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26 September 1795
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
Expresses his eagerness to hear from Knox after his trip to a town to look at land.
GLC02437.06530
10 January 1797
Informs Knox that they are working on an arrangement to help him with his financial matters.
GLC02437.06899
17 May 1783
Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806
Hay requests that Knox furnish him with volunteer assistants to help rebuild his house after a fire.
GLC02437.02129
6 February 1796
Meade, George, 1741-1808
Informs Knox that he will not be able to take up the notes from various banks.
GLC02437.06614
9 November 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Informs Knox that Adam Rogers and Lydia Pendleton are each intitled to fifty acres of land.
GLC02437.07658
5 August, 1795
Gives Knox an update on the status of his patent lands and the process of settlement.
GLC02437.06483
6 April 1796
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Refers to recent correspondence from Knox, and declares that it would be impossible for either him or Colonel [William Stephens] Smith to put into effect the accommodation Knox proposes. Adds that Colonel Smith is embarrassed by his situation but...
GLC02437.06695
27 August 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Praises the American victory in the recent the Battle of Bennington. Notes that General [Benjamin] Lincoln's aide-de-camp sent an account of the British killed, wounded, and missing at Bennington, which amounted to 1,000. Reports that Henry's wife...
GLC02437.00641
15 February 1793
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Took the liberty of drawing 75 dollars from Knox. Will repay him in 2 or 3 months. Tells Knox the notes that William Bingham gave him "are at too long sight to avail myself to raise any thing for the present Expense of my Family." Has no one but...
GLC02437.05820
18 January 1772 and 11 February 1772
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Thanks Knox for a gift of three pair of ducks given in November, although four died during the passage to London. A commission for books and a bill to pay Grimanney & Co. (see GLC02437.00005) have been received, but the latter has not been paid "for...
GLC02437.00007
23 May 1782
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Mentions a letter he received from Knox via a Mr. Allen, which he delivered to the Governor [John Hancock, possibly GLC02437.01408] but has not yet heard anything back. Adds that according to those he spoke to, a Mr. W [possibly Isaac Winslow; see...
GLC02437.01428
19 November 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Writes that William Durer said he could not address a business matter until he hears from Knox. Green wrote Duer a letter, a copy of which he encloses (not present) along with Duer's answer. Asks for Knox's opinion on the matter.
GLC02437.05707
30 March 1791
Davis, William, fl. 1786-1791
Solicit Knox's support for appointment as Inspector of Excise. Notes he has already sent his petition to President George Washington and hopes Knox can wield some influence over the president. Believes Knox can attest to his character and that he...
GLC02437.04893
11 March 1789-17 July 1789
Vance, John C., fl. 1789
Document contains two parts. In the first part, dated 11 March 1789 and written from Hilsborough, John C. Vance declares that he is en route to the Cumberland River and after that to the Ohio territories. Asks if Knox can acquire for him a Spanish...
GLC02437.04141
circa 1794-1795
Varlé, Peter Charles, fl. 1794-1809
Discusses his observations regarding a canal of Knox's. Creator previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08110
9 September 1794
Ford, Gabriel H., 1765-1849
Discusses a case between the representatives of General [Nathanael] Greene, James Warrington, and Joseph Blackford. Informs Knox he has been sent as a commissioner on the behalf of Warrington and Blackford. Requests Knox for a commissioner's name...
GLC02437.06201
8 September 1787
Van Cortlandt, Augustus, 1728-1823
Asks Knox to forward an enclosed document (not included) to John Doughty. Docketed by Knox: "From Augustus Van Cortland Esqr, enclosing a bond of collateral security of Major Doughty which is to be delivered to his order."
GLC02437.03656
20 January 1790
Rickard, William, fl. 1785-1795
Asks Knox for a recommendation in obtaining a position in "the Collection of the Revenue in this Port." Notes he was a lieutenant under the command of Henry Jackson during the War. Asks Knox to refer to Jackson's opinion of Rickard's service....
GLC02437.04475
1 June 1773
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
Discusses an order for books and quills. Seeks an explanation for the increase in price for a book, Leland's "View of Deistical Writers." Inquires about his request that Knox acquire some snuff for him, even though he knows Knox does not deal in...
GLC02437.00069
26 January 1799
Sheafe, Jacob, fl. 1745-1829
Sheafe writes Knox to see if he has any deck plank that might of use to Sheafe on his ship. Sheaf asks Knox what has become of Captain Watts, whom he has not heard from or about in five weeks. Address leaf says "Hand by Mr. Jno Hancock."
GLC02437.07229
3 November 1796
Signed by Joseph Peirce & Son. Declares that he received Knox's letter too late to be able to satisfy some of his requests. Relates that he did acquire a variety of products for Knox, including apples from an excellent orchard. Second page lists...
GLC02437.06861
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
24 October 1792
Seagrove, James, fl. 1792-1795
Sends Knox a box of oranges and lemons from Georgia. Signed in text as "Mr. Seagrove."
GLC02437.05665
21 August 1797
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
Updates Knox on the developments on Brigadier's Island in making the land fit for grazing.
GLC02437.07020
21 November 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Mentions the eastern lands and states that he assumes William Duer has written him about the negotiations. Is sorry Knox's agreement with Mr. Green did not go through yet. Believes that Congress should enact a bankruptcy law and attempts to persuade...
GLC02437.05709
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