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28 October 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Stephens Smith
Mentions the "subject" of Smith's last letter and praises its virtues. Promises always to advance Smith's interests "in any degree."
GLC02437.05213
9 November 1791
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
to Henry Knox
Stamped as "free" above address. Explains that he met Captain [Thomas] Randall at the Post Office, where they made arrangements for sending monies owed by Knox to Smith (see GLC02437.05231). Also discusses the purchase of lands in Maine (related to...
GLC02437.05232
3 December 1791
Has tried to acquire the items Knox asked for, but has been unable to as yet. Relates how he is about to depart for Europe, unhappily, to settle family accounts and protect his family from misfortune. Describes arrangements he is making to prepare...
GLC02437.05251
4 December 1791
Writes that he believes, from Smith's recent letter, that he would like information on the likelihood of the result. Suggests that certain principles "must dictate a different arrangement from the one you contemplated." Trusts that Smith will act...
GLC02437.05253
7 December 1791
Marked "private." Thanks him for his recent letter, and writes that he is "much obliged by the intelligence it contained." Declares that he is satisfied with the arrangement, and believes he has "discharged faithfully the duty I owed my Country, my...
GLC02437.05255
19 December 1791
Asks to borrow $5000 for ninety days, per Smith's offer in a previous letter. Will provide a note endorsed by either Mr. [William] Duer or Captain [Thomas] Randall in which he promises to follow specific terms of repayment. Begs his prompt...
GLC02437.05264
21 March 1792
Has received Knox's recent letter, and is happy to assure him that "the deranged state of affairs in this city" does not affect him or "interfere with my proposed excursion." Adds that his views, of course, "are not military." "Free" stamped on...
GLC02437.05367
Smith, Robert, fl. 1792
As a committee, Smith, Hill, Shepherd and Lenox enclose to Knox a "copy of our proposals for the contract" (not present). All four members signed the letter.
GLC02437.05370
3 April 1792
Written and signed in text in third person. Writes that Smith has received a query from John Moore of Peterborough, New Hampshire, regarding the purchase of lands in Peterborough. Would like to know Knox's terms for the purchase. Date taken from...
GLC02437.05393
28 June 1792
Smith, James B., fl. 1792
Asks for a pay raise to help support his family.
GLC02437.05519
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