William Knox to Henry Knox on Land and Political Matters, 26 January 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 Land and Political Matters, 26 January 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Land and Political Matters, 26 January 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that he had dinner with Mr. Morton and learned that house rents will be high this year. Called on William Duer yesterday who reported that Billy Morris was directed by Mr. C. to make the written report he did respecting the Eastern lands. Duer claimed that Morris had given a favorable report in the past, but he is not surprised as this trick had been practiced more than once by the same parties. Writes, People in general here appear to be sorry at your intention of retiring (which I have neither confirmed or denied) it is universally circulated - and it was last night mentioned that Mr. [Alexander] Hamilton had concluded to do the same. Continues the letter on 26 January and reports seeing Governor William Paterson in Brunswick, New Jersey. Says he observed that the Southern opposition to Government would end in nothing. Paterson said he would hold out the prospect of separation with them, which would scare them and bring them back to reason. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
William Bingham to Henry Knox on Land Matters, 13 January 1793
William Bingham to Henry Knox on Land Matters, 13 January 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 Bingham to Henry Knox on Land Matters, 13 January 1793 write by William Bingham. This book was released on 1793. William Bingham to Henry Knox on Land Matters, 13 January 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Henry Knox to William Knox on Matters of Business, Land and Politics, 24 June 1791
Henry Knox to William Knox on Matters of Business, Land and Politics, 24 June 1791 - 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 Henry Knox to William Knox on Matters of Business, Land and Politics, 24 June 1791 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1791. Henry Knox to William Knox on Matters of Business, Land and Politics, 24 June 1791 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox signs with his initials. References receiving several letters from William since 7 April. Has no excuses for why he has not written more often. Says this letter will not be long because there is a ship in port that is just about to leave for Liverpool and this note needs to be on it. Says they are all well and situated comfortably near the city at Bush Hill, Vice President John Adams's house. Adams was away at Braintree, Massachusetts, so the house was available. Reports he is going into a good house in Philadelphia in the autumn. Is surprised that William is living in a strange Country without a Guinea. Says he has not paid Shaw and Randall, but he will. Will not draw upon Webber. Tells him not to worry, If you cannot sell the lands ... why you must not starve. Says that Mr. Morris has sold the lands which he bought of Gorham and Phelps. Makes references to 120,000 acres around Lake Ontario called the Yenesee Lands. Has heard that Gouverneur Morris has neglected the St. Lawrence Lands. Relates that the consular bill was put before the Senate on the last day of the session. Says it will be taken up again next session. Says that Thomas Jefferson has been absent, but he will communicate with him on the subject. Says George Washington has been absent or in the Southern states since 23 March. Has returned in good health to Mount Vernon though. Washington will be back in Philadelphia next month. Says his wife is expecting a baby on 25 July. Tells him to keep his spirits up and to keep writing even though he is a bad correspondent. Claims We have a force of about 3000 men going against the Indians. Says that unless they make peace they will need to be punished.
William Knox to Henry Knox on Foreign Affairs and Land Matters, 27 February 1793
William Knox to Henry Knox on Foreign Affairs and Land Matters, 27 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 Foreign Affairs and Land Matters, 27 February 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Foreign Affairs and Land Matters, 27 February 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Wanted to be in Philadelphia by 1 March, but thinks it will more likely be 3 or 4 March now. Writes, It is the general opinion here that a war will take place between England and France, several officers of the British Navy are here at present, they are hurrying home by the first vessels. Notes Mr. Macomb has been released from jail upon the principles I lately mentioned to you. States Macomb's real estate is up for sale. Says no man lives more at his ease than Horatio Gates. Saw him at 3 dinner parties last week. Mentions that he is a warm democrat; the Baron says he is a good military man, but a bad politician. And that he has good terms at the Crugar house and farm, 2,000 for the rest of his life. Gates sells 400 of produce each year after supplying the needs of his family. Reports that Mr. Van Berckel, the Dutch ambassador to the U.S. and the husband of Madame de Leval, has purchased two lots of Courtland Street and will build a home. It appears he will not return to Europe. Postscript says, Gen. Gates says he hopes Colo. Hamilton will not think of going out, in consequence of the noisy conduct of some people, whose sole object is to get in themselves, this sentiment appears to prevail here both with respect to him and yourself.
William Knox to Henry Knox on Politics and Foreign Affairs, 22 February 1793
William Knox to Henry Knox on Politics and Foreign Affairs, 22 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 Politics and Foreign Affairs, 22 February 1793 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1793. William Knox to Henry Knox on Politics and Foreign Affairs, 22 February 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
