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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03234 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0077] January-August 1786 |
| Title | Clement Biddle to Henry Knox about supplies on the frontier and a ship to fight piracy |
| Date | 8 January 1786 |
| Author | Biddle, Clement (1740-1814) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes, "My present engagements prevented my going to the westward to direct the business of supplies therefore I could not interest myself in the late proposals for victualing the troops as I wanted the means to [carry?] it on. I shall be much obliged by your orders to furnish the troops here when the recruiting service is again enter'd on." Also, in reference to an earlier letter, mentions that his friend Colonel [Eyres?] along with Charles Biddle remain very interested in donating ships to Congress for use in the conflict against pirates (see GLC02437.03221 and GLC02437.03223). Writes that "altho' you thought there was no prospect of such a ship being wanted the Gentlemen concerned are inclined to pursue their offer and as I am very desirous to render them every service in my power, I hope you will excuse my repeating my request that you will favour them with your friendly advice." |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War General Military History Military Provisions Contract Frontiers and Exploration Recruitment Barbary Coast Maritime Global History and Civics Africa Pirates Commerce Merchants and Trade |
| People | Biddle, Clement (1740-1814) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Biddle, Charles (1745-1821) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | He may be referring to his cousin Charles Biddle (1745-1821), a Philadelphia politician who was also a merchant and seafarer. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Reply from Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about a contract and pirates |