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Jonathan Williams To William Knox On Business And Trade 18 November 1779
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Book Synopsis Jonathan Williams to William Knox on Business and Trade, 18 November 1779 by : Jonathan Williams
Download or read book Jonathan Williams to William Knox on Business and Trade, 18 November 1779 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to William Knox at Amsterdam. Reports that he asked his uncle about the chest, cask, & some loose furrs which you desire to be shipped for Amsterdam. Notes that some of the items were sold because they were damaged, and Knox may draw the proceeds from him at sight: I could have remitted it but could not find a Bill for so small a sum. Reports that the chest will be shipped to Amsterdam at first opportunity, addressed to [John de] Neufville & Son at Knox's request. A note at the top of the page written in a different hand states, From Jona William at Paris.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and Trade, 20 March 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and Trade, 20 March 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: Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune... Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying goods on credit from a merchant who might travel to America. Contemplates the uncertainty of the venture and the difficulty in obtaining credit, associates, and bills. Remarks that Spain will accede to our Independence, and will give credit to American currency. Instructs William to consider all circumstances and to decide whether a European or West Indian trade would be more profitable. Prefers Holland and West Indian trade to British trade. Mentions his wife Lucy. Inquires as to the outcome of a petition affecting to his estate. Instructs William to give John Jackson flour, Indian corn, or grain. Refers to a dinner William has planned with General [Horatio] Gates.
Book Synopsis John de Neufville to William Knox Discussing Business Ventures, November 1779 by : John de Neufville
Download or read book John de Neufville to William Knox Discussing Business Ventures, November 1779 written by John de Neufville and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: De Neufville, of the Amsterdam firm De Neufville & Son, writes to William Knox in London. Reports that since Knox left [Amsterdam], we have no material news. Apparently discusses business ventures. Refers to mutual acquaintances, including Sally.
Book Synopsis Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox about Knox's Business and Debts and how He Would Turn Down a Military Appointment, 5 September 1800 by : Jonathan Williams
Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox about Knox's Business and Debts and how He Would Turn Down a Military Appointment, 5 September 1800 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Williams discusses Knox's business affairs and debts. Williams explains to Knox that he would decline a military commission from President Adams, meaning no disrespect. Williams says, In serious truth I had rather have a civil than a military station, tho' were I 15 years younger and a war impending I would prefer it to all this.
Book Synopsis Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Business and General Charles Scott's Indian Expedition, 7 August 1791 by : Jonathan Williams
Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Business and General Charles Scott's Indian Expedition, 7 August 1791 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Business and Trade in Europe, 13 June 1783 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Business and Trade in Europe, 13 June 1783 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses business in Europe and his hopes of expanding trade. Mentions the cost of labor in America as compared to that in Europe.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Financial and Business Plans, 8 July 1779 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Financial and Business Plans, 8 July 1779 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Makes financial plans before embarking for Holland on a business venture. Encloses an inventory of the stock on hand, which amounts nearly to as much sterling as it did upon my taking it after returning from the Army ... Informs Knox he has only one outstanding debt, and William cannot locate the person with the account (William was in charge of much of Knox's business while Knox served in the military). Declares, ... we are nearly six hundred pounds... richer than we were when I left the army, which I think it doing tolerably well considering the Capitol we had to begin with ... Intends to send Knox a list of furniture that arrived for him from Marlborough, [Massachusetts]. Reports that his voyage has been delayed until the end of the Penobscot Expedition. Has heard, from Samuel Adams, of a ship leaving immediately for Europe bearing dispatches of Revolutionary affairs in Charleston, South Carolina. Thanks Knox for letters of introduction Knox procured for his brother's trip to Europe, including letters from Baron von Steuben. Reports on British movements in the east, including their establishment of little Indian Houses with all kinds of trinkets, as a temptation for the Indians to join them for twenty miles from Penobscot.
Book Synopsis Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Military Movements, 22 June 1791 by : Jonathan Williams
Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Military Movements, 22 June 1791 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Williams says the information on military movements he is enclosing (not included) was given to him by General Wood who received it from a Mr. [Crous]. The Virginia Attorney General has letters that back up Crous's information. Says that Crous came to Richmond on business with the governor and appears to be an intelligent man.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on a Business Trip to Amsterdam, 18 May 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on a Business Trip to Amsterdam, 18 May 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: Expresses happiness in hearing of the arrival of the Joseph, a ship. Wishes William could have sailed earlier, on the General Arnold (referring to a voyage William plans regarding a business venture in Amsterdam). Instructs him to be careful when buying bills of exchange, and not to buy from foreigners without a good Indorser an Inhabitant of America. Intends to procure letters of introduction for William from the Marquis de Lafayette, John Adams, Baron von Steuben, and Baron Johann De Kalb. Urges William to travel directly to Holland, arguing that unnecessary stops elsewhere are costly and dangerous. Writes, It would be needless for me to urge you to make your Capital as great as possible that is buy as many Bills as you can. I wish it was in my power to add to them. But I fear it is not. Notes that the Winslow sisters will travel [to Boston] by phaeton. Remarks on his wife's illness.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779 by : Henry Knox
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.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jonathan Williams Regarding Westward Expansion and a Position Within the Government, 24 June 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jonathan Williams Regarding Westward Expansion and a Position Within the Government, 24 June 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:
Book Synopsis Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on an Outstanding Debt of Thomas Flucker, 7 May 1786 by : Jonathan Williams
Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on an Outstanding Debt of Thomas Flucker, 7 May 1786 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to inquire about an unsettled account against the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Recently looked over his old account books and found that goods which were taken up by Flucker after Williams's departure (he apparently went abroad in 1770), but before the Lexington Business put an End to all commercial Concerns in the Town. There is no record of the debt having been paid, and his business agents think it was not. Would like to know whether this account might be admitted in the Settlement of the Estate? Has enclosed the account information. Sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox.
Book Synopsis Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox to the Hand of Henry Jackson Offering His Congratulations on an Appointment to the Army and Business Matters, 20 July 1798 by : Jonathan Williams
Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox to the Hand of Henry Jackson Offering His Congratulations on an Appointment to the Army and Business Matters, 20 July 1798 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offer his congratulations on an appointment to the army and discusses other business. Noted as written at Mount Pleasant, state unknown.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 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: Possibly written from Middlebrook (present-day Bound Brook, New Jersey). Henry previously wrote to Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce discussing how a clause in the Confiscation Act would affect his debt. Remarks, I have received no answer from him and confess I feel a deal of anxiety on the subject. Asks William to speak to Peirce. Writes, The whole Army have moved up to this place to cover the almost infinitely important Forts in the highlands- which we do in so effectual a manner that were the Enemy much stronger than they are I should be in no pain for the safety of the forts. Reports that the enemy are securely positioned at Kings Ferry, New York. Declares, The Enemy expect reinforcements and we with the blessing of Heaven expect to battle their united efforts. This Campaign will probably be the great Crisis of America, if she exerts herself in proportion to the magnitude of the object in view She will obtain it & be happy. Refers to good news from Charleston, South Carolina. Encloses the news as printed in Charlestown. Notes that the Winslow sister have been with his wife, Lucy, at Knox's house in Pluckemin, New Jersey.
Book Synopsis Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Political Matters, 10 May 1791 by : Jonathan Williams
Download or read book Jonathan Williams to Henry Knox on Political Matters, 10 May 1791 written by Jonathan Williams and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson. Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his Opinion of the requisite Qualities of the two Candidates ... conclude that [he] will ... Support the pretensions of the man [he has]... esteemed. Goes on to discuss Patrick Henry and his resignation from the Virginia government since there is every reason to believe this State will no longer oppose the assumption of their debt, but quietly acquiesce in the funding system. The great popular Leader Henry wished to raise a clamour against the Federal Government and he struck at the assumption but Seeing that he would involve himself in absurdity to continue this opposition, without providing funds to pay the Interest of the State Debt & Seeing that this would strike at the root of his popularity he has wisely retired ... Stain on the address leaf where the letter was sealed and stamped R H ION May 10. Watermarked C Taylor and with a hunting horn inside a crest with G R underneath. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and His Wife Lucy's Health, 21 May 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and His Wife Lucy's Health, 21 May 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: Recaps a letter he recently sent to William, in which he urged William to sail directly to Amsterdam instead of stopping in France. Mentions letters of introduction he previously sent for William's voyage to Europe, noting he will also ask the Baron von Steuben for introductory letters. Requests William to send a list of the persons to whom Baron Johann De Kalb's letters of introduction were addressed. Relates that the Winslow sisters will travel to Boston within a fortnight. Comments on the recovery of Lucy, his wife, from a recent illness. Instructs William to ship his goods by armed vessel, writing you must be industrious & not tarry to long in Europe & remember 'There is a tide in the affairs of men which taken at the flood lead into Fortune omitted &c (quote from Julius Caesar, by Shakespeare). Promises to send letters of introduction from Marquis de Lafayette and John Adams by the next post.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 13 March 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 13 March 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: Mentions the loss of a vessel and the General Arnold, a ship. Discusses his distaste for making anything out of the public, or making a profit from public service. Notes that he will consider unspecified proposals previously mentioned by William. Mentions his wife and daughter, both named Lucy.
