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31 October 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Henry Jackson
Writes regarding his wife's estate, sending related papers for Jackson to examine and to show to others.
GLC02437.09229
20 May 1792
to Henry Jackson [incomplete]
Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.
GLC02437.10249
2 August 1792
Discusses a problem with William Duer about Duer's "inablity to comply with his contract with me." Writes that Duer seems to want things to "remain on their former footing." Mentions that Duer raised $12,500 dollars and still promises $25,000 for...
GLC02437.10252
22 November 1793
to Ralph Izard
References Izard's letter of 17 November. Says it is the general opinion that Congress can meet in Philadelphia at the next appointed time. Says President Washington is staying in Germantown, although he comes to town often. Reports that...
GLC02437.05980
23 December 1786
to David Humphreys
Apparently responding to GLC02437.03334. Apologizes for not writing sooner. Writes, "Brevet rank in general appears to me to be delusive and far from answering the purposes designed by it - It sours and disgusts all who are not the objects of it...
GLC02437.03389
31 March 1791
Forwards a copy of "Mr. [OTallorys] letter" with the "permission of the President of the US." The said letter contains "insinuations...against several gentlemen of respectable character." Requests Izard to look at it and advise whether or not it...
GLC02437.04894
15 July 1787
to Rufus King
Discusses politics in France, and how American statesmen are being influenced by the structure of government in France. Writes, "The conduct of France in establishing provincial assemblies, is seized with great eagerness by the advocates for the...
GLC02437.03605
13 July 1788
Discusses the possible ratification of the United States Constitution by New York: "I have received no letters from Colonel Hamilton or any others of the convention, that will warrant the idea in any degree- but there has been a buz for a few days...
GLC02437.03934
23 1791
Appears to discuss trying to find a vacancy or employment for King. Month is not listed. Date was taken from the docket.
GLC02437.09823
18 June 1794
Discusses hiring an agent for the building of the frigate in New York and the fact that he is looking for "a character of approved accuracy, and integrity, acquainted with the modes of obtaining labor and materials which will be required in the most...
GLC02437.10302
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