Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox about Money Owed to Knox by James Webber 4 June 1787 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently returned from traveling, where he was apparently acting as an agent for Mr. Webber (possibly James Webber, the British merchant). Attempted to collect money from Webber to pay Knox. Expresses embarrassment that Webber didn't pay Knox sooner, and promises to pay Knox the sum Webber owes. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber Regarding Samuel Ogden s Character and Debt 30 July 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: Notes he has been silent because he could not speak with effect. Claims he has perfect confidence in [Samuel] Ogden's integrity and security, but his business arrangements have retarded his payments. Has been assured that Ogden will settle the matter by the end of the year. With his knowledge of Ogden's situation, he believes that plan is feasible. Hopes that Webber's mind will soon be put at ease. Says he will get his payment in full plus 7 percent interest. Mentions that he is enclosing a bill for [Dollar sign]1,000 or 225 for Ogden's debt to Webber.

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 Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox about His Debts to Webber 27 July 1790 written by Samuel Ogden 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 a mutual acquaintance, David Ford, will be travelling to New York to see him and discuss his prospects of discharging Mr. [possible James] Webber's money. Reports that it will be in his powers soon to give you upwards of five hundred Pounds. Looks forward to the removal of Congress, because this suggests the Knox family will be able to see the Ogdens soon. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden about Monies Owed 4 March 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: Discusses monies owed by Thomas Compson to [James] Webber, specifically the second payment owed to him. Sends love from himself and Mrs. Knox to Mrs. Ogden. Docketed by Henry Knox. Letter is significantly faded.

Download or read book James Webber to Henry Knox about Business with Samuel Ogden 2 June 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: Attaches an earlier letter he wrote to Knox, in May 1789 (refer to GLC02437.04193 and GLC02437.04194). Declares that he does not have much to add to the earlier letter's content, but stresses the importance of Knox concluding their business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden as soon as possible. Writes that he is being seriously inconvenienced by the debt Ogden owes.

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 Samuel Ogden 23 December 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: Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished his brother Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have passed through the measles, and that two of his other children (Henry Jackson and Lucy) have a fever. Asks if Ogden, who operates the Delaware Works, has sent Samuel Shaw's iron to Boston. Asks how he should reply to a letter from James Webber, a London merchant, who wishes to collect a debt owed to him by Ogden. In a post script, comments on the sale of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton's St. Lawrence lands at a low price to [Alexander] Macomb. Adds that he declined the same offer for his lands. Asks if Gouverneur might be able to sell the land for a better price while he is in England.

Download or read book Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox about Money to Send to England His Wife s Illness and His Son s Education 14 February 1789 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has enclosed money which he hopes Knox will send to England at his first opportunity. Refers to Mr. [possibly Joseph] Compson's letter authorizing him to draw on the money, and hopes Knox will remind Mr. [James] Webber to include the letter of advice with the bill. Discusses the illness of his wife, which has limited his traveling ability. Mentions also that his son David is enrolled in a good school. Has recently heard that Knox himself has been unwell and hopes he recovers quickly. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the children. See GLC02437.04114 and GLC02437.04113 for related documents. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

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 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 Henry Knox to James Webber about Business with Samuel Ogden 16 July 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: Explains that he has received some of the paperwork regarding Webber's business dealings with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, but has not received all of the paperwork necessary. Adds that a packet will sail in an hour containing paperwork for Webber, including a release signed by Thomas Compson and a sum of money. Discusses various business arrangements between Ogden and Webber.

Download or read book Samuel Ogden to James Watson on an Immediate Payment to Henry Knox 24 April 1792 written by Samuel Ogden 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 sent a letter to Watson, expecting him to be in New York; however, he has learned Watson is in Philadelphia, so he is writing to him there. Asks Watson to lay out for him a sum of money that Ogden suddenly owes in Philadelphia, and vows to pay him back immediately. Suggests other arrangements for repaying the money. Asks that the money paid tomorrow be paid to General Henry Knox.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Ogden s Debts to Webber and Merchant News 5 July 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on a recent visit he made to [Samuel] Ogden. Attempted to persuade Ogden to pay a debt he owed [James] Webber, a London merchant, but Ogden has to wait for money that is owed to him before he can pay the debt. Relates that he delivered several letters to different individuals, and discusses the prospect of exporting flax seed to Ireland. Informs Knox that two ships from India have arrived in Philadelphia since he has been there, and they both have full cargoes. Says that [Thomas] Mifflin has taken him to dine with the Society of the Cincinnati. Writes, Bells ringing and Grays gardens preparing for an exhibition of something more than common - all the Phila world to be there - No doubts existing here with respect to holding the next session of Congress in the State House of this City. Signature has been clipped, resulting in additional text loss.

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 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 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.