Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Requesting an Appointment for His Nephew 28 July 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a letter to the President from his worthy friend and Nephew Majr. [likely Nathaniel] Fosdick, which asks for an appointment in Marblehead for Fosdick. Knows Fosdick to be an honest worthy fellow. Sends his regards to Knox's wife and family.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Discussing Mr Frederick in the Government and Other Matters 5 March 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declares that Knox must think him a Barbarian for not writing sooner, and apologizes. Briefly touches on Waldo patent business. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Frederick, a former naval officer, to the new government. Writes that Governor [John] Hancock is still sick, but less incapacitated than he had been. Mentions that Mr. [John] Adams, the new Vice President, has bought a coach through his agent, Colonel Smith, from Mr. [James] Swan. Sends Mrs. Hichborn's regards to Mrs. Knox, and reports that he should be arriving in New York some time next month.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Suggesting Ways to Succeed with His Business Plans 20 November 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has browsed Knox's statement on the Flucker Estate and plans to attend to the matter of the creditors. Asks Knox to recommend that his friend [John] Tucker be appointed to the position of clerk of the Supreme Court, implying that the appointment would help Knox's case. Notes that Mr. Jay is already in support of Tucker. Stamped Boston and Paid. Marked private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Land Approximately 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Discussing Friends Family and Business 15 October 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that the upcoming visit to New York of their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson will likely render unnecessary the present letter. Discusses Knox's financial dealings in Maine, especially regarding a land ownership dispute with Mr. [William] Wetmore. Relates news of mutual acquaintances and mentions several people complaining that Knox has not written them in a while. Expresses his sympathy for the death of Knox's child and sends his respects, along with his wife's, to Knox and his family. Free frank signed by Benjamin Hichborn.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Hichborn with an Appointment for His Son and News of Land Sales 4 April 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses an appointment (not included) for Hichborn's son. Tells Hichborn, Mr. Peirce will have commanded the plan for selling the estate - pray see that all is right.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Hichborn with a Payment 18 November 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox encloses a sum requested by Colonel Benjamin Hichborn and comments on how repayment should be made.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Regarding Madame de la Val and Her Party 28 September 1791 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that he has at last settled the principles on which the account is to be closed very much to my satisfaction tho not exactly upon my first plan. Says their friend was not of service as expected and he had to come forward and negotiate for himself. Hopes to see Knox the following week. Reports that Madame de la Val and her party set off in a packet last Saturday. Writes, they had a shocking time, but are well over it by this time. Concludes with yours in more friend ship than I believe you have for me. - Stamped FREE on verso.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Preferential Treatment for His Son and Thinks Jackson Should be Federal Marshall 23 April 1791 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to give his son, who received an appointment, preferential treatment. Believes Harry [Henry Jackson] should be appointed district Marshall. Thinks Jackson will be a good appointment as Knox possesses an unbounded influence on him. Hichborn mentions that he has seen Joseph Peirce often. This letter is marked private. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Expressing Worry Over a Friend 23 December 1787 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his worry over a mutual friend [possibly someone eluding creditors] who is in danger. Hopes the friend is gone by the time Knox gets this letter. States, things are at present in status quo, but hostilities are threatend from all quarters. Marked as private.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox 14 December 1786 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is presently at Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's, whom he and Knox have discussed respecting his supplying in some way as a public agent. Thinks this is a good time to determine that point. Writes, Bruce is in every respect perfectly ready & I have no doubt the issue will be [illegible: met] to a charm. Declares that Harry [likely Henry Jackson] is fully engaged in this business. Mentions that Bruce has sent letters to the Commissioners and to Knox on the subject. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Friends Difficulties 22 July 1787 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a difficult situation of mutual friends, [possibly Henry] Jackson and [Stephen] Bruce, stating that something must be done ... or they must both be ruined. Asks Knox for his friendly aid in this interesting business, which seems to be financial in nature. Explains that Bruce will be departing for New York with vouchers & information, with the goal of obtaining only scanty justice. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Business 11 December 1788 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extremely faded and difficult to read. Discusses recent correspondence and appears to apologize for not replying sooner. Hopes to conclude some business (a funeral?) before Mr. Jones goes to Europe.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Regarding Canals and Foreign Affairs 9 January 1793 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he will be sending him some maps of canals. Asks Knox, if it will not be too troublesome, to ask William Smith to employ Stephen Bruce to purchase provisions. Notes he sails for Paris, France the next day. Also mentions the possibility of a war: War - War, is [a] Cry here, but without a object, I therefore doubt. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Business and American Neutrality 19 October 1793 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says he sent several letters to Knox since arriving in Europe. Tells Knox he is leaving Europe sometime in the spring when his affairs are wrapped up. Mentions there are various expectations about the part America will take in the present War, but I am fully persuaded that she will - that she must remain quite neutral. Is surprised to hear the government is quibbling on the terms of the treaty respecting the admission of prizes. Comments he is astonished & mortified to hear that the courts have adopted the President's Proclamation as the law of the land and have prosecuted certain individuals for entering the nation on French privateers. States he is happy the juries have not been cooperating. Says I long to hear that the Indian War is over & that you are out of that cursed office. Expresses great respect for the French and says they are America's only ally. Is afraid that the Anglophile politicians in the government will ruin the nation. Makes reference to a plan to build a canal.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Judiciary Appointments and Revenue Collection 26 July 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received General Lincoln's recent letter. Writes that Mr. Lowells character has been placed before the President but he does not know whether a personal application would be worthwhile; believes it would depend on Mr. Lowell's opinion. Adds that the House of Representatives will look at the federal bill tomorrow, which means that the President will not be ready to sign it until 10 August at least, so Mr. Lowell has time to decide. Also discusses a new bill for the collection of revenue.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Hichborn 26 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he received a letter regarding Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's contracting to provide rations for the troops currently being raised. Would be happy to consider him for the contract, but his powers are constrained as the Board of Treasury has agreed on the principles of an extensive contract for all the demands of the establishment. The Board is apparently planning to select one contractor to provide payment, clothing, and rations, and other supplies. Seems to suggest it might be possible for Mr. Bruce to contract with the one overarching contractor. Under these circumstances, the profit would be less, but the payments would be more certain. Would be happy to put Mr. Bruce's name into contention. Also discusses the Massachusetts insurgents.