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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.03068
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 
Title Henry Knox to James Webber thanking him for his kind treatment of his brother William
Date 6 November 1784
Author Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Recipient Webber, James  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Thanks Webber, a London merchant, for his kind treatment of his brother William, who suffered from mental illness. About William, writes "I was flattered with the hope, that 'ere this he would have emerged from his unhappy despondency, and have assumed some portion of that cheerfulness, with which untill now he has already been blessed." Encloses a letter for William, which he requests Webber to sign, seal, and deliver. Also asks Webber to attempt to persuade William to return to Boston. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Subjects Mental Health  Revolutionary War General  Children and Family  Health and Medical  Travel  Friendship  
People Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797)  Knox, William (1756-1795)  
Place written Dorchester, Massachusetts
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
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