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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03188 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0076] September-December 1785 |
| Title | James Webber to Henry Knox regarding William Knox's health and several financial matters |
| Date | 7 September - 5 October 1785 |
| Author | Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Marked "duplicate." Includes two letters from James Webber, both written from London. In the first letter, in a clerical hand, but initialed by Webber, written on 7 September 1785, Webber outlines his dealings with Knox's brother, William, whom he had cared for when William became mentally unstable. Writes that due to a variety of circumstances, including poor sales of his goods, William became afflicted with "a lowness of spirits: and a desire to be alone." Webber took him into his home and helped him prepare to depart for America. Begs Knox to write to him about William's well-being when he arrives. Also, outlines the amount of money William's care cost him, including the charges of Dr. Monro (see GLC02437.03187), which Henry Knox promised Webber he would reimburse him for (see GLC02437.03171). Encloses several letters for Mrs. Lucy Knox from family members (not included). Webber's autograph letter signed from 5 October 1785 explains that he has not heard anything further of the ship carrying William to Boston. Has received a note from the Marquis de Lafayette thanking him for his care of William and asking William to visit him. Relates several financial matters. Reports on seeing relatives of Lucy's, who were in good health. Sends compliments and wishes to hear from them as soon as William has arrived. |
| Subjects | Mental Health Revolutionary War General Children and Family Health and Medical Travel Commerce Merchants and Trade Finance France Friendship |
| People | Webber, James (fl. 1783-1797) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Monro, John (1715-1791) Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Merchants & Commerce; Women in American History |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to James Webber regarding William's health and his return to America Letter from Henry Knox to Doctor Monro thanking him for treating his brother William Knox Letter from James Webber to Henry Knox regarding William Knox's health and several financial matters [Duplicate] |