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Henry Knox To Thomas Russell About The Character Of Thomas Randall And Samuel Shaw And Their Trips To China 28 August 1787
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Russell about the Character of Thomas Randall and Samuel Shaw and Their Trips to China, 28 August 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Russell about the Character of Thomas Randall and Samuel Shaw and Their Trips to China, 28 August 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: Discusses the character of Mr. [Thomas] Randall and Samuel Shaw and their past experience in China; possibly having to do with trade. Notes he cannot speak with respect to the plans but can speak with great confidence about the men's character. Says both of the men served in the War, both have been to China twice, and that Shaw is currently on the Coast of India. Speaks of the men's prior voyages and Knox's confidence that a voyage can be profitable. Noted as a copy on the docket. See GLC02437.03637, .03638, .03644 and .03652 for related documents.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall to Henry Knox about His Recent Trip to China with Samuel Shaw, 10 August 1785 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall to Henry Knox about His Recent Trip to China with Samuel Shaw, 10 August 1785 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Thomas Randall writes to inform Knox that he has arrived in Baltimore after his trip to China with Samuel Shaw. Writes that we stopped sometime at Batavia the capital of the Dutch settlements in the East Indies where the reception our flag met with was polite and friendly. Expects to see Knox soon so apologizes for not going into great detail about his trip. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.
Book Synopsis Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding an Upcoming Trip to China, 20 December 1789 by : Samuel Shaw
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding an Upcoming Trip to China, 20 December 1789 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for everything has done for him and writes, While I feel the full force of the most lively gratitude for your friendship towards me, it pains me to know that the too tender concern you take in everything which regards your poor Shaw cannot but interrupt that happiness you deserve ever to enjoy, and which with my whole soul I wish you. On this account, it aggravates my present unhappiness to inform you, that nothing could be done in the way we wished - and that I must get my ship ready and proceed, with my present means alone, as fast as possible to Batavia and China. Adds that the season is too far advanced to consider another route and he does not want to disappoint his creditors and patrons in Canton. States that he gives Knox the power of attorney over his and Thomas Randall's property in the ship, the Jay.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall about Trade and American Politics, 3 January 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall about Trade and American Politics, 3 January 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: Unsigned. Writes that he received Shaw's letters and enclosures, and was delighted and satisfied to hear of his health and the prospect of advancing his interests. Has no hope that Shaw will receive the letter, but addresses it to him on the bare possibility he will receive it, hoping that if he does not, our dear friend Randall may for whom it is equally intended. Focuses primarily on business matters. Discusses the sale of merchandise Shaw arranged for Knox before he left for China, and describes a transfer of this merchandise from Samuel Ogden because Ogden went out of town. Also mentions the new government and new Constitution of the United States, and declares that when he returns to the country, he will likely find George Washington to be President and John Adams to be Vice President. Provides some information on their family and friends, and also discusses ships traveling to China from Boston. In the hand of William Knox.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Regarding His Planned Voyage to China, 4 February 1784 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Regarding His Planned Voyage to China, 4 February 1784 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Randall expresses his gratitude to Knox and his family: To find an asylum that enabled me to recover my feelings in so distressed a situation, when the calumniating tongue of the world was endeavoring to ruin me forever, was a protection of which my heart will ever retain the most lively sense... Notes that the following day, he and Samuel Shaw will depart for China (Shaw was a commercial agent on this voyage for a group of Boston and New York merchants). Includes an autograph note signed by Shaw to Knox: I have everything to thank you for on my own account- but your good ness to the writer of the aforegoing letter is an addition, which will ever dwell on my mind with increasing pleasure.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall to Henry Knox about the Death of Samuel Shaw and the Arrival of the Ship Washington, 25 August 1794 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall to Henry Knox about the Death of Samuel Shaw and the Arrival of the Ship Washington, 25 August 1794 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the death of their friend, Samuel Shaw (Knox's former aide-de-camp). Informs Knox the ship Washington arrived safely; however, the ship Industry has not arrived. Notes the voyage is not as lucrative since the Industry never arrived. Requests Knox to discharge his bond against them.
Book Synopsis Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden on His China Travels, 21 November - 3 December 1786 by : Samuel Shaw
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden on His China Travels, 21 November - 3 December 1786 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes a lengthy letter updating his friends Knox and Ogden on the status of his business in China. Says he is pleased to finally be able to write, but is sad to report on the illness and death of their mutual friend Mr. [Isaac] Sears, who had been in China with him. Describes the cool reception he received from the Europeans when he arrived in China, because of the threat of competition the Americans posed. Discusses their business prospects, including the high prices and poor sales for tea and other goods. Includes a detailed explanation of his dealings with Captain [John] Green and his partner, [Thomas] Truxtun. Though Shaw and his partner [Thomas] Randall do not have anything against Truxton, [a]s to Green- I do not know a term in any language sufficient to express my detestation of him. Recounts several offenses of Green's. Explains that according to Chinese law, any fighting that resulted in the death of one party would incur execution on the surviving party; this has resulted in Green badmouthing everyone without fear of reprisal. Shaw has included a narrative detailing his interactions with Green; he is distributing it to European businessmen in China in hopes of clearing his name. See GLC02437.03310 for the narrative and an explanation of the dispute between Shaw and Green.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Joseph Barrell about Barrell's Voyage to China, 23 August 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Barrell about Barrell's Voyage to China, 23 August 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: Hopes Barrell has a successful voyage to China. Asks Barrell to consign his vessel or vessels in Canton (Guangzhou) to Messrs. [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall. Writes, one or the other of those adventurous Americans will be there - and more honestt and punctuality cannot be found in any two mortals... See GLC02437.03652 for Barrell's reply. See GLC02437.03637, .03638, and.03647 for related documents.
Book Synopsis Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about His Affairs in China, 27 December 1787 by : Samuel Shaw
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about His Affairs in China, 27 December 1787 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he is leaving the ship Columbia, which is making the trip back to the United States, and mentions that [m]y affairs require my being at Canton this evening, which prevents me from going down the river to meet the new comers - Noted as written in Wampo, 17 miles from Canton.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Thanking Knox and His Family for Their Friendship. Written in Guangzhou, China., 26 December 1784 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Thanking Knox and His Family for Their Friendship. Written in Guangzhou, China., 26 December 1784 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Randall, who accompanied Samuel Shaw to China, thanks Knox for the many civilities received in your family. Of Knox's family, writes My heart retains so lively a sense of them, that no distance can ever efface it. Notes that Shaw, Knox's former aide, will personally deliver this letter to Knox.
Book Synopsis Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding Shaw's Next Trip to China, 21 February 1790 by : Samuel Shaw
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Regarding Shaw's Next Trip to China, 21 February 1790 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for helping him in renewing his post as consul at Canton, China and prepares to set sail again. Writes that [m]y prospects in the Eastern hemisphere are not flattering, to be sure - but the empire of Chance is a wide one - and who knows what may turn up.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Regarding a Debt and News of Samuel Shaw in Canton, 10 October 1791 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Regarding a Debt and News of Samuel Shaw in Canton, 10 October 1791 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports he has a letter of some consequence requisite to recover a considerable debt due us in Philadelphia. Has taken the liberty to enclose it under cover to Knox (not included). Would like Knox to send it on to Mr. Anthony. Is in daily expectation of hearing from Samuel Shaw, as he heard from London that Shaw had left Canton. Also hears insurance is effected upon him in London.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Thanking Knox for His Interest in Randall's Affairs, 27 February 1788 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Thanking Knox for His Interest in Randall's Affairs, 27 February 1788 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes on his way to China. Thanks Knox for taking interest in the affairs of him and Shaw, United States Consul at Canton (present-day Guangzhou, China). Asks Knox to send his apologies to Mr. Jay for not giving him more notice that he was ready to sail.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Expressing a Need for Information from Samuel Shaw, 1 January 1792 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall to Henry Knox Expressing a Need for Information from Samuel Shaw, 1 January 1792 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial arrangements with a Mr. Delafield and a Mr. [William Stephens] Smith. Relates that two ships have recently arrived from London, but he was surprised not to receive any letters from Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses his inability to proceed with their business affairs until he hears from Shaw. Wishes Knox and his wife the compliments of the Season.
Book Synopsis Thomas Randall from Bombay to Henry Knox about His Travels, 14 June 1789 by : Thomas Randall
Download or read book Thomas Randall from Bombay to Henry Knox about His Travels, 14 June 1789 written by Thomas Randall and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Bombay, present-day Mumbai, India. Declares that he will be on his way to America before Knox reads this letter. Mentions he had arrived in Bombay ten days earlier, after an excruciating five-month-long journey from Batavia. After this he will sail for China. Mentions that his friend Mr. [Samuel] Shaw has long since arrived in America and will have told Knox about how Randall is doing. Describes a crewmember he had to suspend because his pride and ignorance has rendered him so intolerable, as to make him quarrell [sic] with every officer on board. As he is uncertain whether this letter will successfully arrive to Knox, he is not planning to write to all of his friends and acquaintances. In lieu of that, he asks Knox to mention to Colonel [likely Richard] Platt and Colonel [likely William] Duer that he has been unable to sell their land, and also sends his regards to Mrs. Knox and to the family of Mr. [Isaac] Sears.
Book Synopsis Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Business Endeavors, 22 August 1785 by : Samuel Shaw
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Business Endeavors, 22 August 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: Writes to discuss business endeavors with Knox. Declares that as he has not had a response from Mr. [possibly Robert] Morris in four weeks, he has changed his plans. Instead of remaining in Boston and trying to sell Mr. Morris's teas, which he is holding at 12 per cent higher than the market price, he has asked his brother-in-law, Mr. Parkman, to manage his business affairs and will come to New York to visit Knox and his wife. Has written to Mr. Morris to this effect, and will take passage to New York in four or five days on a ship called Godfrey from Rhode Island. He also wants to hasten his trip because of the arrival of his friend Mr. [Thomas] Randall in Baltimore (see GLC02437.03176). Also adds a note for Mr. [perhaps Samuel] Ogden, explaining that a merchant in Boston has agreed to buy Mr. Ogden's iron.
Book Synopsis Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about Shaw's Appointment to China, 3 January 1790 by : Samuel Shaw
Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about Shaw's Appointment to China, 3 January 1790 written by Samuel Shaw 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 deliver a forwarded letter to George Washington in respects to him renewing his present position as Consul to China. Also asks about extending his duties further eastward. Writes that he is feeling much better though still a little tender, from his late illness (see GLC02437.04453 for more details on Shaw's illness).
