Henry Knox to Joseph Anthony about His Financial Difficulties and William Bingham's Role, 18 April 1796

Henry Knox to Joseph Anthony about His Financial Difficulties and William Bingham's Role, 18 April 1796
Author: Henry Knox
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Largely illegible, with large portions struck and rewritten. Discusses a financial arrangement Anthony suggested to Knox's business agent, William Bingham. Bingham did not agree to the arrangement, leaving Anthony in a dire situation. Knox is mortified that Bingham refused and discusses possible solutions to the problem.

Henry Knox to William Bingham about Joseph Anthony's Financial Difficulties, 11 April 1796

Henry Knox to William Bingham about Joseph Anthony's Financial Difficulties, 11 April 1796
Author: Henry Knox
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Labeled an extract of a letter to William Bingham. Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he has received a letter from Mr. [Joseph] Anthony, who is in great distress about his financial situation. Hopes they can make arrangements to help him. Discusses Bingham's negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring in some detail.

Joseph Anthony to Henry Knox about Money Owed by Knox and Bingham, 9 April 1796

Joseph Anthony to Henry Knox about Money Owed by Knox and Bingham, 9 April 1796
Author: Joseph Anthony
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Writes that he has tried to make an arrangement with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding money each of them owes. Relates the plan he suggested to Bingham, but says that Bingham will not accept the plan and help relieve him of his burthen. Hopes Knox might help convince Bingham to agree to a more suitable arrangement.

Anthony Joseph to Henry Knox about His Financial Woes, 23 April 1796

Anthony Joseph to Henry Knox about His Financial Woes, 23 April 1796
Author: Joseph Anthony
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Writes that he received Knox's previous letters. Believes Knox is sincere in his desire to help him, but wishes he could say the same for Mr. Bingham, who continues to refuse to help him. Describes the course of action he plans to take to solve his financial crisis, since Bingham will not help him.

Henry Knox to Joseph Anthony Discussing Financial Help for Anthony, 30 August 1796

Henry Knox to Joseph Anthony Discussing Financial Help for Anthony, 30 August 1796
Author: Henry Knox
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Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes from an investor. Discusses related financial matters, including news about Mr. [William] Bingham.

Joseph Anthony to Henry Knox about Paying Bonds, 30 March 1796

Joseph Anthony to Henry Knox about Paying Bonds, 30 March 1796
Author: Joseph Anthony
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Writes that he has had several conversations with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding Knox's bonds, which are payable next month. They are apparently unsure whether Knox will be able to pay his bonds off on time. Anthony relates that Knox's creditors visited him to say they will expect Knox's payment when due. Discusses how best to handle this situation.

Henry Knox to William Bingham about Financial Agreements, 22 February 1796

Henry Knox to William Bingham about Financial Agreements, 22 February 1796
Author: Henry Knox
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Marked as Extracts of a letter to Wm Bingham Esq. Portions are written in two different hands. The first portion discusses a land purchase and refers to the opinion of General [Henry] Jackson on the subject. The second portion, likely in Knox's hand, gives Bingham a carte blanche to complete a financial arrangement and do what ever is necessary to get me the money. The third portion, also likely in Knox's hand, discusses purchases of land and again refers to the involvement of General Jackson.