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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04453 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0092] November-December 1789 |
| Title | Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox concerning an incident with Daniel Parker |
| Date | 30 December 1789 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Relates information concerning an incident with Daniel Parker. Notes that Mr. Holker has forwarded an account of the affair which Shaw hopes will clear the incident up. Writes to Knox describing his illness noting he has been sick in bed for five days with blind boils. Says that after "almost infinite pain" the boils have finally broke and he is again comfortable. Praises the abilities of Dr. William Eustis, who has been looking after him. Wishes Knox and his family a happy new year. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Health and Medical Holidays and Celebrations Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Parker, Daniel (fl. 1781-1791) Eustis, William (1753-1825) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Law |
| 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 Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about Shaw's appointment to China |