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William Knox To Henry Knox Discussing Financial And Business Plans 8 July 1779
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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 Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 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: Explains why he has not written recently, citing a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master. Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say Hichborn). Refers to the hoorid fate of the General Arnold. Notes humanity recoils at the Idea of the distress which the poor families must sustain by the loss of their husbands, fathers, or brothers in that tremendous catastrophe (the General Arnold, a ship, crashed on a sandbar outside of Plymouth, Massachusetts in December 1778). Knox had some investment in the ship, noting his relief that savings from the wreck will pay all expenses. Discusses British ships and the high price of goods in Philadelphia. Instructs William to pay Mr. French a sum owed by Knox. Comments on Betsey and Sally Winslow, who are staying in Pluckemin. Remarks, You will see in the papers some... charges against Genl [Benedict] Arnold by the State of Pennsylvania- I shall be exceedingly mistaken if one of them can be proven- he has returned to Philadelphia and will I hope be able to vindicate himself from the aspersion of his enemies.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters, 6 February 1793 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters, 6 February 1793 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox about Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a financial matter involving [William] Duer, [possibly Joseph] Peirce, [Richard] Platt, and Henry Jackson. Encloses a letter (not present) from the Marquis de Lafayette to St. John (possibly Hector St. John de Cr?vecoeur). The letter was passed to St. John by George Washington and was accompanied by other papers discussing affairs of the Society of the Cincinnati (William does not include the other papers mentioned). Discusses financial transactions he apparently conducted on Knox's behalf, including payment of a reward for capturing a deserter from Lieutenant Kersey's troops (see GLC02437.03960). Transmits news of the Constitution and projected location of Congress: Congress have undone yesterday all they had heretofore done with respect the Ordinance, and nothing today has been transacted on the business so that where they will next meet is uncertain. North Carolina has rejected the Constitution by a great Majority.
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 William Knox Discussing Business Ventures and the Depreciation of Currency, 11 April 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing Business Ventures and the Depreciation of Currency, 11 April 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: Discusses business ventures and the depreciation of currency. Mentions the General Arnold, a ship in which Knox was apparently invested. Refers to a certain gentleman, whose name is not mentioned. States, ...I have the most unequivocal evidences every day that he esteems me- most certainly I love & esteem him for his disinterested virtues. Mentions his wife and two daughters, Lucy and Julia. Asks William to procure and send green tea and sugar.
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 Henry Knox to William Bingham Discussing Travel and Business Plans, 10 April 1797 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Bingham Discussing Travel and Business Plans, 10 April 1797 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions his plans to travel to Philadelphia and New York and discusses financial business.
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.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Their Precarious Financial State, 20 September 1781 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Their Precarious Financial State, 20 September 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Response to 4 September 1781 letter (GLC02437.01165). Discusses their financial situation, which undoubtedly are in such a train as to require the strictest attention to Oeconomy. William has sold some goods to prepare for his business trip to Europe. Comments that It would have been particularly agreeable if you could have received part of what the public are indebted to you. Mentions that the allocation of the cash from the loan John Laurens obtained from France has not been negotiated yet. Discusses the arrival of a shipment of tea, the arrival of the Amsterdam, and one of Knox's accounts. Suggests a potential real estate deal. Comments on the importance of letters of introduction or support from well known people. Hopes there is peace by spring; it will be good for business. Mentions health problems. The Continental Army was then preparing for the siege of Yorktown.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Finances and the War, and Speculating on what Peace Might Mean for Business, 28 September 1781 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Finances and the War, and Speculating on what Peace Might Mean for Business, 28 September 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses plans for traveling to Europe, ships to take, and his effort to raise money. Also discusses what is happening at the port in Boston, mentioning specific ships, captains, armaments, and visitors. Mentions merchant activities, following up on his previous letter (GLC02437.01186), and announces that the sale of cargo on the Amsterdam has made Henry a profit. Comments on the large amount of public money owed to Henry. Discusses European business accounts. Speculates on the consequences of peace with Britain. Relates story of British Admiral Clyde Parker's battle with the Dutch off Dogger Bank, which occurred in August of 1781. Comments on Dutch support and recognition of American Independence. Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull reported the British return to New York after a severe naval loss to the Compte de Grasse.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing His Estate, 10 January 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing His Estate, 10 January 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: Discusses recent trouble with the post, his estate (William handled many business matters in Knox's absence), and a petition. Possibly referring to his own estate, expresses relief that William has chosen Joseph Peirce as an agent. Requests that William send some unspecified things, noting The matter to Mrs. Knox is of so much annoyance That no pains or expense must be spar'd in order to get them here timeously. Mentions the arrival of the Miss Winslows at Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Relates that the Winslows will travel to Boston. Refers to the ship the General Arnold. In a post script, reports that George Washington is at Philadelphia. Sends love from his wife and daughter, both named Lucy.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Relating His Plans to Sail to the United States, 31 October 1784 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Relating His Plans to Sail to the United States, 31 October 1784 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Knox writes to his brother. Relates his plans to sail for the United States, noting that his desire to be with family outweighs the unappealing prospect of making the voyage during winter. Expresses his disappointment at receiving only one letter from Henry this year, but understands that Henry was unaware of his condition (William suffered from mental illness). Discusses financial matters and business prospects.
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 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 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 Henry Knox to William Bingham Discussing Business and Financial Matters, 5 January 1797 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Bingham Discussing Business and Financial Matters, 5 January 1797 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Bingham of his efforts to forward money to him and discusses other related business.
