Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Hichborn 26 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he received a letter regarding Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's contracting to provide rations for the troops currently being raised. Would be happy to consider him for the contract, but his powers are constrained as the Board of Treasury has agreed on the principles of an extensive contract for all the demands of the establishment. The Board is apparently planning to select one contractor to provide payment, clothing, and rations, and other supplies. Seems to suggest it might be possible for Mr. Bruce to contract with the one overarching contractor. Under these circumstances, the profit would be less, but the payments would be more certain. Would be happy to put Mr. Bruce's name into contention. Also discusses the Massachusetts insurgents.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox 14 December 1786 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is presently at Mr. [Stephen] Bruce's, whom he and Knox have discussed respecting his supplying in some way as a public agent. Thinks this is a good time to determine that point. Writes, Bruce is in every respect perfectly ready & I have no doubt the issue will be [illegible: met] to a charm. Declares that Harry [likely Henry Jackson] is fully engaged in this business. Mentions that Bruce has sent letters to the Commissioners and to Knox on the subject. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Expressing Worry Over a Friend 23 December 1787 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his worry over a mutual friend [possibly someone eluding creditors] who is in danger. Hopes the friend is gone by the time Knox gets this letter. States, things are at present in status quo, but hostilities are threatend from all quarters. Marked as private.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Business 11 December 1788 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extremely faded and difficult to read. Discusses recent correspondence and appears to apologize for not replying sooner. Hopes to conclude some business (a funeral?) before Mr. Jones goes to Europe.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Hichborn with a Payment 18 November 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: Knox encloses a sum requested by Colonel Benjamin Hichborn and comments on how repayment should be made.

Download or read book Stephen Bruce to Henry Knox about a Supply Contract 13 December 1786 written by Stephen Bruce and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce, apparently a merchant, writes to Knox to discuss a contract for supplying the troops in the Boston area. Has been working with General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, providing them with necessary supplies. Includes terms for a potential contract to work as an official supplier.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Land Approximately 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Discussing Mr Frederick in the Government and Other Matters 5 March 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declares that Knox must think him a Barbarian for not writing sooner, and apologizes. Briefly touches on Waldo patent business. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Frederick, a former naval officer, to the new government. Writes that Governor [John] Hancock is still sick, but less incapacitated than he had been. Mentions that Mr. [John] Adams, the new Vice President, has bought a coach through his agent, Colonel Smith, from Mr. [James] Swan. Sends Mrs. Hichborn's regards to Mrs. Knox, and reports that he should be arriving in New York some time next month.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Friends Difficulties 22 July 1787 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a difficult situation of mutual friends, [possibly Henry] Jackson and [Stephen] Bruce, stating that something must be done ... or they must both be ruined. Asks Knox for his friendly aid in this interesting business, which seems to be financial in nature. Explains that Bruce will be departing for New York with vouchers & information, with the goal of obtaining only scanty justice. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about Business and American Neutrality 19 October 1793 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says he sent several letters to Knox since arriving in Europe. Tells Knox he is leaving Europe sometime in the spring when his affairs are wrapped up. Mentions there are various expectations about the part America will take in the present War, but I am fully persuaded that she will - that she must remain quite neutral. Is surprised to hear the government is quibbling on the terms of the treaty respecting the admission of prizes. Comments he is astonished & mortified to hear that the courts have adopted the President's Proclamation as the law of the land and have prosecuted certain individuals for entering the nation on French privateers. States he is happy the juries have not been cooperating. Says I long to hear that the Indian War is over & that you are out of that cursed office. Expresses great respect for the French and says they are America's only ally. Is afraid that the Anglophile politicians in the government will ruin the nation. Makes reference to a plan to build a canal.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Hichborn with an Appointment for His Son and News of Land Sales 4 April 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: Encloses an appointment (not included) for Hichborn's son. Tells Hichborn, Mr. Peirce will have commanded the plan for selling the estate - pray see that all is right.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Suggesting Ways to Succeed with His Business Plans 20 November 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has browsed Knox's statement on the Flucker Estate and plans to attend to the matter of the creditors. Asks Knox to recommend that his friend [John] Tucker be appointed to the position of clerk of the Supreme Court, implying that the appointment would help Knox's case. Notes that Mr. Jay is already in support of Tucker. Stamped Boston and Paid. Marked private on the address leaf.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Requesting an Appointment for His Nephew 28 July 1789 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a letter to the President from his worthy friend and Nephew Majr. [likely Nathaniel] Fosdick, which asks for an appointment in Marblehead for Fosdick. Knows Fosdick to be an honest worthy fellow. Sends his regards to Knox's wife and family.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Regarding Canals and Political Affairs in England 14 December 1792 written by Benjamin Hichborn 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 I shall be able to bring with me everything which can be collected in this Country respecting Canals. Says he has heard that Knox is considering hiring an expensive director from England. Believes this is unnecessary as he has the fullest confidence in his own services. He has, however, developed a relationship with Mr. [James] Rumsey, the greatest Mechanical genius in that line known in Europe. Says he will know soon if the gentleman will be able to serve them. Updates him on news from England, including the possibility of war and their upcoming congressional candidates.

Download or read book Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox Regarding Madame de la Val and Her Party 28 September 1791 written by Benjamin Hichborn and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that he has at last settled the principles on which the account is to be closed very much to my satisfaction tho not exactly upon my first plan. Says their friend was not of service as expected and he had to come forward and negotiate for himself. Hopes to see Knox the following week. Reports that Madame de la Val and her party set off in a packet last Saturday. Writes, they had a shocking time, but are well over it by this time. Concludes with yours in more friend ship than I believe you have for me. - Stamped FREE on verso.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson 3 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that Jackson must be anxious and surprised that he has not yet heard from Knox on the subject of clothing & rations. The fact is that I have been unable to give you any satisfaction on these points. Writes, Congress came to the determination of raising troops from the necessity of the case, and had the funds necessary to carry their resolutions into effect been at their command, every arrangement depending on the war department would ere now have been at least in a train of execution. But the funds indispensible [sic] for an energetic establishment have been to be provided. [...] I have been steadily of opinion that the public had better suffer all the injuries arising from a want of troops than to raise them without being able to provide for them completely in all respects. under this impression I have made some attempts to influence the rich in support of government, and the ensuing week will determine whether I have been as successful as I have believed. Has not had much success with the monied men of Boston. If Jackson had money, he would encourage him to begin recruitment. Discusses the size and cost of rations, as well as the arms and equipment he ordered for Jackson. Has also asked Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon to send Jackson the equipment destined for New Hampshire; when that state decides to raise troops, Jackson can forward the equipment to them. Needs to pay taxes on his Falmouth lands and is having trouble raising the money, so asks if he may be able to borrow from Jackson; otherwise they might sell the land. Written and signed for Knox in a secretarial hand.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays Rebellion 21 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to prevent the Court of Common Pleas from proceeding to business. It is probable that the seizing some of the insurgents at Middlesex occasioned a greater number of them to assemble at Worcester than otherwise would have assembled merely on Account of preventing the common Pleas. Adds that it appears that the government planned to bring the insurgents to action but was prevented by uncommonly deep snow. Declares, The commotions of Massachusetts have wrought prodigious changes in the minds of men in that State respecting the Powers of Government every body says they must be strengthned, and that unless this shall be effected, there is no Security for liberty or Property. Hopes to see Washington along with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth in Philadelphia in a few days. Retained copy.