Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Discussing the Business Affairs of William Duer and Madam Leval 11 March 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 the extensive financial trouble their mutual friend [William] Duer has recently found himself in. Explains payments he has received from General [Henry] Jackson respecting the Waldo patent lands. Has not seen Madam Leval and her associates, but knows they are waiting to have their paperwork translated. Hope to have that performed in Philadelphia, as they cannot have it done in New York. Briefly touches on some business arrangements with Madam Leval.
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.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker on the Financial Woes of William Duer 12 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: Asks Walker for details regarding the financial troubles of William Duer. Had endorsed Duer's notes, which had been given to him by Walter Livingston. Discusses some of Duer's woes.
Download or read book Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Regarding William Duer s Finances and Their Impact on Business 5 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: Delayed writing to Knox, in the hopes of being able to tell him news about Mr. [William] Duer or about Madame de Leval. However, he does not have news about either, yet. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson and Mr. [Royal] Flint had to raise Duer's share of the money to purchase lands through a contract they negotiated. Adds that Duer has pledged to repay his share. Asks Knox about possibly forming a company for the lands, especially if Duer is unable to participate any longer due to his finances. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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 Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker and William Duer 26 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: Asks Walker and Duer to reply to his letter concerning his present situation.
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 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 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 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 William Duer and Benjamin Walker Regarding the Punctual Payment of 5 000 dollars 4 August 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: Pages 1-2 contains a letter to William Duer. Pages 2-3 contains a letter to Benjamin Walker. Knox signed the Duer letter and initialed the Walker letter. Hopes Duer received the maps and that he will be in Boston with Royal Flint by 14 August. Says the committee will be together to collect the [dollar sign] 5,000 and it will be an excellent opportunity on the payment of that sum to commence the negociation for the additional million, and the conditional agreement to be extend[ed]. States much of their future depends upon the punctual payment of the [dollar sign] 5,000. The letter to Walker says he has enclosed a letter for Duer (this is what is on page 1-2). Relates that the first payment of the Massachusetts land is due. Wants to know if Flint's maps have arrived. Docketed by Knox.
Download or read book William Duer to Henry Knox on Details of Their Land Business 2 December 1792 written by William Duer and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses land business and describes his meetings with various people in regards to land.
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 William Duer Discussing Land Business 17 December 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 business regarding land. States he received Duer's express today with his terms and has given them to Mr. [William] Bingham who is taking them under consideration. Has no doubt that the terms will be accepted. Tells him to Be of good courage - it shall go - even if I [sacrifice] still more for your sake...
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Their Dealings with William Duer and Madame de Leval 30 September 1792 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complains that Knox appear[s] to Scold at me for pressing you to a separation from Colo. D-. Notes it is because of Knox's closeness to Duer that has led him [Jackson] to urge Knox to sever ties. Also discusses business regarding land. Says [Madam de] Leval is convinced that she will succeed with either the Committee or the Legislature. Believes that she is determined to hold on to the last and attack the General Court when they come together... and this will hold you in a damn'd state of suspence. Informs Knox on the status of Knox's family as they are getting ready to travel.
Download or read book William Duer to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Matters 20 October 1792 written by William Duer and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial matters, noting that from Knox's recent correspondence, he believes that everything except the terms of the security were agreed upon. Refers to William Greene in relation to the security. Expects a sale to Mr. [Theophile] Cazenove.
Download or read book Extract of a Letter from Henry Knox to William Duer Offering Financial Assistance 5 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: Writes that he received Duer's last letter and will be happy to help settle his accounts with the Treasury. Has not written to Duer since his financial misfortune, but this has merely been due to his busy schedule and not from lack of friendship. Adds he has corresponded with Duer's wife, Lady Kitty (Catharine Alexander Duer) (see GLC02437.05386). Assures Duer he cares just as much for him now as before. Discusses some business matters, including Madame de Leval's settlement of their lands in Maine. Encourages him to keep up his spirits. Signs his name with the initial K.
