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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06714 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0130] April-June 1796 |
| Title | Henry Knox to John Brown about a canal project and states that his investments are tied up in land presently |
| Date | 22 April 1796 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Brown, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Apologizes for not responding to a previous letter. Discusses the canal project Brown wrote to him about, declaring that canals are extremely useful, and while they are expensive to install, they benefit the community dramatically and will return a profit. Mentions his previous experience with canal projects, and comments on other canals in the region. Provides suggestions. Adds that at present his resources are tied up with his land investments in Maine, so he will not be able to invest. |
| Subjects | Land Transaction Waldo Patent Finance Canals Transportation Infrastructure Building Construction |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Brown, John (1757-1837) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |