Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding Business in China 25 December 1792 written by Samuel Shaw 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 will be sailing for China again in January. He would be happy to execute commissions for Knox in China. States that your wandering friend intends after this voyage to stay at home - States that his wife sends her regards to Lucy Knox and the family. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding an Upcoming Trip to China 20 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: Thanks Knox for everything has done for him and writes, While I feel the full force of the most lively gratitude for your friendship towards me, it pains me to know that the too tender concern you take in everything which regards your poor Shaw cannot but interrupt that happiness you deserve ever to enjoy, and which with my whole soul I wish you. On this account, it aggravates my present unhappiness to inform you, that nothing could be done in the way we wished - and that I must get my ship ready and proceed, with my present means alone, as fast as possible to Batavia and China. Adds that the season is too far advanced to consider another route and he does not want to disappoint his creditors and patrons in Canton. States that he gives Knox the power of attorney over his and Thomas Randall's property in the ship, the Jay.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden on His China Travels 21 November 3 December 1786 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes a lengthy letter updating his friends Knox and Ogden on the status of his business in China. Says he is pleased to finally be able to write, but is sad to report on the illness and death of their mutual friend Mr. [Isaac] Sears, who had been in China with him. Describes the cool reception he received from the Europeans when he arrived in China, because of the threat of competition the Americans posed. Discusses their business prospects, including the high prices and poor sales for tea and other goods. Includes a detailed explanation of his dealings with Captain [John] Green and his partner, [Thomas] Truxtun. Though Shaw and his partner [Thomas] Randall do not have anything against Truxton, [a]s to Green- I do not know a term in any language sufficient to express my detestation of him. Recounts several offenses of Green's. Explains that according to Chinese law, any fighting that resulted in the death of one party would incur execution on the surviving party; this has resulted in Green badmouthing everyone without fear of reprisal. Shaw has included a narrative detailing his interactions with Green; he is distributing it to European businessmen in China in hopes of clearing his name. See GLC02437.03310 for the narrative and an explanation of the dispute between Shaw and Green.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about His Affairs in China 27 December 1787 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he is leaving the ship Columbia, which is making the trip back to the United States, and mentions that [m]y affairs require my being at Canton this evening, which prevents me from going down the river to meet the new comers - Noted as written in Wampo, 17 miles from Canton.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Business 17 January 1790 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: Thanks Knox for his favor of the 16th [of January] and for his communications respecting Messieurs Pintards proposals. Informs Knox, due to the advanced season it would be impossible for him to deviate from the direct and speediest route to China and therefore he could not avail himself of their proposal. Discusses business affairs with associates. Encloses a letter (not included) from Samuel Newman, whom Shaw wishes to have a military appointment. The letter is dated 1790, but based on the content and letters exchanged regarding the same issues it is likely it was 1791.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about Shaw s Appointment to China 3 January 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 Knox to deliver a forwarded letter to George Washington in respects to him renewing his present position as Consul to China. Also asks about extending his duties further eastward. Writes that he is feeling much better though still a little tender, from his late illness (see GLC02437.04453 for more details on Shaw's illness).
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding Shaw s Next Trip to China 21 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: Thanks Knox for helping him in renewing his post as consul at Canton, China and prepares to set sail again. Writes that [m]y prospects in the Eastern hemisphere are not flattering, to be sure - but the empire of Chance is a wide one - and who knows what may turn up.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about His Troubles in China 6 January 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: Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes, I love you too much to trouble you with a long tale of my disappointments. Randall has not yet arrived, nor do I know any thing of him since the 5 March at Madeira. Advantages which I had reserved for him I am under the necessity of transfering to the Washington, on board of which ship I take passage, and hope to see you in New York soon after you get this letter. My credit here is good. God bless you and your amiable family. If heaven means to perfect me 'through much suffering' (I think that is the phrase in the good book) I may consider myself high up on the list of its favorites. Continue to love me-as I am sure you do. Asks him to tell Joe Hoffman that he delivered Hoffman's letter to Mr. Delanoe, and says that he has paid every attention to Mr McCall and think him a very good young man.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall about Trade and American Politics 3 January 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: Unsigned. Writes that he received Shaw's letters and enclosures, and was delighted and satisfied to hear of his health and the prospect of advancing his interests. Has no hope that Shaw will receive the letter, but addresses it to him on the bare possibility he will receive it, hoping that if he does not, our dear friend Randall may for whom it is equally intended. Focuses primarily on business matters. Discusses the sale of merchandise Shaw arranged for Knox before he left for China, and describes a transfer of this merchandise from Samuel Ogden because Ogden went out of town. Also mentions the new government and new Constitution of the United States, and declares that when he returns to the country, he will likely find George Washington to be President and John Adams to be Vice President. Provides some information on their family and friends, and also discusses ships traveling to China from Boston. In the hand of William Knox.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Business Endeavors 22 August 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: Writes to discuss business endeavors with Knox. Declares that as he has not had a response from Mr. [possibly Robert] Morris in four weeks, he has changed his plans. Instead of remaining in Boston and trying to sell Mr. Morris's teas, which he is holding at 12 per cent higher than the market price, he has asked his brother-in-law, Mr. Parkman, to manage his business affairs and will come to New York to visit Knox and his wife. Has written to Mr. Morris to this effect, and will take passage to New York in four or five days on a ship called Godfrey from Rhode Island. He also wants to hasten his trip because of the arrival of his friend Mr. [Thomas] Randall in Baltimore (see GLC02437.03176). Also adds a note for Mr. [perhaps Samuel] Ogden, explaining that a merchant in Boston has agreed to buy Mr. Ogden's iron.
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 Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw about Shaw s Business Projects 14 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: Congratulates Shaw on his arrival in Providence and hopes that his projects may be blessed with success. Presumes he went directly to Boston when he arrived. Discusses business concerns, including the sale of Shaw's goods, and comments on his correspondence with Shaw.
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 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 about Meeting in Boston 19 June 1792 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses seeing Knox before he returns to Boston. Writes, I have deferred writing to you since I came here - and as I now promise myself that happiness next Monday evening, I shall still defer for a viva voce communication...
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Parkman Discussing Business Related to the Arrival of a Brig from China 22 June 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: Discusses business related to the arrival of a brig from China. Mentions Samuel Shaw, Eli Hayden, and Samuel Ogden.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Parkman Discussing a Business Transaction 18 June 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: Encloses two letters from [Samuel] Shaw (not present) which just arrived from Canton, China. Indicates one of the letters is for Parkman, and the other for Mr. Peck. Discusses a business transaction: ...Mr Eli Hayden the supercargo of the above vessell has contracted with Major Shaw to build a ship according to Mr Pecks directions & that he has remitted a certain proportion of the funds for this purpose on respondenture on the above Vessell consigned to the said Eli Hayden. Shaw enclosed Hayden's bonds for Samuel Ogden, assuming he lived in New York. Expects Ogden, (now located at Delaware Works in Morrisville, Pennsylvania near Trenton, New Jersey), or his power of attorney to arrive in New York to resolve the issue. Sends his compliments to Mrs. Shaw.
