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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05038 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0100] May-June 1791 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Knox regarding his son's clothing and extravagances |
| Date | 29 June 1791 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry Jackson |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | References receiving his son's letter by Mr. LeRoy. Sent two pairs of shoes yesterday. Sent three shirts by Mrs. Stagg today. Six more will be sent when they are made. Writes, "It is the judgement of your Mama and me, that you are too young to alter the style of your dress - That long clothes would be ridiculous for you - That you have a sufficiency of clothes for the present." Tells him he will have what he needs, and instructs him not to be extravagant. Informs him that Dr. [Samuel Stanhope] Smith will furnish him with spending money as he sees fit. Says "As you see many persons of my acquaintances I caution you seriously from asking, or receiving, a single penny from any person whatever - remember this my son - if any person offers you money politely but firmly refuse it." Says his son George Washington Knox had been sick, but has recovered. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Children and Family Education Clothing and Accessories Finance Health and Medical Debt Friendship |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Henry Jackson (1780-1832) Smith, Samuel Stanhope (1750-1819) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 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 |