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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03187 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0076] September-December 1785 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Doctor Monro thanking him for treating his brother William Knox |
| Date | 7 September 1785 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Monro, Doctor |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes a note thanking Doctor Monro of London for treating his brother William Knox's insanity. Is happy to hear of William's recovery and is very glad Doctor Monro's excellent reputation in America proved to be accurate in his successful treatment of William's malady. |
| Subjects | Mental Health Revolutionary War General Health and Medical Children and Family |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Monro, John (1715-1791) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Doctor Monro may be Dr. John Monro (1715-1791), one of the influential Monro family of Britain, who did pioneering work treating insanity. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to James Webber regarding William's health and his return to America Letter from James Webber to Henry Knox regarding William Knox's health and several financial matters |