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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10247 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Benjamin Walker about Madame de la Val and land purchases [incomplete] |
| Date | 8 April 1792 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Walker, Benjamin |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an "embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other." Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase of land. Attempts to clear up some misunderstanding concerning this land, since it was purchased "for us, and not for any other person." Second part bears the same date as the first. States that he believes "W Duer meant well...relatively to the eastern Land ... " Mentions Henry Jackson and his sudden demand for money. Goes on to discuss more business with purchased land. Sewn binding. Watermarked "T Budgen" and with "G R" under a crest. |
| Subjects | Waldo Patent Land Transaction Boundary or Property Dispute Finance Women's History Immigration and Migration France Refugees |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Walker, Benjamin (1753-1818) Duer, William (1747-1799) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Women in American History; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Walker was an aide-de-camp for Baron von Steuben and was later appointed commissioner to settle the accounts of the hospital, marine and clothing departments. Duer was an American lawyer, developer, and speculator from New York City, infamous for his involvement with the Scioto Company. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |