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Authorizes Shaw to apply to Daniel Parker for a loan on his behalf.
Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw Authrorising Shaw to Apply for a Loan on His Behalf, 8 September 1783
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Authorizes Shaw to apply to Daniel Parker for a loan on his behalf.
Letter Authorizing Major Samuel Shaw to Borrow Money, 2 July 1783
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Written and signed for General Knox in a secretarial hand. Certifies that Major Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, is authorized to borrow one thousand Spanish milled dollars (also known as Spanish dollars) on behalf of General Knox and his wife. The loan is to be repaid by General Knox in twelve or eighteen months with interest.
Provision Order for Henry Knox and His Family, 23 September 1783
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Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Samuel Shaw.
Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Congress, 30 October 1783
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Discusses his experience with Congress, in particular, making forced compromises in order to bring about a successful end to Knox's business. I need not tell you how happy I am that this matter is at last brought to a close. Instead of one, it seems a twelvemonth since I left you, - the chagrin and mortification inseparable from an attendance on Congress is beyond any thing.
Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Congressional Meeting, 23 October 1783
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Discusses a Congressional meeting that may determine whether Knox should be granted an allowance for Major General of a separate division. Since they did not have enough representatives from the states, the decision has been postponed and is causing Shaw some anxiety. Free frank signed by Benjamin Lincoln and noted as sent On Public Service, though the On Public portion is missing due to text loss.
Letter Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Explaining the Current Situation with Broome & Platt, 16 September 1785
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Writes to explain the status of their dealings with the firm of Broome & Platt, with whom they are trying to settle a debt. Relates that Broome and Platt acknowledge the amount of money they still owe Webber & Co. of London (on whose behalf Knox is settling this debt), but will be unable to agree to the conditions requested by Knox. Describes a story the firm told him about their debt to Ludlow Gold of New York, which they also cannot pay, as evidence of the serious financial trouble their firm is in. Shaw also mentions that upon receiving the goods owed to him and Knox, he noticed that there was nothing salable left in their store. Relates further conditions of their arrangement.
Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox on a Deal with Shaw's Creditors, 31 December 1791
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Discusses the positive outcome of a meeting with his creditors in Europe, specifically outlining how he was able to save his credit by selling his ship. Happily relates that his creditors are willing to lend to him again due to his honest character. Describes his financial plans, including obtaining merchandise (such as tea) to ship to India, America and Europe, and relates that he will be traveling with the merchandise being sent to Holland and England. Asks Knox to tell [Thomas] Randall to remain in New York until Shaw returns, if Randall is in New York at present. Relates that the government in Batavia has recently decided to allow Americans to trade there. Sends his love to Lucy Knox, and also includes a list of items he is sending to Knox, including dishes with Knox's initials carved on them.
Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing the Anniversary of Independence, Family and Political Matters, 8 August 1785
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Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp, writes a friendly letter to discuss a variety of matters. First, he forwards Mr. Gardiner's oration on the anniversary of independence. If you can travel through so much various matter as it is composed of, it will be a strong proof of your perseverance. References a letter he sent Knox on 1 August, saying that it was written in the bitterness of my soul, and what is worse, a bitterness which still continues; he is having problems settling his father's estate, and is resigned that the outcome will not benefit himself or any of his siblings. Relates some information about a navigation act regarding the British, and hopes Congress will exercise its powers. Finally, discusses a dispute between the towns of Boston and Roxbury, Massachusetts, that has been occurring over the last two weeks, regarding enforcement of an act prohibiting people from riding out on Sundays. Recounts the way the lawyer, Mr. Benjamin Hickbourn [most sources say Hichborn] resolved the dispute with Judge Boardman of Roxbury.
Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw Asking Shaw to Settle Some Business for Knox, 2 September 1785
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Requests that Shaw settle some business for him concerning a bill for 1,530 drawn by a Mr. Broome and Mr. Platt, who are now bankrupt and unable to pay the bill. Asks Shaw to go to New Haven to collect the payment or obtain a security. Watermarked with hunting horn inside a crest and GR underneath.
Request for Goods for Henry Knox, 19 September 1783
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Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.