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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04292 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Breck about John Henry's theatre |
| Date | 16 July 1789 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Breck, Samuel |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Writes that this letter will be handed to Breck by Mr. John Henry, who works for the American Theatre. Since Pennsylvania has repealed laws against dramatic performance, Mr. Henry wants to expand his theatre into that state. Contends that the theatre under the direction of Mr. Henry and a Miss Hallan is conducted with the greatest propriety. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Art, Music, Theater, and Film Letter of Introduction or Recommendation |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Breck, Samuel (1747-1809) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Law; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |