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Author: William Stephens Smith
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Stamped as free above address. Explains that he met Captain [Thomas] Randall at the Post Office, where they made arrangements for sending monies owed by Knox to Smith (see GLC02437.05231). Also discusses the purchase of lands in Maine (related to the Waldo patent), and mentions a misunderstanding between himself and [William] Duer.
Author: William Stephens Smith
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Stamped as free above address. Explains that he met Captain [Thomas] Randall at the Post Office, where they made arrangements for sending monies owed by Knox to Smith (see GLC02437.05231). Also discusses the purchase of lands in Maine (related to the Waldo patent), and mentions a misunderstanding between himself and [William] Duer.
Author: Henry Knox
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Author: William Stephens Smith
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Has tried to acquire the items Knox asked for, but has been unable to as yet. Relates how he is about to depart for Europe, unhappily, to settle family accounts and protect his family from misfortune. Describes arrangements he is making to prepare for his departure, including making sure that the President is not displeased with him for leaving. Also refers to Mrs. Smith [his wife], Mrs. [Abigail] Adams (who was his mother-in-law), and Mr. [Rufus] King. Sends his respects to Knox's wife.
Author: Henry Knox
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Does not know why Colonel [William Stephens] Smith has not called on [Randall] for the acceptance, but hopes Randall will let Knox know when he finds out. Discusses making arrangements for paying his brother William's bills, and other financial issues.
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Regarding Knox's queries about land purchases, Smith declares that he was supposed to present [William] Duer's propositions the previous July, but they have not yet made their appearance. If his health permits, he plans to leave on a trip on Sunday, and he doubt[s] much whether he [Duer] will be able to arrang [sic] it within that time. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Author: William Stephens Smith
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Marked private. Thanks him for his recent letter, and writes that he is much obliged by the intelligence it contained. Declares that he is satisfied with the arrangement, and believes he has discharged faithfully the duty I owed my Country, my friends and myself. Adds that Knox's communications to him will always be held in confidence. (See GLC02437.05251 and GLC02437.05253 for related information.).
Author: Henry Knox
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From a conversation he had with William Duer, he is concerned that Smith might have misunderstood the object of his letter and enclosure of 22 October. Tells Smith he may remember a conversation they had in your house, relative to a favorable accommodation for the preservation of my bank stock. Says that a certain quantity of his private lands in the Waldo patent will be sold to you conditionally upon the approbation of your agent. Mentions financial arrangements to pay for it. Says [dollar sign] 1,600-[dollar sign] 2,000 must be advanced.
Author: Henry Knox
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Mentions the subject of Smith's last letter and praises its virtues. Promises always to advance Smith's interests in any degree.
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Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Smith, and Mr. [William] Duer.
Author: Henry Knox
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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.
