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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03578 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0080] April-June 1787 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Edward Hutchinson Robbins about land claims |
| Date | 10 June 1787 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Robbins, Edward Hutchinson |
| Document Type | Land transaction document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Forwards a paper regarding a Mr. Wetmore's claim to land (not included). Notes, "The business has not a good complexion..." Promises to look into Wetmore's claim fairly, and has written to Mr. Winslow (likely one of Lucy Knox's cousins) regarding the inquiry. The claim relates to Wetmore retaining administration of the estate of "the Brigadier," Samuel Waldo. Knox has written to England to obtain certain papers that will clarify claims on the Waldo land. Written in the hand of Knox's aide Robert Pemberton. Docketed as a copy. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Revolutionary War General Law Children and Family Loyalist Global History and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Robbins, Edward H. (Edward Hutchinson) (1758-1837) Hichborn, Benjamin (1746-1817) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Law; Agriculture; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |