Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox Regarding a Foreign Appointment 22 November 1789 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Knox's letter of 27 September (GLC02437.04368). Plans to present his wishes to obtain a foreign appointment. Urges Knox to forward his proposals to the Flucker estate's creditors so Bourne can attend to the matter before the next session of Congress.

Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox about Bourne s Hopes of Appointment 27 January 1789 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that a committee has convened to agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department. Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to be successful in the business world. Comments on his potential of success in business versus in public service.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne about Public Appointments and the Waldo Patent Lands 27 September 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 recent letter. Did not reply because he expected to see Bourne in New York. Discusses appointments to the position of Marshal, and provides advice about Bourne's political career. Briefly comments on the Waldo patent lands.

Download or read book Note from Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox Asking for Support in Gaining an Appointment Abroad 17 April 1790 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed in text. Note left for Knox as he was not home when Bourne came to call. States that he wanted to discuss with Knox about when the foreign arrangments [sic] will take place... Asks Knox to speak to the President, George Washington, on his behalf regarding his candidacy for a position abroad in the public agency. Date previously inferred, added later in pencil. See GLC02437.04587 for Knox's response to Bourne's letter.

Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox about Thomas Flucker s Estate 3 January 1789 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received his letter by General [Henry] Jackson regarding adjustments to Mr. Flucker's Estate. Assumes Jackson has told Knox that the creditors Jackson met with do not seem supportive of Knox's proposals. Rather than sign the proposal by himself, he thought it would be better to discuss it with him in person in five weeks when he travels to New York. Sends his best wishes to the President.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne about Money Owed to Bourne 11 May 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: Response to GLC02437.04201. Writes that he is sorry he wasn't available when Bourne tried to visit in person. Adds that he would be happy to send him the money owed Bourne from Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's estate, but he has not yet received any money through the estate for the purpose.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne Offering Assistance in His Pursuit of a Position Abroad 17 April 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: Replies to Bourne's letter (GLC02437.04585) that he received earlier that morning. Says that he will assist Bourne with his pursuits (an appointment abroad in the public agency) and gives him advice on how to best handle the business. Recommends Bourne expresses his desires on paper before seeking assistance from the President, George Washington, or the Secretary of Treasurer, Alexander Hamilton. Mentions his wish to have the Flucker estate settled as soon as possible.

Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox Asking for Money Owed by Thomas Flucker 11 May 1789 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visited Knox's house several times, but Knox was not home, thus Bourne decided to write this letter. Asks, on behalf of his mother, whether Knox could repay 250 dollars of the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's debt, right away, as there is a great need for it at present. Also mentions that he received a letter recently from a Mr. Bayard in Maryland asking for his share of the debt, which Bayard supposed Bourne had. Refer to GLC02437.04202 for Knox's reply.

Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox about Business 26 October 1790 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bourne tells Secretary of War Knox that he has settled with General Jackson the plan of the arrangements of our business according to your wishes. Knox should give Jackson 92 pounds 11 shillings 10 pence by November 10 or 12.

Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox Requesting that Knox Present Some Papers to the President on His Behalf 16 January 1790 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to request that Knox present some papers to the President on his behalf and apologizes for the inconvenience. Wishes to remove any unfavorable impressions if such should have been made...as it contains my sincere sentiments. States in the post script that so long a time has elapsed since my first application of the same Nature as the person, and as in the interim I have asked for a domestic employ that there is a propriety in the [renewal ?] of my application now least the President might suppose I was otherwise engaged & had entirely relinquished my wishes. Feels assured that the recipient will conduct the whole matter in a manner most conducive to the success of my object as you are acquainted with the Presidents disposition in these cases as well as of my anxious desire for the Place. Note at the bottom of the first page states Please Turn Over. Watermarked with a hunting horn inside a crest and the letters G R underneath.

Download or read book Offer from Henry Knox to Loan Money to Sylvanus Bourne 15 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: Discusses Bourne's request to borrow money. Due to the debts owed on the Flucker estate, he cannot advance money to him from the estate, but he would be willing to loan him fifty dollars.

Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox Asking Knox to Assist in Furthering His Cause in Application for a Consul Position 16 January 1790 written by Sylvanus Bourne 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 assist in furthering his cause in application for a consul or secretary position dealing with commerce and foreign affairs. Believes that the greatness of the nation is intimately connected with the extension of her Commerce with other Powers, & having guaranteed by explicit Contract & no longer subject to the precarious tenure of legislative decrees. Goes on to state that he trusts Knox with handling this business and encloses references. Watermarked with a hunting horn inside a crest and the letters G R underneath.

Download or read book Sylvanus Bourne to Henry Knox Requesting a Response to a Previous Letter 24 January 1788 written by Sylvanus Bourne and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests a response from a previous letter he sent to Knox, likely pertaining to a bill owed by the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's late father-in-law.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne Discussing Business Matters 10 January 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: Discusses the financial business of a mutual acquaintance.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne Regarding Knox s Public Employment 20 April 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: Signed, H.K. Replies to a letter from Bourne (GLC02437.10212). Writes, ... my future [prospects] of continuing in public employment are too uncertain for me to pledge myself specifically for any purpose whatever I can only say that if any [object] should be pointed out in which I could be of service to you consistently with superior obligations, that I should chearfully perform it.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Various Government Appointments 30 August 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that Cousin Isaac (likely Isaac Winslow) has departed for Georges River (possibly St. George River in Maine, near the Waldo patent lands). Writes, General [Benjamin] Lincoln appointment as one of the Commissioners to Treat with the Southern Indians has given great Satisfaction to the people in this quarter, particularly to his friends who are exceedingly gratified in the confidence placed in him by the President. Continues to emphasize his interest in the position of Collector of the Port of Boston, but also discusses the position of Marshall and the duties and salary associated with it. Discusses the recent anonymous publication of a poem which is universally despised by all parties & descriptions of men, and provides his suspicions on who the author may be. Mentions his positive response to the bill for the War Department.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Anthony Wayne about Foreign Affairs and Domestic Government June 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: Thanks him for his recent letter. Accepts his congratulations for the newly-formed federal government and our truly illustrious Cincinnatus [George Washington] to be head thereof. Extensively discusses diplomatic relationships between countries in Europe, especially an alliance between Great Britain, the Netherlands and Prussia, which was created to offset France and Russia's alliance. Comments that the British mercantile class is for war with some power, not on a general scale of Justice or policy, but for the benefit of trade. Says America requires peace, as she is not consolidated sufficiently ... She requires time to create and arrange her resources. Also discusses disturbances on the Georgia frontier and says that the president has laid the matter before Congress. If troops are needed, Knox suggests raising a special force rather than relying on militia. He goes on to discuss the Spanish claims and arrangements in the Indian Department. Month portion of the date added later in pencil.