Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox about Money and Taxes 7 February 1787 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial arrangements and is happy to hear that Knox has received part of the monies owed him. Writes, however, that [a]s Mr. Soderstam and Goodeve has not yet paid, must request you to take every step, which you may judge most prudent and effectual towards recovering the Money, as the longer Goodeves is left, I am fearful ye worse it will be. Advises Knox to encourage Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to sell as many of their goods as possible. Comments on the serious tax burden faced by Americans, and how this influences international trade. Mentions that he is happy to hear William Knox is doing better, as he received a letter from William by the last post. Also provides information on Mrs. Hannah Urquhart, Knox's sister-in-law, and declares that she possesses a good share of health and spirits. Adds that he and his wife send their kind wishes to Mrs. Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber about Business and Samuel Ogden s Mills 7 June 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: Informs Webber of Mr. Pritchard's arrival, and promises to render him every assistance. Discusses Samuel Ogden's lack of success in paying William Knox so far, noting that Ogden will be pressing the persons to whom he has credited the goods. Notes that Ogden has closed his mercantile in New York and has purchased and built several mills on the Delaware River near Trenton. (Writes that Ogden purchased the mills with his brother in law, Gouverneur Morris, and Robert Morris, but this information is struck). Discusses more financial business and includes a list of items from Broome & Platt, a commercial firm. Docketed to James Webber, Cheapside, London.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox Asking Him to Get Ogden to Pay His Debt 4 February 1794 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has not received a letter from Knox since 7 August 1793. Says I must once more intreat your exertions to close the Acco[unt]t with Mr. Ogden, who has so very long protracted payment, and now can have no excuse whatever. Asks that Knox's powerful abilities be used on his behalf. Sends his regards to William Knox and asks that he pay his bill of 30 dollars.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox on Various Matters 5 March 1788 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulates Henry on the birth of another child (George Washington Knox, who was born in December 1787). Transmits a bill of lading. Asks Knox to urge Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle his bill with Webber. Comments on the Russo-Turkish War, noting that matters are settled between Britain and France, but as the Emperor has join'd Russia, and declared War against ye Turks - it is feared that ... other powers will be involv'd, and England not escape the hostilities. Reports that trade has largely been at a standstill, except during the past two months, during which time large quantities of goods have been shipped to America. Further discusses business matters, mentioning that the Marquis de Lafayette has been paid.

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber about Ogden s Late Payments 14 February 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his last letter. Mentions that he is chagrined at the delays of Samuel Ogden in making payments. Understands how awkward this makes Webber's situation, and hopes it will be rectified soon.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox about Ogden s Merchant Activities and the Vicissitudes Or Commerce and World Politics 31 July 1787 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his happiness on hearing about Mr. [Samuel] Ogden bringing Broome & Platt matters to a speedy issue... Writes that [i]t gives me very great pleasure in hearing that Mr. W. Knox is so well in health and spirits, and that he is satisfied in being out of Trade; as I am very sure his present situation is far preferable to an uncertain profit in the awkward state Mercantile affairs are at this period, as goods, are selling (many sorts) at New York, Boston and other parts of America for ready Money full as [Con], as Merchants can be serv'd, who take the full Credit of 12 or 14 months, consequently whoever Trades with a [for all] Capital, and on Credit, is laboring to a very great disadvantage. I much hope things will in time take a favorable turn, but America must act prudently, or it will never be truly independent, being harras'd from time to time by her English Creditors, which is yet compleatest bondage a people can experience. Also discusses how Europe is unsettled and the Dutch are fighting amongst themselves.

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber about Payments 21 February 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received from Mr. [Samuel] Ogden a financial document amounting to 250 pounds sterling, which he encloses. The document was drawn by Thomas Compson on his brother Joseph Compson, who lives in Worcestershire, England. Has enclosed accompanying documentation (not present).

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber Regarding Debts Owed to Him 2 July 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apparently, Knox is trying to collect money owed to Webber for the sale of goods Webber consigned with various Americans. Discusses financial matters. Knox's brother, William, thinks Webber may have some of his money (Webber looked after William while he was in England, suffering from a bout of mental illness). Reports on other debts owed to him, relating that he even visited [Samuel?] Ogden to obtain payments due, though Ogden is financially unstable because he used paper money. Comments on the adoption of a new Constitution for the United States which utterly excludes paper money and all such delusions.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox on Business Matters 5 February 1785 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed as the merchant firm Webber, Addington & Bucknell. Transmits papers which were omitted from GLC02437.03092.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Accounts 2 December 1789 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox s Health and Several Financial Matters 7 September 5 October 1785 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked duplicate. Includes two letters from James Webber, both written from London. In the first letter, in a clerical hand, but initialed by Webber, written on 7 September 1785, Webber outlines his dealings with Knox's brother, William, whom he had cared for when William became mentally unstable. Writes that due to a variety of circumstances, including poor sales of his goods, William became afflicted with a lowness of spirits: and a desire to be alone. Webber took him into his home and helped him prepare to depart for America. Begs Knox to write to him about William's well-being when he arrives. Also, outlines the amount of money William's care cost him, including the charges of Dr. Monro (see GLC02437.03187), which Henry Knox promised Webber he would reimburse him for (see GLC02437.03171). Encloses several letters for Mrs. Lucy Knox from family members (not included). Webber's autograph letter signed from 5 October 1785 explains that he has not heard anything further of the ship carrying William to Boston. Has received a note from the Marquis de Lafayette thanking him for his care of William and asking William to visit him. Relates several financial matters. Reports on seeing relatives of Lucy's, who were in good health. Sends compliments and wishes to hear from them as soon as William has arrived.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox Regarding William Knox s Health and Several Financial Matters Duplicate 7 September 1785 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duplicate of GLC02437.03188.

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber about Debt 5 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: Tells Webber that William Knox will inform him of his debt in [Samuel] Ogden's hands. Says he has confidence in the goodness of the debt.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox about Business Brother William and Business with Ogden 2 February 4 May 1796 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Discusses a final settlement with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks after Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 4 May 1796. Asks Knox to help him settle his business with Ogden.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox Discussing Several Invoices and Other Business Matters 5 February 1785 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed as the merchant firm Webber, Addington & Bucknell. Discusses several invoices and other business matters. Writes that they Sincerely wish it may soon be in our power to send a more favorable accot. of Mr. William Knox, referring to Henry's brother, William.

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber on the Settlement of a Debt 30 September 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draft of GLC02437.03204, written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox about Business 5 May 1789 written by James Webber and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked copy. Thanks him for his last letter. Discusses financial matters, specifically the receipt of a bill of exchange worth 250 pounds from the Compsons [brothers Thomas and Joseph] and whether or not it shall be paid. Also sends his compliments to Knox's brother William, and declares he plans to write William by the next packet. Adds that he hopes soon to be able to close business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Copy of GLC02437.04194.