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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.06093 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0122] April-June 1794 |
| Title | Henry Knox to an acquaintance [possibly Joseph Peirce or Henry Jackson] discussing his new house, his responsibility for new artillery, warships and fortifications, the country's crisis and how you can make a fortune staying out of public life |
| Date | 10 May 1794 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Extract of a letter from Henry Knox, possibly to Joseph Peirce or Henry Jackson. Written at a later date. Discusses his house (most likely Montpelier) being completed in a year's time. Notes the critical state of affairs, his responsibility for the new corps of artillery, the frigates, and fortifications, along with all of his old responsibilities will keep him from visiting his new estate this summer. Stresses the state of crisis the country is currently experiencing and the dangers of their own conduct. Mentions both he [Peirce or Jackson?] and himself should stay out of public life so they can make a fortune. |
| Subjects | Navy American Statesmen Building Construction Waldo Patent Artillery Military History Government and Civics Fortification Maritime Finance Economics Global History and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Peirce, Joseph (1745-1828) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |