Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Payment of Contracts 5 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: Refers to an earlier letter he sent to Knox in which he discussed payment on one of their contracts. Urges Knox's immediate compliance, because a lady (likely Madame de Leval) spoke with some evilminded persons who may try to overturn their negotiations based on the idea that they cannot pay. Resolves that he will not yield one inch of ground in their deliberations.

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 Discussing Payment for Land 15 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 Knox's agreement with William Duer. Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Duer (not present) and states I think it is pretty well understood that your conditional agreement will not be complyed [sic] with in his part - Strongly encourages Knox to buy Duer out. Mentions some trouble in finding the money to pay the committee for their land contract. Mentions that Mr. De Gregoire has tried to evade his contract with Jackson and refused to give a Warranty Deed. Ends by stating, Press Duer for the 5,000 dollars, Flint or some other person as I must pay that note before I can go to N. York - it is a damn'd thing.

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 Knox to Henry Jackson about Financial Agreements 20 May 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 that he has advanced upwards of [Dollar sign]1100 on Madame de la Val's account, which is in addition to the [Dollar sign]1000 Jackson already advanced on the account of Mr. Hinks in Boston. States that General Rufus Putnam gave him [Dollar sign]1200 on Jackson's account. Remarks that he will do whatever possible to protect Jackson, You may rely my dear sir that I shall exert my upmost not only to prevent you being injured, but great to benefit you. Addressed to General Henry Jackson in Massachusetts. Possible free frank indicated by Knox's signature on the address leaf.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Finances and Land Speculation 22 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: Expresses worries over their situation with making payments on their contract and Knox's business with William Duer. Continues to discuss their financial situation and developments in their land speculations.

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 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.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Deeds Contracts and Other Business Related to Land 2 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: Informs Knox that the survey of the lands is done and also mentions deeds, contracts, and other business related to land. A portion of the letter starting near the end of page three and most of page four, is written in a different hand. Jackson states the Winslows are disappointed that Knox has ignored their correspondence on some matter. Informs that Mrs. Flucker and the children are well. Mentions that his mother is dying.

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 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 Henry Jackson Enclosing Bills and Payments 3 June 1795 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial matters concerning various bills and payments.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Business Difficulties 24 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: Writes, I wish you to send me a copy of your conditional transfer to Colo [William] Duer, as from what you have written I am at a loss to determine exactly the principles of it... [the] embarrassment that has attended this business from the first movement of it, to the present hour, has rested on my shoulders and been conducted with an exertion on my part, which nothing but its prospects of emoluments for you and myself would have induced me to persevere. Further discusses finances and property deals, mentioning Royal Flint, Nathan Jones, and Madame de Leval. In closing, writes, this business cannot be carried on with promises... Post after Post I attend at the Office & return disappointed & mortified.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Financial Burdens a Visit from Knox s Family and Government Appointments 15 April 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: Writes that he expects a coach & four at any moment to take him, Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Read to Andover to sign a contract, as Mr. Phillips is unable to come to where Jackson is. Has received a bill from Mr. [Royal] Flint for [Dollar sign]6800, which eases his financial burdens. Writes that he hopes he and Mr. [David] Cobb will leave town soon. Is disappointed Knox has not been more specific as to how many members of his family will be staying with Jackson for the summer. Would like to make the necessary preparations. Encloses a letter from Mr. John Davis, an officer he worked with during the Revolutionary War, who apparently would like to secure an appointment. Also recommends a Mr. Greenleaf. Sends his love to Knox's family.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox s Relinquishment of Land Claims in Maine 17 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 Knox's decision to relinquish to William Duer all claims to land in the Eastern purchase. Writes, I am at a loss to determine the reasons that governed you in this business, as they are so far different from those we had in contemplation at the time we parted. States that although 15,000 New York currency is a large sum, it is far less than the sum that was paid for the first purchase. Hopes to gain one fifth of the profit for helping Knox with the dealings. Also asks about land that he expected to receive. Inquires about the balance owed by the Society of the Cincinnati for the eagles (badges). Wants the receipt before the 4th of July. Discusses the purchase of a saddle horse.

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 Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Principles of a Possible Agreement for the Waldo Patent 28 June 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wrote Knox last Sunday and enclosed the principles of an agreement which has been acceeded to by the parties. Says Mr. Phillips came to Boston and has started examining and discussing the business. Nothing of consequence has taken place. Writes, we proceed very Slow, but with great harmony, and I think tomorrow will close the papers, with but little alteration from the one I sent you. Relates that Mr. & Mrs. Breck arrived last evening.