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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00206 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0011] 1775 |
Title | Henry Knox to William Knox about horses and entertaining a Mr Davis |
Date | 2 October 1775 |
Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
Recipient | Knox, William |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Seeks a response to an earlier inquiry about finding a strong horse for an acquaintance (see GLC02437.00205). Indicates that he will leave for Newbury today and hopes for better luck collecting monies there. Asks William to entertain a man named Mr. Davis "in the best manner the house can afford." Notes that he received the letter from James Rivington William forwarded. Claims that he plans to get William a commission before returning to Worcester (see GLC02437.00203). Lucy Knox was staying in Worcester. |
Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Transportation Finance Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Continental Army |
People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Rivington, James (1724-1802) |
Place written | Danvers, Massachusetts |
Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce |
Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
Related documents | Henry Knox to William Knox facilitating sale of a horse |
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