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31 December 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
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
to William Bingham
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
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
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
August 1793
Dandridge, Bartholomew, 1737-1785
Tells Knox that President Washington will be at his Philadelphia house tomorrow at 9. Expects Knox to be there. Wants Knox to notify Attorney General Edmund Randolph.
GLC02437.05918
18 May 1794
Discusses the appointment of either Mr. [Thomas] Pinckney or [David] Humphreys as the minister to the Republic of France. Mentions Mr. Pinckney might transfer to France as long it is not disagreeable to him. Also notes Mr. Humphreys has not voiced...
GLC02437.06098
6 October 1794
Secretary of War Knox informs the president of his arrival in Philadelphia, and also for permission to join Washington in Carlisle, Pennsylvania "until the painful task upon which you are, shall be settled."
The "painful task" was the suppression of...
GLC02437.06219
21 November 1794
A brief description of lands for sale. Document is unsigned but appears to be in Knox's handwriting.
GLC02437.06247
24 January 1795
Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798
Warns Knox he published some observations in a local newspaper regarding what he perceived as "offensive" passages written in Knox's report to the President (George Washington).
GLC02437.06322
2 September 1795
Discusses public reaction to Jay's Treaty, which had just been ratified candidates to fill the vacant position of U.S. Attorney General, the arrival in the U.S. of Lafayette's son, who had just escaped from Revolutionary France, mutual friends, and...
GLC02437.06510
21 February 1796
Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, "in pursuance of the late...
GLC02437.06633
14 April 1796
Declines the appointment as a commissioner to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada (part of Jay's Treaty). Cites his preoccupation with the construction work being done on his home, as well as the conflict of interest he faces due to his...
GLC02437.06704
20 August 1793
Anderson, John, 1726-1796
Titles the document "The Memorial." Writes discussing inventions. States "[t]hat he has invented a Bronze Guns Metal, which has the advantage of Common Iron Guns, and of Common Brass Guns, without their imperfections. That he has invented a Carriage...
GLC02437.10273
14 December 1793
Writes concerning a "return of the Ordnance Arms and Military stores in possession of the United States." States that many of these stores accumulated in several areas as a result of the revolution and wishes to find better permanent housing for...
GLC02437.10288
23 February 1793
Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...
GLC02437.05831
4 March 1793
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
Writes him in consequence of a letter he received from their mutual friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Hichborn reported that Colonel William Smith "would have occasion for some agent this way to Purchas some Quantity of provision &c &c and it...
GLC02437.05842
24 March 1793
Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810
Called on Knox that evening but was told he was indisposed with an illness. Was going to ask for a reference for "a young Man who has for some time lived in the Capacity of Servant with you of the Name Philip Louvre." The servant showed up at his...
GLC02437.05859
12 April 1793
Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826
to Henry Jackson
This letter appears to have been forwarded by Jackson to Henry Knox, as Knox's handwriting is on the docket. This was written by Bridge as the Sheriff of Lincoln County in the District of Maine who was trying to sell some of the Waldo Patent to pay...
GLC02437.05870
4 May 1793
Reports to Knox that the bank stock is at par, "but I will take Care to provide as you desire."
GLC02437.05886
13 June 1793
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Sent three of the maps by post as Knox directed. Each map costs 20 shillings or $2.50, for a total of $7.50. Encloses the account with receipts (not included). Reports "The City of New York is in a state of anarchy every night since the arrival of...
GLC02437.05900
27 July 1793
[Knox acknowledges receipt of bank notes from William Bingham]
Marked "Copy." Mentions receiving $17,000 in bank notes from William Bingham, "which notes I promise to take up when due they being solely for my accommodation."
GLC02437.05909
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