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Henry Knox To Caleb Swan About Instructions For An Audit Of The Treasury Department 2 December 1791
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Caleb Swan about Instructions for an Audit of the Treasury Department, 2 December 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Caleb Swan about Instructions for an Audit of the Treasury Department, 2 December 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: Outlines instructions about an audit for the Treasury Department. States that the Levie and Militia serving on the Frontier under Major general St. Clair should have their accounts regularly adjusted and the balance paid to the officers and soldiers respectively, previously to their discharge at Fort Washington ... Goes on to write that this is an important business and that he trusts Caleb Swan to carry it out, especially since the amount needed to carry these instructions out is a considerable sum of money which are delivered to [Caleb Swan's] care and safe keeping ... Noted as No. 10. Extensive water damage in the upper left corner. Letterpress copy.
Book Synopsis Note from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Regarding Bills to Pay the Army, 2 December 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Regarding Bills to Pay the Army, 2 December 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: Later copy. Written from the War Department. Explains that Mr. Caleb Swan will be taking thirty five thousand dollars in post bank notes for the pay of the army, and that Sargent's name has been added to the notes for greater security. When Swan wants to exchange the notes for cash, he will need Sargent's to do so; asks that Sargent oblige.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to James Swan about Money and Congress, 4 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to James Swan about Money and Congress, 4 November 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: Very flattered by Swan's confidence in his judgment, and only wishes his judgments were up to that standard. He has not been contemplating the funds, so he cannot judge which species of them ought to have the preference. Provides some thoughts as to the merits of each type of fund. Discusses attempts to raise money for Congress, for the government to use until the states provide money to the treasury. Relates that they need to make sure individuals who loan money to Congress feel secure that they will be repaid in a timely fashion. Discusses the functionality of their government. Finally, relates that he and his wife Lucy send their compliments to Mrs. Swan. See GLC02437.03321 for the letter from Swan to which Knox is replying.
Book Synopsis Auditors Report on the Acct. of Henry Knox Esq. Secretary for the War Department, 9 December 1791 by : Joseph Nourse
Download or read book Auditors Report on the Acct. of Henry Knox Esq. Secretary for the War Department, 9 December 1791 written by Joseph Nourse and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of Treasury about Funding the Army, 22 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of Treasury about Funding the Army, 22 November 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: Marked copy. Written from the War Office, likely in New York City during this period. Writes that his past agitations on behalf of payment for troops should convince them of his interest in providing for the public good. Believes that the defective compliance of most of the States with the requisitions of Congress has been the Sole cause which has prevented better payments. Therefore, has conferred with Mr. Robert Morris and Mr. Jeremiah Wadsworth in hopes that the public might derive substantial assistance from the great credit and monied influence of those gentlemen. Hopes that they might be influenced by the importance of the object, and its immediate connection with the welfare of the United States to enter into contracts for feeding, clothing, paying and transporting the troops for one year and to advance to the Treasurer of the United States the further sum of One thousand Dollars, on terms which are outlined in the enclosed documents [not present]. See GLC02437.03340 for related information.
Book Synopsis James Swan to Henry Knox about United States Debt to France and how this Debt Can be Paid, 27 May 1791 by : James Swan
Download or read book James Swan to Henry Knox about United States Debt to France and how this Debt Can be Paid, 27 May 1791 written by James Swan and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swan says he wrote Knox letters on 27 December 1790 and 23 and 27 January 1791. Mentions new ministers from France arriving in America. Their primary goal is to address the U.S. debt to France. Discusses how they could find 40 million dollars to pay the debt. Claims The circumstances of the finances of france, render this matter nearer at heart, than when first proposed. The deficiency in the Revenue with the expence, was not then known: it is now severely felt. Says if there ever was a moment the U.S. could help France, this is it. Claims borrowing from Amsterdam is not cheap at the moment. Mentions speaking about details of other schemes to borrow money with William Short. Continues letter on 10 June. Gives latest on borrowing possibilities and suggests getting money from Holland would be best. Postscript mentions that Gouverneur Morris received letters from America that objected to his posting as a diplomat in France because he has an interest in the U.S. debt to France. States that Morris denies being involved in such speculation. Signature clipped.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to James Swan Returning His Account, 30 October 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to James Swan Returning His Account, 30 October 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Returns Swan's account against John Campbell, who has been liberated from Goal by an oath of Insolvency & gone to Europe. (Swan had a dispute with Campbell; see GLC02437.03437). Says he does not know what the charges of Colonel [Alexander?] Hamilton are on this business, but will let Swan know when he finds out. Supports the new Constitution, and believes it will be adopted ultimately. Adds, Should Massachusetts & the other Eastern states embrace it eagerly much evil would be avoided. Date from docket.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Randall with Money, 25 April 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Randall with Money, 25 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: Secretary of War Knox has enclosed two bills to Randall, one for [dollar sign] 2000 and the other for [dollar sign] 2175. Asks Randall to deface the notes I gave you for five thousand dollars and enclose them to me. States in a postscript that he was promised a note on the bank of New York but was disapproved at the last minute.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Randall on Financial Arrangements with Smith and Duer, 19 December 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Randall on Financial Arrangements with Smith and Duer, 19 December 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: Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Smith, and Mr. [William] Duer.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to H. Swan Informing Swan that Knox is Unable to Pay Back Some Money Owed, 1798 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to H. Swan Informing Swan that Knox is Unable to Pay Back Some Money Owed, 1798 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Swan that he was unable to pay back some money and discusses other financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
Book Synopsis Notes on Henry Knox's Accounts with William Duer, 16 February 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Notes on Henry Knox's Accounts with William Duer, 16 February 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles financial transactions between Henry Knox and William Duer from December 1791 to mid-February 1792. Information on page 2 indicates that a Francis Ingraham is willing to take up Mr. Duer's note.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to James Swan Reporting Events in Congress, 15 October 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to James Swan Reporting Events in Congress, 15 October 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: Informs Swan of recent Congressional proceedings. Describes the Senate and House of Representatives convening from April to September, and passing revenue and judiciary laws. Adds that Congress plans to reconvene at the end of January.
Book Synopsis James Swan to Henry Knox with an Economic Plan Between United States and France. Asks to Petition Washington, Hamilton and Jefferson., 27 December 1790 by : James Swan
Download or read book James Swan to Henry Knox with an Economic Plan Between United States and France. Asks to Petition Washington, Hamilton and Jefferson., 27 December 1790 written by James Swan and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swan has enclosed a plan advantageous to both the U.S. and France and wishes Knox to exert his influence over President George Washington and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to agree to it. Swan also sends the bankers' letter to me, the Commission or agency in which, I sacredly engage to pay to you. In a postscript dated 30 December Swan asks Knox, pray sound Mr. Jefferson on this, or get some one to do it. I am affraid of him, merely because Mr. Short may have misled him.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall Regarding the Position of Secretary for the Department of War, 19 October 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall Regarding the Position of Secretary for the Department of War, 19 October 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: Signed in text in third person as the General. This document is a statement by Knox that the U.S. House of Representatives validates his position as Secretary for the Department of War.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Hugg about His Finances, 11 November 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hugg about His Finances, 11 November 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 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 aide-de-camp. In response to Hugg's last letter, Knox sends a certificate of the money Hugg received from the recruiting service in 1777, based on Knox's recruiting accounts. He cannot include a certificate declaring the number of men Hugg enlisted because all of Hugg's receipts were submitted along with the accounts at the time. Also includes a certificate for the money advanced to Captain Lieutenant Joseph Dayton for his recruiting services. Writes, These two sums, amounting to 900 Dollars, are all that were supplied by me, and it is not in my power to give any other certificate whatsoever than those now sent. At the bottom of the page are the two certificates, one declaring that Hugg received 600 dollars for recruiting a company of artillery in 1776, and the other declaring that Dayton received 300 dollars in 1777. See GLC02437.01684 for a related document.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Stephen Bruce about Pay and Supplies for Troops, 26 December 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Bruce about Pay and Supplies for Troops, 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: Written from the War Office, likely located in New York City in this period (also see GLC02437.03393 for a letter written on the same date from Knox in New York City). Explains that the Treasury Board has been, for some time, making plans for paying and acquiring supplies for the troops. They have generally agreed about the supplies they need, but not necessarily how they would execute the plans. Discusses some of the options with Bruce, a merchant in talks with the Treasury Board about obtaining the contract to supply the troops.
Book Synopsis James Swan to Henry Knox about Trading Partnerships with France and Holland, 3 October 1790 by : James Swan
Download or read book James Swan to Henry Knox about Trading Partnerships with France and Holland, 3 October 1790 written by James Swan and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he received Knox's letter from a year ago and would have replied sooner if he had anything interesting to say. He asks Knox to look at a letter he sent to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson regarding a contract for supplies to the french navy and the Kinds Rationers in the Colonies-to receive in payment for such orders from the Treasury...in part of the debt of the United States to france. Swan describes that the bankers in Amsterdam are holding out from repaying any Company or persons who may hold the bonds, other than the Government here. Swan is concerned that a trading partnership cannot develop as a result unless Mr. Jefferson by his recommendation to the Secretary of the Treasury and to the President, shall propose an Instruction to the Dutchmen...that they shall pay the money due to France. Swan wishes for Knox to exert his influence on both Jefferson and Hamilton in order to achieve a favorable trading relationship.
