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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.01380
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0041] April 1782 
Title Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about lime-burning
Date 1 April 1782
Author Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Writes to discuss a new lime-burning agreement negotiated in Boston by Mr. Wheaton. Notes the risk incurred by Wheaton since he is so close to Penobscot, a Tory stronghold. Discusses a recent illness, and the quartering of Major Strauss's company at his house. Comments on the value of "depreciation notes" and "consolidating notes" in Knox's finances. See GLC02437.01404 and GLC02437.01406 for related information.
Subjects Revolutionary War  Loyalist  Canada  Global History and Civics  Military History  Industry  Economics  Finance  Coins and Currency  Continental Army  Contract  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828)  
Place written Boston, Massachusetts
Theme The American Revolution; Industry
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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