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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Henry Knox to Sylvanus Bourne about Settlement of a Debt 20 January 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: Responds to a letter from Bourne related to a sum owed to the heirs of Balthazar Bayard from the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law who passed away in 1783. Notes that settlement of the estate depends on settlement of the Lincoln Patent (Waldo or Lincolnshire Patent). Indicates that when the estate is settled, Knox will in turn satisfy Flucker's outstanding debts.

Download or read book Henry Knox to the President and Directors of the Bank of New York Requesting a Loan for Negotiating Treaties 26 August 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: Secretary of War Knox transfers a letter from President Washington (not included). Requests a [dollar sign] 10,000 loan and additional monies when needed for the commissioners negotiating treaties with Indians. Written from the War Office.

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 Henry Knox to John Bryant Concerning a Financial Advance 3 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: In a secretarial hand and unsigned, but author is likely Henry Knox. Letter is probably a reply to GLC02437.04255, from Bryant to Knox. Writes that he would be happy to advance Bryant's brother-in-law Mr. Mason the sum Bryant requested, but he thinks it will not be necessary, as such provision has been recently made for him as will relieve his present necessities.