Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith 28 October 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: Mentions the subject of Smith's last letter and praises its virtues. Promises always to advance Smith's interests in any degree.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith on Matters of Business 28 October 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith Regarding Land Proposals 3 October 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 that a variety of circumstances has kept him from transmitting the proposals they discussed in New York. Has heard Smith is on a journey to the eastward at present and wants to know if he will be in Philadelphia in the near future. Also wants to know if there are any circumstances which will prevent him from complying with the proposals they discussed. If there are, Knox reports that arrangements can be made. Notes that they can meet at Princeton if that is convenient.

Download or read book William Stephens Smith to Henry Knox Requesting Military Leave 27 July 1791 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says his brother Captain Smith is stationed on the Southern frontier. Since the front is quiet, he would like Knox to grant him permission to visit his family, if it is not inconsistent with the good of the service. Will be much obliged if Knox will permit him to visit New York this season.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith Regarding Knox s Bank Stock 23 October 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: From a conversation he had with William Duer, he is concerned that Smith might have misunderstood the object of his letter and enclosure of 22 October. Tells Smith he may remember a conversation they had in your house, relative to a favorable accommodation for the preservation of my bank stock. Says that a certain quantity of his private lands in the Waldo patent will be sold to you conditionally upon the approbation of your agent. Mentions financial arrangements to pay for it. Says [dollar sign] 1,600-[dollar sign] 2,000 must be advanced.

Download or read book William Stephens Smith to Henry Knox Regarding an Appointment at the Court of London and Foreign Affairs 21 October 1791 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Found Knox's letter of 3 October waiting for him upon his return from Boston. Gave William Duer a message for Knox. Since that message was written things have changed with the arrival of a minister from Great Britain [George Hammond]. Tells Knox, I have by this post offered myself as a Candidate for the appointment at the Court of London, & upon what I conceive to be strong grounds. If he gets appointed, he believes the post will have a very extensive influence & operation. Asks for Knox's good offices on the subject.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith Requesting that Smith Keep Knox Informed on Certain Matters 4 December 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: Writes that he believes, from Smith's recent letter, that he would like information on the likelihood of the result. Suggests that certain principles must dictate a different arrangement from the one you contemplated. Trusts that Smith will act with the utmost propriety. (May be alluding to Smith's upcoming departure from America; see GLC02437.05251.).

Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Thanking Knox for His Support 7 December 1791 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked private. Thanks him for his recent letter, and writes that he is much obliged by the intelligence it contained. Declares that he is satisfied with the arrangement, and believes he has discharged faithfully the duty I owed my Country, my friends and myself. Adds that Knox's communications to him will always be held in confidence. (See GLC02437.05251 and GLC02437.05253 for related information.).

Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox on a Trip to Europe and Settling the Affairs of His Family 3 December 1791 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has tried to acquire the items Knox asked for, but has been unable to as yet. Relates how he is about to depart for Europe, unhappily, to settle family accounts and protect his family from misfortune. Describes arrangements he is making to prepare for his departure, including making sure that the President is not displeased with him for leaving. Also refers to Mrs. Smith [his wife], Mrs. [Abigail] Adams (who was his mother-in-law), and Mr. [Rufus] King. Sends his respects to Knox's wife.

Download or read book William Stephens Smith to Henry Knox Introducing Him to a Doctor Micalies who Wishes to Visit West Point 14 October 1783 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces to Knox Doctor Micalies, Surgeon General of the Hessian Troops, son of Chevalier Micalies (Michaelis), who wants to visit West Point.

Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox on Business Dealings and Accounts 9 November 1791 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stamped as free above address. Explains that he met Captain [Thomas] Randall at the Post Office, where they made arrangements for sending monies owed by Knox to Smith (see GLC02437.05231). Also discusses the purchase of lands in Maine (related to the Waldo patent), and mentions a misunderstanding between himself and [William] Duer.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith about Financial Matters 8 February 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Regarding a Prisoner Exchange 28 January 1783 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Mr. Sutherland's situation and mentions that he is sorry that circumstances did not work out in his favor. See GLC02437.01857 and GLC02437.01866 for more information.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith about Smith s Financial Problems 28 March 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to discuss their business arrangements. Feels upset to hear about Smith's recent financial embarrassments, and hopes the rumors are untrue. Mentions a business letter he wrote to Mr. Hammond, a colleague of Smith's, and assumes Hammond told Smith about the letter's content.

Download or read book William Stephens Smith to Henry Knox Attempting to Sell Military Equipment 13 November 1793 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says Citizen Genet is disposed to leave me in the lurch, relative to the accoutrements provided for his nation, indeed if he was to take them, I know not how he is to pay for them he has offered me Bills on France, but they will not answer. Asks Knox for assistance and to take the items at a fair value for public service. They are cartridge boxes with belts and sword belts with bayonet scabbards. Says they are fit for service and ready for transport.

Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox on the State of Affairs in New York 21 March 1792 written by William Stephens Smith and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received Knox's recent letter, and is happy to assure him that the deranged state of affairs in this city does not affect him or interfere with my proposed excursion. Adds that his views, of course, are not military. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book William Smith to Henry Knox Regarding an Appointment from the President 27 March 1792 written by William Stephens Smith 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 has yet to set sail due to poor weather. Comments that he has never been an ambitious man, but that the President [Washington] and his Minister of State (referring to Thomas Jefferson) have convinced him to take on a position with the government. Does not specify the position, but explains why he believes the President thought he had the honesty and strength of character to take on the job. Asks Knox to protect his brother and possibly provide him with a job.