Download or read book Henry Knox to William Lewis about a Financial Settlement Between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker 10 November 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: Marked copy. Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed (not present) certificate regarding the settlement.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Lewis about Business 21 September 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Lewis to deliver Mr. [George] Joy's deposition respecting Mr. [Daniel] Parker having directed him [Mr. Joy] to pay the money which Mr. Parker took out of the funds of the Ship Empress of China in New York in the beginning of the year 1784 ... Also asks Lewis to deliver a copy of a paper containing Parker's signature in regards to his [Parker's] conduct on a particular occasion. Says Mr. [Thomas] Randall, who is Samuel Shaw's partner, is wishing to have the matter closed as soon as possible.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox on Financial Matters 25 January 1793 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses his account against Daniel Parker and Parker's acknowledgment of having received the original sum (not included). Also encloses a receipt from Messrs. Smith & Moses for [dollar sign] 29,537.58 to be disposed of for his account with Knox (not included). Wants Knox to acknowledge receiving this by the first possible post. Says he will set sail by next Tuesday.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Concerning an Incident with Daniel Parker 30 December 1789 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates information concerning an incident with Daniel Parker. Notes that Mr. Holker has forwarded an account of the affair which Shaw hopes will clear the incident up. Writes to Knox describing his illness noting he has been sick in bed for five days with blind boils. Says that after almost infinite pain the boils have finally broke and he is again comfortable. Praises the abilities of Dr. William Eustis, who has been looking after him. Wishes Knox and his family a happy new year.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding the Ship Massachusetts 28 February 1790 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that he has written to Daniel Parker and encloses the letter so Knox can read it (not present). Concerns financial matters related to obtaining insurance on the ship Massachusetts and involves Samuel Parkman, Daniel Parker, and Messrs Hoffman.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw Authrorising Shaw to Apply for a Loan on His Behalf 8 September 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authorizes Shaw to apply to Daniel Parker for a loan on his behalf.
Download or read book Advice from Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw with Regard to Money Owed to Shaw 21 February 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox's reply to Shaw's letter dated 12 February 1790, GLC02437.04512. Discusses a problem with debt and securities involving Mr. Holker and Daniel Parker, captain of the ship Shaw took to Guangzhou, China. Involves a sum of money the owners of the ship, the Empress of China, owe to Shaw. Also mentions insurance issues involving another ship, the Jay, which Shaw sailed on to China. Knox writes, I know and feel for your embarrassments - But remember they are all vulnerable - look to them with composure and keep up your spirits.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Daniel Parker Discussing a Business Arrangement 8 September 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major General Henry Knox discusses a business arrangement, with Parker (of Daniel Parker & Company). Informs Parker that [Samuel] Shaw will make an application to you in my behalf... there are several circumstances of your character which have induced me to commit myself to you, in preference to others upon whom I might be supposed to have a better claim for assistance. Discusses his financial resources, along with his plans to return to Boston after he leaves West Point.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Asking for Advice 14 February 1790 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks for Knox's advice in dealing with his situation with a Mr. Holker and Mr. Parker, most likely Daniel Parker, the captain of the ship Shaw took to Guangzhou, China. Writes I desire to be governed entirely by you ... and that Mr. Parker and his agent, which has occasioned such trouble an inconvenience to my friends, that I can no longer for observing any measurs [sic] with him, but what the most rigid justice demands; and I shall be perfectly satisfied with any mode you shall be please to adopt for prosecuting the business.
Download or read book Samuel Parkman to Henry Knox Asking for Help for Samuel Shaw 27 February 1790 written by Samuel Parkman and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a financial situation involving Samuel Shaw, his business partner, Thomas Randall, Daniel Parker, Messrs Hoffman, and the ship Massachusetts. Writes, the friendship I bear to Shaw is my only apologie for troubling you with this business & I know his Intrest is very near your heart. his business was in a good train till this unexpected disappointment broke in upon us & set it all afloat.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Daniel Parker Giving a Detailed Account of Problems with Debt Relating to the Voyage of the Empress of China 15 March 1790 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses in detail his financial business related to the Empress of China, the ship he took on his first trip to China. The owners refused to pay him and [Thomas] Randall. Says not only did the owners refuse to pay them upwards of [dollar sign] 3000 but that they also instituted an account against them for [dollar sign] 2300. The account was appropriated by Parker from the owners' funds committed to Shaw and Randall. Another [dollar sign] 884 was also charged which he and Randall paid to Captain Green. The owners are now suing Shaw and Randall for the remaining balance that was not charged to their account. Discusses the legal ramifications they have had to suffer and current lawsuits against them. Writes that after, almost five years, I am a third time going to China, without having received a single dollar of the balance for my services the first time... Describes the financial embarrassments he has had to suffer from this incident. Says at the moment he is stable because his friends, General Henry Knox and Messrs. Hoffman [and Son], have stepped forth and loaned him [dollar sign] 4000 which has saved both him and Randall from financial ruin. Expresses his confidence that Parker will not withhold his assistance in this situation and is drawing upon Parker for [dollar sign] 3000. Writes, I beseech you, my dear friend, I conjure you by the sacred ties of honor, friendship, and ever thing dear among men, that you pay the bill. Consider the great, very great injury this business has already been to Mr. Randall and me. Reflect that our sufferings have proceeded solely from my unbounded reliance on the rectitude and honesty of your character... Dated March 1790. Date of the 15th previously inferred and written on the document in pencil.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander Fullerton Relating to a Court Case Involving Samuel Shaw 15 November 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks him for the statement of the disposition of the jury in a court case involving Samuel Shaw. Discusses the case, which involved business between Samuel Shaw, Mr. Holker, Mr. Lewis, and others. Mentions the possibility of bringing the case to the Supreme Court.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Lewis about Holker Vs Shaw Case 2 September 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox acknowledges Lewis's letter of 22 August 1790 regarding the suit between my friend Major [Samuel] Shaw and Mr. [Holken]. Discusses the evidence that a court commission might need. Says Captain [Thomas] Randall will be able to provide Lewis with the extent of Mr. Craigie's evidence.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox on a Deal with Shaw s Creditors 31 December 1791 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the positive outcome of a meeting with his creditors in Europe, specifically outlining how he was able to save his credit by selling his ship. Happily relates that his creditors are willing to lend to him again due to his honest character. Describes his financial plans, including obtaining merchandise (such as tea) to ship to India, America and Europe, and relates that he will be traveling with the merchandise being sent to Holland and England. Asks Knox to tell [Thomas] Randall to remain in New York until Shaw returns, if Randall is in New York at present. Relates that the government in Batavia has recently decided to allow Americans to trade there. Sends his love to Lucy Knox, and also includes a list of items he is sending to Knox, including dishes with Knox's initials carved on them.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding the Financial Situation of the Company Broom and Platt 9 September 1785 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates that per Knox's instructions, he has gone to New Haven and met with Mr. [Samuel] Broome and Mr. [Jeremiah] Platt to discuss their outstanding financial business. Explains that Broom and Platt assured him they will not be able to repay the money they owe in the next year. Provides a lengthy and detailed explanation of the firm's financial dealings, including the ways the war interfered with their business. Adds some information about the money they owe to the firm of [James] Webber & Co. Relates possible solutions to the problem.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Mainly about the Payment of Troops 31 January 1782 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Lewis to Henry Knox Noting which Documents are Required for a Land Transaction 26 November 1794 written by William Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appears to discuss land negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Walker, and Samuel Ogden. Notes which appropriate forms and deeds need to be completed.
