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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04497 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 |
| Title | Edward Carrington to Henry Knox concerning Nathanael Greene and John Banks |
| Date | 4 February 1790 |
| Author | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Legal document |
| Content Description | Wrote an affidavit as requested by Knox of his knowledge "respecting the circumstances which led Genl [Nathanael] Greene into his securityships for John Banks" (refer to GLC02437.04498). Discusses the transaction between Banks and Greene in detail. In the affidavit, Carrington did not comment on the suggestion that Greene was involved in trade with Banks. He plans to send Knox some newspapers that discuss Banks involvement with Greene, or send an additional affidavit. Hopes Knox will obtain evidence of the circumstances that led Banks to be pressured for additional security. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Estate Law Debt Congress Government and Civics |
| People | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Banks, John (ca. 1757-1784) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | Law; Merchants & Commerce; The American Revolution; 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 to Henry Knox regarding the Greene estate Carrington' s affidavit related to General Nathanael Greene and John Banks Letter from Henry Knox to Edward Carrington regarding Nathanael Greene's debts Letter from Edward Carrington to Henry Knox regarding a new affidavit in the Greene and Bank affair |