The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09890 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0162] Undated: The New Nation |
| Title | Henry Knox to an unknown recipient introducing Col. John Nelson |
| Date | ca. 1784-1806 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Introduces Col. John Nelson, who is soliciting donations from gentlemen of "benevolence and piety" in Boston to rebuild the meeting house in New Brunswick, New Jersey which was damaged during the "late war." Knox notes that the town was "almost erased by the malignancy of our enemies in 76 and 77." |
| Subjects | Charity and Philanthropy Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Building Construction Wartime Pillaging and Destruction Revolutionary War Military History |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Nelson, John (fl. 1784-1806) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |