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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05750 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0116] December 1792 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Madame de Leval discussing their land deals |
| Date | 21 December 1792 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Responds to a previous letter from Leval (GLC02437.05741) and discusses their land deals. Says he completely agrees with her on the advantages they would gain from a French settlement in Maine. Although she is aware of the "awkward situation" concerning the Maine lands, assures her the situation is now looking better. A "solid company" with adequate resources has now taken responsibility of the land. Notes [William] Bingham is the head of the company and [William] Duer has relinquished his rights. Believes she will be satisfied with Bingham's performance as an agent. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Land Transaction Waldo Patent Immigration and Migration Refugees France Women of the Founding Era Women's History Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de (fl. 1790-1796) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval to Henry Knox discussing land deals involving herself, Knox, Jean-Baptiste de la Roche, and William Duer |