Edward Rutledge to Henry Knox on the Greene Family and Rutledge's Son, 5 June 1795 PDF Download

Author: Edward Rutledge
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Discusses business related to the late Nathanael Greene's family and mentions that his son will be traveling.

Author: Edward Rutledge
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Discusses the debt owed by their late friend, Nathanael Greene. Mentions Greene had been granted an injunction on the debt prior to his death but is once again going before a judge. Requests Knox to reexamine the evidence on Greene's case. State is not listed, however, Charleston is listed as the city.

Author: Edward Rutledge
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Refers to Knox's letter of 23 November (GLC02437.04420). Thinks an indemnification should be obtained in relation to Nathanael Greene's debts. Discusses Nathanael Greene's association with John Banks. For related documents refer to GLC02437.04447, GLC02437.04449, GLC02437.04497 and GLC02437.04498. Date previously inferred and written in pencil.

Author: Henry Knox
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Refers to Rutledge's correspondence from December 1789 related to the estate of the late General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.04448). Has gathered evidence to place a petition before Congress regarding Greene's debt, and requests additional documents from Rutledge, who was co-executor of Greene's estate. Seeks affidavits from General [Anthony] Wayne and Judge [Nathaniel] Pendleton, noting that he received Edward Carrington's affidavit (GLC02437.04498). Writes, The main object of the petition is that as the said debts were contracted for the public benefit, that the public should immediately assume the payment of them. Thinks that the committee will agree, but wants nonetheless to present the best case possible.

Author: Edward Carrington
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Discusses the situation of the family of the late General Nathanael Greene and believes that [i]t is time a Bill was finally passed by a considerable majority for pecuniary restitution to the family; Also writes concerning the status of the military at Camden [South Carolina]. Mentions the French Revolution, stating that it is a great & a good cause but still has some misgivings due to the direction in which the government seems to be heading.

Author: Henry Knox
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Received his last letter with its enclosures to Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Discusses his attempts to publish an advertisement Rutledge had also enclosed, and mentions some research he has been trying to conduct. Declares that he would do anything to help his dear Departed friend [Nathanael] Greene. Provides a lengthy discussion of elections in the various states.

Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses the issue of General Nathanael Greene being responsible for John Bank's debts. States that Mrs. Greene and her friends are petitioning Congress for an indemnification. General Greene made a statement to Congress in 1785 explaining the transaction. Knox sends a copy of this statement (not present). If the indemnification is not granted, Greene's family will be greatly in debt and in dire straights. Believes the deceased Greene's reputation, along with his statement, should be enough to obtain the indemnification requested. Thinks a corroborative certificate from Carrington and perhaps General [Anthony] Wayne will help obtain the indemnification. Mentions that Lucy Knox had another son and both are doing well.

Author: Henry Knox
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Since arriving in Philadelphia, has tried to gather a party of about 30 artificers to give to Greene. Discusses Mrs. Greene's trip with their son George Washington Greene to visit Greene at the high hills of Santee (the Santee River in South Carolina, where Greene was stationed). Also mentions the recent birth of a son to him and Mrs. Knox, whom I should name after you were not for the confounded name given by your [illegible] father - as it is I shall call him after some roman whose character I think you may like (possibly referring to his son Marcus). Sends love to Colonel Williams and Colonel Laurens.

Author: Edward Rutledge
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Rutledge gives the recipient detailed advice regarding a specific debt and estate. Urges the recipient to bring forward her claim and refers to her husband's character. Mentions the Cumberland Island bonds. Adds that General [Henry] Knox and Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton are certainly your friends. Refer to GLC02437.04420 and GLC02437.04448 for related documents.

Author: Edward Carrington
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Encloses his affidavit (not present) upon the circumstances of private merchant John Bank's contract with Nathanael Greene to supply the southern army with provisions in 1783. It later came to light that Banks was involved in disreputable business dealings and Greene wanted to renounce any involvement with him. Both Carrington and General Anthony Wayne were asked by Greene to provide affidavits disclaiming any financial connection between Banks and Greene. Carrington asks Knox to withdraw his old affidavit and send this new one to Congress in its place. Encloses a copy of a letter (not present) he sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives in South Carolina concerning the contract, as well as copies of his correspondence with General Nathanael Greene.