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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03664 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0081] July-September 1787 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about his trip to Boston |
| Date | 16 September 1787 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses acquaintances he has been seeing while in Boston, including his visit with Mrs. Butler. Mentions the Governor (John Hancock) continues to be ill but that he hopes to see him tomorrow. Comments his old friend Mr. [Smith] continues to live more comfortably than any other in this town and that he [Knox] has taken pleasure in renewing his friendship with Smith's "genteel" and "moderate" friends. Informs Knox that the vessel he had previously written about (see GLC02437.03659) did not sail when expected due to weather. Notes the vessel left yesterday and without the company of "Capt. La [Roque] & [Boubee]." Also forwards Knox messages from old acquaintances. The left edge on verso is ripped causing minor text loss. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics Health and Medical Friendship Maritime |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Hancock, John (1737-1793) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; 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 | William Knox to Henry Knox discussing Boston |