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 | GLC02437.00230 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0011] 1775 |
| Title | Jonathan Waldo to William Knox discussing revolutionary activities in Salem |
| Date | 1775 |
| Author | Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1721-1779) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thanks Knox for so often obliging him. Reports that Mr. Oliver, possibly Andrew Oliver, will pay Knox for the gun he got for Waldo (see GLC02437.00190 and GLC02437.00194). Assures him that Knox's requests are foremost on his mind. Expresses his desire to get married, placed in the context of a discussion on human nature. Reports that tories in Salem are "scar'd to Death" and leaving the area. Has heard that British soldiers will soon come to attempt to "intercept our Grand muster" but doubts that General Gage could ever "hinder their mutiny." Expresses that he would not like to see Salem turned into a bloody battleground, but ultimately places political salvation in the hands of providence. Promises an account of the activity after it occurs. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Finance Military History Weaponry Marriage Loyalist Refugees Global History and Civics Rebellion Battle Religion |
| People | Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1721-1779) Knox, William (1756-1795) Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1721-1779) |
| Place written | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| 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 Jonathan Waldo to William Knox requesting a purchase of arms and noting the actions of the militia Letter from Jonathan Waldo to William Knox requesting a gun |
| Transcript | Show/hide Download PDF |