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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05195 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 |
| Title | Edward Carrington to Henry Knox discussing John Pope |
| Date | 14 October 1791 |
| Author | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | References Knox's letter of 5 October, which enclosed John Pope's note for eight dollars. Knox sent Carrington a copy of a memorandum on a meeting he had with Pope on 5 October (see GLC02437.05187). Describes Pope as "unhappy in his habits of wandering, and is considered in a degree crazed. he was once a young man somewhat pioneering - his talents were more than common." Adds that even now, several scraps of poetry written by Pope are "not intirely contemptible." Relates that Pope left Virginia for Kentucky about 12 months previously. After that, Carrington heard he traveled to New Orleans. States that none of Pope's friends knew he was in Philadelphia, and tells Knox he "assisted a good and unfortunate man." Reports that Pope has connections in Richmond who are respectable, and it will be best if he stays with them and becomes fit to support himself. Stamped "FREE" on verso. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Mental Health Poetry Literature and Language Arts Health and Medical Charity and Philanthropy Travel Finance Poverty |
| People | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | Health & Medicine; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Memorandum on the visit of John Pope to Henry Knox Letter from John Pope to Henry Knox asking for monetary help from Knox |