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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02950 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0071] January-March 1784 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Knox |
| Date | 11 February 1784 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Authorizes William, his brother, to conduct business on his behalf if he dies. Reports that he has been at Boston with his family for about three weeks. Relates details of the discharge of most of the Continental Army, noting that roughly five hundred soldiers plus artillery remain as a temporary measure to serve until Congress makes further regulation. Discusses business affairs extensively. Mentions the metal "argent," or silver, and asks William to procure articles such as "dining and tea table equipage... coffee teapots, sugar pots & horns & casters..." if he finds argent to be superior to common plated ware. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Continental Army Military Law Continental Congress Congress Death Children and Family Estate Finance Home Furnishings Merchants and Trade Commerce |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |