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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05407 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 |
| Title | Royal Flint to Henry Knox, trying to persuade Knox to continue in a certain venture |
| Date | 11 April 1792 |
| Author | Flint, Royal (1754-1797) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Writes that he cannot answer all the questions Knox has posed to him, but he can assure Knox that he has not taken any measures which are against Knox's interest or wishes. Explains how Mr. [Henry] Jackson told him a purchase fell through right around the time Mr. [William] Duer's finances fell apart. He had to act quickly and take new measures. Is pursuing another deal, slowly and cautiously, with the help of Colonel [Benjamin] Walker. Assures him that he has not done anything to damage Knox and needs Knox's support for the project to continue. Tries to convince Knox not to be unhappy with the arrangements and to help him. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Debt Land Transaction Waldo Patent |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Flint, Royal (1754-1797) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Duer, William (1747-1799) Walker, Benjamin (1753-1818) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |