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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03071 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0073] August-December 1784 |
| Title | James Webber to Henry Knox discussing William Knox's health and trip to the United States |
| Date | 1 December 1784 |
| Author | Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, responds to a letter from Henry Knox (GLC02437.03068). Expresses happiness at William's recovery from an episode of mental illness. Reports that William will soon sail from London to Boston. Discusses economics, commenting on the low price of good in the United States. Notes that credit for American trade is "greatly lessen'd" in England. Writes, "in confidence, I would intimate that if Mr Wm Knox extends his Trade and line of connexions, you sir, would render him an essential service by being a guarantee to some of those with whom he is connected..." Relates that when William Knox received Henry's last letter, "tears of pleasure and affection flowed plentifully from his Eyes..." Praises Knox for his service in the Revolutionary War, for "preserving us from ye very dregs of slavery." |
| Subjects | Mental Health Revolutionary War General Children and Family Health and Medical Friendship Travel Economics Finance Commerce Merchants and Trade Global History and Civics Revolutionary War Slavery Freedom and Independence |
| People | Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Henry Knox to James Webber thanking him for his kind treatment of his brother William |