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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10297 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Thomas Vose about gardens and Vose as overseer |
| Date | 12 April 1794 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Vose, Thomas |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Starts by stating that he "means to have two Gardens" and describes where he wants them and their basic layout. Mentions that he would greatly like to have apples and pears. Writes that his family will not be able to travel this summer and that he would like to promote Vose to be the overseer, to "observe that everything is done in the best manner." Continues in discussing his plans and ideas for the house and property. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy. |
| Subjects | Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Diet and Nutrition Children and Family Labor Travel |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Vose, Thomas (1753-1810) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Agriculture; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |