Download or read book The Company Broome Platt to Henry Knox Regarding Their Difficult Financial Situation 6 September 1785 written by Broome & Platt and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The firm of Broome & Platt, which owes Henry Knox money (see GLC02437.03182), explains its problems with various creditors and the ways in which they are in debt. According to the writer (perhaps Samuel Broome, as he refers to Mr. Platt in the letter), they are suffering from ill treatment by their former creditors in England, due to the war. They are hoping to avoid bankruptcy and hoping they will be able to work out with all their creditors a similar arrangement to the one Samuel Shaw negotiated with them, on behalf of Henry Knox. Reaffirm their commitment to justice in their dealings with their creditors and appreciate the politeness of Henry Knox during these negotiations.
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Company Broome Platt about Their Difficult Financial Situation and a Delivery of Goods They Have Sent to Knox 10 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: Discusses the details of his financial arrangements with the firm of Broome & Platt. Explains that he appreciates the candor with which they explained their financial distress to Samuel Shaw, Knox's representative at their meeting. Does have concerns about an arrangement they made regarding delivery of the goods they are using to pay Knox. Hopes they can make a better plan, in order to satisfy the other firm involved, Webber, Addington, & Birhnall. Adds that Mr. [James] Webber is a very honorable man, and explains how generous he was in caring for Knox's brother William during William's illness in London.
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding the Financial Situation of the Company Broom and Platt 9 September 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: Relates that per Knox's instructions, he has gone to New Haven and met with Mr. [Samuel] Broome and Mr. [Jeremiah] Platt to discuss their outstanding financial business. Explains that Broom and Platt assured him they will not be able to repay the money they owe in the next year. Provides a lengthy and detailed explanation of the firm's financial dealings, including the ways the war interfered with their business. Adds some information about the money they owe to the firm of [James] Webber & Co. Relates possible solutions to the problem.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw Discussing the Financial Problems of Broome and Platt 10 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: Discusses the financial problems of Broome and Platt. Notes his financial embarrassment after receiving Shaw's report about the state of Broome and Platt. Determines to take goods instead of payment from the company, but is unsure of what to do about the bill that is still owed to a firm in London. Watermarked I Taylor.
Download or read book The Company Broome Platt to Henry Knox Regarding a Debt of Terms of Repayment 6 September 1785 written by Broome & Platt and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The firm of Broome & Platt certifies that it is in debt to Messrs. Webber Addington & Birhnall of London for approximately 600 pounds. Document arranges terms of repayment, including paying the equivalent amount in dry goods within a two-week period to General Knox, the ultimate beneficiary. (According to GLC02437.03181, Broome & Platt had made a payment to James Webber, who was apparently handling business for Henry Knox and his brother, William, during William's illness, but the note with which they paid was drawn on a firm that had gone bankrupt.).
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Company Broome Platt Regarding the Bankruptcy of Warburton and Randall of London and Payment 2 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: Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp. Writes that Mr. James Webber, who is a close friend of his brother William Knox and had taken care of William while in London, has enclosed to him a note from Broome and Platt drawn on Warburton and Randall of London, who have become bankrupt. Needs to receive payment from them, so is sending his good friend Samuel Shaw to meet with them. Asks that they either provide payment with interest, or arrange with Shaw to pay it back in a short time. Writes that he does not like to be in this position, especially given his respect for Broome and Platt, and assures them that aside from himself and Shaw, no one knows about this situation and they plan to maintain confidentiality.
Download or read book General Henry Knox in Account with Broome Platt 6 September 1785 written by Broome & Platt and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox owed 1346.18 For Sundry merchadize as per Invoice. Provides a breakdown of how payment was made.
Download or read book Broome Platt to Henry Knox on the Subject of Settling a Debt 12 September 1785 written by Broome & Platt and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that the firm would have complied with Knox's wishes relating to the settling of their debt had it been Practicable & prudent. However, it would have been ruinous to do so because they do not know the original cost of all their goods, and for a variety of other reasons. Declares that Samuel Shaw carries with him most all the Woolens, which are by far the most salable at this season of the year, and will also bring Knox a receipt which they would like him to sign in order to prevent very Possible risk and Inconvenience on your part.
Download or read book The Company Broome Platt to Henry Knox Regarding Their Contract with John Blackburn of London 6 September 1785 written by Broome & Platt and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writer, on behalf of the firm of Broome & Platt, encloses documents detailing the correspondence between the firm and its creditors in England, as requested. Outlines the firm's dealings with John Blackburn, of London, who until July 1783 was apparently on good terms with the firm. Invited them to come to London to settle their business whenever convenient, so Mr. Platt left in December 1783 and arrived London in mid-January 1784. Upon calling on Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Platt found a clause which had artfully been kept from us: unbeknownst to them, their contract with Mr. Blackburn stated that if they did not arrive prior to 1 January 1784, all the clauses were null and void, and the contract would no longer protect them. Mr. Blackburn then forced Mr. Platt to agree to pay compound interest, and give notes Including Interest, rather than receive rough treatment from their hands. Makes arrangements to receive the documents back from Samuel Shaw when Shaw and Knox are done reading them.
Download or read book List of Items Henry Knox Bought from the Firm of Broome Platt 6 September 1785 written by Broome & Platt and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of items Henry Knox bought from the firm of Broome & Platt. Items include blankets, cloth, and thread.
Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber Regarding William s Health and Business and Financial Matters 7 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: Writes to Mr. James Webber of London on a variety of topics. First, thanks him very much for caring for Knox's brother William when William was ill. Is overjoyed to hear of his restoration to reason and health, and that he will be returning to America from England. Discusses a variety of other topics, including trade between America and England, Boston politics, and the financial business between Webber, Knox, and the firm of Broome & Platt (see GLC02437.03185).
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw Asking Shaw to Settle Some Business for Knox 2 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: Requests that Shaw settle some business for him concerning a bill for 1,530 drawn by a Mr. Broome and Mr. Platt, who are now bankrupt and unable to pay the bill. Asks Shaw to go to New Haven to collect the payment or obtain a security. Watermarked with hunting horn inside a crest and GR underneath.
Download or read book List of Items Henry Knox Bought from the Firm Broome Platt 12 September 1785 written by Broome & Platt and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of items Henry Knox bought from the firm Broome & Platt. Items include blankets and various types of cloth.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer about a Financial Settlement Involving Platt and Pierce 21 August 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 a [financial] settlement involving Platt, Peirce, and the payment of warrants. Plans to sail 22 August 1788 for Penobscot (in present-day Maine), and does not expect to return until 20 September. Presents his respects to Lady Kitty Duer, William's wife.
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 William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Their Precarious Financial State 20 September 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Response to 4 September 1781 letter (GLC02437.01165). Discusses their financial situation, which undoubtedly are in such a train as to require the strictest attention to Oeconomy. William has sold some goods to prepare for his business trip to Europe. Comments that It would have been particularly agreeable if you could have received part of what the public are indebted to you. Mentions that the allocation of the cash from the loan John Laurens obtained from France has not been negotiated yet. Discusses the arrival of a shipment of tea, the arrival of the Amsterdam, and one of Knox's accounts. Suggests a potential real estate deal. Comments on the importance of letters of introduction or support from well known people. Hopes there is peace by spring; it will be good for business. Mentions health problems. The Continental Army was then preparing for the siege of Yorktown.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding Financial and Family Matters 19 September 1785 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has received Knox's last letter. Reports that he has heard from a friend of Henry's brother William Knox, in London, that William should be arriving in America any day. Discusses matters of finance: As the Bank is now calling in the whole of the monies due to them, the new money has become of equal value to gold & silver. Declares that he feels he must sell Henry's notes in order to pay what they owe to the bank, though he regrets the sacrifice Knox will have to make for this. Reports on the financial trouble of other firms. Mentions that Mrs. Swan has received a letter that Knox sent to her husband, Mr. Swan. As Mr. Swan is away, Mrs. Swan acknowledges receipt and sends her love to Mrs. Lucy Knox. Ends the letter affectionately: My best regards to Lucy & your dear little family. I miss you very much. I want you here my dear Harry I want a friend that I can rely on, not a dog to love me. I hope it will be so orderd, that some time or other we shall meet again & live near each other untill the great Trump shall blow & then I am certain we never shall separate.
