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18 July 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Joseph Anthony
Discusses renewal of certain drafts of Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall with Captain Anthony.
GLC02437.05548
24 July 1792
to Edward Carrington
Informs Carrington that he has received his letters concerning appointments for young officers and that though they generally arrived too late, he will keep them in mind for future consideration. States that there were many more applications than...
GLC02437.05558
29 July 1792
to William Bingham
Informs Bingham that he called when he was not at home. Wishes to speak with him on the "subject I mentioned to you yesterday."
GLC02437.05562
2 August 1792
Bell, George, fl. 1791-1795
to Samuel Shaw
Discusses the sale of goods on Knox's behalf, as well as his attempts to acquire money owed to Knox.
GLC02437.05566
7 August 1792
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
to Henry Knox
Discusses the situation of the family of the late General Nathanael Greene and believes that "[i]t is time a Bill was finally passed by a considerable majority for pecuniary restitution to the family;" Also writes concerning the status of the...
GLC02437.05571
8 August 1792
Cazenove, Théophile, 1740-1811
to R. J. Vanden Brock
Asks Vanden Brock to send his respects to Henry Knox and expresses his hope that Knox will be able to finish business so he can spare the time to visit him. Adds, "I have reason to believe that we will find ways to arrange the business for the land...
GLC02437.05575
22 September 1792
to Rebecca Bowes
Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.
GLC02437.05624
25 September 1792
Boulogne, fl. 1792
Writes concerning an agreement to purchase one million acres of land in Maine from William Duer. Mentions that Duer "hath told me that there was some private agreement between you and him by which he was at leisure to dispose of the sd Lands alone"...
GLC02437.05627
15 October 1792
Forwards a "printed report of the Secretary of the Treasury" (not included) concerning the petition of Catharine Greene, widow of General Nathanael Greene. Writes that "[i]f there is any thing further necessary either in this Office or the Office of...
GLC02437.05653
28 October 1792
Allison, David, fl. 1785-1800
Informs Knox that Mr. Reed brought news from "the falls of the Ohio." On his way to Allison's location, Reed met with Mr. Irwin, who reported that "five or six hundred Indians in the beginning of this month had appeared on the Frontiers of...
GLC02437.05671
19 November 1792
to Chevalier Boulogne
Discusses a proposed land agreement between Boulogne and William Duer. Also mentions Madame de Leval.
GLC02437.05705
5 December 1792
Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792
Provides an extensive description of "French affairs" in relation to the French Revolution which he states is occupying all of Europe. "That their Republic seems so firmly established, they bid defiance to all the neighbouring powers to shake it...
GLC02437.05724
18 December 1792
Informs Bingham he cannot agree to vest full authority of all of the property to Bingham as had been suggested. Believes that step is "unnecessary and improper."
GLC02437.05743
20 December 1792
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Signed in text in third person. Advances to Knox $6,000 over eight months. In return, Knox agrees to give Bingham a bond for the same sum, and to mortgage his property in Maine as collateral. This is in addition of a $9,000 loan which it to be...
GLC02437.05745
[Memorandum of Notes]
First page full of various notes endorsed by Knox to [William] Bingham. Second page discusses the terms of an agreement between William Duer and Bingham for Duer's land in Maine.
GLC02437.05746
24 December 1792
Asks Bingham for the best time to call on him to discuss principles to be given to Mr. Lewis.
GLC02437.05754
Informs Knox that he will not be available this morning to see him as he is preparing a letter to send to Europe and has guests. He should have time, however, after his guests leave.
GLC02437.05755
31 December 1792
Memorandums for William Bingham
Lists memorandums for William Bingham dealing with purchasing land in Maine, obtaining land deeds, and land deals. Signed with initials.
GLC02437.05765
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
State of accounts with J. Buchannan & Co
Three parts. First part is an estimate of money from the J. Buchanan Co. Second part lists transactions between John Buchanan & Co. of Ostend in account with Shaw & [Thomas] Randall. Third part lists shipment of merchandise. Title and date from...
GLC02437.05766
12 January 1793
Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.
GLC02437.05780
13 January 1793
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
12 February 1793
Wants Knox to send him a copy of Pierpont's report on the soil of the Penobscot tract. Bingham forgot his copy in Boston.
GLC02437.05814
23 July 1792
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
[Account]
Account between Henry Knox and Clement Biddle. Lists transactions by date from 31 December 1791 to 29 June 1792.
GLC02437.10591
2 May 1793
to George Washington
This is Knox's retained draft of the original sent to Washington. Knox signs on behalf of Hamilton. The cover letter states that they are sending an answer to Washington's third question to the cabinet asked on 18 April. They are answering with "A...
GLC02437.05885
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