Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Responds to the firm Benny & Rogers' earlier letter (see GLC02437.04948). Discusses financial business regarding a bill Knox covered on behalf of [William] Duer for [Dollar sign]488.50.
Author: Benny & Rogers Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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The firm Benny & Rogers write Secretary of War Knox to tell him that they received his favor, covering Mr. Duers acceptance for 488 50/100 Dollars as payment for two sets of maps. Free frank signed by Benny and Rogers and Free stamped on address leaf.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox discusses with Lincoln matters concerning their business affairs. He tells Lincoln that Henry Jackson is having a difficult time advancing anything, and he asks Lincoln that he not bring any action against Jackson, as it will have a most pernicious [effect]. Knox says he will try to get Lincoln the money by mid-summer. Knox goes on to talk about other related matters and offers ideas about how to best deal with associates who are requesting money or who are not paying up.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Comments extensively on business dealings with Bingham, General [David] Cobb, the estate of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw, and Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox signs with his initials. References receiving several letters from William since 7 April. Has no excuses for why he has not written more often. Says this letter will not be long because there is a ship in port that is just about to leave for Liverpool and this note needs to be on it. Says they are all well and situated comfortably near the city at Bush Hill, Vice President John Adams's house. Adams was away at Braintree, Massachusetts, so the house was available. Reports he is going into a good house in Philadelphia in the autumn. Is surprised that William is living in a strange Country without a Guinea. Says he has not paid Shaw and Randall, but he will. Will not draw upon Webber. Tells him not to worry, If you cannot sell the lands ... why you must not starve. Says that Mr. Morris has sold the lands which he bought of Gorham and Phelps. Makes references to 120,000 acres around Lake Ontario called the Yenesee Lands. Has heard that Gouverneur Morris has neglected the St. Lawrence Lands. Relates that the consular bill was put before the Senate on the last day of the session. Says it will be taken up again next session. Says that Thomas Jefferson has been absent, but he will communicate with him on the subject. Says George Washington has been absent or in the Southern states since 23 March. Has returned in good health to Mount Vernon though. Washington will be back in Philadelphia next month. Says his wife is expecting a baby on 25 July. Tells him to keep his spirits up and to keep writing even though he is a bad correspondent. Claims We have a force of about 3000 men going against the Indians. Says that unless they make peace they will need to be punished.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Later copy. Secretary of War Knox reports that he was happy to have had the opportunity of complying with your wishes relative to young Mr. [William] Balch. Knox mentions some vacant land that seems mortgaged.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses more business with William Duer, along with various other financial transactions. Mentions purchasing a tract of land and the Penobscots in Maine. Watermarked G R inside a crest.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Later copy. Knox reports that he has received from Lincoln his letter of 27 April 1791 and sent the enclosures on to a Mr. Lear via his servant Caesar. Knox says he will be happy to offer Dr. [William] Eustis something worthy of his acceptance.
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