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6 July 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Bingham
Writes a letter of introduction for Count [Paolo] Andreani, of Milan, Italy. States that Andreani is highly recommended by the Marquis de la Luzerne.
GLC02437.04646
26 March 1792
to Aaron Burr
Marked confidential. Writes on behalf of the President and himself to encourage Burr to use his influence to make someone (name is illegible) accept a higher post in the army.
GLC02437.05380
15 February 1796
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
30 May 1796
to William Bingham [incomplete]
Unsigned, and possibly incomplete. Acknowledges receipt of Bingham's letter and the bank notes he enclosed. Discusses financial transactions with him and with General [David] Cobb. Touches briefly on his work with the legislature.
GLC02437.06754
3 December 1796
Contains eight pages accompanied by two smaller pages, measuring 12 x 19.6 cm and 8.9 x 18.7 cm respectively. Discusses the development of his lumber business that has occurred since Bingham left Thomaston. Reports in detail on various business...
GLC02437.06876
31 December 1797
Discusses some purchases and states that he is unable to pay Alexander Baring immediately.
GLC02437.07073
21 December 1786
to George Washington
Writes, "The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to...
GLC02437.03385
15 December 1786
to James Bowdoin
Writes, "Major [Winthrop] Sargent will have the honor to deliver your Excellency this letter. Although his dispositions are military, yet he finds himself constrained on consideration of his former rank to decline the appointment to a company of...
GLC02437.03380
25 July 1787
to François Claude Amour, Marquis de Bouillé
Discusses the Marquis' acceptance as a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Also reports that he has transmitted the news to the Count D'Estaing, already a senior officer in the Society.
GLC02437.03618
22 November 1786
to the Board of Treasury
Marked "copy." Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City during this period. Writes that his past agitations on behalf of payment for troops should convince them of his interest in providing for the public good. Believes that "the...
GLC02437.03342
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