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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10294 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0121] January-March 1794 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about supplies from France |
| Date | 19 March 1794 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Peirce, Joseph |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes about continuing to receive supplies from France. Seems annoyed about changes in the arrangements, stating "[t]his therefore had better be the course of the business that is to descend upon the agreements ... in Paris." Discusses Mr. Dunton, writing that "I believe him to be a good workman but I am apprehensive he is too greedy - a stipulation therefore must be made that such a workman as I shall appoint at my own expense shall measure the work - and decide any differences." Mentions payment of employees and other such business concerning the construction of the building. Letterpress copy. |
| Subjects | Finance France Merchants and Trade Commerce Labor Building Construction |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) Dunton, Ebenezer (fl. 1794-1796) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Dunton most likely refers to Ebenezer Dunton, the Boston housewright Knox employed to build his mansion, Montpelier. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |