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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04451 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Charles Thomson to Henry Knox on the great victory of the revolution |
| Date | 25 December 1789 |
| Author | Thomson, Charles (1729-1824) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expresses his satisfaction on their victory in the revolution and forwards Knox a letter. Writes, "I can assure you that whether I look back to the share I have had in the late glorious revolution, or forward to the prospects which open to view in consequence of this happy event; whether I reflect on our Escape from the galling yoke of depressing tyranny or on the fair chance now given for the spread of freedom & happiness through this immense continent I enjoy a pleasing satisfaction..." Noted as written in Harriton, which is the name of Charles Thomson's house in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Congress Freedom and Independence Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Thomson, Charles (1729-1824) |
| Place written | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |