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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04136 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0088] March-April 1789 |
| Title | Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox discussing Mr. Frederick in the government and other matters |
| Date | 5 March 1789 |
| Author | Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Declares that Knox must think him a "Barbarian" for not writing sooner, and apologizes. Briefly touches on Waldo patent business. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Frederick, a former naval officer, to the new government. Writes that Governor [John] Hancock is still sick, but less incapacitated than he had been. Mentions that Mr. [John] Adams, the new Vice President, has bought a coach through his agent, Colonel Smith, from Mr. [James] Swan. Sends Mrs. Hichborn's regards to Mrs. Knox, and reports that he should be arriving in New York some time next month. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Waldo Patent Revolutionary War General Boundary or Property Dispute Navy Government and Civics Health and Medical President Vice President Transportation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) Hancock, John (1737-1793) Adams, John (1735-1826) Swan, James (1754-1831) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |