William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Financial Matters, 12 February 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Financial Matters, 12 February 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Financial Matters, 12 February 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Dined with Cary Ludlow, the father-in-law of Mr. Morton, where he learned that Mrs. Morton was opposed to going into their new house on Broadway. Ludlow said his son-in-law will probably be induced to let it for 350 pounds. Says if Morton can be persuaded to part with it for 300 pounds, it will be a good price in the current market. Relates that he spoke to Mrs. Fleming again about her house, but she is still determined to let it for 400 a year for 3 years. Reports that Isaac Clason, a merchant, is about to buy up Macomb's debt at 5/6 to the pound. Does not see William Duer taking any measures to extricate himself. Notes that Duer's wife is going to be on Long Island after 1 May. Assumes this letter will take some time getting to Henry, as there is a bad snowstorm at the moment.
William Knox to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters, 6 February 1793
William Knox to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters, 6 February 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook William Knox to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters, 6 February 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Business and Financial Matters, 6 February 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing Matters and Foreign Affairs, 10 February 1793
William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing Matters and Foreign Affairs, 10 February 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing Matters and Foreign Affairs, 10 February 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing Matters and Foreign Affairs, 10 February 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that there are so many people in the market for a house that a place will not remain unrented for more than a day. Believes if one opens up it will be gone by the time Henry would forward the necessary instructions. Forwards a letter from Mr. Brett from Britain. Brett mentioned that great apprehensions were entertained of disturbances in England. Reports that a large fleet has been ordered to be in readiness. Says the garrison at Frankfurt on Main has been taken by the combined forces of Prussia and Germany. The King of Prussia was present at the battle, which proves he has not made a separate peace as was reported. Says the English stocks have fallen in London, while the American ones have risen. Reports that Colonel William Smith and his family has arrived by the latest packet. Gives Henry other financial news. Asks for information on William Bingham's proceedings.
William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Trade Matters, 19 April 1793
William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Trade Matters, 19 April 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Trade Matters, 19 April 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Housing and Trade Matters, 19 April 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Wanted to write yesterday, but received no word of Wilks' house until after the post left. Mr. Wilks is currently in negotiations with Colonel William Smith either for the purchase or lease of it. Will know the outcome in two or three days. If Smith does not take the house it will be let for 350 per annum. The house also has 50 acres of grounds. Yesterday a ship arrived form Calcutta owned by John Livingston. It contained Indian sugars and muslins. Says the ship and cargo amounts to [dollar sign] 50,000. While it did not net Livingston as much as he hoped, he considers it as so much saved from the scrip business. Reports that Mr. Macombs' Houses & etc. were sold yesterday and purchased by Mr. Edgar on Macomb's own account. Says Mr. King it is said offered at private sale upwards of 7,000 pounds for the large House, but finding Mr. Edgar decided on purchasing, it went off for considerably less. Is happy Henry's health is better, although his own is not so good.
William Knox to Henry Knox on Financial Matters and Debt, 6 March 1793
William Knox to Henry Knox on Financial Matters and Debt, 6 March 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook William Knox to Henry Knox on Financial Matters and Debt, 6 March 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Financial Matters and Debt, 6 March 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Has been trying to make an arrangement with Mr. Vaughan's bill for the last 3 or 4 days. Says it will be impossible to cash without the loss of 10 percent. The scarcity of money is making borrowing hard. Asks Henry to send him a United States bank note for [dollar sign] 50 so he can pay his debts before going to Philadelphia. Wants to know when Henry will employ Dr. Shippen. Signature has been clipped.
