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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00194 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0011] 1775 |
| Title | Jonathan Waldo to William Knox requesting a gun |
| Date | 6 March 1775 |
| Author | Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1721-1779) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Entreats Knox to procure a gun for him so that he can answer a demand issued in the newspaper for every man above the age of 16 to congregate on the next Thursday "with every necessary Warlike accouterment." All who do not join "will be deemed Enemies to the Glorious Cause of Liberty and America." Waldo asserts that he will appear without a doubt. Waldo had earlier asked Knox to obtain arms for him (see GLC02437.00190). |
| Subjects | Journalism Freedom and Independence Revolutionary War Militia Recruitment Weaponry Global History and Civics |
| 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 discussing revolutionary activities in Salem |
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