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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
8 December 1789
Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798
to Henry Knox
Sends an enclosure for Knox to give Belknap's friend "Major Sargent." Asks Knox for advice about the daughter of a friend who wants to keep her "securities" and credit in good standing.
GLC02437.04793
3 April 1791
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Informs Knox that his son, William Gray Cobb, "thou by a wrong name" has accepted a military commission offered to him by President George Washington. Says he hopes to build a canal and believes that it may interest Knox as well. Asks Knox to send an...
GLC02437.04897
13 May 1791
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
On behalf of himself and his wife, Breck thanks the Knoxes for offering their Philadelphia house to use as the Breck home, but they cannot accept the invitation. The Codmans, with whom the Brecks are traveling, insist that the party stay together...
GLC02437.04947
9 September 1791
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
Asks Knox's pardon "for the intrusion of a letter on business yesterday morning - I had not heard 'till late in the afternoon of your House being a House of Mourning, or I shou[l]d never have broke in on you at such a season." This is in reference...
GLC02437.05148
8 November 1789
Thanks Knox for his attention to his son when he visited Philadelphia recently. Relates that his son will relocate either to New York or Philadelphia next spring for business. Also thanks Knox for introducing him to Mr. Martin. Breck and his...
GLC02437.05229
17 December 1791
Bell, George, fl. 1791-1795
Memorandum apparently addressed to S[amuel] Shaw. Discusses financial transactions, particularly sales and interest on merchandise (alludes to merchandise being sold by Bell on Shaw's behalf; see GLC02437.05247, GLC02437.05248 and GLC02437.05249 for...
GLC02437.05260
3 May 1792
Chambers, Joseph G., fl. 1792
The letter, in its entirety, reads: "The place we thought of is Mr Hamiltons Seat as I understand. A grove of Cedar Trees and some Statues behind it about a Mile Northwest from the City. I thought proper to mention it farther to prevent Mistakes....
GLC02437.05443
2 August 1792
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
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
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