Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox about an Agreement Between Knox and Madame de la Val March 1793 written by Benjamin Walker and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologizes for not meeting Knox that morning as planned. Says he was up late in an unproductive meeting with William Bingham. Has worked hard for an accommodation between Knox and Madame de la Val, but as it has not been possible he must attend to his own business. Describes why de la Val was so upset about the contracts she entered into with Knox. She wants an equitable claim for an indemnification for the delays of its [one of the contracts] execution. Gives reasons for Madame de la Val's arguments to get out of paying 56 cents per acre. She claims that the sum of [Dollar sign]9,000 was not advanced to her. Says On asking her this morning to give me definitively what she would relinquish & what she would expect she handed me a paper of which the inclosed is a transaction. Tells Knox he must be the judge if he can accommodate when you differ so widely. Says he now quits this business.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Madame de la Val and Land Purchases incomplete 8 April 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other. Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase of land. Attempts to clear up some misunderstanding concerning this land, since it was purchased for us, and not for any other person. Second part bears the same date as the first. States that he believes W Duer meant well...relatively to the eastern Land ... Mentions Henry Jackson and his sudden demand for money. Goes on to discuss more business with purchased land. Sewn binding. Watermarked T Budgen and with G R under a crest.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Concerning a Deed and a Signature 20 March 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker on a Sale of Land to Madame de la Val and Mr de la Roche 2 September 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: Claims it is not from inattention that he has delayed responding to Walker's letter of 20 August. Reports that he was struck with a unremitting fever & have just been able to be abroad. Agrees with him about selling lands and claims he is expecting some plan from Mr. Duer for that object. Says that Duer will send him the provisional agreement to sell the lands to Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche. Mentions it is very important to get them to travel from New York to Boston in order to see the lands and make the establishment before the Winter sets in.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Regarding Land Agreement Documents 28 November 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks to see the agreements of land from Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche and for Walker to send copies to him.

Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox about an Agreement with Madame de Leval 22 February 1792 written by Benjamin Walker and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that as soon as he arrived, he gave paperwork to Mr. Harrison regarding the agreement with Madame de Leval. Explains that Mr. [William] Duer has been planning to leave for New Jersey but keeps delaying the trip. Upon learning this, he asked that Madame de Leval come to New York to sign the papers so that Mr. Duer and Mr. de la Roche could execute them before she has to set sail again. Also mentions some concerns Madame de Leval has about the settlers on the land. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Regarding Land Deeds for Madame de la Val 1 October 1791 written by Benjamin Walker and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Concerning the Land Deal with Madame de Leval 29 March 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses their land deal with Madame de Leval, particularly the deed Mr. [Louis] Osmont has asked him to sign.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Reminding Walker to Bring Copies of Deeds 9 July 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reminds Walker to bring the copies of the original deeds Knox left him. Asks if William Duer has made arrangements with Mr. Caznove [Thophile Cazenove] or anyone else to execute their conditional agreement. Also mentions Madam Leval and Mr. de la Roche.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Expressing Knox s Unhappiness at William Duer s Situation 14 March 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he was very unhappy to read Walker's recent letter, outlining their friend [William] Duer's poor financial situation. Discusses Duer's situation, as well as a financial transaction between Walker and General [Henry] Jackson. Also touches on the settlement in Maine of Madame de Leval (he spells it LaVal).

Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Reporting on a Voyage Made by Business Associates 15 November 1791 written by Benjamin Walker and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides some information on the recent voyage of Madame de Leval and Monsieur de la Roche. Plans to visit Philadelphia soon to provide Knox with more information.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker on Land Deeds 28 September 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: Relates that events beyond his control kept him from sending the deed as he promised earlier. Now encloses the deed of assignment from Henry Jackson and Royal Flint to Henry Knox and William Duer to pay for the Maine lands recently purchased. Notes that the deed is dated 25 July 1791. Would like Walker to acknowledge its receipt. Asks if Madame de la Val has gone to Maine, and if so, when and with whom.

Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox on the New York Financial Crisis and the Need to Conclude a Land Deal 24 April 1792 written by Benjamin Walker and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologizes for not fully answering Knox's last letter, but has been preoccupied with the current business crisis in New York: has been trying to save himself from financial ruin. Relates a conversation with Mr. [Royal] Flint about raising the money needed by General [Henry] Jackson. Urges that they make final arrangements with Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche regarding their settlement of lands in Maine. Believes they may not be able to actually settle there until the following year. Finally discusses the poor financial prospects of Mr. [William] Duer, concluding that he does not think it likely he will be able to make a settlement with his creditors. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Madame Leval 4 February 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would have written sooner if he had information to alleviate Walker's anxiety. Reports that Madame Leval has been endeavoring to make such negotiations as would exonerate you from all responsibility, but Hither to without effect. She is trying to change the agreement, which may go into effect before Walker's has to make payments. At present she wants [Dollar sign]40,000, which Knox thinks she will not get.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Their Land Dealings 7 October 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two parts. First part is addressed to Benjamin Walker and discusses a deed to land. Notes he received Walker's letter pertaining to the St. Lawrence lands. Mentions he has repeatedly asked Duer for copies of several notes but that Duer has been unable to locate them. Also discusses Madame de Leval's intention of applying to the Massachusetts Legislature regarding her land claim. Believes if that were to happen the contract will likely be lost. Second part is a copy of a receipt written in Knox's hand from William Duer. Confirms Duer's receipt of money from Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker Notifying Him about an Agreement to Purchase Land 17 November 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: Has received General [Henry] Jackson's letter regarding a land purchase between Knox and Walker. Writes that he approves Jackson's purchase, on his behalf, of townships in the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Discusses the details of the transaction.

Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Discussing Knox s Business Relationship with Madame de Leval and William Duer 3 October 1792 written by Benjamin Walker and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Knox's situation with [William] Duer and Madame de Leval over land negotiations. States Duer has given him Knox's obligation to convey to Duer a certain proposition on a township. Asks that Knox informs him when he is ready to make the final conveyance. Also notes Leval's concern over the Committee delaying the meeting regarding her land claims. Says if this happens some of the Germans who Leval has sold land to plan on attending the meeting. Date taken from docket. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.