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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04727 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0096] July-September 1790 |
| Title | Samuel Breck to Henry Knox about the development of industry |
| Date | 12 September 1790 |
| Author | Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Breck is pleased with people Secretary of War Knox introduced to him (perhaps the two men Knox introduced to Breck in GLC02437.04722). Informs Knox that they "express themselves much satisfied with our part of America." For Breck this is important "as it tends to cultivate a good understanding between the Citizens of each State and to cement that Union so necessary to the Happiness of our Country." Breck talks about the government paying for the manufacturing of cutters, and wishes the Secretary of the Treasury to know about the new sail cloth manufacturer in Boston. The purpose is the "employment to the Poor and to render our Country less dependent on Foreigners for that article..." Breck thinks Knox will be interested in this venture because of Knox's "zeal in promoting everything that gives consequence to our Country." Breck recommends Captain Lyde to command one of the cutters to be built in Boston. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Government and Civics Industry Maritime Commerce Taxes or Taxation Merchants and Trade Poverty Global History and Civics |
| People | Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government; Industry; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to Samuel Breck introducing Messrs. Cazenove and Linctlair |