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30 January 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Discusses the Maine lands and complains about the behavior of an agent.
GLC02437.06605
2 February 1796
to Henry Knox
Discusses a land purchase.
GLC02437.06609
4 February 1796
Discusses a loan, payments and other financial matters.
GLC02437.06613
6 February 1796
Discusses business and land deals.
GLC02437.06615
10 February 1796
Describes a suspected conspiracy by settlers/squatters (under the leadership of Samuel Ely) against Knox and other land proprietors and speculators.
GLC02437.06622
11 February 1796
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Discusses her pleasure in her recent marriage: "In the presence of Mr. and Mrs. [Ware] - and my three children - I am made the happy Wife of the Man I sincerely love." Feels her life will change dramatically for the better and believes her friends...
GLC02437.06624
13 February 1796
Refers to an earlier letter he wrote to Knox regarding making arrangements with a Committee, as well as documents (possibly relating to the purchase of lands in Maine). Mentions new congressional reports fixing the price of lands in Maine they may...
GLC02437.06628
15 February 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Bingham
Marked as an extract from a letter to Bingham. Discusses the merits of a sale to a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, alleging that it may not furnish the funds they need. Is concerned about potentially having to sell his estate in the Waldo patent...
GLC02437.06629
18 February 1796
to Samuel Adams
Addressed to the Governor of Massachusetts, who in this period is Samuel Adams. Attaching copies of two letters from Samuel Waldo and from Thomas Vose (see GLC02437.06621 and GLC02437.06623), Knox petitions the government to protect his property...
GLC02437.06630
20 February 1796
Has not received any new letters from Knox. Discusses their land projects, including negotiations with a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Would like Knox to keep him more regularly up-to-date regarding their negotiations with the Committee....
GLC02437.06632
c. 1798
Marked as "Extracts of a letter to Wm Bingham Esq." Portions are written in two different hands. The first portion discusses a land purchase and refers to the opinion of General [Henry] Jackson on the subject. The second portion, likely in Knox's...
GLC02437.06635
24 February 1796
Discusses the liquidation of their business, as well as a land purchase made on their behalf by General [Henry] Knox. Is pleased to hear Knox is happy with the business arrangements Bingham made with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Updates Knox...
GLC02437.06637
27 February 1796
Received Knox's recent letter and regrets the news that he omitted a bond he meant to send Knox; he sends it along now (not present). Discusses their land purchase deal with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Explains at great length the details of...
GLC02437.06639
28 February 1796
Regrets living so far from her dearest friends. Writes at length about her hopes that Knox will make good on his promise and help take care of her and her children. Has spoken to several friends on the subject, including General [David] Cobb, and...
GLC02437.06644
2 March 1796
Bingham discusses at length, and in detail, various business arrangements he is making as Knox's agent, particularly regarding land speculation. Mentions the recent actions of the General Court on the subject.
GLC02437.06647
3 March 1796
Burton, William, fl. 1789-1796
Burton and Philip Audebert mention that Knox had previously given them certificates verifying that they had remained in Philadelphia during a fever yellow epidemic in 1793. Write that Congress is now considering providing compensation to those who...
GLC02437.06648
5 March 1796
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Writes to Knox with a question about exchanging bonds for a business associate, Mr. William Mc[Murtrie].
GLC02437.06652
Discusses land purchase negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Also considers the purchase of Indian lands, though the location of those lands is unspecified. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has been too busy lately to help with...
GLC02437.06653
8 March 1796
Provides information and advice on Knox's land speculation projects. Advises him on whether to form a company to buy land, how best to handle the Committee, and similar issues. Mentions negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.
GLC02437.06658
11 March 1796
Received his recent letter. Comments on how Knox might proceed with his land speculation deals. Discusses whether or not Knox should form a separate company for the purpose. Includes some financial calculations.
GLC02437.06661
14 March 1796
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Marked "copy." Discusses his anxiety over a financial transaction with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Asks that he speak with Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon on the subject (see GLC02437.06662)....
GLC02437.06663
23 March 1796
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is William Bingham. Includes some information and calculations regarding a business negotiation apparently with a Mr. [Alexander] Baring, which he is working on for Knox. Provides detailed information...
GLC02437.06671
26 March 1796
Discusses financial transactions, including a negotiation with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Mentions certain "Engagements" which will become payable in a month. Comments on sale or mortgage of lands. Provides a detailed account of several...
GLC02437.06675
28 March 1796
to Lucy Flucker Knox
S.L. Beaumez writes to her niece, Lucy Flucker Knox, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Asks after the well-being of the family, and pledges her thanks for their friendship and kindness. Discusses her recent travels (specifically, a trip to Baltimore...
GLC02437.06679
29 March 1796
Discusses a variety of business ventures, including a lottery for land that General [Henry] Jackson apparently bought shares in. Also mentions monies owed by the deceased [Samuel] Shaw. Comments on other financial transactions.
GLC02437.06680
30 March 1796
Writes that he has had several conversations with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding Knox's bonds, which are payable next month. They are apparently unsure whether Knox will be able to pay his bonds off on time. Anthony relates that Knox's creditors...
GLC02437.06681
31 March 1796
to Joseph Anthony
Writes that since his last letter to Anthony, he has heard from Mr. [William] Bingham regarding the arrangement of Knox's funds. Assures him that Bingham has a plan which would release him from any financial liability when payment is due on Knox's...
GLC02437.06684
to William Bingham and Abijah Hammond
Contains two letters. The first is labeled an extract of a letter to Mr. [William] Bingham. Writes about how grateful he is for Bingham's help with Knox's personal affairs. Discusses business negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring as...
GLC02437.06685
1 April 1796
Discusses Knox's recent letter. Thanks him for his concern about her children. Comments on possible appointments to the public service of two of their acquaintances. Expresses concern and sympathy with Knox over his son's recent difficulties....
GLC02437.06686
2 April 1796
Discusses a variety of financial and business arrangements, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, the purchase of stocks, and settlers on land Knox owns.
GLC02437.06689
5 April 1796
Writes that he has not received a letter from Knox recently. Hopes that Knox has made every effort to obtain the documents necessary to conclude their negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring. Mentions a recent conversation with Colonel [Samuel]...
GLC02437.06693
8 April 1796
Mentions business arrangements with General [David] Cobb regarding land settlements in the Waldo patent. Discusses financial arrangements and the value of lands Knox owns, as well as European business associates.
GLC02437.06697
9 April 1796
Brown, John, 1736-1803
Mentions that the people of Worcester, Providence, and the towns in between would like a canal to be built to service those areas. They have set plans in motion, and he has enclosed a subscription form (not present), hoping Knox will become one of...
GLC02437.06698
Writes that he has tried to make an arrangement with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding money each of them owes. Relates the plan he suggested to Bingham, but says that Bingham will not accept the plan and help relieve him of his "burthen." Hopes Knox...
GLC02437.06699
11 April 1796
Labeled an extract of a letter to William Bingham. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he has received a letter from Mr. [Joseph] Anthony, who is in great distress about his financial situation. Hopes they can...
GLC02437.06701
13 April 1796
Discusses business arrangements he is making with General [David] Cobb. Mentions the difficulties facing the Bank of the United States, as well as those who have to repay the bank money they owe. Comments on a variety of business matters, including...
GLC02437.06703
17 April 1796
Gore, Christopher, 1758-1827
to Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez
Marked "copy." Possibly written in the hand of Henry Knox. Encloses a letter from General [Henry] Knox regarding the inheritance of Beaumez's children of lands in the Waldo patent (not present). Discusses possible difficulties in arranging the...
GLC02437.06705
18 April 1796
Largely illegible, with large portions struck and rewritten. Discusses a financial arrangement Anthony suggested to Knox's business agent, William Bingham. Bingham did not agree to the arrangement, leaving Anthony in a dire situation. Knox is...
GLC02437.06708
19 April 1796
Discusses various business matters, such as negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, and Knox's acquiring a new agent to represent Knox on a new land purchase.
GLC02437.06710
22 April 1796
Docket may be in the hand of Henry Knox. Seems to agree to a proposal by which Mrs. Beaumez's children would be taken in to Knox's home temporarily. Discusses some of the financial details. Mentions the issue of her children's inheritance of some...
GLC02437.06713
7 April 1794
to Sebastian Bauman
Discusses Bauman's wish to be an engineer. Does not think this is a good career for him since the work would only be for "three or at most four months employ ... " and that he should not "relinquish a certainty for an uncertainty." Watermarked "J...
GLC02437.10296
12 July 1794
to David Cobb
Discusses an upcoming trip to Boston, Massachusetts and expresses that "I am anxious that you should [go to] the [Marne ?] with me." Goes on to mention a "Pichgreu," stating "[w]hat a flabigasting he has given the Emperor and his satelites."...
GLC02437.10311
1 August 1795
Russell, Thomas, 1749-1796
[Knox's certificate of membership to the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture]
Signed by Russell as President of the Society and John Avery, Secretary. Contains the Society's seal. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.10323
18 March 1793
[Indenture]
Indenture regarding a payment of $10 owed them by Benjamin Walker. First part states the terms and circumstances related to the indenture, signed by William Bingham, his wife and W. Jackson and Grubb as witnesses. Second part is a note of...
GLC02437.10596
11 July 1794
[Contract]
Noted as a copy. An indenture contract between Henry Knox and Joseph Anthony. Appears Knox is purchasing land from Anthony in Penobscot and Hancock County, Maine for $26,000. Document is partially printed with information written by hand.
GLC02437.10597
22 December 1799
George Washington
Introduces Rufus Davenport, a Boston merchant, to Washington. Writes that he, "like myriads of others, cannot die in peace, nor live with satisfaction, until they see you, who has done so much for them and for their Country!" Briefly discusses news...
GLC02437.07342
22 March 1800
Knox offers effusive praise for the late George Washington. He speaks of the gratitude all the people of the United States owe Washington. Knox responds to Cobb's complaints of ill spirits and advises him to be active and trust that his body knows...
GLC02437.07384
15 May 1798
Discusses a debt, most likely the one he owes to Alexander Baring.
GLC02437.07129
20 May 1798
Reminds Knox that the due date for the payment of a settlement to the state is approaching. Discusses a draft and money for Alexander Baring.
GLC02437.07132
28 May 1798
Discusses financial matters and again reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring.
GLC02437.07135
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