Flint, Royal (1754-1797) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.05385 Author/Creator: Flint, Royal (1754-1797) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1792 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.7 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy
Has never written to Knox about their land speculation in Maine, as he relied on Mr. [William] Duer to relate his opinions to Knox. Is not sure if Duer and Knox remain close, so he will write to Knox directly. Tells Knox that General [Henry] Jackson is in need of money to complete their land contracts, and that Colonel [Benjamin] Walker may write to him on that subject. Adds that Mr. Duer "proposes to bring forward his Eastern lands as a basis on which to establish a fund to relieve his [poor financial] affairs" and may soon write Knox on the subject. Flint is an endorser of Duer's and is therefore at financial risk himself. Discusses how best to proceed with their monetary concerns.
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