Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Their Land Dealings 5 August 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: Informs Knox that he has not been able to obtain the deed of land from Mr. Barthlmy de Grgoire, who has run off with the money they already paid. Provides updated information on that land deal, and his attempts to satisfy their creditors. Discusses other business arrangements, including his insistence on their eliminating [William] Duer from their ventures: I am clear with you that Duer must take his name & management out of the business, or he will Damn the most favorable prospects, for I assure you the bare mention of him will distroy every confidence & make us the objects of ridicule. Also mentions a faltering business deal with Madame de Leval, who apparently considers their agreement broken by Knox and will only make new arrangements on her own terms. Plans to try to negotiate another deal with de Leval, but will leave Knox's name out of it. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Their Land Business 15 August 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: Informs Knox that Mr. Cazenove is absent, but is expected this day. all negotiations are suspended until you & he arrives - Extensively discusses business regarding their land holdings especially in regards to Mr. William Duer.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer about Their Land Dealings 5 August 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: Informs Duer that he has received the letter informing Knox that their agreement is to be considered as conclusive. Will be travelling to New York City to finalize their arrangements.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about a Land Purchase of 300 000 Acres 15 August 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: Discusses a possible purchase of 300,000 acres of land, and reports that proposals are being drawn up to Knox and William Duer by Mr. [Thophile] Cazenove and Madame de Leval. Assures Knox of his belief that Duer has nothing to do with this purchase, and probably knows nothing about it. Address leaf has calculations written all over it.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Land Dealings Involving the Pair and William Duer 8 July 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: Referring to recent land dealings involving Knox, Jackson, and William Duer, Jackson writes: My good friend you mistake me exceedingly if you think I doubted the motives of your conduct on any other principles than those the most honourable to you - the feelings of the heart - which I suppose had too great an influence in this business... Encloses a letter from Royal Flint (GLC02437.05526). Says that he will remain in Boston until 8 August, and will then proceed to New York if no payments are made relative to Knox's Maine lands by that time. Thanks Knox for arranging the purchase of his horse.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking Knox for a Meeting to Discuss Their Land Deal and William Duer 13 August 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: Insists on meeting Knox at some point, if he really is unable to go to New York City. Suggests Kingston, New Jersey as a meeting place noting that to see you at Princetown, Trenton or Brunswick they are very publick places & would cause some speculation that two such great men should have a conference, and its [sic] possible we may be newspaper'd & an alarm go forth that the Government was in danger - Wants to discuss with Knox the situation regarding their land deals and with William Duer. Briefly summarizes discussions he has had with Duer on the subject of their financial obligations. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Their Land and Business Dealings 9 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: Informs Knox that Madame de Leval has yet to arrive and he is at a loss to determine where she is or what after. Notes if she does not arrive soon it will be too late to make an establishment this fall that will give strength and consequence to the settlement. Mentions Knox's other business matter (land deals) is progressing nicely so far and that he is looking for trustworthy people to survey the lands. Comments the search for such men has been rather difficult so far. Continues to discuss financial business.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Surveys and Their Land Dealings Generally 16 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: Informs Knox of further developments concerning finding trustworthy men to survey two tracts of land. Notes his dismay as to why Madame de Leval remains in New York. Discusses the financial problems with William Duer and the importance pushing Duer into settling the business quickly. Writes, Mr. D - will never come to any point unless he is pushed... your delicacy on this head is a high Crime which you cannot answer to yourself nor your family - Indeed I view this as the Critical moment, which if lost, every present & future hope & expectation will be destroyed. Mentions that Captain Joseph Cheesman arrived with Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker's trunks and dog, among other things.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Land Transactions and Advising Knox Against Dealing with William Duer 1 July 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: States that he has not received one farthing, and the money he had on hand is more than all anticipated in the first payment to De Gregoire, expences of that survey & supplies to madame Laval... Has written them for a further advance. Cautions Knox against his association with William Duer: It is true my good friend I urged you to disengage yourself from Colo Duer but not to give it away for a song. I am satisfied that their is not a man of reputation to be found that woud [sic] step in my shoes in every point of view for ten times the sum that is in contemplation. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Discussing Land Business 31 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: Asks Jackson to attend to William Bingham during his stay in Boston, Massachusetts and discusses land business.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Their Family and His Business Dealings 30 August 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: Expresses his happiness and relief to hear that the family is doing well and is healthy. Mentions that he is happy to hear that his son, Henry Jackson Knox, is still at Hingham and that he should remain there for the winter. States that he must go to the Province of main [sic, Maine] the next year or we must be content to be extremely poor - the modifcations of our interest there is of the greatest importance to our future happiness.

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 Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Expressing His Concern Over William Duer s Involvement with the Land Deals 16 December 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: Expresses his concern over William Duer's involvement with the land deals and states: I shall be happy when this business is once out of his hands, as I think he will give you trouble & cause much embarrassment before you will be able to get rid of him - it was an unfortunate circumstance for you, that I sign'd away the Contract to you & him, or that Flints name is mentioned in the several agreements that has been the cause of all our trouble & dificulties in the whole of our negotiations, had they stood in my name alone - your Fortune and mine would have been made at a stroke. Asks that Knox remembers his [Jackson's] stake in this whole business. Encloses (not included) contracts to several of their land deals and continues to discuss them in detail.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Land Payments 10 June 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: Discusses the urgency of making land payments and the fact that the committee doubts that they will be able uphold their part of the contract. States that he tried to explain the reason for the delay in making the payment, but the committee dismissed his excuses. Reports that he sent a copy of part of this letter to Royal Flint. Discusses a matter pertaining to Knox and WD, likely William Duer, in the papers, and asks Knox for some related facts. Reports that Knox's sons embarked for Hingham the previous day with General Benjamin Lincoln.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about a Number of Land Transactions 25 March 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: Provides information on his transactions with their business associates, including Colonel [Benjamin] Walker and Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses their land acquisition projects (in Maine), as well as the communications he has received from Mr. [Royal] Flint on the subject. Explains the financial bids he is placing on land they are purchasing. Asks for details regarding Mrs. Knox's trip with the children to the Boston area. Would like to know how many children will be coming, and asks Knox to send a trunk with bed and table linens for them; everything else Jackson will be able to provide for their visit. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox. Adds that, to Knox's great disappointment, Dr. [William] Eustis will likely decline his military appointment.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Business Ventures and Land Settlement 3 June 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: Asks Knox about his upcoming visit to New York. Discusses his poor financial situation, particularly that he is having difficulty paying off debts. Updates Knox on their joint business ventures. Mentions their project to have Madame de Leval organize a French settlement in some of their lands in Maine. Writes, Madame Laval sail'd on Friday for Frenchmans Bay. She appeared very much displeased with the general management of the business, and at one time was on the point of returning to New York... she kept constantly in view her fears with respect to our obtaining a Title of the lands from the government, and her mind would never be easy until we had made the first payment. Discusses his own possible travels to New York or Philadelphia. Touches on a bill recently presented by [David] Cobb.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Land Speculation and Financial Matters 29 July 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: Discusses their shaky situation with land speculation. Mentions the committee's desire to hold me strictly to every point and condition of the agreement. Reports having trouble collecting money owed to him, and believes some of their financial associates will take advantage of their weak position. Mentions that Mr. de Grgoire has disappeared ever since I tendered him the money, so he plans to use the law to make Grgoire uphold his end of a previous agreement. Continues to discuss a variety of business affairs concerning their land.