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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05179 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox regarding land deeds for Madame de la Val |
| Date | 1 October 1791 |
| Author | Walker, Benjamin (1753-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | References receiving the deed. Reports that Madame de la Val was detained in New York for several days longer than expected because of "contrary winds," and her baggage did not arrive from Philadelphia. She left on 24 September accompanied by Mr. de la Roche and 15 other people. She brought the 15 settlers despite the late season, so they can immediately begin settling if they (and de la Val) find the land suitable. Madame de la Val has no doubt that she will approve of the land. William Duer sent Henry Jackson directions to furnish them with what they needed, and Jackson drew on Walker for the amount. Writes, "In case of an ultimate agreement with these people I have thought whether it would not be best for both parties to fix a certain sum proportioned to the number of settlers on the land..." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Land Transaction Waldo Patent Contract Women of the Founding Era Women's History Immigration and Migration Refugees Travel Finance France |
| People | Walker, Benjamin (1753-1818) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Women in American History; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |