Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Financial Matters 12 February 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dined with Cary Ludlow, the father-in-law of Mr. Morton, where he learned that Mrs. Morton was opposed to going into their new house on Broadway. Ludlow said his son-in-law will probably be induced to let it for 350 pounds. Says if Morton can be persuaded to part with it for 300 pounds, it will be a good price in the current market. Relates that he spoke to Mrs. Fleming again about her house, but she is still determined to let it for 400 a year for 3 years. Reports that Isaac Clason, a merchant, is about to buy up Macomb's debt at 5/6 to the pound. Does not see William Duer taking any measures to extricate himself. Notes that Duer's wife is going to be on Long Island after 1 May. Assumes this letter will take some time getting to Henry, as there is a bad snowstorm at the moment.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters 6 February 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing Matters and Foreign Affairs 10 February 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that there are so many people in the market for a house that a place will not remain unrented for more than a day. Believes if one opens up it will be gone by the time Henry would forward the necessary instructions. Forwards a letter from Mr. Brett from Britain. Brett mentioned that great apprehensions were entertained of disturbances in England. Reports that a large fleet has been ordered to be in readiness. Says the garrison at Frankfurt on Main has been taken by the combined forces of Prussia and Germany. The King of Prussia was present at the battle, which proves he has not made a separate peace as was reported. Says the English stocks have fallen in London, while the American ones have risen. Reports that Colonel William Smith and his family has arrived by the latest packet. Gives Henry other financial news. Asks for information on William Bingham's proceedings.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Trade Matters 19 April 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wanted to write yesterday, but received no word of Wilks' house until after the post left. Mr. Wilks is currently in negotiations with Colonel William Smith either for the purchase or lease of it. Will know the outcome in two or three days. If Smith does not take the house it will be let for 350 per annum. The house also has 50 acres of grounds. Yesterday a ship arrived form Calcutta owned by John Livingston. It contained Indian sugars and muslins. Says the ship and cargo amounts to [dollar sign] 50,000. While it did not net Livingston as much as he hoped, he considers it as so much saved from the scrip business. Reports that Mr. Macombs' Houses & etc. were sold yesterday and purchased by Mr. Edgar on Macomb's own account. Says Mr. King it is said offered at private sale upwards of 7,000 pounds for the large House, but finding Mr. Edgar decided on purchasing, it went off for considerably less. Is happy Henry's health is better, although his own is not so good.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Financial Matters and Debt 6 March 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has been trying to make an arrangement with Mr. Vaughan's bill for the last 3 or 4 days. Says it will be impossible to cash without the loss of 10 percent. The scarcity of money is making borrowing hard. Asks Henry to send him a United States bank note for [dollar sign] 50 so he can pay his debts before going to Philadelphia. Wants to know when Henry will employ Dr. Shippen. Signature has been clipped.

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Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Foreign Affairs and Land Matters 27 February 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wanted to be in Philadelphia by 1 March, but thinks it will more likely be 3 or 4 March now. Writes, It is the general opinion here that a war will take place between England and France, several officers of the British Navy are here at present, they are hurrying home by the first vessels. Notes Mr. Macomb has been released from jail upon the principles I lately mentioned to you. States Macomb's real estate is up for sale. Says no man lives more at his ease than Horatio Gates. Saw him at 3 dinner parties last week. Mentions that he is a warm democrat; the Baron says he is a good military man, but a bad politician. And that he has good terms at the Crugar house and farm, 2,000 for the rest of his life. Gates sells 400 of produce each year after supplying the needs of his family. Reports that Mr. Van Berckel, the Dutch ambassador to the U.S. and the husband of Madame de Leval, has purchased two lots of Courtland Street and will build a home. It appears he will not return to Europe. Postscript says, Gen. Gates says he hopes Colo. Hamilton will not think of going out, in consequence of the noisy conduct of some people, whose sole object is to get in themselves, this sentiment appears to prevail here both with respect to him and yourself.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Stephens Smith about Financial Matters 8 February 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Mr Smith on Financial Matters 27 February 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed in text in third person. Requests Smith's pardon for not responding to his note. Asks Smith to send the terms as proposed by tomorrow, he will examine them and give Smith an answer. Docket marked Private. It was noted as being sent to a Mr. Smith N.H.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Land and Political Matters 26 January 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that he had dinner with Mr. Morton and learned that house rents will be high this year. Called on William Duer yesterday who reported that Billy Morris was directed by Mr. C. to make the written report he did respecting the Eastern lands. Duer claimed that Morris had given a favorable report in the past, but he is not surprised as this trick had been practiced more than once by the same parties. Writes, People in general here appear to be sorry at your intention of retiring (which I have neither confirmed or denied) it is universally circulated - and it was last night mentioned that Mr. [Alexander] Hamilton had concluded to do the same. Continues the letter on 26 January and reports seeing Governor William Paterson in Brunswick, New Jersey. Says he observed that the Southern opposition to Government would end in nothing. Paterson said he would hold out the prospect of separation with them, which would scare them and bring them back to reason. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on American Land Value and the Possibility of European Investors 19 February 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports he recently met with Mr. Williamson and Mr. Wadsworth about lands in the Gennessee Country of upstate New York. Says farms of 300-500 acres are going for [dollar sign] 1.50 per acre. Makes reference to lands that would eventually become Cooperstown and its environs, those in this state in the neighbourhood of Lake Otsego, have greatly enhanced in value also. Believes the situation in Europe will lead investors to put their money into American lands. Heard several families from the English West Indies have recently bought land. Wants to know if Henry has made arrangements with General Stewart for the other million which you mentioned, or do you intend to make any with Mr. Bingham for the same? Says the singular misfortune of a Miss Coffin is the talk of the town. She was the daughter of a gentleman who sided with the British in the Revolution and has since moved to Canada. Tells Henry this young lady has come from there [Canada] with a Captain McNamara of the British Army, who is a married man, and for whom an extraordinary attachment has induced her to take this unfortunate step, he is not less fond of her and to atone for it, promises to marry her as soon as his wife dies. Says they lately had a child. She now resides in a small house in the Bowery with her lover.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters 7 February 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has just returned from Philadelphia. Reports that the Winslows have arrived at Pluckemin. Borrowed five hundred dollars from Mr. French, commissary, who is traveling to Boston. Instructs William to arrange for the repayment of French (William handled business matters of Henry's). Sends love from his wife, Lucy, and remarks that her things have not yet arrived.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Bingham Discussing Accommodation and Financial Affairs 12 February 1797 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses some kind of accommodations and financial affairs.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Sullivan on Financial Matters 9 February 1800 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox calls Sullivan's arrangement with Mr. Lowell...perfectly satisfactory. Says Henry Jackson will sign the note. Knox is also happy with Mr. Derby's arrangement. Knox asks, if you could arrange with Mackay and Winthrop for postponement, or compromise it would be a great relief.

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