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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03775 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0083] January-March 1788 |
| Title | Arent J. Schuyler to Nicholas Hoffman about proposals concerning a copper mine |
| Date | 27 January 1788 |
| Author | Schuyler, Arent J. (1746-1803) |
| Recipient | Hoffman, Nicholas |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document; Land transaction document |
| Content Description | Copy of a letter from Schuyler to Hoffman, written in Henry Knox's hand. First three pages consist of Schuyler's letter; final three pages contain Knox's remarks concerning this letter. Schuyler's original was written at Barbados Neck. He lists stipulations for leasing his copper mines to Hoffman. Provides details on the length of the lease (21 years). Limits locations in which Hoffman can dig for ore. Requires eight men to work in the mines for at least eight months per year. Indicates that these terms are taken from the lease formerly granted to Mr. Hornblower. It is unclear whether the remarks on pages four - six are those of Knox or Hoffman. These remarks consist of reasons to agree to or disagree with Schuyler's stipulations. In conclusion, Hoffman and the "proposed lessees" do not consent to Schuyler's terms, saying, "such desperate chances must be left to mere adventurers." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Mining Industry Land Transaction Finance Contract Coins and Currency |
| People | Schuyler, Arent J. (1746-1803) Hoffman, Nicholas (1736-1800) |
| Place written | Essex County, New Jersey |
| Theme | Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Possibly pertains to Nicholas Hoffman (1736-1800). |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |