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30 May 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
Free frank stamped and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring and mentions related commerce in England.
GLC02437.06755
31 May 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Agreement between Henry Knox and William Bell]
Witnessed and signed by Thomas C. Lowden. Agreement that Bell will hire, for Knox, a gardener from England named Thomas Roebuck, who will come work for Knox in America. Outlines Roebuck's terms, including wages for the first three years of...
GLC02437.06756
1 June 1796
Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Briefly touches on matters relating to the legislature.
GLC02437.06760
3 June 1796
Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as well as land sales and settlement. Also mentions commercial interests in Europe.
GLC02437.06762
6 June 1796
to William Bingham
Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, particularly the fact that Baring gave them an ultimatum on one of the terms. Also mentions arrangements with Mr. [Joseph] Anthony.
GLC02437.06765
8 June 1796
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
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
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