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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00555 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0016] January-April 1777 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox on his intention to join the service and other business news |
| Date | 20 March 1777 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Mentions his plan to "enter the Service" once he raises a certain sum, which he is confident he will have soon. He has bought two hundred pounds worth of quills, paper, and similar articles from Newbury, and thinks they will be easy to turn a profit on since they are scarce in Boston. William and Lucy Knox had reopened the bookshop that Henry had operated before the war, and tried to sell these items there. States that he ran into Joshua Wentworth of Portsmouth, who informed him of the arrival of a French vessel carrying a large cargo of arms for the Continental Army. French officers were also on board, and another French ship with more weapons was expected soon. Mentions the capture of British supply ships. Many of these same events are mentioned in GLC02437.00558. Discusses pistols and horses belonging to Henry. Closes by saying that he is confident he can raise the necessary money, and wishes to discuss what to do next. |
| Subjects | Navy Privateering Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Merchants and Trade Commerce Book Selling Finance France Global History and Civics Maritime Artillery Weaponry Ammunition Transportation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Wentworth, Joshua (1742-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Joshua Wentworth was a state senator from a prestigious New Hampshire family. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Jackson reports arrival of a French ship carrying artillery and also recruitment news to Henry Knox Letter from William Knox to Henry Knox about raising money so he can join the army plus business news |
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