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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03163 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0075] May-August 1785 |
| Title | Henry Knox to James Webber discussing wares from Birmingham, England and other business matters |
| Date | 2 July 1785 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Webber, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Discusses the Birmingham wares, which are in the care of Henry Jackson (refer to GLC02437.03164). Relates that the Consul of Sweden informed him that a bill owed by William Knox, Henry's brother, has been paid. Discusses other financial matters related to William. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Children and Family Merchants and Trade Commerce Finance Diplomacy Global History and Civics Home Furnishings |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Webber was a London merchant and close friend of William Knox. When William suffered from incapacitating mental illness, Webber arranged for his care and the settlement of his financial obligations. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to the company to Smith, Son & Smith regarding the arrival of wares from England |