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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05884 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0118] April-June 1793 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox on his move to Maine and debts |
| Date | 1 May 1793 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | References Henry's letter of 27 April. Also delivered the enclosed letter to [Royal] Flint in prison. Agrees with Henry that his best recourse is to move to Maine. Hopes to be able to do so in a few days. Says his mind has been "depressed" lately due to a debt he cannot discharge. If it is paid he can move without any troubles. In reference to what seems like mental illness says "Bailey prescribed a fixed time to my remedies in order to be certain of embracing even the worst circumstances, which time has nearly elapsed, without my experiencing any of those evils which presented themselves to my imagination." Assumes Henry is recovered from his recent illness. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Finance Debt Prisoner Immigration and Migration Waldo Patent Mental Health Health and Medical |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| 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 Henry Knox to Royal Flint regarding bonds and financial matters |