437.06807
26 September 1796
Little, Joshua, fl. 1796
[Deposition of Captain Joshua Little and Lieutenant Samuel Carleton]
Written from "Lincoln County." Includes questions put to Little and Carleton, and their answers, about Samuel Ely's attempts to start an insurrection on Knox's land in Maine.
GLC02437.06827
14 October 1796
Writes that he did not reply until now to Knox's letter from August because he was traveling. The letter from Knox discussed a successful business transaction with Mr. Alexander Baring and the businessmen Willing & Francis. Invites Knox to Boston...
GLC02437.06839
21 October 1796
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
[Report concerning Brigadier's Island]
Reports on conditions at Brigadier's Island, particularly regarding wood and lumber, livestock, and the possibility of building a canal. Mentions Mr. Zenas Lothrop and Captain [George] Ulmer.
GLC02437.06848
3 December 1796
Contains eight pages accompanied by two smaller pages, measuring 12 x 19.6 cm and 8.9 x 18.7 cm respectively. Discusses the development of his lumber business that has occurred since Bingham left Thomaston. Reports in detail on various business...
GLC02437.06876
to Alexander Baring
Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.
GLC02437.06877
8 December 1796
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
to Lucy Flucker Knox
Writes that he hopes she will write as frequently as possible, as he does not believe his family will be able to leave India until "next season." Encourages her to write despite the distance and the time it will take for her letters to arrive. Adds...
GLC02437.06878
22 December 1796
Has submitted a bill via Colonel [Benjamin] Walker to a Mr. Lewis, who requested Bingham to hire a lawyer for his appearance at court. Asked General [Henry] Jackson to find a lawyer for him. Discusses the "calamitous" financial climate that he and...
GLC02437.06885
23 December 1796
Lohra, Peter, fl. 1796
[Note]
Asks that General [Henry] Jackson forward enclosed items (not present, but possibly GLC02437.06887) to Henry Knox.
GLC02437.06886
5 January 1797
Informs Bingham of his efforts to forward money to him and discusses other related business.
GLC02437.06892
6 January 1797
Baring, Alexander, 1774-1848
States that he does not know a way to make Knox's proposal work for him and discusses other business.
GLC02437.06896
8 January 1797
Tells Baring about his inability to pay back his loan.
GLC02437.06897
9 January 1797
Discusses business regarding a house and loan.
GLC02437.06898
10 January 1797
Informs Knox that they are working on an arrangement to help him with his financial matters.
GLC02437.06899
19 January 1797
Discusses finance and informs Knox that he is not able to make an advance on Knox's account.
GLC02437.06903
23 January 1797
Discusses financial business and states that he had expected to hear that Knox would be in Boston at this time.
GLC02437.06905
1 February 1797
States that he's been in Boston for several weeks, mentions a debt and discusses other financial business.
GLC02437.06909
10 February 1797
Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.
GLC02437.06911
12 February 1797
Discusses some kind of accommodations and financial affairs.
GLC02437.06912
13 February 1797
Discusses finances.
GLC02437.06913
20 February 1797
Discusses finances and a prospectus that Knox drew up. Also mentions the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.06917
26 February 1797
Informs Anthony that he has received his letter.
GLC02437.06918
7 March 1797
Expresses some concern over Knox's financial situation and discusses land and other financial matters.
GLC02437.06926
10 March 1797
Discusses the sale of property.
GLC02437.06929
17 March 1797
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Asks Knox for money to fund a building for Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.
GLC02437.06933
19 March 1797
Discusses finances and states that the senate and house have agreed on a price for land in the Penobscot area.
GLC02437.06935
to John Adams
Writes that he does not know if he ought to congratulate Adams on becoming the next president, since there are also a lot of issues and heavy responsibilities that come with the office, but expresses his happiness that Adams will be "at the helm of...
GLC02437.06936
24 March 1797
GLC02437.06937
30 March 1797
Writes that he does not think Knox will be able to pay the note that is due. Continues to discuss Knox's poor financial situation.
GLC02437.06939
10 April 1797
Mentions his plans to travel to Philadelphia and New York and discusses financial business.
GLC02437.06945
Discusses a loan and the sale of land in Maine.
GLC02437.06947
23 April 1797
Discusses the state of affairs in England regarding American finances as well as other financial matters.
GLC02437.06954
Discusses the payment of notes and mentions that the need for money is pressing. Also mentions the state of affairs in England.
GLC02437.06955
28 April 1797
to Francis Flucker
Expresses his happiness on receiving Francis's letter and encourages him in his studies. Writes that Francis's mother, Sarah Lyons, and his sister Harriet are doing well and describes the weather in India. Sends his love to his other step-son...
GLC02437.06956
29 April 1797
GLC02437.06957
30 April 1797
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Thomas Flucker
Encourages her son Thomas with his studies and to maintain a good character and habits throughout life.
GLC02437.06958
to Francis and Thomas Flucker
Expresses her happiness and support for both her sons in their studies.
GLC02437.06959
5 May 1797
Discusses the possibility of borrowing money from friends to help pay for his various business engagements as he is in need of funds.
GLC02437.06962
15 May 1797
GLC02437.06966
21 May 1797
Discusses business involving a bank note and other financial matters.
GLC02437.06973
22 May 1797
Expresses his concern over business matters.
GLC02437.06974
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