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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05789 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0117] January-March 1793 |
| Title | William Bingham to Henry Knox on the report on the Kennebec Tract |
| Date | 21 January 1793 |
| Author | Bingham, William (1752-1804) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Government document |
| Content Description | References Knox's letters of 8 and 12 January. The letter of 8 January enclosed "a Copy of Morris's report, respecting the Kennebec Tract." Says the report was discouraging, but he was happy to hear part of it contradicted by communications from Colonel Febiger. Believes the only way to get an accurate account of the soil and situation of the country "is by an actual Survey into Townships." Claims there is no doubt of the Penobscot tract being excellent. To make their deals work, he has had to spend much time in "excessive Hospitalities," which has delayed the handling of other parts of their business. Says "The Governor has been remarkably civil, & full of attentions." Hopes to be able to return by Thursday's stage. Has delayed a meeting with Madame de Leval until completing the business with the committee, "being convinced that if I opened a Negotiation with her, it would interrupt the Progress of the more important Business." Will not delve into the difficulties he has had modifying the articles, but will tell him in person when he arrives in Philadelphia. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Land Transaction Waldo Patent Geography and Natural History Surveying Entertaining and Hospitality Government and Civics Women of the Founding Era Women's History Immigration and Migration Refugees Contract France |
| People | Bingham, William (1752-1804) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Women in American History; Government & Politics; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |