Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Regarding a Debt Knox Owes Him and News of Samuel Shaw, 24 October 1791 PDF Download

Author: Thomas Randall
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Encloses an open letter to Mr. McConnell, agreeable to Knox's request in a letter of 19 October. Has calculated the amount due to him by William Knox (it is broken down on page 2 - the total amount is [dollar sign] 916) and wants the money by 16 November. If he needs an extension until mid-December, it will be allowed. Is anxious about Samuel Shaw and much chagrined he has not written. As he was recently out of America, wants to know if a letter was sent to Knox. Reports that Shaw drew on him for 6,000 sterling, which he [Randall] accepted last September. Must remit that money to London by December. Will force him to make great exertions if Shaw does not arrive by that time with the funds. It will cause him great difficulty to make the payment without prejudicing our speculations as I can make little or no sale of my teas. Will accept Knox's draft for [dollar sign] 2,000.

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Reports he has a letter of some consequence requisite to recover a considerable debt due us in Philadelphia. Has taken the liberty to enclose it under cover to Knox (not included). Would like Knox to send it on to Mr. Anthony. Is in daily expectation of hearing from Samuel Shaw, as he heard from London that Shaw had left Canton. Also hears insurance is effected upon him in London.

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Author: Henry Knox
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Thanks Randall for the extension (see GLC02437.04882) he received. Writes, I have nothing of Mr. D's by which I could secure you... Notes he owed considerable sum of money from land.

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Has enclosed ten thousand dollars in United States bank notes (not present). Itemizes the notes he has enclosed, listing the amount of each and its recipient. Explains what debts the notes pay off. Provides news on their friend [Samuel] Shaw, who is en route from London to New York. Is looking to purchase a ship to send to Canton, China in the spring. Adds that Shaw plans to sail on the ship himself, which suggests that he has given up any matrimonial ideas for the present. Sends respects from his wife and little daughter, Mary Louisa. Adds some more financial information in a post-script, referring to Colonel [perhaps William Stephens] Smith.

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Discusses payment of a bill owed by Knox's brother William. Paid the bill and encloses the receipt. Reports that he has heard that Mr. [Samuel] Shaw had recently passed the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa on a ship en route to Europe. Guesses as to why neither he nor Knox has recently received letters from Shaw himself. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Author: Henry Knox
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Unsigned. Writes that he received Shaw's letters and enclosures, and was delighted and satisfied to hear of his health and the prospect of advancing his interests. Has no hope that Shaw will receive the letter, but addresses it to him on the bare possibility he will receive it, hoping that if he does not, our dear friend Randall may for whom it is equally intended. Focuses primarily on business matters. Discusses the sale of merchandise Shaw arranged for Knox before he left for China, and describes a transfer of this merchandise from Samuel Ogden because Ogden went out of town. Also mentions the new government and new Constitution of the United States, and declares that when he returns to the country, he will likely find George Washington to be President and John Adams to be Vice President. Provides some information on their family and friends, and also discusses ships traveling to China from Boston. In the hand of William Knox.

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Discusses the death of their friend, Samuel Shaw (Knox's former aide-de-camp). Informs Knox the ship Washington arrived safely; however, the ship Industry has not arrived. Notes the voyage is not as lucrative since the Industry never arrived. Requests Knox to discharge his bond against them.

Author: Henry Knox
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Received Randall's letter of 21 October. Agreeable to that letter, Knox has drawn [dollar sign] 1,800 from Randall. It seems that [dollar sign] 1,300 of that amount is owed to William S[tephens] Smith and mentions the arrangements of how the money will be repaid.

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Says he delivered the fan for Lucy Knox to a Mr. Gibbs, who promised to send it. Says he should have received it by now. Mentions [dollar sign] 2,577.43 related to Knox's account. Says he has not heard from Mr. Lewis in regards to Samuel Shaw's lawsuit.