Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox on the Raising of Money, 12 April 1792

Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox on the Raising of Money, 12 April 1792
Author: Benjamin Walker
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Writes that he was unable to see Mr. [Royal] Flint about business matters because he was preoccupied by Mr. [Alexander] Macomb. Believes the money General [Henry] Jackson requires has not yet been raised. Describes merchandise Macomb has recently procured. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox on the New York Financial Crisis and the Need to Conclude a Land Deal, 24 April 1792

Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox on the New York Financial Crisis and the Need to Conclude a Land Deal, 24 April 1792
Author: Benjamin Walker
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Apologizes for not fully answering Knox's last letter, but has been preoccupied with the current business crisis in New York: has been trying to save himself from financial ruin. Relates a conversation with Mr. [Royal] Flint about raising the money needed by General [Henry] Jackson. Urges that they make final arrangements with Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche regarding their settlement of lands in Maine. Believes they may not be able to actually settle there until the following year. Finally discusses the poor financial prospects of Mr. [William] Duer, concluding that he does not think it likely he will be able to make a settlement with his creditors. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Regarding William Duer's Finances and Their Impact on Business, 5 April 1792

Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Regarding William Duer's Finances and Their Impact on Business, 5 April 1792
Author: Benjamin Walker
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Delayed writing to Knox, in the hopes of being able to tell him news about Mr. [William] Duer or about Madame de Leval. However, he does not have news about either, yet. Writes that General [Henry] Jackson and Mr. [Royal] Flint had to raise Duer's share of the money to purchase lands through a contract they negotiated. Adds that Duer has pledged to repay his share. Asks Knox about possibly forming a company for the lands, especially if Duer is unable to participate any longer due to his finances. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Discussing the Business Affairs of William Duer and Madam Leval, 11 March 1792

Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox Discussing the Business Affairs of William Duer and Madam Leval, 11 March 1792
Author: Benjamin Walker
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Discusses the extensive financial trouble their mutual friend [William] Duer has recently found himself in. Explains payments he has received from General [Henry] Jackson respecting the Waldo patent lands. Has not seen Madam Leval and her associates, but knows they are waiting to have their paperwork translated. Hope to have that performed in Philadelphia, as they cannot have it done in New York. Briefly touches on some business arrangements with Madam Leval.