William Bingham to Henry Knox about Land Negotiations, 20 February 1796

William Bingham to Henry Knox about Land Negotiations, 20 February 1796
Author: William Bingham
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Has not received any new letters from Knox. Discusses their land projects, including negotiations with a Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Would like Knox to keep him more regularly up-to-date regarding their negotiations with the Committee. Provides detailed information on their attempts to purchase land.

William Bingham to Henry Knox about Land Speculation Projects, 13 February 1796

William Bingham to Henry Knox about Land Speculation Projects, 13 February 1796
Author: William Bingham
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Refers to an earlier letter he wrote to Knox regarding making arrangements with a Committee, as well as documents (possibly relating to the purchase of lands in Maine). Mentions new congressional reports fixing the price of lands in Maine they may wish to buy. Provides detailed information on their land speculation projects.

William Bingham to Henry Knox about Land Deals with Mr. Baring and Committee Legislation, 27 February 1796

William Bingham to Henry Knox about Land Deals with Mr. Baring and Committee Legislation, 27 February 1796
Author: William Bingham
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Received Knox's recent letter and regrets the news that he omitted a bond he meant to send Knox; he sends it along now (not present). Discusses their land purchase deal with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Explains at great length the details of their land projects, and refers to the Committee's newest legislation on the subject.

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.

William Bingham to Henry Knox on Land and Legislature, 19 May 1796

William Bingham to Henry Knox on Land and Legislature, 19 May 1796
Author: William Bingham
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Free frank stamped as free above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Encloses a bank note for Knox to use to get one of Bingham's land deeds out of escrow. Reports that General [Henry] Jackson's being out of town prevents them from concluding negotiations with Mr. [Alexander] Baring. Briefly asks a question about the legislature.