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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.05802 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0117] January-March 1793 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Levi Lincoln regarding Henry Jackson Knox's education |
| Date | 3 February 1793 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Lincoln, Levi |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Knox signs with his initials. Knox writes to Lincoln, teacher of his son, Henry Jackson Knox. Is pleased to hear that Levi approves of his son's progress. Has received double pleasure because he knows of Lincoln's character. Tells Lincoln that his future happiness depends on his son's moral impressions. Wants him to be "a man of truth justice candor and humanity, fixed for life to a small farm to the most exalted station." Wants him to accept the enclosed $50 as a token of his respect and gratitude. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Children and Family Education Morality and Ethics Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Finance Gift |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lincoln, Levi (1749-1820) |
| Theme | Children & Family; Education; Agriculture |
| 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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