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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04420 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Financial advice from Henry Knox to Edward Rutledge |
| Date | 23 November 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Rutledge, Edward |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of applying for an indemnification before they know if the loan is successful. Thinks the application to Congress will be successful. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Women's History Estate Global History and Civics Finance Congress Government and Civics Friendship |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Rutledge, Edward (1749-1800) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics |
| 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 Edward Rutledge, probably to Catharine Greene, providing financial advice Letter from Edward Rutledge to Henry Knox regarding the Greene estate |