William Knox to Henry Knox on the French Revolution, 30 September 1791

William Knox to Henry Knox on the French Revolution, 30 September 1791
Author: William Knox
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Mentions a letter he wrote to Henry on 7 September from Cork, Ireland. Says affairs in France have taken a turn since the King accepted the constitution. He was also given a 12,000 pound yearly allowance and was allowed to retain most of his palaces. After accepting, most of the anger about his flight from Paris was forgotten. Says vive le Roi after an interregnum of some months, is vociferated in the same notes as formerly at Paris. Says the Emperor of Germany and the King of Prussia have met to discuss the affairs of France and to give relief to King Louis. The King's recommendation to give a general pardon to refugees without exception was a made a law on a motion by Lafayette, which has already produced the effect of changing in a considerable degree the tone of that description of persons many of whom have for some time past seen the end of their resources and consequently will return to their Native country. Says Luzerne died recently in England, and believes the situation in France contributed to his demise. Says that Fran?ois-Marie, marquis de Barth?lemy, is slated to be advanced to the ambassadorship. States that George Hammond has probably already arrived in America, and the Duke of Leeds used his influence to get Hammond the job. Relates that Hammond began his diplomatic career with David Hartley in Paris in 1783. Mentions family life.

Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden Regarding the Waldo Patent, 23 June 1791

Henry Knox to Samuel Ogden Regarding the Waldo Patent, 23 June 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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Knox signs with his initials. References Ogden's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05010). Says that William Constable probably knows about his intentions although he never communicated with him on the subject. Believes Constable is suspicious of Henry Jackson. Says Nothing conclusive is done. Says Jackson had been in Boston. Place written not noted on the document, although other letters from this date place Knox in Philadelphia.

Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on the Waldo Patent, 19 June 1791

Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on the Waldo Patent, 19 June 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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Initialed twice by Knox. Reference's Jackson's two letters of 12 June. Says the goals of his negotiations seem practicable. Tells him to Be Snug and dont let it slip through your fingers. States that the difficulty of any one companys holding more than one million [acres] may be obviated by using different names. Says that Royal Flint can be the representative of another company for them. Says he can also get respectable names for a third and fourth. Tells him to secure as much land as possible as long as it is not over 4 million acres. Claims if their asking price is 14 cents in paper at 12/6 they will probably take 7 in cash on interest or perhaps 8. Reminds Jackson that Samuel Ogden was offered 10 cents per acre but He having resigned & cannot resume his claim. Underscores that Jackson is to Secure as much as possible on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers at as low a rate as possible. Is happy that Oliver Smith is compliant. Advises him to Be cool - dont appear too eager - But be decided and conclude this good agreement at all events. Does not know if there is a legal provision for the head of the hospital department, but plans to look into it. Says if he can offer it, Mr. [William] Eustis will have the office.

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Waldo Patent, 26 June 1791

Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding the Waldo Patent, 26 June 1791
Author: Henry Jackson
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Writes, the business of the patent was well conducted, had you been on the spot your most sanguine wishes & exertions could not have placed the conclusion of the business in a more favorable & satisfactory situation. Stresses that everything was done agreeable to Law, and assures Knox that no difficulties with the law will arise. Hopes [William] Eustis will be named head of the medical department. Says Major Trescott wishes Burnham had been ordered to Fort Pitt first, as he is still waiting for his wife to come from the Eastward.