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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01185 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0033] September 1781 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox discussing their precarious financial state |
| Date | 20 September 1781 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Response to 4 September 1781 letter (GLC02437.01165). Discusses their financial situation, "which undoubtedly are in such a train as to require the strictest attention to Oeconomy." William has sold some goods to prepare for his business trip to Europe. Comments that "It would have been particularly agreeable if you could have received part of what the public are indebted to you." Mentions that the allocation of the cash from the loan John Laurens obtained from France has not been negotiated yet. Discusses the arrival of a shipment of tea, the arrival of the Amsterdam, and one of Knox's accounts. Suggests a potential real estate deal. Comments on the importance of letters of introduction or support from well known people. Hopes there is peace by spring; it will be good for business. Mentions health problems. The Continental Army was then preparing for the siege of Yorktown. |
| Subjects | France Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Finance Commerce Merchants and Trade Soldier's Pay Global History and Civics Diplomacy Land Transaction Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Military History Health and Medical |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Laurens, John (1754-1782) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Merchants & Commerce; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to William Knox discussing the forthcoming siege of Yorktown and family matters |